Daniel F. Evan <104377.1433@compuserve.com> asks:
> Perhaps a no LOTR reference rule is in order?

No, that wouldn't really be practical. If someone wants to
*compare* it with LoTR, a compare and contrast thing, that's something
I don't have a problem with...to be even included in the same breath
with LoTR is a great compliment. It's the notion that something was
*adapted* from that, or some other work, that sometimes drives me
crazy...but I wouldn't wish to set that forth as a rule...the rules are
only as absolutely necessary, not for this sort of thing.

jms