Disc. & Classes

Thank you for the response Bryn! I've written the info down to keep it in my notes.

I can perhaps help lead a q and a style discussion class on astrology and space cleansings.

My times will probably be around 6 pm eastern standard time, but I would like to try and schedule a date for these. I am not currently certain which month may be best. I feel perhaps in mid June will work. I will try and figure it out soon and let you know the dates. That way you can have the information available to take down.

It is something I would be greatly interested in as well! ... However my experience with the site chatter has gotten soured of late. There would need to be some preparation done on the part of the mods of the chat, as that kind of discussion would involve lengthy (probably multi-post) chat-roll discussion, and also debate (which invariably gets a bit passionate). There would need to be assurances that the mods would be willing to let people talk. Particularly as explaining a concept could take literal paragraphs, which could be seen as 'spam' posting and get people silenced permanently. (Direct experience talking, both as witness to others and personally)

Don't get me wrong here, I have no complaints on the rules for the chat themselves. And I have no criticisms for them. But I have had personal witness and experience with mods interpreting those rules in a way that's ... for lack of a better way of putting it... not consistent with an atmosphere of welcome or open discussion. The risk of getting gagged site-wide and being forced to re-build an account because of being a little verbose when offering help and advice is an unnecessary stress.

My goal with this is to make members feel comfortable with being in the chatter, hearing their opinions, offering information on topics, etc. If the impromptu classes and discussions are on magical topics, I see no reason for the members to be gagged. The issue I am concerned about is the chatter text limit, but if the messages are pertaining to the discussion, members should not be gagged for that if they are discussing a topic or providing information.

Spamming emojis or caps will cause the chatter to auto gag an account. As long as that doesn't occur, there should not be any issues.

I am hoping to be able to attend the discussions and class days, to both make sure topics don't become too heated and to help the class or discussion leader, should they need it.

I am sorry to hear about the issues previously, but I can assure you that is not what this is meant to do. I have the interests of our members in mind and I hope we can create something wonderful by setting things like this up.

I've been trying to do this with my coven. I'll have to see my availability because I'd love to see how this works out!

Sounds like a lovely idea,
as in some members are shy(I know I was)and would be great so they could get more involved in discussions and learn more, I would be interested in this topic
I could lead anything involving elemental magic, energy, kitchen witchery, astral projection, crystals as those I've had the most experience I think a good time would be weekend as for many people including myself have work during the week I could attend Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesdays I think it would really help members nice idea:)
Blessed Be

I'm going to make a list of topics and days once I'm home from work. I'd like to make this a weekly or bi-weekly thing, where we can get everyone in chat for a discussion or class.

I will participate if my schedue allows

The topics we have had suggested (both through here and mail) are:

• Demonology
• Christian Witchcraft
• Astral Projection
• Lucid Dreams
• Energy Work
• Astrology
• Spirit Work
• Hedge/Green Magic
• Deity work/worship
• Crystals
• Kitchen Magic
• Elemental Magic

If anyone else has any other topics of interest, please let me know. For discussion days, what would everyone think of trying to be in the chatroom Fridaythe 18th of June @ 8pm EST, 7pm CT, 6pm MST, 5pm PST? I can bump the time back an hour if that is too early for our members on the West Coast.

I am putting the day for the 18th because this gives everyone a few weeks of notice and allows them to plan ahead, should they need to. We will also need to decide on a topic for our first discussion meet up so if you would mail me your preferences, that would be appreciated. I will also continue to post updates here as decisions are made, the days grow closer, etc.

The topic will be a very beginner friendly topic: Crystals & Herbs

Sounds wonderful. I am looking forward to it.