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Arannir
Valinor
Oct 29 2013, 7:46pm
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I wanted to repeat myself here.
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Can't Post
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Because this thread still has some relevance, as still there seem to be some who think the boards are biased in a positive way and others who think too much complaining is going on. I commented on it in one thread as I found myself on both sides over the last months and weeks and wanted to contribute that in this thread that sticks for a while, while other threads may sink down swiftly :)
It always saddens me when posts and threads get unneccessarily confrontational (although I am sure sometimes to blame myself). Can't we all discuss the pros and cons of those books and movies without having to tell others they either did not "get Tolkien" or did not "get filmmaking" (whatever both of them mean or whoever thinks he or she can be a judge of that, anyways)? Or even go down the path of calling others "haters" or "fanboys"? It is funny that on one board I am active on I was sometimes "attacked" for being too critical towards the movies (especially LotR) and should try to think more as a filmmaker, while on TORN I even got messages asking me how on earth I could perceive myself as someone who respects Tolkien if I defend choices made in both LotR and TH. Well, because I do not view either one as sacred... and do not dismiss the fact that Tolkien himself and his works should and could be open to criticism as well, just as PJ's work. “A dragon is no idle fancy. Whatever may be his origins, in fact or invention, the dragon in legend is a potent creation of men’s imagination, richer in significance than his barrow is in gold.” J.R.R. Tolkien Words of wisdom that should be remembered - both by critics, purists and anyone in between.
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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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