23 month old daughter talks about heaven

[Quahom1]

Originally Posted by Nick the Pilot

Wil,

You asked,

"...did you post the story from another forum?"

--> I did. Evidence (a link) that it was a story from another forum was removed. Up to now I have not felt it was my responsibility to acknowledge the removal of the link, which would have cleared up the fact that my post now infers I am female.

All I did was include a link to the source (a post on another forum) which has now been characterized as blatantly promoting another forum. I am now aware of such policy at this Forum.

You were aware that links to other "forums" are not acceptable, yet you posted one anyway. Even so, had the link been left in place, the impression was still that it was your story (I went to the forum and read the whole thing). In fact, I was so "impressed" I contributed a story of my own here...(only mine is real and "personal").

Stop blaming everyone else for your actions Nick.

[wil]

Originally Posted by Quahom1

You were aware that links to other "forums" are not acceptable,... In fact, I was so "impressed" I contributed a story of my own here...

Lemmee get this right...you delinked his reference to the story (which your note that you did was my reference that it wasn't his story...that and I thought he was male) but anywho...you delinked his reference as innappropriate, but then looked at the site, liked the site, posted to the site...told us you did...but we can't see the site as the link is illegal yet for all practical purposes it appears to be a site that many here would also enjoy.

Not to derail...but currently putting a wedge on this track...seems to me I agree fully we don't send everyone running hither and yon, nor allow folks to blatantly push other forums to suck in members...but what is occurring now seems like an extreme case of lack mentality. When in fact if we were to go over there and enjoy and some of those found where we came from because other forums allow cross posting forum links...duh...we'd end up with a larger gene pool of information....but if we hold so tightly to this rule we are like MAC or Betamax...being overun by IBM or RCA video...because they shared and we don't...

I've got a good story along these lines...but I think I'll wait till Nick PMs me the other forum and post it over there.

[Quahom1]

Originally Posted by wil

Lemmee get this right...you delinked his reference to the story (which your note that you did was my reference that it wasn't his story...that and I thought he was male) but anywho...you delinked his reference as innappropriate, but then looked at the site, liked the site, posted to the site...told us you did...but we can't see the site as the link is illegal yet for all practical purposes it appears to be a site that many here would also enjoy.

Not to derail...but currently putting a wedge on this track...seems to me I agree fully we don't send everyone running hither and yon, nor allow folks to blatantly push other forums to suck in members...but what is occurring now seems like an extreme case of lack mentality. When in fact if we were to go over there and enjoy and some of those found where we came from because other forums allow cross posting forum links...duh...we'd end up with a larger gene pool of information....but if we hold so tightly to this rule we are like MAC or Betamax...being overun by IBM or RCA video...because they shared and we don't...

I've got a good story along these lines...but I think I'll wait till Nick PMs me the other forum and post it over there.

No, let me clarify for you. I checked the link. I disabled it due to the rules, yet I was still moved by the story, so I contributed to it from my life...what part didn't you understand?

and for the last few days the inuendos from Nick about how wronged he was have been seeding this thread...also Wil, you weren't even part of the picture when this all began...why are you now?

[wil]

Originally Posted by Quahom1

No, let me clarify for you. I checked the link. I disabled it due to the rules, yet I was still moved by the story, so I contributed to it from my life...what part didn't you understand?

and for the last few days the inuendos from Nick about how wronged he was have been seeding this thread...also Wil, you weren't even part of the picture when this all began...why are you now?

um...I read a post and inquired as to whether he was the author...my bad.

I corrected a confusion people had from the delink...uh my bad.

uh because this is a public forum in which I am a contributing member and enjoy...my bad.

I missed all the inuendo...but I think I was quite clear on my thoughts, maybe I should have started a new thread in the proper section to discuss this issue and encourage the beginning of a positive prosperity mentality in this place rather than do it here on Nicks thread.

Sorry I don't keep up with all the threads as expeditiously as I should, didn't know there was a rule against coming in late, thanx for clarifying.

[Quahom1]

Originally Posted by wil

um...I read a post and inquired as to whether he was the author...my bad.

I corrected a confusion people had from the delink...uh my bad.

uh because this is a public forum in which I am a contributing member and enjoy...my bad.

I missed all the inuendo...but I think I was quite clear on my thoughts, maybe I should have started a new thread in the proper section to discuss this issue and encourage the beginning of a positive prosperity mentality in this place rather than do it here on Nicks thread.

Sorry I don't keep up with all the threads as expeditiously as I should, didn't know there was a rule against coming in late, thanx for clarifying.

And telling the world you're waiting for a PM on the current issue from someone is what...? common courtesy? Or a stick it in the face snip?

I got a secret,,,you can't know it,,,

mature, for sure.

[bgruagach]

***Moderator Warning***

Let's keep the discussion on topic please.

I'd also like to remind people that we should all strive to avoid copyright infringements in our posts. That means no posting other people's work and passing it off as yours.

