"... theories are only favored as "facts" when the general mass pervasively approves of "natural" assumptions. That is to say, do you truly know me, behind your computer, but neither do I know you."
If we take a look at your Statement for a moment, it doesn't really make a lot of sense. I never had a theory, or made an assumption, to know you. Nor was I debating weather or not you know me behind your computer. However, you seemed to be categorizing the general higher 'classed', higher 'rated' higher 'knowledgeable' people here as being satanist and evil people. A big and bold Statement to make with nothing to show as your proof. In my opinion.
I came into this forum because I wanted to learn and grow from people with a lot more experience then me and maybe even grow with others like myself. Unfortunately, it really has been a bit of a slap in the face. I have seen, in 2 days, people who claim to want to help others in their path rather harshly point out and make fun of others who may be a little, or even a lot, naive or completely misguided as to what is 'Real' and what isn't and others who have judged and criticized people for their believes or/and practices.
I think what upsets me a little bit, other than the labeling, is that some of the people on here seem to be really really young. Why is it that others (seemingly 'adults')feel the need to ridicule these kids instead of trying to steer them in the right direction (This part is not directed at you EloffGreen)? And why is it that people who seem to have a lot of experience and practice are being labeled as being either 'Satanic Evil people' or 'Fluffs'? What is with all the labeling????
It makes people like me, who get that enough in their normal life and came here because they thought they wouldn't get it here, want to just retreat into their own little world and not participate in any of it.
I want to learn and grow and hopefully meet some nice people that I can relate to as I can't seem to find that outside of the internet, which is why I choose to walk a solitary path. I didn't come here to label bash people or cause conflict with anyone, that is not how I choose to live my life. Maybe I am a little bit sensitive in the whole 'labeling and putting others down' department...Everyone has an opinion, I just think that people should maybe have a little more tolerance towards others and also not go around labeling and accusing others of things they can't prove, especially something as big as "satanic evil people". Maybe I am in the wrong forum...either way I wish everyone the brightest blessings X
And this is what I was referring to in my last post on this topic. OMG people stop this bashing.
We are only hurting ourselves.
I'll be one of the first in line to agree that the ranking system experiment didn't work.
But don't let it tare this site apart.
We have enough differences without adding more to them. I honestly would rather have no rank at all, than to see all of this people bashing going on.
Not only have I heard things already about this site (I have only been on here about a week) from members on the site but also on my Facebook page that I own!!
It seems to be pretty bad here. I just figured I will keep to myself. Most of the topics on here are horses that have been beat to death anyways. *sigh*
They should make a newbie forum JUST for people new to the craft or whatever path they want to walk. Because like I said, the same questions are asked over and over again, mostly by newbies!
Like a newbie central. Though it probably wont work.
Well, there is Newbie Central, and if people made use of the search option, it wouldn't really be so much of an issue. Not to mention, it would clear up a lot of the reposted/rediscussed/dead horse beating topics lol
As a Newbie, I only ask questions to things I can't physically find the answers to myself, through research and hard work. I won't bother anyone with what seems to be boring and mundane questions to some.
In our defense, as Newbies, I was under the impression that asking questions is how we learn. Getting information from others with higher experiences then our self's.
If I do happen to ask a question on a subject I know nothing about, I apologize in advance if I bore or tick those of you off that have been asked or had to explain something for the hundredth time. I am not out to flog a dead horse just learn:) Brightest Blessing X
I must also agree. Some knowledgeable people also think they have a right to rank down people because of their opinion on non-magical subjects as well. I honestly think this needs to come to an end.
GypsyRose,
I'm not the brightest bulb in the box. I do have experience. However there are those that I have had the honor to meet on this site that are way more Knowledgeable than me. (Shawn aka tiredofgaggs, and lark, and a many others. But my door is always open to you should you have a question. And I promise not to judge or laugh. And if I don't know the answer to your question then I will help you dig until we find it together. Then we will both have learned something new. I was a beginner at one point and someone reached out to me and helped me.Some seem to have forgotten that they too were beginners at somepoint.
I have learned from so many down the line and still, to this day am still learning. Please don't give up on this site or the people here. Yes, there is bad, but if you will take a little time and look for the good you will find it also.
