Why do you think some people make assumptions about the intelligence of those interested in astrology?

Question

I'm seeing a big increase in the amount of questions which look as if they are a set-up for attacking the self-esteem of those interested in astrology.

For instance this one:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080718093251AA15Xp4&r=w&pa=FZptHWf.BGRX3OFPgDJRWNae7v5jJGjScxpKUOa7K5zIxTYfOg--&paid=answered#PbJZOEe9B0p1D8tLibPS

I'm seeing several like this on here, where people feel led to explain their interest or belief in astrology. Then, the best answer is awarded to someone who makes the rudest comment about those interested in astrology.

Do you think that these types truly don't believe we hold positions of authority or that we possess reasonable intelligence? It reminds me of cowardly graffiti writers the way they come into this section with their smears against us.

Answer 1

I have no idea. What I do know is that I strongly believe in astrology based on personality, not birth date, as my astrological sign is incorrect, yet another sign fits me perfect, including the forcast for the day it gives me..every time. I also hold a 3.78 GPA.  I don't know why people judge intelligence, but I think maybe because they're afraid.  My very intelligent best friend is afraid of astrology because it once predicted the loss of a loved one, and then it came true. Perhaps those who insult are critics because they don't want to believe that their future can be predicted by a simple star sign.

Answer 2

The root of your problem is this: astrology is a joke.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Think about the events surrounding such a question and answer situation as the one you've shown at that link. Horoscope questions sometimes make it into the mainstream of the questions on the main page. It's it a bit odd that these skeptic questions always make it to the main pages without exception?

Too odd. You are correct, it is planned.

Why? Who knows. The skeptics resent the things that are said to them in this section, and they come back for revenge?

Answer 4

Kate is right on the dot

Answer 5

You shouldn't expect that horoscopes will tell you your irreversible future! Though God knows our future, rest assured we have not been stripped of our free will! Astrology only tells us tendency, personality and probability. Though these are very strong and will occur if unchecked, it is still not the end all and be all. What astrologers try to do is to describe tendencies in the characters of individuals, to suggest dangers, challenges and opportunities which may come to them, and to advise how to react to those circumstances when they do arrive.