For a drearier, scarier, better ‘downs.

[mormegil]

Jenny I have to say that it is silly that you are intimidated by many of the book threads...with that being said I also am intimidated. So yes, I am silly too. Often times I feel rather unsubstantial and not constructive to the current arguement. I have found myself, more than once, drafting up a post only to delete the whole thing and never post it due to my feelings. I'm often worried about my grammar and language. Sometimes I fail to understand some of the subtle points that are made. In fact I consider myself to be one of the least intelligent regulars on the downs.

So I propose a deal be made: You, I, and any other who feel intimidated about posting on the books begin to do so and ignore our trepidation. Those who are the old timers and Tolkien scholars be patient with us, I feel that you are but it's reassuring to emphasize the point.

I feel that sometimes my points are valid and well taken, other times I feel that I have good points but I'm not articulate like so many other here. So I pledge I will try harder and do better.