posted March 14, 2004 01:22 PM         

Randall... I enjoy the ability to come and chat with like minded beings!

Perhaps we can create a more technical astrological forum for those wishing to discuss astrological techniques in a GENERAL way sans the requests for readings, and apart from the BASIC discussions of the "what's, how's and why's". This is not to say a private forum, just one more geared to intermediate or advanced students of the art.

This would avoid the frequent requests for readings and personal advice, while not cluttering the regular astrology board with technical information of little use/interest to beginners.

Make any sense?

Just a thought...

Keep up the Great Work...
A

posted March 14, 2004 01:45 PM           

j/k

posted September 29, 2007 01:26 PM         

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I used to go through almost all the discusisons here, but I seldom joins in (for various reasons). Only recently did I started to be more proactive here, but there is an eerie atmosphere within LindaLand which keeps most people from actively participating in discussions for the fear of being ridiculed. I felt the same till a few months ago, and I also know lot of active members (old members) who feels the same. Which is very bad for the community as a whole. This place should be free from lack of vision for personal reasons.

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posted September 29, 2007 08:10 PM         

~I have to say the people and the ability to speak freely (most of the times) and get lovely feedback. A lot of helpful people here who will listen to those in need without really having to. Much greateful for that.

Why do you visit here?
~First came here when i was having an incredibly hard time. And many people here cheer me up and make me feel better. I met a few quite good friends and also I love the ideas floating around and how much I have learned by just being here.

What do you find rewarding about Lindaland?
~The knowledge I gain and the friends I have aquired.

What do you not like about the site?
~The constant bickering over nothing and the oversensitivity that tends to float around from time to time. Wish people were more tolerant of differences.

posted September 29, 2007 08:45 PM         

I think we need stricter rules that need to be enforced. For example, people should be able to state differences in opinions, but they should not be able to attack one another by way of insults, derogatory remarks, hurtful comments, bicker about trivial small things, etc.

Just a note, that my brother has a website and forum, and there is no fighting, bickering, rudeness, personal attacking, etc. Would you like to know why? Sometimes you are given 1 warning, and sometimes you are banned right away. It works.

I would also like to mention, that there is so much negativity here, I get that terrible feeling in my gut and just click on out of a negative thread as soon as I happened to click into one.

posted October 01, 2007 11:15 AM         

astro advise , love advise , health care tips , dream dictionary(RA), and a lot of helpful people her who share their life experiences and lend an ear to listen to problems and give great advise

Why do you visit here?

usually when i am sad or bored i come here because i am sure to see something here that will put a smile on my face

What do you find rewarding about Lindaland?

lindaland is a treasure of knowledge...thanks to all the woderful people who take time to contribute. i find great satisfaction when when i read good stuff here.

What do you not like about the site?

politics , religious debates ...all this leads to name calling , stress ,haterate and anger amongst forum members....it divides them into different groups and makes them behave really kiddish....grow up people!

Are there any changes you would recommend?

i forgot...there was something i wanted ...i will post it as soon as i remember it.

posted October 01, 2007 11:39 AM         

:: some great people here ,general envoirnment . its more of a stress buster for me when i come back from my job .

Why do you visit here?
::already answered that !

What do you find rewarding about Lindaland?
:: i have got to learn from a lot of people here . they have helped me in whatever improved person that i am .
and yeah , the ladies here are really beautiful and there are so many of them .

in a way , it makes me depressed also ,as i realise , i might never meet them in real life .

What do you not like about the site?
::the people ! it attracts like minded people . the general envoirnment . kudos to you for that !

Are there any changes you would recommend?
::yeah !

Don't be shy! Let us know how we are doing, how we are exceeding expectations, and also where we might be falling short

posted October 01, 2007 12:03 PM         

Why do I visit here?
Because I love Linda and her books. Because I've met some really great people here and have learned so much.

What do I find rewarding about Lindaland?
Ditto to answer above.

What do I not like about the site?
All the verbal slaughter going on lately and people feeding the trolls. DON'T FEED THE TROLLS!!!

