QUESTION…
For those in ADF…
Where do I find information about limitations on discussing the ADF or DP with non ADF members? I have searched the site, members handbook and even DP handbook as well as the GO Handbook and cannot find any regulations on this.
I would like to make sure I am clear on what can and cannot be discussed. I have OBOD friends and also a forum in which I am trying to help build the Indo-European section into a good resource of information for those seeking to follow this Path. At time I would like to compare the ADF teachings and programs to other groups such as OBOD with their members. Not for a “we are better than you” type situation, but for a mature discussion of the differences and similarities of the groups and terminologies used in each. I sometimes fear I have been too open and other times think I am holding back. I do not think I have discussed anything so far that is not openly available to anyone with a computer and the ADF link. But I want to be positive and keep myself in check so….
Anyone know where I can fine the “you cannot discuss this outside of ADF” section or is there one?
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fueqo said:
“I’m not an authority here, but I’ve never heard that any such thing exists, other than the obvious stuff like talking about specific people and their personal information.
I’ve ben around for a bit over a year now and everyhtign that I’ve seen is that ADF is a fairly adamantly public organization…if I’ve missed something, I’d be interested in learning where I’m wrong.”
calliean_sidhe said:
“I have not heard it myself either, my DP on my LJ is pretty public…”
prophey_maid said:
“I’ve been around for about 2 years now, and from what I’ve seen ADF is very committed to being open and public. Large portions of the DP are posted on the website, Mike Dangler has his entire DP on his website (www.chronarchy.com).
I’m almost positive that there are no limitations on what you can tell someone about ADF at any time.”
sleepingwolf said:
“I’d figure the only issue would be the copyrights and such on official materials. So I’d imagine you couldn’t excerpt large portions of the DP manuals, but you could even post small quotations.
Also, I take it you’ve seen JMG’s ADF-OBOD comparison?”
fueqo said:
“where do you find this? I know I haven’t heard of it”
fueqo said:
“nevermind…found it”
wordcandlemage said:
“I don’t think there is any such thing. ADF is committed to open and public worship. I’m not aware of any “don’t talk about this” topics.”
uberrod said:
“Never heard of any limits outside of the usual copyright stuff.”
Stritheil said:
“Hi, Forest Breath. It’s nice that you want to share inforation with other people on the Druid path, such as OBODies, because I find the pictures of your altar and the comments that you’ve made about your ADF work to be quite inspiring. Unfortunately, you may find that sharing information is primarily a one way street. One of the ways in which OBOD differs from the ADF is that OBOD is primarily a magical order. So, while some OBOD groves do seasonal rituals in public places, the material in the gwers is restricted.”