[Hughie]

Originally Posted by ElleTea

The ones who have to clean it up LOL

In this case, it's the moderators

Fair enough, but a voluntary position you must enjoy?

[WVREDLEG]

Originally Posted by ElleTea

There is no such thing as luck and I think horoscopes, tarot, etc are all a load of crap! Nothing happens for a reason, stuff just happens.

Originally Posted by ElleTea

Hey, I have never been one to beat around the bush, I prefer to just be straight up honest. I feel that people tend to appreciate someone who "tells it like it is"

People can believe in what they want, that was just my opinion, of course

You might not care, but calling someone's interests or beliefs "a load of crap" is rarely appreciated. Why can't you say you don't believe in it and leave it at that?

[ElleTea]

Originally Posted by WVREDLEG

You might not care, but calling someone's interests or beliefs "a load of crap" is rarely appreciated. Why can't you say you don't believe in it and leave it at that?

Who called someone else's beliefs a load of crap? I was stating my OPINION. That is the problem with the internet, people take other people's opinions as a personal attack.

Someone stating their opinion has nothing to do with anyone except the person making the statement. if someone takes that personally, that is on them.

[WVREDLEG]

Originally Posted by ElleTea

Who called someone else's beliefs a load of crap? I was stating my OPINION. That is the problem with the internet, people take other people's opinions as a personal attack.

You really need to say a "load of crap" to articulate your opinion? No.

Originally Posted by ElleTea

Someone stating their opinion has nothing to do with anyone except the person making the statement. if someone takes that personally, that is on them.

Incredible that anyone could believe such a statement. What is the intent of "load of crap" in rendering your opinion? What purpose does it serve other than to incite offense?

The problem "with the internet" isn't people getting offended--it's people abandoning courtesy and tact because there are no consequences.

[ElleTea]

Originally Posted by WVREDLEG

You really need to say a "load of crap" to articulate your opinion? No.

Well, yes, actually...that's how I talk, here and in "real life." You don't have to like it, and if you don't it doesn't bother me, it's your opinion and you are entitled to it. I do not take it personally .

[EA]

Elle, you are dead on.

[English Dave]

I think we need some safe rooms building in the Las Vegas thread. Never thought I'd see them here.....

I sure wish Dynimagelv was still around.

[airics]

Originally Posted by English Dave

I think we need some safe rooms building in the Las Vegas thread. Never thought I'd see them here.....

I sure wish Dynimagelv was still around.

And macgeek and I’m pretty sure it’s Scoop’s fault that I’m addicted to hatch chilis

[WVREDLEG]

Originally Posted by EA

Elle, you are dead on.

Surprise....

[SportyandMisty]

I don't personally believe in astrology, but I have a (possibly) interesting story around it.

A friend's son is now in his late 40s. Let's call him "Bob." He's a bright guy, having earned a PhD in History from a major university. He thought he would spend his career as a professor at a major research university, but his passion for academics faded, never to return.

Bob bounced around for a while doing odd jobs while he spent some time thinking about and researching a business that he might go into. He settled on astrology. He started a newsletter and launched a website, writing weekly horoscopes. He started doing custom astrological charts and consultations ($250/hr). He launched a syndicated column appearing in a handful of publications around the globe.

Then Bob went into retail, opening a store in a tourist-y location, selling all manner of things associated with astrology. He expanded into areas he thought might be adjacent to astrology -- areas he hoped might be of interest to his customers, including magic potions, spells, charms, magic crystals, essential scents, spiritual charts, etc, etc, etc.

Bob makes a pretty good living.