Are there any changes I would recommend? Add some more emoticons to the current selection.

posted October 01, 2007 12:19 PM         

Truthfully, I have learned more about myself and what I needed to work on inwardly through the conflicts. Not that I ever liked conflict but I did get drawn into it in the past. Many times. You know, the ego needs to defend itself.

We can't avoid conflict anywhere in life. Not offline or online. Where there are people there will always be conflict. Mainly because we are all a work in progress. For that reason we need to allow each other the time and space to learn and grow. We are all going to goof up at times in our lives.

Most of the really important lessons in our lives have been learned through conflict if we think about it. That's if we think about the experiences of our conflicts and instead of holding the position that those other people need to change look inwardly at where we need to change and what we need to change.

I have learned the most important lesson in my life at Lindaland and it has made me a much more happy and content person. I have learned to not own my viewpoints, opinions, thoughts and beliefs because once we own them and think we are right our egos will always seek to defend those things. Many times at the expense of others. Now I can more easily just accept what is and learn MY lessons from it.

That's a valuable lesson to learn, especially for a Taurus.

I agree with Randall. LL is one of, if not the best, online communities on the internet. Even with the conflict. Though I agree that there is a limit and the rules have to be strictly enforced by all the mods here on all the boards. Not to control but to be kind of like parents. There are just times when you have to give reprimands and time outs. For the sake of the community as a whole.

There are people here who I was once adversaries with who I have come to know to be inwardly very beautiful souls. Bridge the gaps. Don't hold grudges. Let go of the "right/wrong" way of thinking. Look instead for the good in other people instead of dwelling on the negatives we all, as works in progress, have. The ego needs to defend. The soul just is and has nothing to defend.

Mostly conflicts arise because people don't like themselves and don't accept themselves as they are at this time in life, with their warts and all, that's because our egos are always judging us. We judge ourselves first - then we judge others in like manner.

posted October 03, 2007 08:18 PM         

Why Do I Visit?
Same as above...

What Do I Find Rewarding?
The fact that people feel comfortable baring their souls and in general are supported in their journey through life.

What Do I Not Like?
One word.....FLAMERS!!!People who bring personal drama to the sight and offer absolutely nothing of value to the forum.

posted October 04, 2007 06:38 PM         

What do I Like?
That this is a site in tribute to Linda Goodman. If it weren't for her, i wouldn't be here on this forum. The wealth of information all wrapped into one place. I dont have spiritual friends to talk or learn with locally. So this is a great place for that.

Why Do I Visit?
Basically for the reason's stated above. Althogh lately i havent been on as much. Maybe i should make a seperate question as to WHY i dont visist as often as i used to!?!

What Do I Find Rewarding?
The openess, albiet sometimes TOO open.

What Do I Not Like?
The childish games, the name calling, agree to disagree and everything would be all right, the sarcasm when what ur really tring to do is tell em off, (people can see thru it), how newbies are treated. Many fear posting here. I also dislike it when i am reading a thread, drama starts and people are constantly bringing in old posts of drama( you said this here, then i said that there, and then you said this about so and so ....) - if people could learn to let sleeping dogs lie, i think the drama may settle down a lil. If people wanna know more about someone, let them do thier own research and search the site.

Any changes?
Major major house cleaning. There used to be a time in which i loved everything about this place. I would rush to my internet to read on the latest happenings or latest info, but its not so anymore. I don't frequent as often as i used to, the atmosphere has changed, and yes you'll have that when people come and go. But there's alot of the older memebers who tend to either put up walls against new members or are just down right rude and mean. This place is not what it used to be.

Randall i also believe you need to be more involved than what you are. I know your the creator and the funder of this site which in itself is a wonderful and generous thing. But you also need to participate more, and get a chance to see what's actually taking place here. And maybe you do lurk from the side lines, but i guess it would be more reassuring to see your name across the threads more to know you are really involved. I think if you were involved and spoke up more, esp when problems arise, that there wouldnt be as many problems. The mods are there, but the mods have their clicks, and well, sometimes they are able to persuade their followers to follow their lead and the drama continues. I dunno, i just think it would make people feel a lil better about the place to see you taking an active part in your baby.

Ang-