‘Canonicity’: the Book or the Reader?

[davem]

Originally Posted by Aiwendil

but here it seemed to me we were engaged in a real synthesis of those discussions - even if one that is ultimately futile.

Well, I think futile is maybe too strong a word - it depends what we wanted to achieve. If anything this has been one of the most productive threads on the Downs.

(though I can see how you, Bethberry & SpM would feel you were 'fighting the long defeat' )