>> A big problem, IMO is the nature of a lot of groups and Trads today. Their focus is Spontaneity and Creativity, which to a lot of folks means ANYTHING and ANYONE not new isn't worth carp. <<
Both of those things are good, as far as they go. They're great for exploring new things. But you have to learn from those experiences and figure out what works. Otherwise you spend all your time reinventing the wheel instead of taking the wagon somewhere.
>> The problem with this Attitude is that nothing really grows beyond what the members came in with. Those who want more LEAVE. Those that aren't getting entertained anymore do as well. <<
People expecting religion and magic to be entertainment ... yeah, that's a problem too. As soon as anything looks like work, they leave.
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Re: Hmm...
Date: 2013-05-28 04:01 am (UTC)Both of those things are good, as far as they go. They're great for exploring new things. But you have to learn from those experiences and figure out what works. Otherwise you spend all your time reinventing the wheel instead of taking the wagon somewhere.
>> The problem with this Attitude is that nothing really grows beyond what the members came in with. Those who want more LEAVE. Those that aren't getting entertained anymore do as well. <<
People expecting religion and magic to be entertainment ... yeah, that's a problem too. As soon as anything looks like work, they leave.
But even Yoda had that problem.