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Hookbill the Goomba · 10-27-2006, 07:32 AM

I don't think I've ever felt intimidated by the more knowledgeable Downers. Revere them? Perhaps. Respect them? Definitely. I don't think I ever felt intimidated. Even in my early days when I was a blundering spotty little 16 year old with only a basic knowledge of Tolkien, the more learned members seemed like something to aspire to, rather than to fear.

These days I, admittedly, spend most of my time in the mirth forums. I do occasionally wander into Books to add a point, say something I think is interesting or to point something out that I've noticed. All in the hope of stirring up further discussion.

Weather or not I succeed is a different matter...

10-27-2006, 07:32 AM	#38
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I don't think I've ever felt intimidated by the more knowledgeable Downers. Revere them? Perhaps. Respect them? Definitely. I don't think I ever felt intimidated. Even in my early days when I was a blundering spotty little 16 year old with only a basic knowledge of Tolkien, the more learned members seemed like something to aspire to, rather than to fear. These days I, admittedly, spend most of my time in the mirth forums. I do occasionally wander into Books to add a point, say something I think is interesting or to point something out that I've noticed. All in the hope of stirring up further discussion. Weather or not I succeed is a different matter... __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...