I need some reasons...

[The Saucepan Man]

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Well I very rarely feel ashamed of my nationality or intimidated on trains because of groups of drunken elvish scholars or feel I shouldn't drive into a certain part of town because there is a language convention

You would if Elvish lexicography was the national sport and appealed to the same demographic. But, on that level, the two pursuits cannot be compared.

My point in comparing them was that I enjoy football in a way that is harmless to myself and others and brings me pleasure (particularly this season ). In that context, my choosing to spend my time in this way is similar to someone choosing to spend their time learning Elvish. And, from my perspective, criticising that which I choose to make my hobby (or one of my hobbies) is little different from the criticism (or ridicule) of Elvish studies will be to someone who wishes to spend their time doing that.