Wish Fulfillment Disorders

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

FUCKING  RAH!!

Here's the thing I'm noticing about Internet Pagans (which I hold distinct from actual Pagans, who are mostly decent people): Internet Pagans hate the truth. They don't want to hear it so bad that they're willing to go to any Draconian lengths to shut out the truth, even if it means tearing themselves down with it.

THIS is what they shut out, this is what they fear. They had to oust Roger and shut down registration out of fear that they might read something that would remind them that the reality they pretend exists not only doesn't exist, but that even if it did it's a pale and pathetic mockery of the monsters and fairies of the real world, which are creatures who, for the most part, wouldn't notice their existence, let along give them the time of day.

No, I think that for the internet pagan, letting the truth in is their Kryptonite; they fear it more than anything simply because they are not strong enough to survive knowing it.

[Cardinal Pizza Deliverance.]

I have the feeling boredom just doesn't exist in the same reality as Man Green.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

If they LISTENED to the truth, it would mean that they would have to DO SOMETHING or accept that the reason they live in a trailer with no friends but a bunch of resin fairy figurines and a box of rocks that they imagine have personalities has some relationship to their actions, or lack thereof.

And that's TOO HARD. So, no. It's easier to pretend that visualization is the same as action, and that casting a circle is the same as action, and that lighting a candle is the same as action, and that talking to crystals is the same as action.

No time to go outside today, I need to set up my altar so I can do a weight-loss spell.

No time to apply for jobs today, I'm casting a circle to ask the spirits for money.

No time to enroll in school today, I'm setting up a crystal grid to align the energies to improve my life.

No time to work on hobbies today, I'm lighting a candle and meditating on being more productive.

No time to go to the meetup group today, I'm online asking for white light to help me get better at making friends.

[Doktor Howl]

FUCKING  RAH!!

Here's the thing I'm noticing about Internet Pagans (which I hold distinct from actual Pagans, who are mostly decent people): Internet Pagans hate the truth. They don't want to hear it so bad that they're willing to go to any Draconian lengths to shut out the truth, even if it means tearing themselves down with it.

THIS is what they shut out, this is what they fear. They had to oust Roger and shut down registration out of fear that they might read something that would remind them that the reality they pretend exists not only doesn't exist, but that even if it did it's a pale and pathetic mockery of the monsters and fairies of the real world, which are creatures who, for the most part, wouldn't notice their existence, let along give them the time of day.

No, I think that for the internet pagan, letting the truth in is their Kryptonite; they fear it more than anything simply because they are not strong enough to survive knowing it.

<snip>

If they LISTENED to the truth, it would mean that they would have to DO SOMETHING or accept that the reason they live in a trailer with no friends but a bunch of resin fairy figurines and a box of rocks that they imagine have personalities has some relationship to their actions, or lack thereof.

And that's TOO HARD. So, no. It's easier to pretend that visualization is the same as action, and that casting a circle is the same as action, and that lighting a candle is the same as action, and that talking to crystals is the same as action.

No time to go outside today, I need to set up my altar so I can do a weight-loss spell.

No time to apply for jobs today, I'm casting a circle to ask the spirits for money.

No time to enroll in school today, I'm setting up a crystal grid to align the energies to improve my life.

No time to work on hobbies today, I'm lighting a candle and meditating on being more productive.

No time to go to the meetup group today, I'm online asking for white light to help me get better at making friends.

Nigel, I'm working on some new Horrorology.  Can I use that, with attribution, in the piece?

Because that's Goddamn AWESOME.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

FUCKING  RAH!!

Here's the thing I'm noticing about Internet Pagans (which I hold distinct from actual Pagans, who are mostly decent people): Internet Pagans hate the truth. They don't want to hear it so bad that they're willing to go to any Draconian lengths to shut out the truth, even if it means tearing themselves down with it.

THIS is what they shut out, this is what they fear. They had to oust Roger and shut down registration out of fear that they might read something that would remind them that the reality they pretend exists not only doesn't exist, but that even if it did it's a pale and pathetic mockery of the monsters and fairies of the real world, which are creatures who, for the most part, wouldn't notice their existence, let along give them the time of day.

No, I think that for the internet pagan, letting the truth in is their Kryptonite; they fear it more than anything simply because they are not strong enough to survive knowing it.

<snip>

If they LISTENED to the truth, it would mean that they would have to DO SOMETHING or accept that the reason they live in a trailer with no friends but a bunch of resin fairy figurines and a box of rocks that they imagine have personalities has some relationship to their actions, or lack thereof.

And that's TOO HARD. So, no. It's easier to pretend that visualization is the same as action, and that casting a circle is the same as action, and that lighting a candle is the same as action, and that talking to crystals is the same as action.

No time to go outside today, I need to set up my altar so I can do a weight-loss spell.

No time to apply for jobs today, I'm casting a circle to ask the spirits for money.

