UAC, Steven Forrest, and the astrology community

Yesterday, I received an email that vaguely referred to Steven Forrest’s recent use of a slur on a podcast. This, combined with his purported ancestral ties to a prominent hate group leader, has me thinking about how little attention this issue has received compared to debates over house systems or other topics where astrology leaders and enthusiasts have previously come out in droves to declare their stance.

This culture within the astrology space is why UAC chose to toe the line instead of making a clear, decisive statement. I’m not one for telling people what to think or say, but it’s become clear that the "community" often caters to and elevates people who say the politically correct thing on the surface without much insight into or interrogation of their actual politics. That standard has allowed situations like this to become a pattern.

If this kind of behavior is welcomed or tolerated, then leaders and organizations should own that position and stop virtue signaling. If it isn't acceptable, then there should be swift action, accompanied by a firm stance to show that this will not be tolerated.

I share this perspective because I believe these conversations are important, even when they are difficult. My intention is not to dictate what others should think, but to encourage a broader discussion about what we want to see in this space. This is a sensitive topic, and I hope it can be approached with care and consideration. I would appreciate hearing others’ perspectives and engaging in a thoughtful conversation.