Hello Mcvee,
Some fair points.
I do not now much about the Lore. So I cannot really participate in it.......
But I like to read stuff like this. I do not see it the way that the people state it as facts. They are just really enhousiastic (tjeees what a word, spelling) about the Lore and while reading the books etc have come up with a certain vision. They share this vision and are willing to give arguments why they feel about it in that way. They know that it are not facts. At least I think.
Overall, I think it is great that people are able to like and care about something this much and can share thoughts about it. If it al were facts, there would not be much to discuss about.
Please, all respect for you and your opinion, but statements like " It's pointless arguments like these that make you out to be ignorant fools with closed minds", is this also not a bit stated as a fact, which in my mind is an opinion which would be a circle to the sentance itself? Not arguing about it would in the end lead more to people being "ignorant". Sharing opinions keep people open to other visions and let other people create their own. At least, that is my opinion.
Anyway, welcome to the forum and thank you for sharing your opinion.
Ariaci