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Galorme · 11-20-2002, 12:56 PM

I am sorry, I have been annoying people a lot today.

If Tolkein were to say "the characters in this book are dull" would you find them dull would be a better example. If he was to have said that would you think they were dull. By discussing Tom we get more enjoyment out of him, which I would count as enhancing him in my eyes.

Anyway what I mean was that it was enjoyable and entertaining. The objection was not to what Tolkein said more the idea that we should not talk about it. Littlemanpoet said that this forum was for advanced discussions. This implies that what we were saying does not belong here. I disagree with that and take offence at the idea that the Tom debates should not take place.

But I concede I was rash and I apologise if i offended anyone.

11-20-2002, 12:56 PM	#20
Galorme Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London Posts: 337	I am sorry, I have been annoying people a lot today. If Tolkein were to say "the characters in this book are dull" would you find them dull would be a better example. If he was to have said that would you think they were dull. By discussing Tom we get more enjoyment out of him, which I would count as enhancing him in my eyes. Anyway what I mean was that it was enjoyable and entertaining. The objection was not to what Tolkein said more the idea that we should not talk about it. Littlemanpoet said that this forum was for advanced discussions. This implies that what we were saying does not belong here. I disagree with that and take offence at the idea that the Tom debates should not take place. But I concede I was rash and I apologise if i offended anyone. __________________ Utúlie'n aurë! Aiya Eldalië ar Atanatári, utúlie'n aurë! The day has come! Behold people of the Eldar and Fathers of Men, the day has come!