Rosanne
It is about this area/forum called Historical Research that I wish to take some minutes of your time.
I have had Tarot in my life for over 30 years. For longer than Tarot I have been interested in History. I did not take History at University. In History I am a rank amateur- a well read amateur who wanders over this the past of this World with interest and excitement. Ten years ago History and Tarot came together for me. I had always only had the RWS, so my reading was based on the occult view of Tarot. Then I was given a heap of books one of which was RV O'neill's Tarot Symbolism another was Italian Illuminations. I had an epiphany. All my background in classical Catholicism,Church history and Ritual, History, Tarot, Abjads and Alphabets, and other related areas came together. I also moved from using the computer for my business to using it for pleasure and information.
I think that posters here will know, that I have tried to participate in these History forums with delight and interest. I have learned much from other posters, through their own insights and links and reading material they have posted. I have an insatiable curiosity and like making connections between things Historical....an example would be the thread about the Keeper of the Pope's Monkey.
Now once I post these things- they are in the Public domain. I never thought I owned them, do not consider them mine, do not need to be credited for discussing them, do not think I have made a startling discovery, do not think I am absolutely right and correct; nor do I think they will change other's points of view ( Do you believe the Phoenicians had a Tarot sequence? ) I do not write research papers- I consistently fail to dot my i's and cross my t's with listing sources; I wander from subject to subject and wish to participate in the wide interesting subject of Tarot History. I do not mind been set straight, I have no ego in this regard.
It seems that there is a Tarot History protocol that I have been unaware of. If it means that I have to cite everyones point of view of discussions, cite every source of information, credit all sources within the forum I will lose interest. I would really appreciate if there could be a discussion about what is expected here- because if it moves from 'avidly interesting speculations' to 'text book paragraphs' and giving everyone credit for everything they post- it will become tedious. I am not talking about incorrect information or plagiarism- I would expect a verbal clip around the ears for that. I think these History forums can be vibrant, and although not for everyone, I enjoy them immensely. Looking at the numbers that have viewed some threads- others have enjoyed them also. So if I have read a book that you introduced me to and I have not said that you are the reason I now know a little bit more on this or that- forgive me- but it won't change. At the time I will thank you for listing the book. It is kind of like listening to an acceptance speech that thanks everyone back to Adam and Eve for their input into the recipients life. I also state for the record, all of the above is due to a very recent feeling I have.
All views looked forward to and appreciated......
-Rosanne
I have had Tarot in my life for over 30 years. For longer than Tarot I have been interested in History. I did not take History at University. In History I am a rank amateur- a well read amateur who wanders over this the past of this World with interest and excitement. Ten years ago History and Tarot came together for me. I had always only had the RWS, so my reading was based on the occult view of Tarot. Then I was given a heap of books one of which was RV O'neill's Tarot Symbolism another was Italian Illuminations. I had an epiphany. All my background in classical Catholicism,Church history and Ritual, History, Tarot, Abjads and Alphabets, and other related areas came together. I also moved from using the computer for my business to using it for pleasure and information.
I think that posters here will know, that I have tried to participate in these History forums with delight and interest. I have learned much from other posters, through their own insights and links and reading material they have posted. I have an insatiable curiosity and like making connections between things Historical....an example would be the thread about the Keeper of the Pope's Monkey.
Now once I post these things- they are in the Public domain. I never thought I owned them, do not consider them mine, do not need to be credited for discussing them, do not think I have made a startling discovery, do not think I am absolutely right and correct; nor do I think they will change other's points of view ( Do you believe the Phoenicians had a Tarot sequence? ) I do not write research papers- I consistently fail to dot my i's and cross my t's with listing sources; I wander from subject to subject and wish to participate in the wide interesting subject of Tarot History. I do not mind been set straight, I have no ego in this regard.
It seems that there is a Tarot History protocol that I have been unaware of. If it means that I have to cite everyones point of view of discussions, cite every source of information, credit all sources within the forum I will lose interest. I would really appreciate if there could be a discussion about what is expected here- because if it moves from 'avidly interesting speculations' to 'text book paragraphs' and giving everyone credit for everything they post- it will become tedious. I am not talking about incorrect information or plagiarism- I would expect a verbal clip around the ears for that. I think these History forums can be vibrant, and although not for everyone, I enjoy them immensely. Looking at the numbers that have viewed some threads- others have enjoyed them also. So if I have read a book that you introduced me to and I have not said that you are the reason I now know a little bit more on this or that- forgive me- but it won't change. At the time I will thank you for listing the book. It is kind of like listening to an acceptance speech that thanks everyone back to Adam and Eve for their input into the recipients life. I also state for the record, all of the above is due to a very recent feeling I have.
All views looked forward to and appreciated......
-Rosanne