FAQ's of the Brown Ajah

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION - 3/10/2021 Zashara Sho'am


What if I don't read a lot? I thought that all Browns read like 10 books a week.

Zashara: Your problem is that second word - "thought". Ya thought wrong. As if anyone has the time to do that.

Shaerlyn: It may be poor form to simply roll my eyes at this but I don’t have any other response. I kind of doubt this is a serious perception, but if it is, shoo.

Yarrow: Browns are all different kinds of people. Some read a lot. Some don't.

Alenya: I can only get through 10 books in a week of I'm in a reading mood and ignore all other responsibilities, so like, twice a year.

Rhed: Some do, some don’t. No big deal either way.

Thaddius: If you don't read a lot, then maybe you should bump up those numbers. Those are rookie numbers.

Aintza: I am only concerned if you don't/can't read at all....in which case why/how are you here?

Loraella: Some individuals read more than others. A person reading habits are up to that individual and there is no judgement associated with that. I personally read every night before bed, it's part of my winding down ritual before sleep. Does that mean I expect everyone else to do the same? Hell no! You do you!

Adolla: Eh, it's not a contest. I mean we all like to read fiction or we wouldn't be on this site right? But being brown is less about racing through books just to check them off a list an more about seeking knowledge and being open to experience. That may or may not involve reading. For myself I have muscular issues with my eyes so reading is slow and following anything for more than a sentence can be down right impossible at times. Does that make me not Brown? I don't think anyone would say no.

Leira: I mean that's cool, I go through phases where I read voraciously and then some when I don't read at all. You do you.

The Brown sisters in the book seem kind of well... frumpy. Is that what the Browns are like here?

Zashara: Yes. Go up to a couple Brown Sisters and call them frumpy. I dare you. May I suggest Serenla, Pylar, and Shara to start. They are definitely the frumpiest of sisters. Also, I prefer you refer to my style of wearing yoga pants and t-shirts as being a #bossbabe #mommylyfe #basicbiach

Shaerlyn: No more or less than any other group that met online as a result of liking a fantasy series.

Yarrow: Book Brown and Site Brown are two totally different beasts and comparing the two is like comparing apples and airplanes. You'll have to get to know us to see what we are like.

Alenya: Define frumpy.

Rhed: Yes, of course.

Thaddius: Seeing as how I'm not a Brown sister, I can't really answer this question

Aintza: I mean, I am a tattoo covered potato but my siblings are definitely frumpy. #rude

Loraella: Frumpy is not a word I've ever used to describe myself or another person. So nope.

Adolla: I mean like it's a global pandemic I'm not putting on real pants ever again. But I still wouldn't say I was frumpy.

Leira: Meh. What is frumpy?

I haven't got a college degree/I don't plan on getting my Masters or Ph.D. Would I still fit in with the Brown Ajah?

Zashara: Maybe. Edit: What Leira said. Don't be anti-science and stupid. Just don't.

Shaerlyn: Sigh.

Yarrow: Being a part of Brown has nothing to do with your level of education and everything to do with what kind of person you are.

Alenya: Formal education not required.

Rhed: Yep! We care that you’re curious and open to learning, not how much school you've done.

Thaddius: You'll need a degree in sarcasm. You'll be fine, then

Aintza: Neither do I, so sure?

Loraella: I withdrew from university in my second year, that has not stopped me from succeeding in what I set out to achieve. The fact I don't have a degree doesn't prevent me from being Brown.

Adolla: I don't have one and probably won't be getting anything higher than an Associates degree.

Leira: Look, I'll be honest. If you're stupid and anti-science, I won't like you, and you won't fit in. However, that isn't tied to what degree you have (or don't). Just don't be stupid.

I'm really not a shy person. I love to go out and be the life of the party. Doesn't that mean I wouldn't fit in the Brown Ajah?

Zashara: If you're asking this question, you haven't met any TV.net Browns.

Shaerlyn: Come on, this has to be an ancient question from back when Brown was quiet. That hasn’t been the case for ages, and even when it was this would’ve been a dumb question.

