From this thread:
[quorte="fallen_one"]How very sad to be so narrow minded that one can only see ones own differences as valid, and everyone else's differences of belief do not exist. [/quote]

From http://otherkin.30.forumer.com/index.php?s...st=0&hl=joking:

For point one.
It is sad to be that narrow minded.

For point two.
Many people on this forum found that offensive. I had several complaints about it.

For point three.
You said that in your belief kin essences did not exist. No one is accusing you of anything you didn't do.

For point four.
That particular point was addressed further down that thread, when the words you quoted were explained and dealt with.

THIS PART OF THIS DISCUSSION IS NOW CLOSED. ANY REPLIES TO THIS BY ANYONE WILL BE DELETED.

PLEASE DISCUSS THE SHADOW TOPIC AS MUCH AS YOU WOULD LIKE.

Hmm.

Some of the views on this site are quite popular views. That doesn't mean they are necessarily the only ways to think of Shadow, but it is amazing how the singular, most popular view tends to become the only one heard anywhere.
So Shade, if you were willing to post Shadow as you know them then at least it will get another point across. Which could only be a good thing.

Everyone who thinks of Shadow will have something specific in their mind when they do.
The only description of Shadow I would disagree with is:
Shadow made up of evil energy, or dark energy taken to an evil place, or Shadow as the spirits of those who lived violent lives and had violent deaths. Evil humans who 'cannot rest or cross over'.

For the rest, when you mention Shadow to people:
Some will think of the dark patches created when light hits a solid object and a space is found where the light does not fully penetrate.
Some will think of the dark humanoid shapes that many report seeing often standing in the background, under trees, in the shadows themselves, or staring through windows at them. Some even say they have woken up in the night and seen them, simply standing, watching, waiting. Not moving or speaking, just the silent sentinels with no obvious purpose for being there. These are often said to be ominous in nature and make those being observed feel very nervous and sometimes scared/frightened.
Some say they see smaller shadowy shapes out of the corner of their eye, these versions do not seem to have any evil intentions, or indeed any intentions at all. They pass by without stopping, and are gone before the seer can even focus on them properly.
I have read of all these types, aswell as the spikey balls of 'ick,' which are not actually evil, but look like they may take offense very quickly and take revenge swiftly if you should upset them in any way.
Everyone knows of the story of the supreme being, who whether they call it God/Goddess/Jehovah/The First/Allah/Amlak (lord)/Musikavanhu (the creator)/Abraxas/ Brahman (the ultimate reality)/Vishnu (divine)/ Krishna/Rama/Shiva/Ek Onkar (one creator)/Aten/Jupiter/Mithras/The Source, is merely a personal representation of that which they hold responsible for all that exists, and incorporates both the male and female aspects within one being. This being they believe exists in a perfect balance of good/evil, yin/yang, male/female, light/absence of light (darkness), balance/chaos.
Most of the people I have read the posts of here call this being The Source, and are happy to accept the Universal balance of this being. From this a few believe The Shadow were formed, and from The Shadow were formed the races some have named Otherkin.
All of these are possible explanations of Shadow in some form.
However, The Shadow I am most familiar with, although they are indeed a menacing force, are not evil, they simply ensure that what needs doing, gets done. They are the ones who give the beings some call Balancers/Equalizers their assignments, and all the information they need to be able to carry that assignment out to the conclusion that is desired. They do dedicate much of their time to watching and listening, but they do not waste time watching indescriminate beings, if The Shadow are watching you, there is a good reason for it, a reason which you may or may not become aware of in time. If you are aware of them watching you it is because either you are incredibly intuitive, or because they want you to see them. Their energy is incredibly well shielded and protected, they move almost silently even when in a body, and they never give anything away unintentionally. Shadow work independantly, you will rarely see more than one Shadow anywhere, they work from a group mentality that no other race of beings has so far been found to have. What one knows they all seem to know, and so gathering together in groups is not only unnecessary, but an inexcusable waste of resources.
If you do happen to 'see' one it does not mean that you will die, or that something bad will happen to you. Shadow don't bring death, cause death or warn of a death to come. The Shadow are justice bringers, they work only for the power of what is Right. Not good or evil, but what is right. They themselves are impartial, but before I make them sound too virtuous, let me also say this, they cheer for no side in any fight, they merely do what must be done, and they use any means necessary in order to bring about the desired outcome. To them the attainment of the end that is required can justify any means. In order to create balance and equality they must be prepared to use and instruct the use of any force whether good or evil, and if a Balancer/Equalizer is needed in a stuation then they must be prepared to use that force in the execution of their duties. The fact that Shadow are willing to do whatever is necessary makes them very unpopular with those who do not understand that sometimes what is percieved as an evil deed must be done for the greater good.


As with everything else you read anywhere, believe what you desire of these words, and forget the rest.

Where do you get your information?
I'd really like to know.

Shade, when you ask where Whisper gets information. Are you saying that it is inaccurate or are you asking because you are surprised someone would have that information?

I ask only because I find it curious,
~Farshief

That's a great question Farshief.

I was wondering that too.

The second.

Ah, I look forward to hearing Whisper's reply then

~Farshief

Yes.

Me too.

I don't know either but I would say its a pretty bloomin good description.

zygo

i cant say i know that much about Shadow, but that description just about clears it all up for me thanks

I think it's always good to get explanations for things that make sense to most of the people who read them, wherever the information comes from.
But I have to admit I am curious too.

From what I read just here no-one is saying she is wrong.
So, if everyone agrees with her, and her information makes sense, why does it matter where she got it from?

Because we're nosey?.

Zygo