So, both the main rules and the Kolat writeup say that a spirit
> society member can use their charm abilities directly, but always as
> a stretch (so effectively, at -6. And I'd really rather the rules
> just said 'always at -6 if that is what they meant).
>
Stretches have other limitations besides the -6. Any major or complete victories are treated as minor victories.
Mark Mohrfield