Raven , who also registered as Raven_walkingstick , and then reregistered Raven as Kwa-kwen;
I only recently realized Raven , who reregistered as kwa-kwen , is also Raven_walkingstick ! Shows how easy it is to get the wrong impression about people we only know on -line ! ?
I have always understood the function and purpose of this forum to be primarily educational and not a place to make friends . To expect a forum like this to be composed of all "safe" people seems like volenteering to fight forest fires and thinking you should not have to deal with any fire . Sorry to sound unsympathetic , but many of us have suffered damages confronting
frauds . There is no trash can to put people in , and our only constructive choice is to forgive , try to educate bad behavior , and build more positive relationships .
Not making assumptions about who people are , is just basic internet safty in any forum , and especially a forum like this, that deals with frauds and is constantly annoying people by exposing their lies . Unless I know a person and their community , I try not to assume , I know for sure who it is behind
a user name , or names , or what their motives are , or what they might do .
In this forum it is easy for anyone to register . I think the open communication is a good thing . ? It is educational to hear what other people think and why they do what they do .
As Barnaby already explained , in the discussion of anonyimity , it is impossible to verify everyones identity , not to mention motives . Understanding that people posting here need to be taken with a few grains of salt , and that what is said , should only be used as a basis for further critical enquiry , would seem to be common sense .
Even in real life , people are generally a mix of good and bad , and I do not have any difficulty supporting the good in people , and trying to educate and redirect the bad .
In reference to Weheli claiming that Raven is planning on becoming a "real Native teacher" , to Scarlets group ? ;
Raven , why would you imagine for a minute it would be helpful to anyone (except maybe your own ego ) to "teach" people who are currently using reference to Native teachers and teachings as a part of their business advertisements ?
Scarlet has been honest enough to revise her webpage to say her teacher ? "presented herself as Mohawk " . The teachings are now more correctly advertised as having been, ? "described to be Iroquois womans ways " , but she is STILL , in my opinion , using every alleged teaching , and every kind word given by alleged Native people , to justify and add Native flavour and possible legitimacy , ( in the minds of those who do not know better ) to an entirely non native buisness enterprise .
Raven , we are all a mix of good and bad , understanding and misunderstanding , and I have to say that if what Weheli says is true , your behavior sounds like it is about to cross the line from good to bad , and from wise to foolish . ? And Weheli , why do you seem to be supporting such bad judgement ? ?
Sharing any teachings or support you may have with people who are currently utilizing selected bits , of so called Native teachings ? , for use in a commercial buisness , ? and who are therefore , in the opinion of most Native people , exploiting these teachings , is just like giving money to an alchoholic on their way to the liquor store. You are just kidding yourself that you are helping anyone .
Except maybe your own ego ... Which is the same thing that motivates many people who are considered sell outs .
We all make mistakes sometimes , and I hope you will search deeply in your heart for why YOU are needing to do this ? . ? You have shared a lot of good things in this forum and I hope those good things will guide you now .
Take care
