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Hello everyone,

I read Dune when I was 13 and have been hooked ever since. I have read and collected just about everything Frank has written. Dune has been a major influence in my life.
But all of those good feelings changed when KJA came to town.

I remember reading the announcements about the Dune 7 notes and outline. I was beside myself with joy. I talked several coworkers / friends into reading the Dune books. I even defended the new books up until Battle of Corrin. Once that book hit the shelves I couldn’t take it anymore.

I’m convinced that they (KJA and Brian) have never read Dune or any of Frank’s books. There is no consistency, no fidelity, and no respect to the original material. Each and every one of the new books are an abomination to the legacy of Frank Herbert.

I can’t undo what they have done. So I’m just going to talking about what I love with other like minded people. And try not to get too worked up over the alternate universe books that have been published recently.

Thanks for your time.
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Welcome-welcome! :D
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Welcome to the Cast Out! - can I ask where your avatar is from? Haven't seen that one before.
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welcome mate!

I have to ask you the same as Thing - where's that avatar from.
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Welcome! :orcs-buttshake:

I thought that avatar looked familiar. It can be found here.
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Fantastic! Thank you Tleszer!
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Welcome Home!
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hihihi Ash :)
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Welcome Welcome!
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Welcome, twice welcome.
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Welcome!
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Welcome on board mate.
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Achlan wasachlan bika fi sietchna! :)


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SandChigger wrote:Achlan wasachlan bika fi sietchna! :)


(We also jabber the Fremen here! Or gom jabber it, maybe? :P )
Maybe, but it's probably better than a sand chiggar.

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(That's OK. You're already on my list. :twisted: )
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welcome friend, to Jacurutu home of the Orthodox Herbertarians!

Drawn here by the junk the Frankenhack came up with, you'll see that Preequel bashing is good therapy, with the occasional smart discussion.
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Well Met and Welcome!! Grab a spice beer and join in !!!
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