posted April 18, 2012 08:33 PM            

2) Some had a problem with the prayer thread because it was "limiting" or invasive.

The reason that I asked for limitations (i.e., no political stuff, no conversion) is simply to avoid a big mess.

I HAVE seen and heard prayers from people asking for people to convert to their ways, for certain political outcomes, and other things that are just not appropriate. I didn't want that on the thread: basically, as I had stated there, just wanted a place for people to pray for each other. The restrictions were basically "ugliness prevention", so to speak. Religion is such a delicate subject and so I, being a Libra, just wanted things to be kept as civil as possible. I've seen it elsewhere online and was simply trying to be cautious. I try to approach delicate subjects tactfully and that's the spirit that I wanted on the thread: civil, calm, non-extreme, just prayerful.

This didn't go over well, even with the spirit in which I intended it, so I felt it better to simply get rid of it. Didn't want to cause trouble or anything.

I really hate getting rid of threads, but felt like I should in these cases due to lack of interest and then simply not being a good thread in the case of the prayer thread. I don't know what exactly the precedent is for this, but I did try to give things a few days to pick up, and there were zero responses, so I figured that it was blah, not worth thinking about. In the other case, my concern was that a thread with good intentions was offensive.

So, I don't want to make a habit of it, but that is the explanation. As I said, I really don't like to delete threads. I really have been trying to get more threads going here and to get people interested/thinking about spiritual things.

posted April 19, 2012 08:10 AM            

I saw the prayer thread and understand where you're coming from. Sometimes online communication can cause misunderstandings due to no voice, tone etc.

I'm quite fond of you, Regardes.. you remind me of a member who used to be here.. anyhow, we all make mistakes and we learn.

You are doing a great job and thank you.

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posted April 19, 2012 09:55 AM            

I actually really enjoy your threads on this forum specifically. You've posed some inquiry questions and honestly got me thinking as individual, which I always appreciate.

I'm saddened that you did feel the need to delete a few threads, I'm noticing one that I commented on missing. It was nice to go back and read over others responses and I was actually planning to write more about the topic surrounding society defining people as not a certain religion or spirituality. I always find new things that I enjoy adding to threads, as further discussion points. I know spirituality and religion can be very sensitive topics, but I think the more we talk about them the better we'll be as people and the more we'll know and understand.

As far as I've seen, you've done a good job of being a mod here on this forum. Don't worry so much about what others think or say. Continue to be true to yourself. Again, I personally really enjoy your threads, I would not have commented if I didn't. People will be people, you can't control how they react or respond. Even if people don't comment on a thread that doesn't mean their not reading it. If we don't put information out into the world, things won't change, nothing will get heard. You're doing a good thing by bringing up these incisive topics. Don't ever second guess yourself.

posted April 19, 2012 11:30 AM            

I am the one who spoke up about limiting religous expression to what one believes is the correct form of Prayer.

Diversity isn`t always a Libra experience (Saturn in Libra here)so keeping the scales balanced and allowing personal expression is critical.

Keeping an eye on the thread and moderating is good medicine rather than fussing before an event happens. My Granny called this "borrowing trouble"

A quick look around the forum introduces one to the active posters and can see some real diversities but no real contention.

I am sad to see that thread go because that`s how we learn and grow together.

Again, you are a conscientious and delightful person doing a great labor of love here. Thank you

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posted April 20, 2012 08:06 AM            

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