>>49451
no there are just recognizable tripfags and people who use the name function.
if you'd like to learn about this place read the FAQ and go here: /fringe/res/1.html
there should be a link somewhere in there to a free occult library
the most useful link from the sticky is wizard progress report: /fringe/res/30727.html#30727
in order to get your bearings on this board read the following:
1) kybalion
2) arcane teaching
do:
3) arcane formulas
4) mind power
5) initiation into hermetics
pretty much in that order, but explore texts to see which you're most comfortable with. the "do" section contains a bunch of exercises and meditations that develop your awareness of mind.
other texts to consider:
the science of breath
psychomancy
life after death
i strongly recommend reading the kybalion and arcane teachings if anything. you'll notice the patterns of nature and mind and can apply the teachings to some success even without prior practice. its also pretty much unquestioned material on this board. personally, i disagree with bits and pieces of these books, but that's true with any occulto books. the point is that I got so much more for the stuff that I could try out and apply.
IMO don't rely too much on other people, this board included. there are a lot of cool people and infos here, but what's most important is direct experience. getting information indirectly is risky until you try it out yourself.
as others said, the general point is to learn. the more you learn, the more you know how clueless you really are. don't listen to anyone who says they are pro (the arent.)
and read books outside of the free library. sometimes books just come into your life.