posted March 16, 2008 09:33 AM         

Of late ( and over time)here has been a lot of questions regarding "lexigrams rules" and how they should be adapted.

Since this has been brought up again, I thought every one would like to comment and find a way to work together.

This is Lindaland; created by Randall in honor of Linda Goodman. Most of us are here because of Linda and her teachings.

Of late, we have even been honored by her son`Michael visiting us. Because it is Lindaland and Linda`s home on the net.

With that said, why not adapt Linda Goodmans lexigram standards? It would be staying with the premise of Lindaland and the efforts Randall has set forth in respecting her name and works..

That`s not to say one couldn`t work branch out and lexigram differently but would provide a solid rule of thumb standard for lexigraming. That basic standard would set a guideline and eliminate the misunderstandings caused by so many different personal rules.

1. Does it make logical sense we adapt Linda`s standards?

2. If you disagree , why? What would you offer instead?

juniperb

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posted March 16, 2008 10:54 AM         

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We can't restrict freedom of expression.

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Absolutely!

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I agree with posting Linda's rules as a way to convey her ideas to newbies or to refresh memories; however, I am against restricting others from doing it their way.

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In essence, "respect". Which lexigrams to SEE

Thanks Randall!

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posted March 16, 2008 01:43 PM         

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With that said, why not adapt Linda Goodmans lexigram standards? It would be staying with the premise of Lindaland and the efforts Randall has set forth in respecting her name and works..

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That makes very good sense!

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1. Does it make logical sense we adapt Linda`s standards?

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Yes!

Might I add, to clarify some things with other's here that:

I had always thought, for the most part, I was following Linda's rules. I didnt realize I had been so horribly screwing them up. I dont have her rules memorized, but I did not go off on some other unbeaten path when I made a lexigram or tried to buck Linda's system or something.

It has been awhile since I have done one. One of my old ones that was recently bumped, had some errors in it and I accidentally did not bracket off a letter or two of them - i'm not sure. I didnt really care either and never went back to change it. I thought I'd let my "mistakes" hang out for all to see as I didnt think it was a big deal and was not ashamed of them. I was not trying to sneak letters in as was accused of me and others who make mistakes or miss things while creating a lexigram.

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2. If you disagree , why? What would you offer instead?

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I am more than happy to lexigram the way Linda taught. I thought in essence, that is what I had been doing.

I capitalize the letters as recommended and in the past have tried to lexigram phrases or words with a limited number of vowels. I dont recall what her rule was on that right now.

If I have added a letter - which i tried to do only SPARINGLY if at all - I would bracket it off. UNLESS, I forgot to or didnt realize I added another letter.

Thanks for bringing this subject to light. Even though I dont lexigram much anymore, recently I got caught up in a debate about how they should be done and the rules of how to go about them. Things got blown out of proportion and now it seems as though I have been trying to be some kind of Rebel Lexigrammer, when I dont even lexigram anymore.

I tried to make myself and my points very clear. Though apparently I stepped on some toes in the process. For that, I am truly sorry.

p.s. Have a lovely day, juni.

posted March 16, 2008 01:58 PM         

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If 26t (as an example) wishes not to follow that rule, that's her prerogative.

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Thanks for using me as an example. Read the post above and understand me.

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We can't restrict freedom of expression.

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Hopefully, that statement really and truly does apply to everyone across the board.

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Linda said to question even the things she had come to know as Truth and to run them through one's own filter. So, bottom line, no, I do not agree.

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I've run it across my filter and think her way of lexigramming works just fine.

But because I am not Linda, my lexigrams will have their own flair to them, obviously. Mistakes will still be made as I am not perfect either. No one is.

And because a lexigram may come out looking like someone isnt following someone else's rules doesnt mean it is on purpous. We all have our "own Way" because we are individuals.

I dont want to be told what anyones rules are. I learned about lexigramming in Star Signs. I have given it a shot in the past and thought I did a decent job. The whole "rule issue" is really not something I am interested in strictly following, at least. I am not starting a business doing lexigrams, so it isnt as important to me to. I did them for fun and dont feel like I need "THE RULES", whom ever's they may be, shoved in my face.

I know how to lexigram. Linda in her book, Star Signs taught me how. Unfortunately, I will mess them up in the process once in awhile just like LEXX says that Linda did.

