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**lindil** · 08-29-2000, 08:32 AM

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It is a glad day in that the first post was in the Silm. section and not books !
I tend to favor not rewriting/supplementing texts lthough I am undecided about editorial links masquerading as part of the story to smooth out the transitions.
I personally wish for moreof a literary production -something to be able to sit down and read through w/out a lot of HoME style notes [or at least tucked way back at the end when all of JRRT's writing has been finished.
I am in no way saying I am 'right' -just preferences.
I heartily concur w/ an original post I have [hardcopy only I am afraid] from M. Martinez re: the idea that there could be many Silmarillions , some using fan fiction, some using 'Myth's Transformed', some using only JRRT's writings, etc.You are def. right in stating that we have to figure out our parameters [and then get pen to paper!] Btw I def. think the Fan-fiction one needs to be left alone till some canon is assembled, or confusion would be the result.
Michael has graciously resonded to my asking to post mention of our project on the white council board - I assume that would extend to all - so don't be shy.
As to getting some of his ideas [maybe in the articles/essay's section [I don't recall it's official name ] would be great as Michael has an excellent gift for summarizing and analysis, and his reflections would -if read as an intro say to a group chat/hash it out sesssion -help to keep things focused and save a lot of going around already charted territory.
But any decision onhaving M.'s essays here would obviously need to be between Ron and Michael.
Well I am off to see what the rarely dull W. Council is up to with the 'Canon'.

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08-29-2000, 08:32 AM	#3
lindil Seeker of the Straight Path Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: a hidden fastness in Big Valley nor cal Posts: 1,680	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wight Posts: 0</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> lit. dev. It is a glad day in that the first post was in the Silm. section and not books ! I tend to favor not rewriting/supplementing texts lthough I am undecided about editorial links masquerading as part of the story to smooth out the transitions. I personally wish for moreof a literary production -something to be able to sit down and read through w/out a lot of HoME style notes [or at least tucked way back at the end when all of JRRT's writing has been finished. I am in no way saying I am 'right' -just preferences. I heartily concur w/ an original post I have [hardcopy only I am afraid] from M. Martinez re: the idea that there could be many Silmarillions , some using fan fiction, some using 'Myth's Transformed', some using only JRRT's writings, etc.You are def. right in stating that we have to figure out our parameters [and then get pen to paper!] Btw I def. think the Fan-fiction one needs to be left alone till some canon is assembled, or confusion would be the result. Michael has graciously resonded to my asking to post mention of our project on the white council board - I assume that would extend to all - so don't be shy. As to getting some of his ideas [maybe in the articles/essay's section [I don't recall it's official name ] would be great as Michael has an excellent gift for summarizing and analysis, and his reflections would -if read as an intro say to a group chat/hash it out sesssion -help to keep things focused and save a lot of going around already charted territory. But any decision onhaving M.'s essays here would obviously need to be between Ron and Michael. Well I am off to see what the rarely dull W. Council is up to with the 'Canon'. </p> __________________ The dwindling Men of the West would often sit up late into the night exchanging lore & wisdom such as they still possessed that they should not fall back into the mean estate of those who never knew or indeed rebelled against the Light.