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Lorien
Nov 17 2012, 4:52am
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I am the textbook definition of a lurker on these boards. Pretty much the only boards I visit consistenly is the Reading Room because I can learn so much. I don't post often because I simply don't possess the knowledge that many others do. I would enjoy leading a chapter discussion, but it read more like a Middle Earth For Dummies discussion. ;). Personally, this is the only message board I belong to, so I'm not always aware of the proper netiquette and don't want to unintentionally offend anyone.
Also, most of the topics I've started in the Reading Room haven't been popular. Whether that's because the topics have been beaten to death already, uninteresting, or a combo I'm not sure. Most likely, its bad timing, as most people here are understandably more likely to spend time in the Hobbit movie thread. There are only so many hours in a day.
Finally, as a newbie, I'll share my thoughts on the posting old links discussion. I agree with CuriousG that the manner in which the poster responds with the links is the determining factor. I love reading the old discussions when I have time, so appreciate when the links are provided. That said, when a post is met with a "This topic has been discussed many times before, check out these links" type response, it comes off in a less than friendly manner. I doubt it is intended to be read that way, but its very much a "Read these and then you can sit at the big kids table" tone. When someone gives a 1-2 sentence reply to the topic at hand, then provides links to old discussions, it is much friendlier and inviting.
As three great Jewels they were in form. But not until the End, when Fëanor shall return who perished ere the Sun was made, and sits now in the Halls of Awaiting and comes no more among his kin; not until the Sun passes and the Moon falls, shall it be known of what substance they were made. Like the crystal of diamonds it appeared, and yet was more strong than adamant, so that no violence could mar it or break it within the Kingdom of Arda.
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What's next for the Reading Room?
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Elizabeth
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Nov 10 2012, 7:09am
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Arda Reconstructed!
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Nov 10 2012, 5:49pm
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I'd love to...
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mandel
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Nov 10 2012, 8:55pm
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It would be a good excuse to read it finally
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SirDennisC
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Nov 11 2012, 2:49am
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I wonder
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titanium_hobbit
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Nov 11 2012, 5:59am
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Participation in the Reading Room...
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Elizabeth
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Nov 11 2012, 7:25am
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I'm in the same boat as SirDennisC
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DanielLB
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Nov 11 2012, 10:17am
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A suggestion to get general chit chat in the RR
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DanielLB
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Nov 11 2012, 1:17pm
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Some chapter discussions work that way.
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Elizabeth
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Nov 12 2012, 7:21am
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Would it be more effective if it wasn't so structured?
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DanielLB
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Nov 12 2012, 8:54am
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I think this is the way to go
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imin
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Nov 17 2012, 9:41am
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suggestion...
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Demosthenes
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Nov 11 2012, 11:02am
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An honest appraisal
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Tweezers of Thu
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Nov 11 2012, 8:29pm
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10 Ways To Get More Posters into the Reading Room...
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Morthoron
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Nov 12 2012, 3:13am
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Heh, not sure Orlando is the carrot he once was
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SirDennisC
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Nov 12 2012, 4:34am
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This is exactly the problem for me--not Orlando! But this:
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Ethel Duath
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Nov 13 2012, 5:04am
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Some great ideas, some not so much.
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Elizabeth
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Nov 12 2012, 7:16am
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[Captain Picard] Engage! [/Captain Picard]
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Tweezers of Thu
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Nov 12 2012, 12:22pm
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As a serial offender, I feel called to respond!
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Elizabeth
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Nov 12 2012, 7:40am
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Shadows of the past
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Tweezers of Thu
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Nov 12 2012, 12:48pm
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Old posts and new
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CuriousG
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Nov 14 2012, 8:15pm
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Very true...
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Morthoron
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Nov 15 2012, 2:19am
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A technical issue that might be relevant as well
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Rolfina
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Nov 15 2012, 9:19am
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The best place to discuss this issue is the Feedback Forum.
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Elizabeth
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Nov 15 2012, 7:37pm
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Well...
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Malveth
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Nov 11 2012, 2:03pm
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Personally, I love the idea of doing "The Fall of Arthur"
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Nov 11 2012, 2:14pm
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What's kept me out...
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Malveth
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Nov 11 2012, 2:27pm
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That's is a good thing to keep in mine for next spring!
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Elizabeth
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Nov 12 2012, 7:53am
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I like this idea too
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DanielLB
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Nov 11 2012, 2:56pm
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Why not Character profiles/ discussion?
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malickfan
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Nov 13 2012, 12:36pm
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Excellent Discussion
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Finwe
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Nov 17 2012, 4:52am
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thoughts here -->
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batik
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Nov 23 2012, 7:49pm
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Unfinished Tales
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elostirion74
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Nov 26 2012, 5:55pm
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