r/saurondidnothingwrong
A place for those who don't accept the revisionist view of Sauron the Great propagated by an out-of-touch Oxford don in his Ivory Tower.
How to think about r/saurondidnothingwrong
This community is dedicated to exploring and defending the perspective that Sauron, a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, has been unfairly vilified. Members engage in discussions that challenge mainstream interpretations of Sauron, often presenting him as a misunderstood innovator rather than a mere antagonist. The community thrives on humor, irony, and a critical examination of Tolkien's mythologies, making it a unique space for fans to reconsider established narratives.
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Audience
Participants in this community are typically fans of Tolkien's works, ranging from casual readers to dedicated scholars. The demographic skews towards younger adults, often with a strong interest in fantasy literature and pop culture. Members appreciate humor and satire, and they engage with the content in a light-hearted yet analytical manner, often seeking to challenge conventional views on characters and themes.
Posting culture
The posting culture emphasizes creativity and humor, with memes, satirical posts, and thoughtful critiques being well-received. Content that is overly serious or lacks a sense of irony may be downvoted. Members are encouraged to engage in discussions, and the community has a moderate posting cadence, with frequent contributions that reflect ongoing debates about Sauron's role in Tolkien's works.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should approach with caution, as overt promotion is likely to be met with skepticism or hostility. Instead, brands can participate by creating content that resonates with the community's humor and themes, such as clever memes or discussions that align with the community's critical perspective on Tolkien's narratives. Authentic engagement through shared interests, rather than direct marketing, will be more successful.
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Top posters
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- u/swazal
- u/Away_Maintenance5005
- u/GuidanceNo7187
- u/octopusfacts2
- u/Brief-Web-676
- u/kinghyperion581
- u/ango__loce
- u/LongJumpingSkyGecko
- u/Cookiewaffle95
- u/Sandpiperinparadise
- u/Tryst3ro
- u/DayneStark
- u/Blood0Wolf_
- u/fantasychica37
- u/BlueThunderMoonchild
- u/chikkynuggythe4th
- u/sockpuppet1234567890
- u/Muppy_N2
- u/notochord
- u/Petaaa
- u/LordofGift
- u/[deleted]
- u/natty-broski
- u/The_Drinkist
- u/-jarczan
- u/MotivatedChimpanZ
- u/SmellySwantae
- u/JackHordadeCuevos
- u/Lord_Nelyafinwe663
- u/Raider-k
- u/Consistent_Sherbert6
By votes
- u/swazal
- u/GuidanceNo7187
- u/octopusfacts2
- u/Brief-Web-676
- u/kinghyperion581
- u/ango__loce
- u/LongJumpingSkyGecko
- u/Cookiewaffle95
- u/Sandpiperinparadise
- u/DayneStark
- u/Tryst3ro
- u/Away_Maintenance5005
- u/Blood0Wolf_
- u/fantasychica37
- u/BlueThunderMoonchild
- u/chikkynuggythe4th
- u/sockpuppet1234567890
- u/Muppy_N2
- u/LordofGift
- u/notochord
- u/Petaaa
- u/[deleted]
- u/natty-broski
- u/The_Drinkist
- u/-jarczan
- u/MotivatedChimpanZ
- u/SmellySwantae
- u/JackHordadeCuevos
- u/Lord_Nelyafinwe663
- u/Raider-k
- u/Consistent_Sherbert6
