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Title:Psychic Phenomena
Notice:Please read note 1.0-1.* before writing
Moderator:JARETH::PAINTER
Created:Wed Jan 22 1986
Last Modified:Tue May 27 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2143
Total number of notes:41773

108.0. "Reaction To This File's Subject Matter?" by PEN::KALLIS () Fri Apr 11 1986 14:20

    A file like this, like the "occult" section of a bookshop, attracts
    all kinds of things, from the sublime to the absurd.  However, there
    is a problem, albeit not an earth-shaking one.
    
    Some noters here like to exchange experiences.
    
    Some like to speculate.
    
    Some ask advice.
    
    Some try to analyze reports and come to paranormal or mundane
    conclusions about them.  A perusal if the index, much less the base
    notes and responses, shows all of the above types are amply represented
    herein.
    
    Whjile I'm not The Moderator, I certainly have been a reasonable
    contributor.  My question, therefore, is whether there are any areas
    we've either been neglecting or going overboard in.
    
    Any comments would be welcome.
    
    Steve Kallis, Jr.
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108.1Love this NotesfileCFIG1::DENHAMI am pleased to see that we have differencesFri Apr 11 1986 14:5916
    RE: .0
    
    I think we've been doing a pretty good job of handling all of the
    things that people are doing/wanting from this notes file.  Most
    of the replies to speculations and advice have been reasonable and
    respectful of other peoples (often conflicting) beliefs.
    
    In the exchange of experiences most people seem to be willing to
    accept other people's experiences.  Questions seem to be relevant
    and thoughtful.  Often these types of conversations will extend
    into a mail conversation where one can feel more free to express
    him/herself to one person.  I have made a lot of friends through
    this type of thing, particularly in this notesfile.
    
    Kathleen
108.2I'm developing a great bibliography, hereNATASH::BUTCHARTFri Apr 11 1986 15:0813
    One feature of this notesfile I am enjoying is the constantly 
    expanding reading list I'm making up.  It's great to get recom-
    mendations on relevant books and references.
    
    Along these lines, more information on professional psychics,
    astrologers, Tarot readers, etc. would be of interest,
    particularly if one is looking for a specific experience.  Or is
    that type of thing better handled offline, in more personal
    communications?  Since I'm new here, I don't know what people
    feel about this.
    
    - M -
108.3HUDSON::STANLEYASTRAl projectionistFri Apr 11 1986 15:338
    As I mentioned in the introduction (1.0), I had a dream that I should
    start this notes file and call it psychic phenomena.  It has been
    all I could have hoped for and more.  In the beginning I was a little
    nervous that it would be too weird for the DEC community.  That
    feeling has long since vanished.  I hope it continues to grow as
    it has been.
    
    		Dave
108.4Your space... and mine.USHS01::MCALLISTERThe Shadow Knows ...Mon Apr 14 1986 10:1020
    I greatly enjoy this notefile, it's usually the first thing reviewed
    when I get to work, (after tea, of course). And from 1800 miles
    of network, that can be a slow matter.     My major concern has
    been that the scientific side of the house may be stifling some
    replies by certain logical assumptions which may reflect on the
    more personal accounts. I do feel that the intent is benign, not
    aimed at hurting anyone.  My background of math and chem degrees,
    and my time as a programmer has forced me to think logically, however,
    I still find that my intuition has played an increasingly large
    role in my belief structures.
    
    All in all, I'm not arguing against the scientific side of the house,
    I'm merely asking that both sides allow the free and easy interchange
    of information, both personal and impersonal.  Stop and consider
    your wording.
    
    Thanks for allowing me my expression.
    
    Indeed!
    Dave
108.5MORE ! MORE !EXIT26::CAMACHORickWed Apr 16 1986 13:3211
    Ref .3   To weird for DEC ???  I think that's what makes this
             NOTES file so great - something for everyone.
    Ref. 2   I too would like to see more info on what noter .2 is
             saying. Where you can find good readings or to avoid
             possible bad ones.  I'm enjoying this file very much.
             I would also like to hear more on the Seth material as
             someone had prevoiusly mentioned.
    
    By the way, does anyone know of a good crystal ball reader in the
    Boston area ?
108.6read any good books lately?USAT02::CARLSON Fear is the mind killerTue Feb 10 1987 12:568
  This is definitely my favorite file!  I haven't even finished,
  as I've started from #1 and been perusing on through.  I even
  found an old friend!  
  
  Perhaps a note should be started on good fiction books or stories
  on any of these subjects.  I enjoy a good fantasy...   
  
  Theresa.
108.8Too Thought Provoking!MOSAIC::TBAKERThey're on the way...Thu Mar 12 1987 15:5413
    The benefit/drawback of this file is that the replies are written
    with a fair amount of thought behind them.  This is reasonable
    considering the subject matter.  The problem is that you can't just
    pop into it, see if something interesting's come in, and then leave,
    quickly.  You have to invest your time to get anything out of it.
    
    With a full work load I haven't had the time to get to this file
    every day.  But every time I put time into this file, I always feel
    better for it.
    
    Thank you,
    Tom