posted April 26, 2016 04:36 AM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
I always move the synastry and composite threads to IA. That Forum actually gets a lot of traffic. We need more traffic for the Horary one.

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posted April 26, 2016 05:01 AM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
The Forum descriptions lend some direction in that regard.

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posted April 26, 2016 12:37 PM            

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Originally posted by Faith:
This should be the rule for Interpersonal Astrology.

But you know, I think the people who would obey that rule already believe in give-and-take and would do it without being asked.

And others would just pretend they were heeding the rule and get away with it because it's impossible to track and enforce... unless we make it complicated like:

When asking a question, include the link to the thread where you previously, RECENTLY, answered someone else's question.

The time stamps should match within an hour!

Order at Interpersonal Astrology!!

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posted April 26, 2016 12:54 PM            

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Originally posted by nordicsoul:
LOL... who is going to supervise that? and the quality of the contribution? and the knowledge implied in the response? oh lord, LOL

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Yes. Exactly.

posted April 26, 2016 12:57 PM            

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Originally posted by Faith:
It DOES operate that way, for the most part.

But it's true there is a lot of dead air at IA.

Which is why people post here instead.

Which is why Lotis created this thread.

And people are saying (I think) that they still don't want to post in IA.

ETA: In other words, the question is: "How can we draw more people to IA?" and my answer is, solve the imbalance, where tons of people are posting charts, and only a few are answering.

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posted April 26, 2016 01:02 PM            

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Originally posted by DopGang:
Yes. Exactly.

. (I don't mean you either. )
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posted April 26, 2016 01:15 PM            

1. this is not a personal reading forum. you may not receive response for synastry or composite readings or the response be not comprehensive.
2. if you have a question about your synastry bring the question in a general format that can be applied to most readers and participants
3. think about give and take. if you only visit the forum to ask for readings and rarely make a contribution, your posts may be ignored as some folks are sensitive about imbalance of contribution. of course contributions are associated to knowledge but forums are about exchanges of ideas, not about someone coming here to ask "what is my relationship look like" and then when an answer is given, "what is the north node"? GOOGLE it...
4. the more you read the more you can give. the more you learn the more you can give. the more you research the more you can teach... we all grow here by reading more "experts" post, but also by reading astrological books, internet material... think about an online course. would you only come to the forum to ask, ask and ask to the sources or would you come with a source read and offer to others as "food for thought"

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posted April 26, 2016 01:47 PM            

I like the diversity of having research threads, general threads and yes, also synastry and composite interpretation threads, as long as it is about an exchange of either knowledge or giving feedback or thoughts.

I also think synastry charts belong in the interpersonal forum, cause that is what it was created for, because several members were complaining that the relationship astrology threads were sort of taking over astrology 2.0.

I just wished more people would participate there actively, and giving their own thoughts, too.

And since we are discussing this, what I find a bit detrimental is sometimes the response being given to those sharing their experiences. I have come across some threads where the original poster got quite snippy, probably because the response they got was not the one they wanted to hear.
HOwever I can understand that if you make the effort to respond, and for that you are being possibly ridiculed, that this makes anyone disinclined to converse with that poster again.

I have not seen it TOO often, but I find it very detrimental, just like I find it detrimental to an open and trusting exchange, when charts or certain astrological constellations are being "used" to judge and sometimes condemn the person.

Maybe I am exaggerating, and it is more a feeling than actual fact, but I see that danger.

And I would like us all to remember that while we of course each have our own point of views, this opinionatedness should not lead to judge or belittle someone else.

We are dealing with very delicate issues here, when we are talking about relationships and human beings in general,and we should always respect each other`s individuality and dignity, even if we might disagree on certain issues (which is totally okay btw, we do not have to agree on everything, just treating each other respectfully).

posted April 26, 2016 03:08 PM            

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Originally posted by nordicsoul:
LOL... who is going to supervise that? and the quality of the contribution? and the knowledge implied in the response? oh lord, LOL

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I honestly thought it was obvious that I was joking.

Matching time stamps????

posted April 26, 2016 03:17 PM            

I really appreciate people who consistently answer threads over there. I only comment on charts maybe a few times per week, but even that is better than nothing.

posted April 26, 2016 03:52 PM            

If the thread title is "What are your experiences with moon conjunct moon synastry?" you probably won't be asked to put up your charts.

That's actually my favorite kind of thread because people jump in all casual, relating their experiences.

If you were to say, "Does he truly love me? Will this last? Because we have moon conjunct moon synastry." Well that's the kind of thing that someone new to astrology might ask, not you, I'm just throwing out an example. And that is when someone will say, post the charts.

posted April 26, 2016 04:07 PM            

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Originally posted by Faith:
I think it depends on how you phrase it.

If the thread title is "What are your experiences with moon conjunct moon synastry?" you probably won't be asked to put up your charts.

That's actually my favorite kind of thread because people jump in all casual, relating their experiences.

If you were to say, "Does he truly love me? Will this last? Because we have moon conjunct moon synastry." Well that's the kind of thing that someone new to astrology might ask, not you, I'm just throwing out an example. And that is when someone will say, post the charts.

And of course the person can always say no.

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posted April 27, 2016 04:33 AM            

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Originally posted by Faith:
I honestly thought it was obvious that I was joking.

Matching time stamps????

LOL, well I thought Ceri would catch my humor, anyway.

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posted April 27, 2016 06:34 AM            

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Originally posted by Violets:
I don't know why I was taking everyone's comments literally on that one...

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posted April 27, 2016 06:42 AM            

I don't feel attracted to the type of thread that ask "tell me how is this person" (too general) if you answer, they will ask again and again..

I focus on two types

1.- the one that need some support. someone is desperate. emotionally broken. I want to see if I can help.. if I see there is receptivity it makes me happy to feel I can make the world a better place. If I perceive vampirism (like the person is trying to drag me into his-her negative state, I leave the thread and move on...

2.- the ones that help to develop knowledge. when it is too focused on a person, I lose interest unless number one (the person is heart broken and near to suicide)...

3.- when people only want "tell me about me" I feel like replying "tell me about ME"... egocentricity is not my cup of tee. everyone is special and unique. but some people think their life are more special and others are only background character eager to enrich their lives with the exciting happenings of their narcissist life. with this egomaniacs, I just ignore these threads.

4.- I also ignore threads that ask questions that can be easily found in google or even in some parts of the forum. if you want to know about venus in cancer google. if after than something don't resonate you bring that discussion to the forum, but what venus in cancer is or things like that bored the hell ouf me...

that way I keep my sanity. I don't feel "used" as I put energy only where I believe is worth putting...

posted April 27, 2016 11:04 AM            

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Originally posted by nordicsoul:
ha ha... I do not know, but I got the irony in Faith comments. it was very clear to me she was joking.. I just thought she would understand the same when I replied. I even put LOL, it was not a serious response from my mischievous gemini mercury-moon

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Yeah, honestly I was reading it seriously, like "Wtf..."

posted April 27, 2016 11:11 AM            

But no, I'll not be attempting to read anyone's chart. I'm not qualified, and I don't have that much time/energy.

posted April 27, 2016 11:43 AM            

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Originally posted by nordicsoul:
yes, I thought you were joking. I was joking as well. my mercury-moon gemini

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posted April 27, 2016 11:45 AM            

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Originally posted by Violets:
I'm pregnant. My job is to eat, sleep, and hang out with my son. And complain. Lots of complaining.

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Exactly.