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/01-Glaurung-10
- u/GuidanceNo7187
- u/natty-broski
- u/feetofire
- u/Muppy_N2
- u/Enough_Significance6
- u/[deleted]
- u/BlueThunderMoonchild
- u/chikkynuggythe4th
- u/PowerToMe200
- u/ConsciousInsurance67
- u/NoneOne_
- u/mrmonkeybat
- u/BezosisSauron
- u/AyKayeN
- u/Shawn_Stein
- u/Natural-Leopard-8939
- u/lil_grey_alien
- u/Lolmanmagee
- u/Gaal-Dornick
- u/LathanStrom
- u/PickReviewsMovies
- u/SauronsPropagandist
- u/Majestic-Staff-1491
- u/klik3
- u/Lawlcopt0r
- u/Erock94
- u/-Lurtz
- u/KYpineapple
- u/Broccobillo
- u/IGdoesitbest
- u/alalune
- u/Sandpiperinparadise
- u/harmreduction001
- u/Fred_the_skeleton
- u/caliban969
- u/Glimnore
- u/nub_node
- u/Im-ACE-incarnate
- u/cannedfromreddit
- u/Successful_You_9978
- u/PazLoveHugs
- u/ItsABiscuit
- u/Tryst3ro
- u/StormCaller02
- u/Queasy_Manner9470
- u/Zestyclose-Angle5048
- u/wanzerultimate
- u/ReadItProper
- u/SternenVogel
- u/Chaos8599
- u/Bouncing_Ferret
- u/Pliskkenn_D
- u/-Dildo-Faggins-
- u/Random-Lich
- u/SAURONoff
- u/-I-Hate-Cake-Day-
- u/fantasychica37
- u/LordofGift
- u/CadenVanV
- u/ArthurScherbius
- u/Mrmungrl1
- u/SamaritanSue
- u/JackHordadeCuevos
By votes
- u/Enough_Significance6
- u/Fred_the_skeleton
- u/PazLoveHugs
- u/mrmonkeybat
- u/feetofire
- u/natty-broski
- u/SternenVogel
- u/[deleted]
- u/01-Glaurung-10
- u/Lawlcopt0r
- u/Gaal-Dornick
- u/alalune
- u/Muppy_N2
- u/ItsABiscuit
- u/Bouncing_Ferret
- u/BezosisSauron
- u/Im-ACE-incarnate
- u/Erock94
- u/-Lurtz
- u/LathanStrom
- u/Tryst3ro
- u/cannedfromreddit
- u/PickReviewsMovies
- u/Sandpiperinparadise
- u/NoneOne_
- u/caliban969
- u/Chaos8599
- u/PowerToMe200
- u/SauronsPropagandist
- u/GuidanceNo7187
- u/Glimnore
- u/nub_node
- u/-I-Hate-Cake-Day-
- u/StormCaller02
- u/ConsciousInsurance67
- u/SamaritanSue
- u/AyKayeN
- u/KYpineapple
- u/harmreduction001
- u/Queasy_Manner9470
- u/Zestyclose-Angle5048
- u/wanzerultimate
- u/chikkynuggythe4th
- u/SAURONoff
- u/fantasychica37
- u/Mrmungrl1
- u/Broccobillo
- u/ReadItProper
- u/Pliskkenn_D
- u/-Dildo-Faggins-
- u/Random-Lich
- u/BlueThunderMoonchild
- u/ArthurScherbius
- u/Shawn_Stein
- u/Natural-Leopard-8939
- u/lil_grey_alien
- u/Lolmanmagee
- u/Majestic-Staff-1491
- u/klik3
- u/LordofGift
- u/CadenVanV
- u/JackHordadeCuevos
- u/IGdoesitbest
- u/Successful_You_9978
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How many subscribers does r/saurondidnothingwrong have?
r/saurondidnothingwrong has approximately 9,017 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/saurondidnothingwrong created?
r/saurondidnothingwrong was created on February 14, 2016 (10 years ago).
What is r/saurondidnothingwrong about?
This community is dedicated to exploring and defending the perspective that Sauron, a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, has been unfairly vilified. Members engage in discussions that challenge mainstream interpretations of Sauron, often presenting him as a misunderstood innovator rather than a mere antagonist. The community thrives on humor, irony, and a critical …
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Who are the most active posters on r/saurondidnothingwrong?
The most frequent posters on r/saurondidnothingwrong include u/swazal, u/Away_Maintenance5005, u/GuidanceNo7187.
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