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the phantom · 02-06-2003, 09:35 AM

The midwest is often viewed as being less cultured (some people think we can't even read), and unfortunately, we're not doing much to dispel this myth.

I'm not sure how many MW barrow-downers there are, but I know plenty of Tolkien fans here around Omaha who just don't happen to be members of this forum, so you'd think there'd certainly be some more out there somewhere who are members, but just aren't replying.

Is there less interest in Tolkien here compared to other places? Well, I've visited friends recently in places such as Houston, Cleveland, San Diego, and Orlando, met fellow Tolkien enthusiasts there, and talked with them not only about the books, but also asked them how many other fans there were around their area. From their reports, there isn't much of a difference between those places and Omaha (the rest of Nebraska is probably a different story).

I'm not sure what the deal is. If there really is almost no one from the MW on the downs, I guess all MW barrow-downers should start campaigning a bit harder, and try to get fellow Tolkien fans from the MW to join this site.

[ February 06, 2003: Message edited by: the phantom ]

02-06-2003, 09:35 AM	#2
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	The midwest is often viewed as being less cultured (some people think we can't even read), and unfortunately, we're not doing much to dispel this myth. I'm not sure how many MW barrow-downers there are, but I know plenty of Tolkien fans here around Omaha who just don't happen to be members of this forum, so you'd think there'd certainly be some more out there somewhere who are members, but just aren't replying. Is there less interest in Tolkien here compared to other places? Well, I've visited friends recently in places such as Houston, Cleveland, San Diego, and Orlando, met fellow Tolkien enthusiasts there, and talked with them not only about the books, but also asked them how many other fans there were around their area. From their reports, there isn't much of a difference between those places and Omaha (the rest of Nebraska is probably a different story). I'm not sure what the deal is. If there really is almost no one from the MW on the downs, I guess all MW barrow-downers should start campaigning a bit harder, and try to get fellow Tolkien fans from the MW to join this site. [ February 06, 2003: Message edited by: the phantom ] __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.