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 -- Jael

We've had a bit of "real world" life get in the way of keeping up online. Hopefully, things will continue to calm down a bit so we can increase our activity and classes. Let us know if you have something that you would be interested in learning more about or having a refresher course cover.

As far as pendling goes, nothing exciting to note on the elevator practice. I need to figure out what chance is on the activity.

I decided to try pendling cards for faster feedback (and feedback that can be received on weekends). I pendled the card colours, since that's a simple binary question and quickly verified. The first time, I had 3 out of 15 correct. This is statistically significant, just in the wrong direction. The second time I tried a larger group (25) and had 12 correct. That's pretty much exactly chance. Last night I pendled again, and had 7 out of 25 correct. This is again statistically significant in the wrong direction. For fun, I tried going through the stack and simply separating the cards into two piles (no immediate feedback). Out of 15 cards, 10 were supposed to be Red. However, only 5 were. The 5 'Black' cards were split 2 and 3, which was also chance.

I find the reverse chance with the colours interesting. I'm considering trying odd and even numbers next, partly to see if it is colours themselves that are confusing.

-- Jael

Thank you for letting us know! I'm sorry that it took so long to get back to you. Welcome to the site!

• Jael

Hello there,

That is really odd to me that UPC is offline. I will see what I can find out. It is possible that they simply had an issue with their domain name and registration. I know we had an issue with our domain name folks in the past that caused some confusion. Their site might be down for a similar reason.

We know other sites exist that discuss psionics and parapsychology. We aren't offended nor are you considered rude for your question. Each site has their place. Ours, as is known, is not one for folks of the fluffy persuasion. We like to consider scientific method and stats, and we like to use what works. We like studies, and we like practice. Not everyone fits in with us. If you do, great! Ask questions, make comments, and share ideas.

Regards,
Jael

Good evening Hazima,

Your status has been upgraded to Member. Thank you for your interest in our community and for letting us know you are a real person.

Regards,

Jael

Hello Fluffbunny,

Another suggestion is to change what you are doing slightly. I like the radiometer myself. Then I know for sure what I'm doing is actually PK and not some breeze because one of the kitties walked into the room. We have a link to them here.

Good luck. Remember that consistency in practice applies to psionics the same as anything else we learn to do.

Jael

Hello Apocalypse,

Thanks for your post. We are not as concerned as some regarding the number of posts on our forums. We like activity. However, activity should have purpose. You are correct that the purpose of the forum is to be able to ask questions and receive feedback. And by the way, this is a better place than the review queue to have a discussion.

This site is designed for folks who have an interest in learning about "psi" and learning about applying the use of "psi". We have used the term "psionics" to describe this for a variety of reasons. Valid and useful application of psionics does require scientific study of psi, which is why we have a library on our site as well. This is definitely a work in progress.

If you write or find information you think would be useful, you are welcome to submit a page for our review. After the PSC moderators review your submission, we will either contact you regarding questions or we will publish the page for other visitors to read. Please be certain you are respecting copyrights in your page.

We do value quality over quantity. This means that if you do not support your hypothesis or theory in your page, you will be asked to show support prior to having your idea published on the site. Using existing published works to support the concepts in your page is fine, long as the works are reputable in nature. While we are reputed to be harsh to fluffs, we are not harsh on folks trying to learn and understand. In fact, we welcome folks wanting to learn.

Thanks for the question,

Jael

Hello folks,

There was a bit of a delay on posting the log for the most recent Constructs seminar. It is finally posted. The game itself was not posted to protect the innocent and the not-so-innocent .

If you have other requests on classes, send us a note or stop by the chat (Saturday tends to be the most occupied evening).

Thanks,

Jael

Hello Apocalypse,

The old forum has been disabled, though it was always separate from other user names. You are welcome to quote from the old forum in the new forum; just be sure to credit the person you are quoting.

Thanks,

Jael

Rain is beginning a series on the basics, both as a reminder to folks that these are important and to fill in some gaps in our class logs.  These will be announced in the Events section approximately a week in advance.  A regularly schedule as such has not be established at this point.

Jael

Combat is one of the reasons to have shields.  However, you are correct that the average person that is aware of psionics is not going around bopping folks they see with psiballs.  That said, some psionists are attacking folks, and psiballs bouncing off of the innocent is one of the nicer things they do.  Again, you are not 'likely' to run into someone like that, but it could happen, and I am aware of times it has happened to others.  Having a shield ready to put up with a trigger is a good idea.

Other reasons do exist to have shields.  For example, shields are helpful in cutting down input or output for 'paths.  Whether this excess information is in thoughts or emotions, a good shield will reduce the noise level.

Jael

Jael,

Your comment that one can't practice by oneself may not be 100% correct...  But it certainly comes close.  One can "listen in" on animals and such... Just ask Kit about squirrels in the spring.  But that's probalby mostly one way - and I guess it's not REALLY by yourslelf.  It is without a consenting partner though.

That said...   A consenting partner can be much more productive in practice in this (and many) areas.

I commented a while back in the chat room that this was a good comment... It makes sense to mention that here as well.

Well done, Vlad

Jael

Hello, Goldhawk.

I'm sorry it took me so long to reply to your question....

This might be better suited for the forum section.  This is the type of question many others can learn from.

However, when you post there, you will receive better feedback if you break your question into sentences.  Also, please explain what your goal is.  Are you trying to move the psiwheel, stop the radiometer, practicing shielding, RV, or telepathy?  Knowing what you are wanting to become better at will help folks help you.

Visualisation is often specific to an individual.  For example, the way I visualise my shields is different from most other folks.  However, the shield does still work.  When we learn more about the specifics of how psionics works, we will understand why we can use different visualisation methods to reach the same goal.

Hopefully this is helpful,

Jael

The more complicated the construct, the easier to muss parts of it up.  However, sometimes more complex than "keep everything out" is needed.

What are you wanting to gain with the increased complexity?  Is there something you are wanting to have done that the other shields aren't doing?  I have seen some rather wild ideas as far as complex shields go.  The usefulness of said shields is at times... questionable.

One of the complex shields I have heard of is actually more of a window-type addition to an existing shield.  If someone likes to build a connection with you that you don't want, yet you have to deal with that person at times, having a 'faucet' on your shield to that person would allow you to lessen the amount of input from them and lessen the drain from you while having to deal with them.

Jael

It would be nifty if we were able to edit the comment/quote instruction bit for the site to have lines above the quote and after the quote.  Even just the little line thing in the FCK edit bit would work.

These ones 

" Just a little test on this end "

I am curious as to how the quote will look.  I think it's so much easier to read if they are in boxes.  I don't think that's how this forum tool does quotes, however.

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Can we change the text to not refer to the discussion as a page?  That is a bit confusing, imo.

Jael

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I'm just playing with this right now.  These posts can be deleted eventually.

Jael

Can we change the text to not refer to the discussion as a page?  That is a bit confusing, imo.

Jael