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Old 04-23-2005, 01:53 AM   #31
Estelyn Telcontar
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Thank you, davem, for your impassioned plea and for your steadfast and always interesting contributions. I too am sad to see less participation recently, but I find your thoughts on the connection between the passages we are going through and the general lack of interest quite fascinating. I hadn't thought of applying Sam's comment to it, but find it very appropriate! Actually, we may be mirroring the plodding of Frodo and Sam's journey...

Yes, Maédhros, something new always gets more attention, but I am happy that there are still a number of members keeping up with us, and perhaps there will be a pick-up of interest when we get to more exciting chapters in RotK.

There is a slowing down of posting all over the forum since the movies; for many of us, real life and its demands catches up with us, and we must move on to other tasks. However, it really doesn't take long to read a chapter; I have made it a habit, almost a tradition by now, to read the next one Sunday afternoon, so that I can write my introduction that evening or Monday morning.

I agree with Formendacil though - if you don't have the time to read each chapter anew, just drop in and comment with memories of previous impressions or using the knowledge you already have. Or skim the chapter just to refresh your memory. The more people post with their ideas, even if only briefly, the more ideas get sparked in others, and one thought can generate a fascinating discussion!

I hope that was enough to encourage you to join, LMP!
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