I would class myself as a "intermediate member" by knowledge, yet I see no point in an intermediate forum. I have even started a few threads in the books (yet some of them would have belonged to the N&N perhaps) and never have been afraid of posting on the forum even with my knowledge that is lesser than many other members'. The books does not contain only the topics like "Lord of the Bible" it also has those "medicore" threads, which I would classifyb for example the "LotrR labelled racist" -thread, "Do ents lay eggs" (which coukld be classified as a novice thread) and such. The Books is not some scary forum where only the most knowledgeable debate on thgeir high seats.
One reason I feel the books is slowing down is also that even if people start topics, there is not enough people interested about the subject who wish to comment and the threads die out.
I forgot the third thing I wanted to say. well, i'll get back when I remember it...
