Very Sad to See the Board Fading Away

[Totoro]

Tinkerman, I never acknowledged your post. Thank you for naming the folks and friends that have passed this way.

I knew them and interacting with you, them and many others has indeed left it's mark on my life, you're absolutely right.

 

[baro-san]

People interested in reincarnation—across forums, surveys, and reader trends—tend to gravitate toward these themes, questions, and content formats:

Top Topics People Want to Discuss​

1. Personal Experiences​

• “I think I remember a past life—does this sound real?”
• “My child said something weird about dying in a fire—could it be a memory?”
• “Recurring dreams of ancient Egypt—do they mean anything?”

2. Proof and Evidence​

• “Has science ever proven reincarnation?”
• “What are the best documented cases?”
• “How can I tell the difference between imagination and real memories?”

3. Spiritual or Philosophical Implications​

• “Why do we reincarnate?”
• “Does karma carry over from life to life?”
• “Do animals reincarnate too?”
• “Is there a soul group or purpose to being reborn?”

4. Regression Therapy / Techniques​

• “Has anyone here tried hypnosis?”
• “What does a regression session feel like?”
• “Can I do it at home or is a therapist needed?”
• “Are there risks to doing past life regressions?”

5. Children’s Memories​

• Inspired by Ian Stevenson and Jim Tucker's work
• “My toddler insists they were a soldier. What now?”
• “Has anyone had success recording and validating their child’s memories?”

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From Polls & Surveys (e.g., Pew, Gallup, Barna)​

Surveys don't always capture nuanced questions, but analysis of follow-up focus groups and secondary commentary shows that:

• People want validation (i.e., “I’m not crazy for believing this”)
• They seek patterns across cases
• Many are curious but hesitant to share until others do
• Common questions:
  • “Does reincarnation conflict with my religion?”
  • “Can trauma come from a past life?”
  • “Can reincarnation explain phobias or talents?”

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What Readers Want to Read About​

High-Interest Themes:​

• Case studies with emotional impact (especially children who remember details later verified)
• Step-by-step guides to try regression (safe, non-commercial, and DIY)
• Philosophical narratives (why we reincarnate, purpose of soul evolution)
• Scientific inquiry (especially with neutral tone, not trying to convince)

Preferred Formats:​

• Lists ("Top 10 documented reincarnation cases", "5 signs you might be remembering a past life")
• True story breakdowns ("How one boy solved his own murder through past life memory")
• Compare-and-contrast articles (e.g. "Reincarnation in Hinduism vs. Buddhism vs. New Age")
• Practitioner Q&As and AMA-style interviews with regression therapists

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What Draws Their Attention​

Emotional Hooks:​

• “I remember dying in a war I’ve never studied”
• “My toddler recalled a life—and we found her old house”
• “Sudden terror of drowning—turns out I might’ve died at sea”

Guiding Prompts:​

• “Have you ever met someone you instantly recognized for no reason?”
• “Do you have irrational fears or talents that seem inherited from nowhere?”
• “What if your soul had a memory—what would it remember first?”

Ideal Article/Thread Starters:​

• “I used a guided regression video and this happened...”
• “My 4-year-old talks about their other mother.”
• “Why would someone want to reincarnate? Isn’t one life enough?”

 

[Frerotte]

I've been on this forum since 2008 although my stats may not immediately indicate such.
I joined after my son was killed in a car accident and my brother died by his own hand.
I had just started to research reincarnation and this forum kept me grounded for a number of years.
I stop back every now and then to see what is happening.
I am sad to hear about the current state of affairs.

 

[Sakamoto Ryoma]

I was actually excited to be posting here, but it just seemed so pointless so I stated on my profile I was gone for good. I signed on tonight out of curiosity though. Sadly there's just not much going on, at times it feels like talking to yourself here. Very sad to see.

 

[SeaAndSky]

I was actually excited to be posting here, but it just seemed so pointless so I stated on my profile I was gone for good. I signed on tonight out of curiosity though. Sadly there's just not much going on, at times it feels like talking to yourself here. Very sad to see.

I have decided that one of the things that I and others need to be doing is simply posting more often. After 10+ years the board is not as central to me as it was once, but that is no excuse for letting it die. I am trying to stop by more often and post when I read rather than just look and leave--a bad habit--though I admit that I was not a very good example over the past couple of weeks.

 

[Sakamoto Ryoma]

I have decided that one of the things that I and others need to be doing is simply posting more often. After 10+ years the board is not as central to me as it was once, but that is no excuse for letting it die. I am trying to stop by more often and post when I read rather than just look and leave--a bad habit--though I admit that I was not a very good example over the past couple of weeks.

Heh well, I can start talking a lot. Lol I have a lot going on in my life right now, so it could be a good escape.

 

[Cryscat]

I've tried to get a new topic going. On Dying and Death. A few people have commented, but the post could use more engagement.