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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 12:40 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 11:33 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 2:23 am
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Deoridhe The Fluffy Quotient is a numerological way to define when I start writing off what another individual is saying. In every religion, some morons must float, and over the years I've developed a technique for sniffing out the fluffiest ones and ignoring them. This can also work for determining if a book or author is reputable. Additions will be gratefully accepted if I agree with you. You aren't a total twink until you go under zero, and everyone starts with 10 points. My Fluffy Quotient: +2 for every scholarly book owned and read -1 for every "trendy" animal guide (e.g. wolf, panther, raven, etc...) +3 if individual admits to not knowing everything +1 if personal beliefs not supported by literature are specifically mentioned as unsupported +1 if individual refers to a scholarly work or historical document -1 for every time individual insults a member of another religion +2 if individual has successfully run several religious gatherings +1 for every question asked about another religion -1 for every claim that the individual knows another religion better than a practitioner of that religion does (individual must not be of the same religion as the practitioner) cheshire23's additions (from LJ) +1 for one or two subtle, small pieces of jewelry that don't scream "LOOK AT ME! I'M A WITCH!" but are nevertheless meaningful to someone who knows what to look for. +2 for respectfully disagreeing with a person's statement without attacking the person.
My score is 42, but that's because I own at least a dozen scholarly works and wear a silver Thor's Hammer that is just over an inch in length but is not terribly flashy. My so-called "trendy"animal guides (actually my fetch spirits) are a wolf and a hawk, but that's because my patron deities are Odin and Freyja. As far as the other negative points are concerned, I occasionally insult members of those religions who make it a point to insult my intelligence, i.e. most "fluffy bunny" Wiccans, teenage satanists & devil worshipers, and neo-Nazi tyes who use Asatru and Norse religion to justify their racists views. In regard to claiming that I know another religion better than a practitioner of that religion does, I've studied magic, mysticism, and the occult for more than 20 years, and in some cases I really do know more about their religion! Of course, I don't mention this unless the person in question makes some statement about their religion that is obviously false--which nine times out of ten is either a Wiccan claiming their religion is "10,000 years old" or other such nonsense. **holds up hand** Yes, I'm guilty of these crimes against Paganism... but it was all with good intentions! Of course, we know what road good intention are paved with... wink
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 12:49 pm
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 1:56 pm
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 12:53 am
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Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 10:09 am
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Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 11:42 am
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Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2005 2:23 pm
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Nuri hezaa ::now feels self-conscious about her little pewter pentacle:: gonk Should I not wear it anymore? Is it too tacky? I always thought that it was like a Catholic wearing a cross. I got a 15, mainly because I've done most of my research on the internet and from talkign to people. redface If its small, don't worry about. We're talking about the huge ones.
Exactly. Make a fist. Now look at it. Yes, there are pentacles larger than that. Yes, people wear them. Daily. Don't be one of them.
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 8:57 pm
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My Score, starting with ten:
Quote: -1 for every natural object name (e.g. animal, mineral, jewel) in the person's public name (what they introduce themselves as or are published as) +2 for every scholarly book owned and read +1 for every normal or boring past life +3 if individual admits to not knowing everything +1 if individual holds down a job, maintains a passing GPA in school, or is a stay-at-home parent +1 for every question asked about another religion -1 for every claim that the individual knows another religion better than a practitioner of that religion does (individual must not be of the same religion as the practitioner) +1 for being an honor student, or for holding the SAME job for more than two years. (Over the +1 for has job or acceptable GPA or is stay-at-home parent) +2 for respectfully disagreeing with a person's statement without attacking the person. +2 for knowing when to walk away from a "discussion"...and doing so without fanfare. - 3 For using any variation of the phrase 'Wiccans can't go to hell because they don't believe in one.' - 1 For Excessive use of the phrase 'So mote it be.' - 6 for pointing out that there are 'constant contradictions' in the bible. - 3 For every time you say that all beliefs are equally valid. + 2 if you are willing to admit that the prejudice against you is not so bad, or even nonexistant. + 2 if you are a female and worship a God, or a male and worship a goddess. + 1 for every year you've studied your religion. (+3)
So, that's a big fat 15. Ouch. >.x *twitch* Will. Not. Justify. Minuses. *twitch*
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Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 8:24 am
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Meghiliz My Score, starting with ten:
Quote: -1 for every natural object name (e.g. animal, mineral, jewel) in the person's public name (what they introduce themselves as or are published as) +2 for every scholarly book owned and read +1 for every normal or boring past life +3 if individual admits to not knowing everything +1 if individual holds down a job, maintains a passing GPA in school, or is a stay-at-home parent +1 for every question asked about another religion -1 for every claim that the individual knows another religion better than a practitioner of that religion does (individual must not be of the same religion as the practitioner) +1 for being an honor student, or for holding the SAME job for more than two years. (Over the +1 for has job or acceptable GPA or is stay-at-home parent) +2 for respectfully disagreeing with a person's statement without attacking the person. +2 for knowing when to walk away from a "discussion"...and doing so without fanfare. - 3 For using any variation of the phrase 'Wiccans can't go to hell because they don't believe in one.' - 1 For Excessive use of the phrase 'So mote it be.' - 6 for pointing out that there are 'constant contradictions' in the bible. - 3 For every time you say that all beliefs are equally valid. + 2 if you are willing to admit that the prejudice against you is not so bad, or even nonexistant. + 2 if you are a female and worship a God, or a male and worship a goddess. + 1 for every year you've studied your religion. (+3)
So, that's a big fat 15. Ouch. >.x *twitch* Will. Not. Justify. Minuses. *twitch*
It's ok. There are plenty of ways to increase your quotient.
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Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 10:32 am
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:54 am
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:40 pm
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:50 pm
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