Same and my wife (of 20years) is VERY much into them. I sit there with a huge smile on my face while she tells me about something coming into conjunction with Uranus (giggles) and all that's going on in my head is how to build my new character in Diablo 4. I want her to share her interest with me though so i'd NEVER tell her i think it's all bollocks.
That’s really sweet that you allow her the space to share. I’ve become quite unresponsive to it and shut it down immediately. I love that people can find a passion in it, but it’s not for me.
People will people, no skin off my back for being downvoted. Ain’t a big deal. But it became really harmful when a former-professor was using zodiacs to judge me and other students, even going as far to spread hateful things about us. She was a decent person but that really put a sour taste in my mouth.
But it became really harmful when a former-professor was using zodiacs to judge me and other students
Allowing the "nice" pseudoscience gives space to the "harmful" one. You don't have one without the other. Tolerating any of them without comment is to be an accomplice.
What can I say lol. I wouldn’t call it stupid per se, just when people use it to justify saying hateful things about others. I’ve turned to shutting it down whenever I hear “oh, they’re like this because ——” or “I can’t vibe with them because they’re a ——,” like nah. Give me a true reason or I’ll just consider you prejudice.
I’m not a boat guy either but I’m not sure if the subject of favorite boat brands comes up very often. But if someone did ask what my favorite inflatable boat is, I’m sure I’d answer “Zodiac.”
Ohhh, is that what everyone was talking about? I suppose it would make sense given anytime I was asked, I was with my inflatable boat. Good to know. Lmfao
That is true… perhaps I should lend some time to go down these rabbit holes and understand why certain zodiacs get a reputation. I know I don’t follow the historical patterns for Virgo, or perhaps I do?
Thank you for helping me open my mind to something I’ve closed off due to bad experiences.
I mean, as long as it’s not being used to justify hate or taken too seriously, I don’t see an issue in finding the fun within pseudoscience—though you’re right to say it can quickly fall into dangerous ideologies without a grounding in an objective/shared reality. But supporting a spouse who is looking for validation in something they’re interested in and is just wanting to share that is pretty sweet, as long as it’s not spreading hate and hurt.
I mean, as long as it’s not being used to justify hate or taken too seriously, I don’t see an issue in finding the fun within pseudoscience
I do.
Seeing the world in a way that includes "magic" as possible explanation deteriorates (sometimes irreversibly) the ability to think critically about the world.
The same people then votes conservative but they expect to be excluded of the unavoidable destruction because they're special and the universe/god/their zodiac sign/fairies/pixies/their guardian angel will protect them from all evil.
The same people protest that they are not allow to circulate freely during a pandemic infecting others. They wouldn't get sick, you see, they have a personal relationship with god or something, they're protected, nothing can happen to them.
The same people protest abortion clinics but when they need one they go and make use of them, all while decrying that all the other patients are dirty sluts and murderers.
Irrationality must be uprooted in oneself and others, when discovered.
Another question would be, however, how could we use pseudoscience to our advancement as a society?
What the fuck are you talking about? What is that ridiculous notion that we used the geocentric model to go to the Moon? Are you high, or you are normally this delusional?
Todos somos diferentes, jamas ententendi como define a una persona el signo pero la realidad es que nunca pude compararme y creo que la mayoria saben que es mega coinsidencia o solo una casualidad ..
COINSIDO los signos zodiacales me importan bastante poco
You’re extrapolating based off your own feelings. I didn’t emphasize anything in my post, I just swear a lot. We’re having fun here but I hope you find some grounding. All the best.
Nah, just a ton of Virgo apparently… I also thought that due to our trajectory through space, we’ve lost a constellation and gained a new one? So I may not even be that anymore. It’s neat to know the placement of stars/constellations but I don’t need to be reprimanded for being born under the “wrong” zodiac.
Same and my wife (of 20years) is VERY much into them. I sit there with a huge smile on my face while she tells me about something coming into conjunction with Uranus (giggles) and all that's going on in my head is how to build my new character in Diablo 4. I want her to share her interest with me though so i'd NEVER tell her i think it's all bollocks.
That’s really sweet that you allow her the space to share. I’ve become quite unresponsive to it and shut it down immediately. I love that people can find a passion in it, but it’s not for me.
Not sure why you've been voted down?
Tbh theres certain things if she was into i'd mentally shut down too lol Zodiac stuff i can listen to etc :)
People will people, no skin off my back for being downvoted. Ain’t a big deal. But it became really harmful when a former-professor was using zodiacs to judge me and other students, even going as far to spread hateful things about us. She was a decent person but that really put a sour taste in my mouth.
Allowing the "nice" pseudoscience gives space to the "harmful" one. You don't have one without the other. Tolerating any of them without comment is to be an accomplice.
Not challenging magical thinking leads to the downfall of the ability to think critically.
Such a Scorpio thing to say
Funny thing is I’m apparently a thrice Virgo.
With an attitude like that, no wonder you’re still a virgo.
