So what?...

[vermindaspirit]

This term is really starting to rattle me....''Fluffy'' and ''Fluffy Bunny'' - A term used by those in the Pagan community to describe either a ''newbie'' or one that reads certain books, has loads of crystals, runs with Fae's and dragons, has animal totems and angel guides....WHAT?........Shut up!!!!!....

I personally think that these people who call another a Fluffy are rude and insensitive, for me thats a form of bullying....

So what if someone in the craft feels comfortable waving a wand that they have brought, wearing a cloak when they are outside in the cold, talking to their spiritual guides, working with crystals, dancing in the moonlight with the faries.....So bloody what, what right has another in the craft got the right to demoralize another's way of thinking and expressing themselves...

I know that there are a lot of ''Buffy'' and ''charmed'' fans out there and this lead them to the path they are on, but didn't we all have to start somewhere?...Hey i like charmed, guess that makes me a fluffy too.....

I also understand that some of these new to the craft may be exploring territories that they don't fully understand, but isn't that a form of learning?, isn't that what these types of forums are all about?, personally they should guide these people, not bully them, have they not thought for a minute what their nasty comments could be doing to one so young on their path.....So up their own arses they can see the wood for the trees ...

Ok rant over, thoughts anyone?.....

[brandra]

As far as I am concerned this path is a path of exploration and a journey of a 1000 miles has to start with a single step.
The first book that I started with was the tree that was pure chance but it started me on the path that brought me here 21 years later. I must have been pretty fluffy then no one called you that then.
There are some who dip their toe in then declare to the world that they are a witch for the shock value. but most are genuine seeker and as a genuine seeker you are not fluffy.
By the way I I like Charmed to So I am with you V.
If there are any genuine seeker out there who have been called fluffy come here we love you.

[phoenix]

Like you V - I love dragons and some how our resident one is anything BUT fluffy. I see not the fluffy side if you want to dance with the fae in the moonlight then do so BUT if you wish to acknowledge no evil and fail to embrace the possibility there is light and dark, good and bad, then maybe the term fluffy could be applied.

I always have seen the craft as a balance and my views of such have almost got booted out of certain sites. Yes I would not hesitate to give someone itchy pants or worse should the need arise but equally I prefer to do good but will not lie down and be walked over to do so

OK if you want call me a wicked witch because I am a non conformist and would hex if the need arose or call me fluffy because I like to walk within tree's dance with the fae in the moonlight (as long as it's warm ;D) or fly with my dragon guide or play with my feline version or become one with the phoenix

Ok enough rambling now .....

Phoenix

[watershield]

Odd that you would mention this. I was just reading a thread on another board that goes on for 3 or 4 pages,
he said, she said, mis understandings, people getting upset, calling each other rude...
There is even a thread started by a moderator that says, If people don't stop starting threads by saying, this will likely get me banned..I'll ban them!

Why can't people just engage in conversation and debate, seeking and assisting, without all the attitude and personal issues?

I sometimes think that the term fluffy bunny was created by a troll. Look at the devastation it creates with every mention.

[phoenix]

Here! Here! This is a site about open debate just as long as no one personally attacks another ;D