by Witness 007 62 Replies latest watchtower scandals
I fully realise the subject matter is serious. I just think the cover graphic need not be so disturbing. I bet it puts a lot of people off. It certainly put me off.
If it was just toned down a bit I don't think you would lose anything, but perhaps gain the interest of some who are otherwise put off.
I fully agree with all "Wednesday's" comments. I DO NOT find this pop up add disturbing at all since I'm a Ex-Witness and understand the situation fully. "Worldy people" don't understand, or Witness wives and husbands who see the Add when your sneaking on to this site... Reformating the add would save some people the discomfort they feel while still getting this message out there....I understand that "Shock" adervertising is the best but I was almost deligated to the unemployment office due to this Add so this is just my opinion.
Purplesofa...how is that dumb? The add is full on and I did get in trouble at work due to others seeing it. It is not very discreet, and others here have told me the same thing.
first of all, why would you openly expose yourself to criticism pertaining to personal comp use at work? I am on here during work hours but it is very simple to minimize the screen and not create an issue. And if I am busy, or in a situation where i cant be discreet I am simply not on JWD.
I don't get any pop-ups at this site???
If you're talking about the banner ads at the top, you could use a piece of duct tape across the top!
Duct tape...brilliant!
007,
Thanks for the PM, I got a kick out of it.
As Rebel8 mentioned, it is not a “pop up ad” it is a “banner ad” and there is a significant difference. A banner ad sits stationary within the opened page like the one on the top of this page. A pop up ad, is like the one you so nervously and quickly try to close when surfing porn at work and someone walks by (sorry, but given your posting prowess I’m just assuming).
Still_in74 also makes some very good comments and suggestions, minimizing your screen (might also work well for your porn pages) or simply not being on JWD at uncomfortable times at work. And this comment I like best,
“first of all, why would you openly expose yourself to criticism pertaining to personal comp use at work?”
This comment hits the proverbial nail directly into what seems to be a thick wooden head. You said “This has caused me many dirty looks at work and one woman reported me to my bosses who made me show them this website.”
“Many dirty looks” “MANY”. Given that the word “pedophilia” only shows up for approximately 3.5 seconds while it rotates through the animated banner ad that itself rotates every 18 seconds, your work mates must be sitting on your lap and helping you sound out words on the web pages you are surfing or you are making some of this stuff up. Which is it?
I know (on the surface) you are not attacking the information relating to the pedophile issue involving the JW cult but only the way the link directing people to the CD is seen. If the banner ad was intended for your eyes only I would understand your dilemma, but it is not. Maybe you need to take a few minutes and practice your new found thinking abilities and ponder that perspective a while.
And, in responce to your PM, Yes I can be a Jackass. Sue me.
Seven 006 yes you do "assume" your entire post "assumes" You sound like some arrogant Elder type just "assuming" Porn is blocked at work....why I open JWD at work is because as it was investigated and found to be okay by my boss... my friends "live" here so why not? Whether my boss/job allows me on the net is no ones bissness and not an issue. The way you try and explain things away using what I can only describe as "Crapy imagination" is funny and makes no sense at all...."people sitting in my lap" you really are a Jackass!
Seven 006 "3.5 seconds while it rotates through the banner"......like no one can see it in 3.5 damn seconds? Thats an eternity! The human brain takes 1.3 seconds to register a phrase...good one mate nice detective work...keep it up, maybe you spend too much time at work watching porn. Pop up or rail heading who gives a damn what the term is, everyone knows what I'm refering to...sorry I'm just "assuming" of course.
Slim,
If Barb’s CD was exposing hidden desert recipe secrets of JW house wives I would completely agree with you, the cover art should be toned down. But it’s not.
It’s not even saying the JW religion is completely full of perverted child molesting pedophiles, because it is not. It is exposing court documents showing how a wolf in sheep’s clothing (the Watchtower’s corporate leadership) is hiding and protecting some of it’s members from exposure and possible prosecution simply to try and keep the corporation from looking bad. Not to mention many victims of this abuse may very well suffer from things like borderline personality disorder for the rest of their lives because of this chicken shit practice.
This illegal and very psychological damaging practice needs to be exposed using the best methods of attention getting techniques available. If it puts you off, good. It should. That means you are getting even closer to being some what normal since you left the cult.
If it bothers you too much, let me know and I’ll post a link to the Disney channel for you.
