Everything Under the Moon

Hi there! I wasn't sure where to put this, so I just put this here since this is the (more) active section of the site.

As you all know very well, not many people think highly of others that are Wiccan, Druids, Shamans, etc. etc. Much of the United States(as well as other countries) are a part of the three mainstream religions(Christianity, Islam, Jew). A lot of sources about our paths are either biased or are old and not very recent, and the more recent sources are sometimes sketchy at most and are more for entertainment purposes and for profit. (I'm not judging these resources negatively-we all have to find a way to get a steady income, right?) Many of these sources have to be purchased, which many people don't really want to do in fear of consequences, which then leads back to the Internet sources, and then we've come around full circle again. So, I've thought about a more creative-and friendlier-way to help teach others about our many different paths and to let them know that we aren't as bad as they thought. After all, most of the new generations now are a lot more open to things then ever before in the past. So, here goes:

Since I do like to write and draw(and I know that many people here have similar hobbies), why don't most(if not all) be involved in a team effort to teach our different paths and post them on the internet? I was thinking we can put it into a manga/webcomic form, which always has readers no matter what topic it is on. This webcomic could be like a daily comic strip(or weekly, monthly, etc.), and would cover the most general questions and give answers. Or(the idea I like better), we can have a series about a (day in the life) of an ex-Christian/Muslim/Jew/other faith(or a person with no previous faith whatsoever to be on the safer side), who decides that they want to have a new purpose in life and figure out what path is right for them while meeting people who are already involved in the different paths(so basically a webcomic with actual plot/storyline with characters and other things that explain the different paths and give the reader a REAL inside look on what really goes on).

Of course, we can all figure out what to include and what NOT to include. We can also involve other things, like familiars, spirit guides, etc. so that can also be explained as well. Basically, all of the questions that we have ever asked(and answered) on this forum can be put into the series, since we all know that someone out there is going to wonder about the same thing that we did on here already.

We can also put the responsibility to different people who want to be involved, like someone can do the writing, someone else does proofreading/editing, someone does the sketch/outlines, another inks the sketches, someone colors, etc. etc. If we turn this project into a real thing, I personally would like to do the inking or coloring part haha.

We can post this series on different sites of the Internet, like blogs, deviantArt, SmackJeeves, etc.

What does everyone think on this idea/project? I think it would be really awesome and we can (finally) help others learn the truth about us once and for all

Blessed Be,
Erydiel

I think that this is a good idea, but there are a few things I would like to cover.
First, the comic idea is cool and all, but that would just be making paganism seem more "comical" (no pun intended) to the already prejudice and stubborn people that don't believe in it. Now that's something that can be ignored, but it still would be very annoying. I do, however, like the idea of a web series or vlog kind of deal with daily content. Just remember though, paganism (Wicca, Shamanism, etc.) isn't meant to be spread and "lure" people in, but this would be a good idea for people that are interested in learning more on paganism.

Second, you say someone (singular) does this and another (singular) does that. If you want "most (if not all)" people on EUTM that are interested in helping to help there would be more than one person doing a single "job". We would also have to figure out a way of better communication as the forum, as awesome as it is, it isn't the best way to communicate for this project. There would be a lot of planning and hard work being put into this, but it might be worth it.

Also, a lot of pagans would be not be very lenient to let out info like this so you'd have to be careful about what you share. Like I said before, I like the idea of a vlog or web series, but there are a lot of things to consider.

Look forward to maybe talking about this more in depth
-Aesiryth

This sounds like a wonderful idea! I agree with Aesiryth though, on all fronts. But, a good idea might be like a group channel on youtube. You could have things like 'Coming Out of the Broom Closet' stories or 'How you Found your Faith' and you could have people do introductions to the paths, etc. Stuff that would follow us a long our faith, to help the novice or the veteran along the way too. And, that way you wouldnt have to ask people to admit personal information. They could just share their feelings on the religion!

I think it's a lovely idea, but I agree with Aesiryth as well. I would've loved a vlog or series about different paths when I was just starting out, but to make it as good as you can be, it'd have to be well planned and not alienating. That said, I still think it's neat, and I'm sure tons of folks would like to help, me included!

Yeah, I also agree with the vlog or other series instead. I was merely suggesting the webcomic series-but I do like the video version instead. I also agree with Aesiryth.

So, how exactly would we get this started? The idea came out of nowhere for me, so any other suggestions would be wonderful

I think a good start would be finding everyone that is interested and then finding a better and faster way of communication. Then we can give jobs to certain people and so on and so on. Finding people that are interested in helping would be easy. I could make a form on google for a sign up sheet, then we can share the link.

Ah this is such an awesome idea! I'd love to get involved! I'm an artist, too and a web series is an excellent idea. I find paganism or wicca, shamanism, etc are such solitary paths, with so many different opinions and sources, its very difficult to find answers to an inquiring minds specific questions. (thats why i love this forum even though the forum format isn't my favorite)
I recommend skype? maybe goodle docs? let me know!

a fun idea is video confessions or audio of the members of eutm answering questions, with an animated visual or still frame drawings overtop. like the things you find on youtube but with a more serious approach. Just a thought.

~Willowia

Aesiryth, I do like the sign-up sheet idea. Feel free to make it how you like!

Willowia, glad to have a fellow artist involved
I do think that the audio of EUTM members answering questions and having an actual animated visual and such is a great idea. I know myself that I don't want to show my face in a video, but don't mind at all with using my voice or drawing/behind-the-scenes work.

Sounds great guys. Here is the link to the sign up sheet, it will put the information you enter into an excel sheet so we can see who wants to help http://goo.gl/forms/qkPbdlSmw3

I can also share the excel sheet with you, Erydiel if you would like so you can see who signs up too. I would just need your google email.

Great! I sent you a PM, so let me know when you share it.

Also, does EUTM have a Youtube channel? If not(and we all approve of a video series), then maybe we can get one of the Mods involved to help out?

I signeded up!

I signeded up!

I sent you a PM. Might want to take a look

i also have signed up! lol

I've signed up as well! (: