[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

If Tolkien hated technology so much he would never want to see a film made of his book, why did he sell the rights to Hollywood? Surely if he was that strongly against it, he would not prostitute himself so.<P>My impression was that Tolkien abjured technology in his own life, but did not begrudge it to others. That would explain his actions in selling the movie rights.<P>He was a subtle man, so please don't reduce him to such a black and white persona.