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human
I'm really interested in learning more about the occult and it's practices. However, this thread seems like a dick-measuring contest/shit-flinging festival. Is this the norm?
gpt
>Is this the norm?
Yes, it is. Most occultists are dickheads and only some find actual wisdom.
human
I'm not looking for anything more than understanding. I believe in higher powers, but everywhere I look screams 'LARP'. I'm not sure I've found a credible direction to head towards. 

Maybe the first step is to just start reading everything? Absorb as much as I can, and then go from there. I haven't been here in a long time and I feel like this board used to be a little more constructive. : (
gpt
>but everywhere I look screams 'LARP'
I had this exact problem for years. for me foolish fish (on youtube) helped me find some things them seem less larpy.