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?

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

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

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?

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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