Even if you post someone else's work with the actual author identified clearly in the post, you are required to get explicit permission to share the information. There are exceptions of course (many copyright laws have "fair use" clauses) but to be safe you should always be sure you have permission before posting someone else's work.

The policy regarding the posting of links is something that needs to be clarified among moderators in private. Any further discussion of it in this thread is inappropriate.

[I, Brian]

Okay, I'm here - general chill out, please.

I've tried to make the CoC less stringent, and think there's been some misunderstanding here - am raising the matter with Quahom and bgruagach.

[Miss Amy]

I am confused what exactly is the problem. Is it the fact that the story wasn't his own, the argument or general demeaner? I am newish and haven't seen any reprimanding before.

[Quahom1]

Originally Posted by Miss Amy

I am confused what exactly is the problem. Is it the fact that the story wasn't his own, the argument or general demeaner? I am newish and haven't seen any reprimanding before.

I was a "bit" abrupt, and for that I apologize, to all.

v/r

Joshua

[bgruagach]

Originally Posted by Miss Amy

I am confused what exactly is the problem. Is it the fact that the story wasn't his own, the argument or general demeaner? I am newish and haven't seen any reprimanding before.

I hope this is the last off-topic post in what has been a very interesting thread. As a moderator I just want to clear up what the fuss was about.

There was some confusion about whether it's OK to post links in messages or not. The basic rule is that it's not OK to post links when it's intended as advertising or to try and recruit people to other messageboards. It's OK to post links that are relevant to the discussion so long as you're actually participating in the discussion as well.

We also need to discourage posting material that might constitute copyright infingement. Posts shouldn't be someone else's work posted without either attribution of the actual author or permission to share it here in the first place. It's safer to post a link to the original, let people read it themselves, and post your commentary here regarding that material.

I hope that clears things up. Let's try and stay on topic now please. Any other questions or comments regarding moderation should be sent in private messages to moderators.

[Nick the Pilot]

BG,

You said,

"I hope that clears things up."

--> Do I have to give back the baby...?

[bgruagach]

Originally Posted by Nick the Pilot

BG,

You said,

"I hope that clears things up."

--> Do I have to give back the baby...?

Well, you could tell us who wrote the story about the baby. And if you post the link to it we moderators won't remove it (unless it's to something clearly inappropriate -- but I trust you so I know it won't be a problem.)

[Nick the Pilot]

23 month old daughter talks about heaven - Past Life Forum

I gave the baby back to its true mother. It was sad, but the paternity suit would have never held up in court. And, I was running out of diapers!

~~~

The story is interesting, in that it links Jesus with reincarnation -- something I consider to be rare. Most people (including myself) find the two concepts to be irreconcilable. However, it seems a person can believe in both.

[AndrewX]

Originally Posted by Nick the Pilot

The story is interesting, in that it links Jesus with reincarnation -- something I consider to be rare. Most people (including myself) find the two concepts to be irreconcilable. However, it seems a person can believe in both.

Nick, et al, this is one of the things I like most about Gnostic Christianity. I am a little squeamish to post the link directly, but if you're interested:

Try visiting Wikipedia, and punching in `Esoteric Christianity.' The article on Gnosticism is a bit longer ...

Of relevance to many of the posts, and threads, under Alt/Esoteric, I think you can see where Theosophy meets Christianity quite nicely.

On a more personal note, I had conversations, from as early as 2 or 3 years old, with what I now believe to be the personality thoughtforms (kind of a mental representation, projected by the Soul) of two previous lives.

I also had a very vivid experience of a certain Tibetan Lama - and especially His collective Ashram - while standing in the middle of Dunkin Donuts, looking at a fountain that kept the Hawaiian Punch stuff cycling.

Yeah, it's very weird imagery, yet quite vividly impressed upon my 3 or 4 year old awareness in a totally unforgettable way. I am 98% certain I was in the body, but what I experienced was really beyond anything I could then relate to .... except that it was truly heavenly, and the sound I heard was of a collective OM, though of different tones or intonations, flowing smoothly, as if there were no beginning or ending - yet all were being "sung" naturally. The OM was also like, the sound of Mountains, as from a very high altitude ... though now my understand would be more a reference to Altai Himalaya than just, "way up a hill." This was all very unusual to me, though also rather matter-of-fact, such that I said nothing to no one.

No earthly way this was a brain fart, or my imagination ... especially since, 15 or so years later, I finally came to recognize, and understand more about, just who that Lama really was.

Floating around, out of my body, during the one time that I can vividly recall it ... also sticks with me. Once someone has done this, even at 3 or 4 years old ... the whole notion of "imagining it" can usually be safely dismissed forever.

Sorry I don't have any direct encounters with Jesus. Not my cup of tea ...

~andrew

[Nick the Pilot]

Andrew,

Who was the Lama?