why don't people like arwen in the movie?

Lindil, <P>I appreciate your comments, and understand your point of view. However, as you said, this IS a discussion board and we are allowed to say what we please. I said what I pleased, trying not to be offensive in any way.<P>You are correct in assuming that I am not as "steeped" in the books as you are! Although I have read the books, I do not pretend to know all that they contain. That said, I think it is important to note that LoTR is fiction and not something to get so incredibly emotional about! It is a brilliant work, certainly! But is it worth being disrespectful to others?! I choose to think not.<P>I agree that criticism can be healthy. But I think that the WAYS in which people here are criticizing JP is deplorable! I think the use of the word "bastarizing" is cruel. I also think that judging him for wanting to make a living is wrong. There is a big difference between saying that you would like to have seen something portrayed differently, and openly criticizing the human being who showed it in his own way. <P>Can you get a taste of what it is I'm trying to say here? I think it's great that we have these message boards where we can share our thoughts!! That's why I'm here, of course! But I think there is a better way to conduct analysis and give opinions.<P>I also understand that folks are going to have a "jaded" image of the books if they've seen the movies first. But isn't that still better than never to have read the books at all?! <P>Thank you for your welcome! I appreciate it! I have so far very much enjoyed my stay at Barrow-Downs! I only hope that I won't be run out of here by angry Orcs who can't stand to here an opposing position!