It's a bit silly because Tauriel really brings to life some of Tolkien's biggest themes. Love of starlight, choosing to save a life rather than take one, choosing to fight against the evil that threatens the whole world not just her home, even if it means abandoning her duties? So Tolkien I don't know what some people are thinking.

(I'm not saying he wouldn't have issues with her but imho, she's more Tolkien than a poop-covered, drugged-out Radagast.)