/s yeah, zodiac crap is stupid but fun to joke about
What can I say lol. I wouldn’t call it stupid per se, just when people use it to justify saying hateful things about others. I’ve turned to shutting it down whenever I hear “oh, they’re like this because ——” or “I can’t vibe with them because they’re a ——,” like nah. Give me a true reason or I’ll just consider you prejudice.
Bad combo no wonder HA
You’re telling me lmfao.
Dang, shoulda read this first
Well you know what they say about Virgos...
;) ;p ;)
Lmao and watch someone unironically reply "omg you're so right" even though OP literally just said they don't care about this stuff
I was thinking Virgo
💀
Oh no its not. We believe, heavily 😂
I always found my Vietnamese zodiac nice since it’s my favorite animal and favorite Pokémon type
Make stuff up. I’m a Zebra striped unicorn. How about you?
A very tempting idea lol.
I’m an orange ogre
That's so typical for a <insert your sign here>.
Well sometimes you just need a boat and a zodiac does the job.
I’m not a boat guy either but I’m not sure if the subject of favorite boat brands comes up very often. But if someone did ask what my favorite inflatable boat is, I’m sure I’d answer “Zodiac.”
Ohhh, is that what everyone was talking about? I suppose it would make sense given anytime I was asked, I was with my inflatable boat. Good to know. Lmfao
I know. It's like telling me your flaky without telling me you're flaky. That said? I love a flaky girl.
definitely agree i hate when people try to explain all their behavior using their zodiac signs
Youre a Virgo, but identify as a Capricorn, with a side of scorpio and bourbon?
Okay, this cracked me up. Saying this whenever the time arises. Thank you, TallerThnMost.
They're archetypes.
That is true… perhaps I should lend some time to go down these rabbit holes and understand why certain zodiacs get a reputation. I know I don’t follow the historical patterns for Virgo, or perhaps I do? Thank you for helping me open my mind to something I’ve closed off due to bad experiences.
I can't stand them either. Anytime someone brings them up, I immediately can't take them seriously.
When she asks "what's your sign?" just say "neon!"
I tell people that a fortune teller did a ritual that removed my star sight when I was 17 because I was being a jerk.
Keep going strong. Many self-declared "rational" people gives too much attention to this primitive and ludicrous pseudoscience.
And I don't think it's "sweet" to allow people to peddle nonsense unchallenged. That is what allows the unbridled growth of dangerous ideologies.
Have you met people that are into zodiacs and also claim to be rational?
The people I have talked to about it tend to admit they aren’t basing it on rationality
I mean, as long as it’s not being used to justify hate or taken too seriously, I don’t see an issue in finding the fun within pseudoscience—though you’re right to say it can quickly fall into dangerous ideologies without a grounding in an objective/shared reality. But supporting a spouse who is looking for validation in something they’re interested in and is just wanting to share that is pretty sweet, as long as it’s not spreading hate and hurt.
I do.
Seeing the world in a way that includes "magic" as possible explanation deteriorates (sometimes irreversibly) the ability to think critically about the world.
The same people then votes conservative but they expect to be excluded of the unavoidable destruction because they're special and the universe/god/their zodiac sign/fairies/pixies/their guardian angel will protect them from all evil.
The same people protest that they are not allow to circulate freely during a pandemic infecting others. They wouldn't get sick, you see, they have a personal relationship with god or something, they're protected, nothing can happen to them.
The same people protest abortion clinics but when they need one they go and make use of them, all while decrying that all the other patients are dirty sluts and murderers.
Irrationality must be uprooted in oneself and others, when discovered.
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What the fuck are you talking about? What is that ridiculous notion that we used the geocentric model to go to the Moon? Are you high, or you are normally this delusional?
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Yeah, wrong of me to dedicate you so much time. Blocking you now.
Means nothing. At most it’s an ice breaker like taking about the weather.
If anyone expects me to take it seriously I don’t end up talking to them very much going forward
honestly me either
Me either
Seriously, they’re just rubber boats, what’s so special?
Edit: woosh to someone
A whole load of bull
Bull, you say? That would qualify as a Taurus trait.
/s
Todos somos diferentes, jamas ententendi como define a una persona el signo pero la realidad es que nunca pude compararme y creo que la mayoria saben que es mega coinsidencia o solo una casualidad ..
COINSIDO los signos zodiacales me importan bastante poco
So instead of doing a little research you’re angry because you don’t know what it means lol okay.
It's precisely because I've done a little research that I know it's absolute bullshit.
Yes, thank you.
Nah. Not really angry about it.
“I don’t give a FUCK about zodiacs” lol ye okay
You’re extrapolating based off your own feelings. I didn’t emphasize anything in my post, I just swear a lot. We’re having fun here but I hope you find some grounding. All the best.
I am perfectly grounded but thanks 🤣
But do you believe that astrology has merit?
Yeah me neither. I honestly don’t know anyone who actually takes it seriously. It is kinda fun to engage with once in awhile I suppose
Sounds like you're a capricorn
Nah, just a ton of Virgo apparently… I also thought that due to our trajectory through space, we’ve lost a constellation and gained a new one? So I may not even be that anymore. It’s neat to know the placement of stars/constellations but I don’t need to be reprimanded for being born under the “wrong” zodiac.
Must be a Capricorn