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Captain Salt
Tol Eressea
Jun 17 2013, 9:17pm
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Is anyone else a bit tired of the uncivil complaining about people complaining?
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And yes, now I'm complaining about people complaining about people complaining! I noticed this really start around the time that AUJ came out, and since then it's gotten worse, not better. It seems to be rather one-sided: those fans who were disappointed in the films are criticizing the films themselves, while (some) fans who enjoyed the films are criticizing other posters on these boards. Just in the past few days, I've encountered comments such as "disliking TH is absurd"; "I'm disappointed on certain posters on here"; one board member to another who had critiqued the film: "just because you didn't like something doesn't mean it didn't work" (IE "my opinion is fact and anyone who disagrees with my objective like for TH is wrong"); and just today "the saddening weight of negativity weights down most threads on these boards". These there's the general lecturing about "nitpicking", "you're just looking for something to complain about", ETC. Granted, both sides have been guilty of this in the past (including myself), but really, IMO, the atmosphere risks becoming a bit toxic due to dissenting opinions of those who aren't brimming with enthusiasm for TH films being shouted down. We're a fanbase, not a cult: those who enjoyed the films are not the "true fans" who got the genius of Peter Jackson while the rest of us losers were too busy winging to notice. Yet that's exactly the attitude I've seen around here recently in certain posts. By all means, all manner of opinion should be allowed: those who enjoy the films, those who liked parts of the them, those who didn't, those who are undecided. But IMO, we should limit the arguments to the topic at hand, and not whether one is "disappointed" with other posters, or thinks they're "haters", or "trolls", or what have you. Perhaps it's just me, and I'm totally off. Anywho, wanted to put it out there.
My Top 5 Wish List for "The Hobbit" 5. Legolas will surf down Smaug's neck 4. Bilbo will be revealed to a Robot 3. Naked PJ cameo as Ghan-Buri-Ghan 2. Use of not only 3D, but smell-o-vision, plus the inclusion of axes coming out of the seats and poking the audience when appropriate 1. Not only keep the claim that Thorin & Co. ran amok in Mirkwood "molesting people", but depict said incident in vivid detail!!!!!
(This post was edited by Captain Salt on Jun 17 2013, 9:26pm)
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The courtesy of our hall is somewhat lessened of late. (Admin Announcement, ALL PLEASE READ)
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Silverlode
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Aug 28 2012, 7:08pm
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Thank you!
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Milknut
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Aug 29 2012, 3:32am
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That goes for me, too. :-) //
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geordie
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Aug 29 2012, 12:32pm
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And me :-) //
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dormouse
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Aug 29 2012, 12:43pm
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Same as Milknut! //
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macfalk
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Aug 29 2012, 4:09pm
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Here Here
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Boulderfist
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Aug 29 2012, 3:47am
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Hear hear!
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Shelob'sAppetite
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Aug 29 2012, 4:03am
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...?
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cameragod
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Aug 29 2012, 7:28am
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pfft it sounded right in my head :P
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Boulderfist
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Aug 29 2012, 7:36am
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Narcissism and navel gazing be darned
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SirDennisC
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Aug 29 2012, 3:28pm
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You're one of the good guys
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Aug 29 2012, 3:38pm
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Agreed
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Shelob'sAppetite
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Aug 29 2012, 4:38pm
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I don't think expressing opinions is the problem.
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RosieLass
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Aug 29 2012, 4:46pm
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How very kind of both of you
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SirDennisC
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Aug 29 2012, 4:55pm
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since this is probably partialy aimed at me
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Sinister71
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Aug 29 2012, 4:34pm
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The intent
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entmaiden
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Aug 29 2012, 4:50pm
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Passion brings out so many things
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elevorn
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Aug 29 2012, 5:32pm
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Absolutely!
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entmaiden
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Aug 29 2012, 5:43pm
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Hi sinister
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Shelob'sAppetite
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Aug 29 2012, 5:05pm
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I wouldn't be without them -
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geordie
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Aug 29 2012, 6:06pm
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Thanks for the guidelines.
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Escapist
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Aug 29 2012, 4:36pm
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I confess
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Kangi Ska
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Aug 29 2012, 5:29pm
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That must have been hard... glad you finally came clean.
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SirDennisC
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Aug 29 2012, 5:38pm
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Nice to see you around these parts Kangi.
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Maiarmike
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Aug 29 2012, 10:11pm
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I have been bighting my tongue.
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Kangi Ska
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Aug 30 2012, 1:30am
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I'd like to take this opportunity to apologise to mods/admins, and users (either regular or not) for breaking any of these rules
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DanielLB
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Aug 29 2012, 6:43pm
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Are you still passing out the "ignore cards"?
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Alassëa Eruvande
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Aug 29 2012, 7:27pm
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Oh, most definitely!
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DanielLB
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Aug 29 2012, 7:55pm
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So its good for
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imin
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Aug 29 2012, 7:57pm
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I'll make it fairer, you can choose which 5 posts to ignore! ;-P /
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DanielLB
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Aug 29 2012, 8:01pm
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Better gimme a handful, then.
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Alassëa Eruvande
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Aug 29 2012, 11:22pm
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*Guiltily raises hand* Apologies...
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Aragorn the Elfstone
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Aug 29 2012, 6:57pm
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I want to add that i am sorry for any part i have played in this and meant no offense to anyone //
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imin
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Aug 29 2012, 7:38pm
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I apologize as well...