No time to enroll in school today, I'm setting up a crystal grid to align the energies to improve my life.

No time to work on hobbies today, I'm lighting a candle and meditating on being more productive.

No time to go to the meetup group today, I'm online asking for white light to help me get better at making friends.

Nigel, I'm working on some new Horrorology.  Can I use that, with attribution, in the piece?

Because that's Goddamn AWESOME.

Absolutely.

[Richter]

Great stuff.  Heard some of this story, and relishing the other approach to it.

[LMNO]

Just stepping in to say I'm totally hooked now. That doll story always fucks with my head, but when I kept on, it was like a breath of fresh air.

[Anna Mae Bollocks]

FUCKING  RAH!!

Here's the thing I'm noticing about Internet Pagans (which I hold distinct from actual Pagans, who are mostly decent people): Internet Pagans hate the truth. They don't want to hear it so bad that they're willing to go to any Draconian lengths to shut out the truth, even if it means tearing themselves down with it.

THIS is what they shut out, this is what they fear. They had to oust Roger and shut down registration out of fear that they might read something that would remind them that the reality they pretend exists not only doesn't exist, but that even if it did it's a pale and pathetic mockery of the monsters and fairies of the real world, which are creatures who, for the most part, wouldn't notice their existence, let along give them the time of day.

No, I think that for the internet pagan, letting the truth in is their Kryptonite; they fear it more than anything simply because they are not strong enough to survive knowing it.

SO much THIS.

You guys understand HOW these things exist, which is a totally different ball of wax than WHETHER they exist, or pretending shit into a kind of delusional personal version of reality.

Not sure I said that right. If I said it wrong I'm sure it'll get called out.  That's what rocks here.

[Doktor Howl]

Just stepping in to say I'm totally hooked now. That doll story always fucks with my head, but when I kept on, it was like a breath of fresh air.

I don't think I'll get much done with this until Friday afternoon.

[Nurse Enabler]

I am hooked too. I always enjoy your writing. Love the story so far, especially man green.

[Q. G. Pennyworth]

If they LISTENED to the truth, it would mean that they would have to DO SOMETHING or accept that the reason they live in a trailer with no friends but a bunch of resin fairy figurines and a box of rocks that they imagine have personalities has some relationship to their actions, or lack thereof.

And that's TOO HARD. So, no. It's easier to pretend that visualization is the same as action, and that casting a circle is the same as action, and that lighting a candle is the same as action, and that talking to crystals is the same as action.

No time to go outside today, I need to set up my altar so I can do a weight-loss spell.

No time to apply for jobs today, I'm casting a circle to ask the spirits for money.

No time to enroll in school today, I'm setting up a crystal grid to align the energies to improve my life.

No time to work on hobbies today, I'm lighting a candle and meditating on being more productive.

No time to go to the meetup group today, I'm online asking for white light to help me get better at making friends.

Permission to steal?

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

If they LISTENED to the truth, it would mean that they would have to DO SOMETHING or accept that the reason they live in a trailer with no friends but a bunch of resin fairy figurines and a box of rocks that they imagine have personalities has some relationship to their actions, or lack thereof.

And that's TOO HARD. So, no. It's easier to pretend that visualization is the same as action, and that casting a circle is the same as action, and that lighting a candle is the same as action, and that talking to crystals is the same as action.

No time to go outside today, I need to set up my altar so I can do a weight-loss spell.

No time to apply for jobs today, I'm casting a circle to ask the spirits for money.

No time to enroll in school today, I'm setting up a crystal grid to align the energies to improve my life.

No time to work on hobbies today, I'm lighting a candle and meditating on being more productive.

No time to go to the meetup group today, I'm online asking for white light to help me get better at making friends.

Permission to steal?

Absolutely.

[Q. G. Pennyworth]

If they LISTENED to the truth, it would mean that they would have to DO SOMETHING or accept that the reason they live in a trailer with no friends but a bunch of resin fairy figurines and a box of rocks that they imagine have personalities has some relationship to their actions, or lack thereof.

And that's TOO HARD. So, no. It's easier to pretend that visualization is the same as action, and that casting a circle is the same as action, and that lighting a candle is the same as action, and that talking to crystals is the same as action.

No time to go outside today, I need to set up my altar so I can do a weight-loss spell.

No time to apply for jobs today, I'm casting a circle to ask the spirits for money.

No time to enroll in school today, I'm setting up a crystal grid to align the energies to improve my life.

No time to work on hobbies today, I'm lighting a candle and meditating on being more productive.

No time to go to the meetup group today, I'm online asking for white light to help me get better at making friends.

Permission to steal?

Absolutely.

Holy Nonsense is going to be 6,000 pages long and take three years to format

[Doktor Howl]

Bump after split.  This is too good to lose.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

  I saw this thread and was like, WOW, am I sleepwalking again? I don't remember starting a thread with that title... It's perfect though, thanks!