by Hittrain » Monday, February 8th, 2010 3:50pm
This is probably not a good idea; but I'm still convinced that decent conversations can still be had on even the most contentious message boards.
Gary,
Let me first state that I am not doubting numerology or your skill in it; however, I do think that offering a "bet me I can't do accurate readings bet" smells like a con man's game to me (again not casting any specific aspertions to your trade specifically). To explain my point, numerologists (or other "spirit" readers) I've encountered boil birthdays into a static set of variables which can be used to, more often than not, accomplish a fairly accurate generalization of the person being read. Mask terms in braod enough language and apply your memorized understanding of the variable set and viola, you have a general accurate reading.
Where most people get in trouble is going outside the con and applying their same formula. Again, hypothizing that numerology or other systems do have some merit; more specific applications of the trade are not doomed to fail. However, you certainly (specifically) seem to claim a much higher rate of percentage than one would presume or could be actually expected, even with a highly trained/skilled practioner.
In short, I think you may be taking a unique skill set and attempting to ply in on a more grand scale that it is meant for or you are qualified for. Either way, I hope you see this only as my observations and not a personal attack on you or your trade. The fact that your detractors are generally meant with vile and vitrial does not lead me to have much faith in this desire; but I hold it nonetheless.
'Train