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Captain Salt
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Aug 30 2012, 12:53am
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Apologies
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Ziggy Stardust
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Aug 30 2012, 2:05am
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Reading over the whole list
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Shelob'sAppetite
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Aug 30 2012, 3:37am
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My name is geordie
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geordie
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Aug 30 2012, 12:11pm
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Geordie
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macfalk
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Aug 30 2012, 5:09pm
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Not to worry -
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geordie
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Aug 31 2012, 7:39pm
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That is good to hear
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macfalk
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Sep 1 2012, 11:52am
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Well worded, as usual, Silverlode.
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Patty
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Aug 31 2012, 6:55pm
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Thank you for posting this!
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Radagast-Aiwendil
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Aug 31 2012, 8:21pm
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mods up
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sevilodorf
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Aug 31 2012, 11:32pm
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O.O hadn't really realised about this souring forum mood!... thanks, I'll be on best behaviour ;¬) //
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Xanaseb
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Sep 1 2012, 11:54am
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Ha Ha
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Ugly Troll
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Sep 3 2012, 5:16pm
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Hi!
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sador
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Sep 3 2012, 7:23pm
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The elf-maiden appreciates your kind words and returns your greetings\
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Ugly Troll
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Sep 7 2012, 12:43am
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Congratulations on that well-crafted reminder -
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Greenwood Hobbit
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Sep 3 2012, 8:13pm
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Thank you, Silverlode
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Loresilme
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Sep 4 2012, 3:06pm
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I love TORn...
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weaver
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Sep 5 2012, 3:19am
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And this is why...
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diedye
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Sep 6 2012, 3:41pm
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What I've noticed -
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SirDennisC
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Sep 24 2012, 1:40am
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Agreed
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Shelob'sAppetite
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Sep 24 2012, 3:00am
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Don't be rude
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hutch
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Jan 4 2013, 1:41am
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Agreement!
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hobbit N.Z
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Oct 12 2012, 6:13am
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Thanks, and welcome!
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Silverlode
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Oct 13 2012, 3:52am
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I'm new, but so far I'm enjoying the pleasant atmosphere here
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Refurin
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Oct 18 2012, 12:41am
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Well stated....
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Glaurung63
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Nov 12 2012, 9:03pm
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The most refreshing post I've seen in a long time
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sara
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Dec 16 2012, 1:26pm
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Sara!
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dernwyn
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Dec 16 2012, 1:45pm
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Hi Dernwyn
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sara
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Dec 17 2012, 7:04pm
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bleah
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TheRealBeren
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Dec 17 2012, 7:52pm
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Oh dear....I broke several...Will strive not to do that again
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ByThorinsBeard
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Mar 23 2013, 3:13pm
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Bomby Loves YouALL too Much!
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Bombadil
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Apr 12 2013, 12:29am
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Is anyone else a bit tired of the uncivil complaining about people complaining?
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Captain Salt
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Jun 17 2013, 9:17pm
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Nature of complaints
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Na Vedui
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Jun 17 2013, 10:23pm
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Understandable, and I hope PJ and Co. are not offended by what they read on here...
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Captain Salt
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Jun 17 2013, 10:41pm
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Well yes...
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Na Vedui
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Jun 17 2013, 10:52pm
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Thing is
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Lusitano
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Jun 17 2013, 10:24pm
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There's also a number of regulars
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entmaiden
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Jun 20 2013, 9:16pm
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For what it may be worth -
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geordie
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Jun 25 2013, 8:57pm
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But we still love you in the Reading Room :-)
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Elizabeth
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Jun 25 2013, 10:48pm
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Very kind of you to say so -
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geordie
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Jun 26 2013, 12:11pm
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Well those posters
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Lusitano
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Jun 30 2013, 4:46pm
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well this forum is certainly the politest
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Elenorflower
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Jun 30 2013, 5:37pm
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psst....
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dormouse
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Jun 30 2013, 7:13pm
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Well, what I'm hearing lately (general response)
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Silverlode
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Jul 1 2013, 5:59am
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Ditto
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Altaira
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Jul 1 2013, 11:54am
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*sigh* So many opportunities
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Eowyn of Penns Woods
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Jul 1 2013, 5:53pm
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I love that.
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Silverlode
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Jul 1 2013, 7:24pm
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BTW, wanted to say:
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Captain Salt
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Jun 17 2013, 10:35pm
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What I take issue with...
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Rostron2
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Jul 1 2013, 5:01pm
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Just reread this to refresh memory
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The Grey Elf
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Jun 17 2013, 11:06pm
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I wanted to repeat myself here.
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Arannir
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Oct 29 2013, 7:46pm
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I've noticed...
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Elskidor
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Nov 6 2013, 1:47pm
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I dont understand what you mean by
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Smeagol Bagginsess
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Nov 7 2013, 5:57am
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Don't mind me
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Elskidor
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Nov 7 2013, 9:35am
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Courtesy in all things
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Clarella
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Dec 6 2013, 10:11pm
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Welcome, Clarella!
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Lissuin
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Dec 6 2013, 10:52pm
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Is it possible
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wonderinglinguist
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Feb 14 2014, 12:31am
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Thanks - sorry for the belated reply
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entmaiden
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Feb 18 2014, 5:50pm
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