2026-03-29 20:01 UTC
@kajord hmmm. Is the fact that Tolkien is so often exploited his fault? A fundamental flaw in his writings that attracts technofascists? Similar to religion I guess. As you say, a Tolkien reference is now a good flag for evil
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@michael_w_busch@mastodon.online 2026-03-30 01:11
@kzodasnowman @kajord Tolkien himself: "The most improper job of any man … is bossing other men. Not one in a million is fit for it, and least of all those who seek the opportunity." Tolkien's estate does not sue the companies stealing names from his books because there is no reasonable grounds to think he would endorse them.