posted October 24, 2010 04:02 PM            

There`s a lot of posts that quite don`t fit anywhere and I know some hesitate to post because of the "where does it go" factor.

Some current examples, Cholera outbreak in Haiti ( not quite H&H) astronomy events ( not quite Astrology) and so forth.

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posted October 25, 2010 08:42 AM              

Or this could already be covered by an already active forum?

posted October 25, 2010 12:34 PM            

And I like PA's idea of a forum devoted...maybe not entirely to depression, but a place to talk about suicide and other sensative topic's that seem to pop up from time to time. Knowflakes seem to be more than willing to help each other out in these cases and I think it's a great idea.

posted November 02, 2010 03:31 PM            

what about a music/art forum, for sharing our talents and inspiring one another, or better YET what if we had a forum to collectively combine our creative talents and open up an LL metaphysical and artistic talents 'shop' or swap of some kind?

posted November 02, 2010 05:46 PM            

Buth the topics that mostly are discussed are sex and love. So that makes me say make a thread for all that or just sex.

posted November 06, 2010 10:56 PM            

I'm wondering how a physical intimacy one would be taken? There are loads of strings scattered about Lindaland that could be transferred there. An adult warning would be posted, and even with that, no lewdness or profanity would be allowed--the topics would just be of a more mature nature. It would require more hands-on moderating. What do you guys/gals say? Yea or Nay? Why or why not?

And what would we name it? Suggestions?

posted November 07, 2010 12:31 AM            

About the actual new forum, I find these Astrology and Astrology 2, and Lindaland Central or whatever it's called,a nd the second one redundant. When you made the second general chat one you claimed you were going to merge them after, which hasn't been done, and I don't know why. The other option would be just deleting the first forums of the astrology and chat forum duplicates, but I understand some may regret the loss of archives. On the other hand, I for one, wouldn't. 24 and 25 are good numbers.

I like the Asteroid idea. If you could narrow the duplicates into a forum each again, and also add the asteroid thread, 25 would be achieved, which according to Star Signs denotes a vibration that grants spiritual wisdom through careful analysis, which I think is entirely appropriate to www.Linda-Goodman.com A gathering place to learn and share spiritual wisdom through a written communication medium.

Also, not to be over cynical, but a sex forum could easily turn into another outlet for gender exclusive giggles. I also support MVM's point that the Astro forum has become cluttered with asteroid theories, not that they're uninteresting, but that their forum domination is not user-friendly.

posted November 07, 2010 05:48 AM              

Yes, I've thought about what I wrote a couple of times since posting, and even though there was heaps of funny stuff, generally I don't think a thread on the reverse would have met with the same enthusiasm for humour. On the reverse may have even inspired the intensity of response that might equal and echo what I felt was the depth of disappointment inherent in the threads.

I guess like anything, people will justify by picking out the nicer bits and wording the synopsis just right, but I am grateful for not being befuddled so easily.

I know I for one can be guilty of innuendo and anti-protocol statements - especially about myself or with people I think can take the humour.

My point though was simply that I doubt it would be accepted on the reverse - particularly some of the images and some of the quips - and a couple of the posts made me feel offended on behalf of males - like as if the posters owned some kind of sexual dominance over the poor unwitting fellows.

I tend to not like double standards though I guess everyone is guilty of them to some degree - especially me, being so egocentric, haha.

Yes, I think such a large concentration of women in moustaches and singing bawdy songs whilst slapping the g-stringed behinds of their male attendants - metaphorically mind you, is a little bit too - 'ca vole pas haut' (is that it...I googled).

Anyhow, alienation, yes - what's the point. Sure, ignore people if they irritate you - well that's what I do. But alienate? are ego's in that much of a need for a power boost. Damn - I hate corruption.

I agree with the asteroid forum - that would be awesome, but I think there is room for grey areas - do we really have to calculate the percentage of a posting/thread for its contents? On the otherhand, I can see how, in the extreme, some things like asteroids are swamping the other forums. Though as I say - I think getting pedantic about every little detail of what belongs where is just - nuts (oops - I digress).

Also,along the lines of PA's suggestion for a depression/suicide forum, I vote that all suicide and childhood abuse threads be dumped totally into their own forum. Shock? Well, in my opinion it seems like the posters are assaulting the audience. If they want support, talk to their friends, or some knowflakes that will lend an ear - better still, get some professional counselling.

posted November 07, 2010 06:15 AM            

What about a forum just for deeper issues that may not be appropriate for other forums?? Including everything from depression, physical intimacy, abuse, emotional support, self esteem, people suffering from loss, needing help/advice ect. LLcentral is a great place for support but since there is a lot of topics coming up surrounding deeper issues perhaps it deserves a place of its own? Then at least people have a choice whether they want to see or be involved in those threads. Sometimes a suicide thread could potentially make someone feel uncomfortable (I'm just thinking about the whole population of LL. )... I can visualize a forum like that ~ There is certainly a demand for it.

posted November 07, 2010 06:43 AM            

I wondered about the threads in astro, and here, like the trauma thread, and the two or three about suicide that have been added to - by myself and a few others - in the past months. (In the case of suicide, it has been just a few though. I know it's a heavy topic, but there haven't been that many; I know there were people who felt beaten over the head with topics about soul mates, in the astro forum, and would point out their soul mate aspects that they had with people like their grandmother. )

posted November 07, 2010 06:47 AM              

Again, these things can be taken out of context, and I'm sure they will be. I can see that it can be a worthwhile discussion for astrology, or metaphysical principles. I just think the theme can be taken advantage of by bogus attention seekers.

And for others that are genuinely suicidal or others who genuinely are looking for someone to offer them support for childhood abuse issues - then perhaps they need the appropriate moderators or professional support.

posted November 07, 2010 06:58 AM            

I don't think anyone is attention-seeking - not that I've seen - but I've been trying to apply astrology to my own problems. Looking at SA Pluto conjunct my Sun/Moon and Sun/Venus midpoint was a big one for me; I hadn't been paying attention to Solar Arcs, but it is one of those that could bring about heavy emotional experiences. My asc/desc axis aspects my Moon/Jupiter and Venus/Jupiter midpoint, from what I remember, and I prefer to keep things light; I talk about the heavier things - usually with those I'm closest to - and then find something to laugh about.

posted November 07, 2010 07:37 AM              

I have been sitting on a few rants:

I'll give an example of a few more.

1. People who try and make other people feel so bad about animal cruelty but have no qualms in delivering human cruelty.

2. No way of ensuring single usernames only.

3. Knowflakes that have English as a second/third whatever language that forget sometimes and post perfectly constructed English postings purely because they are bogus.