I am not very familiar with many of the ideas inherent in the left hand path. However, I agree with many of the ideas expressed above by
A Smoking Fox.
I have no problem discussing topics free of morality or ethics, if it is clear that the poster does not subscribe to, or want, such ideas in the discussion. However, as some LHP's have indicated they want to have a specific place where they can be free to discuss topics that might be considered controversial, free of judgment, I also do not have a problem with a separate LHP forum. I therefore voted "Yes."
A separate forum might serve to advise those reading/responding to the posts, that those posts are not seeking advice or debate about the appropriateness or morality of the topic. I have found that sometimes, when some members post, they initially do not make this clear, and they end up having to tell those that responded, that they are LHP, or that they are not concerned with the ethical issues raised.
Also, if a LHP forum is made, LHP postings in the other forums would then indicate an interest in a variety of responses, including those that may not reflect LHP ideology, or that may include discussions or debates that touch upon appropriateness or morality.
I also do not think that any potential LHP forum should be private, as I too read many different topics that are not necessarily related to what I practice.
Ailsa (IMG:
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