# 25th anniversary of SDMB!

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2002 for me, I think. The LOTR alternative authors thread is a favorite.

ETA: Here you go–[If LotR Had Been Written By Someone Else!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-lotr-had-been-written-by-someone-else/131679)

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