Yarrow: Again, Browns are all different kinds of people. Some are outgoing, some are not. The key is that we accept each other as we are and don't ask that someone alters their socializing preferences to suit someone else.

Alenya: You'll have to ask one of the life of the party types.

Rhed: Absolutely. We’re all wallflowers and our meetups are soooooo quiet and uncomfortable.

Thaddius: You can go be the life of the party, sure. I'll stay behind and be in the chill zone, though.

Aintza: I think a better question would be how many drinks do you need to become the life of the party? Mine is about 3.

Loraella: We're a mix of introverts and extroverts. Some shy, some less shy. But all fun.

Adolla: I guess someone has to do it.

Leira: We run the whole gamut of the introversion/extroversion spectrum.

I'm interested in all sorts of things. I don't really study one subject or anything in particular.

Zashara: Your point?

Shaerlyn: See first answer

Yarrow: And this is a bad thing how exactly...?

Alenya: Me too.

Rhed: And?

Thaddius: So a jack of all trades? I'm more of a Master of none, myself.

Aintza: Cool. I too, like multiple things.

Loraella: So are we all. Life would be boring if we didn't explore multiple topics or interests.

Adolla: Please feel free to peruse my collection of abandoned hobbies and interests. Just be careful there's sharp things in there.

Leira: Ok, cool? This isn't a question?

What's a "brownout"? And do the brownouts make the Brown or are they just an added bonus?

Zashara: I'm sorry, what are we talking about?

Shaerlyn: Re what: it’s being forgetful about something, or absentminded. Re second question: I would imagine we have a higher than average level of forgetfulness in our group. IF YOU ARE BROWN AND READING THIS GO CHECK YOUR TEA

Yarrow: "Brownouts" are those little moments of forgetfulness that we all have, like making your tea and then forgetting about it for the next 5 hours. I think we just latched on to the absent-minded Brown stereotype, gave it a name, and ran with it.

Alenya: It's like that time you knew you had to take something with you when you left the house and then had to drive around the block to go back home and get it. Just me?

Rhed: Added bonus.

Thaddius: Congratulations, I Browned out on my answer for this one.

Aintza: Wat.

Loraella: This is a very good question. I'm a victim of this phenomenon. But I do not know if it happens because I am Brown or for other reasons.

Adolla: Huh? What were we talking about? Oh dear my tea is cold.

Leira: A Brownout is when you forget you made coffee even though it's sitting in front of you and then you have to drink it cold. Or when your cat barfs and you don't clean it up right away, then later step right in it. Or even though your mask is on the same hook as your coat you forget to grab it anyway. I don't think Brownouts are unique to Brown by any means, but we just talk about them and are amused by them.

I've heard the Browns are very laid-back. I can get quite fired-up sometimes, so does that mean I wouldn't make a good Brown?

Zashara: See above comment about not having met Browns. But really, we don't take ourselves too seriously. Our group is pretty informal with each other which I guess can give an impression of being 'laid-back'.

Shaerlyn: See above comment about this being an ancient question

Yarrow: Browns? Laid-back? Are you sure we're talking about the same Ajah?

Alenya: You should ask us about vaccines sometime. Or pretty much anything else that has some opposing views.

Rhed: Yep. See above — we’re all quite quiet and reserved.

Thaddius: Fired up is just like, a state of mind, man. If you get yourself fired up, you'll create a domino effect. You'll be fine.

Aintza: I still don't know who decided we are laid back. Lol.

Loraella: I'd like to know who your source is. What is this laid back you speak of?

Adolla: lol

Leira: Lol, honestly, if people actually think this I don't think they've interacted with many of the Browns here.

What attracted you to the Brown Ajah?

What do you consider the core values of the Brown Ajah?

Some of the Browns seem to have very strong opinions and personalities. What's up with that? How does that reconcile with laid-back attitude of the Ajah?

I know many Browns have their "research" areas that they are interested in. What are some of those?

Do you use your hands to eat your pizza like a normal, decent human being or are you a dirty heathen who uses a fork and knife to eat pizza?

An older version of the FAQ done in the before days can be found here: Archived FAQ's of the Brown Ajah


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