this is a **public** forum. As such, you are open to replies to anything posted. There IS a private way to conduct discussions if you can't abide any comment on your views. Just be a member and exchange 'private messages'.There are also forums where almost everyone agrees with you.
It is certainly possible to discuss astrology, and almost anything else, in an environment where everyone just nods and says, "oh, yes, that's like what happened to ME!"
   I like Mudcat because it's not a one issue forum where ideas are just spouted and never debated.

If you read carefully, I try very hard to indicate my opinions without insult or personal attack. I dispute IDEAS, not people. I have very heated exchanges here with people whom I like and respect...some of whom I know personally.

All this being said, there is a pretty big difference between discussing a subject or set of beliefs, and advocating them...'preaching' about a subject in here is not a good idea, whether it be religious or political or metaphysical. To her credit, Azizzi, is NOT doing that! It is clear she has a serious interest in Astrology, but she is not INSULTING me by suggesting that I am missing a bet by not signing up....if she had, my remarks would be a bit more...um....pointed. *grin*

All you 'guests' need to be aware of the reality of an 'open' forum, and what constitutes congenial behavior.