No one is perfect. And I know how to rearrange letters to make words, though they way i do it may not always fall in line with another's way. I'm sorry. If we all had the same style, things would be pretty boring around here.

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We can't restrict freedom of expression.

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Exactly!

posted March 16, 2008 02:11 PM         

Now it seems - even though I havent even done one in quite some time - that you disagree with how I have gone about doing them? As evidenced, mainly in another thread.

posted March 16, 2008 02:12 PM         

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You should run for office. Do you or don't you agree?

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posted March 16, 2008 04:25 PM         

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I agree with posting Linda's rules as a way to convey her ideas to newbies or to refresh memories; however, I am against restricting others from doing it their way. For example, Linda said to set off letters that are not in the original word and to do that sparingly. If 26t (as an example) wishes not to follow that rule, that's her prerogative. We can't restrict freedom of expression. Linda said to question even the things she had come to know as Truth and to run them through one's own filter. So, bottom line, no, I do not agree.

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I second that

I do not agree either, Juniperb. I think everyone should feel welcomed to lexigram in any way they want. I don't think it should be Linda's way only. I also do not see anything wrong with other's fixing errors in lexigraming. I also do not think it's rude to fix someone's errors when they post a lexigram on the boards for everyone to see, even if they didn't ask to have errors corrected. We do not own the threads nor the forum, etc... I also think most people here are adult enough to acknowledge and perhaps understand that there's a possibility that there are many different ways to do a Lexigram. We don't have to agree with everyone's ways, but we can sit and watch.

posted March 16, 2008 04:33 PM         

Can't we let the word druids have a little fun
and

posted March 16, 2008 04:37 PM         

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Do you feel everyone's spelling errors
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posted March 16, 2008 04:39 PM         

been there, done this already!

I see both sides, and both have merit

but there is never a need to play a
victum role...
and make it about ones-elf, and everything
they've been through..

every time there is conflict

it's getting very old!

posted March 16, 2008 04:42 PM         

I'm just as free to express as anyone else, right?

So, it's not about me and some imaginary "prerogative".

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I never said I disagreed with how you did Lexigrams. How did you come to that conclusion?

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Because of what you have been saying to me in posts.

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silverstone,

"I think everyone should feel welcomed to lexigram in any way they want. I don't think it should be Linda's way only."

Good! Tell that to LEXX!

It doesnt have to be only her way either.

If people dont bracket off a letter - that should not annoy her. Maybe others are using their freedom of expression and they have every right to!

"I also do not see anything wrong with other's fixing errors in lexigraming."

That is your good opinion. Others feel differntly! What is wrong with that??? No one should take that personally.

"I also do not think it's rude to fix someone's errors when they post a lexigram on the boards for everyone to see, even if they didn't ask to have errors corrected. We do not own the threads nor the forum, etc... "

silverstone, did you notice I said that exact same thing in the other thread???????

I already pointed that out. I wont be posting lexigrams here. Nuff said!

posted March 16, 2008 04:42 PM         

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but there is never a need to play a
victum role...
and make it about ones-elf, and everything
they've been through..

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posted March 16, 2008 04:44 PM         

I've been through this and that
and on and on and on...

but says they do not want pity
yet they drag all these things up every time

oh poor me, the victum!

posted March 16, 2008 04:49 PM         

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That is your good opinion. Others feel differntly! What is wrong with that??? No one should take that personally.

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26t, it's not a private forum. I think the approach is what counts. For example, I don't think one should say, "what were you thinking when you were doing that Lexigram, you have errors everywhere, I'll be pointing them out"

posted March 16, 2008 04:58 PM         

Thank you silverstone.
YES, exactly.

posted March 16, 2008 04:58 PM         

So do you agree or disagree? What's your opinion on the topic?

posted March 16, 2008 05:01 PM         

"it's not a private forum."

Yes, silverstone. I know that. I never said it was. In fact, I pointed out that it wasnt and I was aware of that fact.

posted March 16, 2008 05:06 PM         

"And who should we blame for your deleted Lexigrams? ??? Exactly." - Randall

Did I ask you to blame anyone??? It was something I was pointing out for another reason entirely. Not because I wanted to blame anyone else.

Those threads are gone by my own hand! Big deal!

posted March 16, 2008 05:09 PM         

(a lexigram: )

SILVERSTONE

SIR

How'd I do?

Have a nice night, sir.