Retention, Community, Etc.
I just tried to post a comment to Kat's posting, but somehow it isn't working. If anyone else is having problems posting, please email me and let me know. I think this is an important topic to discuss, and if anyone can't comment, send your comment to me and I'll post it here.
As we are growing, this topic is becoming more and more important. We are going to have lots of influx and outgo, and it really would be beneficial to find out what others believe are important components of community, and ideas on how we can implement anything we haven't already done.
As for getting involved with other groups.... I'm of mixed feelings. As in the real world, there are different types of people out there in that so called Pagan "community." I've met some great people. I've also met petty, whiney, needy, "psychic vampire," trolls, power hungry, title hungry, "my trad's better than yours," people that make me want to pull my hair out or beat them with copies of "All One Wicca." What does everyone else think?
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Test comment to see if I've fixed this.
Posted by: ooblick![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.cuew.org/blog/nav-commenters.gif)
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January 27, 2006 10:38 AM
I have tried to discuss this issue with other Wiccans and Pagans, too, with little luck so far. I would very much like CUEW to become a religious community with room for solitaries, covens, people who are very interested in learning and involved as well as those who, for whatever reason, do not have the time to do much.
I think including the latter group is very important. One thing that convinced me was watching a local group. One woman said that she could not give the group as much time and effort as she once had since she now had a new baby and he had to come first. She was immediately attacked by a man who told her that her priorities were wrong - the group was more important - and that if she put the needs of her baby before the group then she should just get out.
Yes, there are times when other things have to take priority. A member should have the option of interacting less but still be able to remain in our community, without feeling badly about it. Newcomers as well may want to interact socially, or on a social list, just to see what kind of people we are or what sort of education they will get. It is sometimes rather scary to just commit or perhaps a person wants to become involved but doesn't have the time for a few months. I think the more options we can offer, the more diverse group we will have. I think that will enrich all of us.
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January 29, 2006 10:28 AM