Second-guessing and Misunderstanding Tolkien

Radaghast said:

Is that Prince of Space?

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Radaghast said:

Reddit really seems to attract a special grade of moron. It's bizarre. Some comments are on the mark but some are just clueless.

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ZehnWaters said:

I can only imagine the misunderstanding about Mithril now that Rings of Power has decided to implement it in their plot (with their own made up lore).

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Radaghast said:

I know. Yikes

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Squint-eyed Southerner said:

Some silliness going on here too:

Why did Elrond allow Bilbo to live in Rivendell for so many years rent-free? Was it because Bilbo was writing "Translations from the Elvi...

Answer (1 of 11): Elrond is a Lord in a medieval setting. In the real world it has always been common for great people to collect for themselves a broad assortment of people to do sensitive tasks, provide advice or just for the pleasure of their company. Elrond is Bilbo’s benefactor due to the ...

www.quora.com

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Ugluk said:

So kindness, generosity, and charity don't factor in to some people's world view?

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Squint-eyed Southerner said:

Good grief-- you made me look. 😳

Which showed me another one.:
Question on Quora: Was Sauron alive during LOTR? https://www.quora.com/Was-Sauron-al...are=5441d0b3&srid=u37ljO&target_type=question

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