posted September 05, 2015 10:18 PM            

quote:

---

Originally posted by Randall:
Is yelling fire in a theater censorship? After the contention we've had here, your thread reflected ill intent.

---

posted September 06, 2015 12:40 AM            

quote:

---

Originally posted by Randall:
Is yelling fire in a theater censorship? After the contention we've had here, your thread reflected ill intent.

---

Not that one Randall..the origin of that saying was a court case that sent up a compulsory draft protester to prison for 8 yrs or so...

posted December 20, 2015 03:45 PM              

quote:

---

Originally posted by deepseablues:

---

AMEN

posted February 11, 2016 12:20 PM            

------------------
Want to Read Simple, Fun,Sexy Articles on Astrology? Check Me Out, DUDE.

posted June 28, 2016 06:34 AM            

However, there is a distinct lack of vulnerability in this forum now.
It's like people are afraid to share.

The description of this forum basically labels this as a space where the darker aspects of experience can be discussed, yet curiously, no one does any more.

It is a shame. We are missing sharing those things in life that shape us the most. We are missing the true diversity of experience.

I relate to these types of experiences, and my life is dedicated to walking through them with others, so I check this forum because it once WAS a place where those feeling the darkness would go to purge, exorcise, cry, analyse, obsess.

This forum has been sanitised by fear.

posted June 28, 2016 11:45 AM            

quote:

---

Originally posted by DopGang:
^^
A few things at play here.
You may be right, but it's nearly impossible to know without gathering that information from others as to if that's what is going on in their minds.
Second is that LL seems kind of slow anyway.
Third is that I think several are simply posting in the vent thread just to unload something rather than posting new topics looking for responses.

---

Yes, LL is far slower than it used to be.
Many have left for reasons I will not raise, at risk of being antagonistic.

The vent thread is a lonely place. When we are suffering, we need the presence of others.

If you've been here long enough Dopgang, you will know why this forum has died.

I believe it was the most important forum besides the Astrology 2.0 and Interpersonal.

So many seek out astrology because they wish to understand something that has affected them deeply. Most of those things, as subjects belong here, and the astrology in 2.0 or Interpersonal.

This forum was the bridge between the astrological experience and the human experience IMO.

posted June 28, 2016 01:47 PM            

I know you are budding astrologers (I am too)... Some of the 'cuts' in participation are evidenced in the chart transits for LL.

LL Chart
Friday, 3 November 2000, 9:27 a.m., Columbus, GA (US)
84w59, 32n28
UT 14:27, Sid. 11:39:40

posted June 28, 2016 03:49 PM            

quote:

---

Originally posted by Voix_de_la_Mer:
Yes, LL is far slower than it used to be.
Many have left for reasons I will not raise, at risk of being antagonistic.

The vent thread is a lonely place. When we are suffering, we need the presence of others.

If you've been here long enough Dopgang, you will know why this forum has died.

I believe it was the most important forum besides the Astrology 2.0 and Interpersonal.

So many seek out astrology because they wish to understand something that has affected them deeply. Most of those things, as subjects belong here, and the astrology in 2.0 or Interpersonal.

This forum was the bridge between the astrological experience and the human experience IMO.

But sure, everything changes. Perhaps I am being too sentimental.

---

I'm sorry you think my thread is a lonely place. A few people have appreciated it, and I'm glad.

posted June 28, 2016 07:03 PM            

------------------
Want to Read Simple, Fun,Sexy Articles on Astrology? Check Me Out, DUDE.

posted June 28, 2016 07:23 PM            

I don't think she meant "lonely" in a bad way at all. If you go back and read more carefully, Teasel?? they are giving YOU a BIG compliment on the fine thread you have.
People are appreciating you!

And I agree with them!!! People are having Quality exchanges there right now-- support. And they (along with me) thank their Hostess very much.

posted June 29, 2016 12:26 AM            

quote:

---

Originally posted by Randall:
LL is always slower during late Spring and early Summer. You make interesting points about vulnerability. So, I am lifting the one-infraction ban rule here, at least for a while to see how it goes.

---

I like this.

A lot of times, people (not just me) are thought to be attacking someone else, but this is only true IF the "tone of voice" IMAGINED is accurate, and this is even more likely to happen (imagining the worst rather than accurately) when people make themselves vulnerable.

This was even a danger in the PTSD support group I used to go to where faces and tones were evident. People get scared, and often deal with demons from their past that they can project onto others. The group I went to had exercises to make sure our thoughts and perceptions were being accurate rather than allowing past events to color the current ones.

Furthermore, the issues involved can evoke strong emotions so someone could let something slip in a moment of passion. It's generally only when it's a habit rather than a rare slip up that it was seen as a problem. The group I went to had mental exercises to help keep this to a minimum as well.

posted June 29, 2016 01:46 AM            

But I'm currently posting on threads right now and even starting a new one in another forum since it's been slow. You're welcome.

posted June 29, 2016 03:12 AM            

quote:

---

Originally posted by teasel:
I'm sorry you think my thread is a lonely place. A few people have appreciated it, and I'm glad.

I'm in the midst of the worst thing I've ever experienced, so far, and am too tired to even vent or talk much at all. I'm so tired, but at least have eaten a few things in the past 24 hours.

---

Hi Teasel,

yes, it is a valuable thread. All I was referring to was by comparison to creating ones own thread and going deeply into the issue with others by their side, it is a predominantly solitary "vent" of an issue.
My concern is that not many have been making full individual threads to truly explore issues any more.

Hope this clears up any misunderstanding.
It appears to be mainly the Vent thread that has kept this forum moving, and that is very positive!

posted June 29, 2016 03:20 AM            

quote:

---

Originally posted by Ami Anne:
Don't let negative people get to you, Teasel xxx

---

So, you are the first one to exploit the new relaxed rules, Ami. Interesting.

Why don't you address me directly in future, instead of supporting a misunderstanding as a way to get a dig in?

I'm not afraid of open discussion with you. Perhaps you could just take your response to the Sexual Fantasies thread in Asteroid Astrology where it belongs.
Using Teasel to express your fear of my challenge to your misleading view of Nessus just makes it difficult for us to have a productive discussion.

posted June 29, 2016 03:31 AM            

quote:

---

Originally posted by Randall:
LL is always slower during late Spring and early Summer. You make interesting points about vulnerability. So, I am lifting the one-infraction ban rule here, at least for a while to see how it goes.

---

posted June 29, 2016 07:46 AM            

quote:

---

Originally posted by mirage29:
I hope your mom is okay Teasel??? I've been praying.

---

She was doing better, when we last saw her. We're going back at 10am. Strict visiting hours now. They said she was stable, and we've had no phone calls, so I hope that's still true.