Secret signal to find each other at District Convention (page 3)

SweetBabyCheezits

The secret signal is fairly simple:

Raise fists high
Extend middle fingers

breakfast of champions

I was thinking something more subtle, like a green bible and pink songbook . . .

Chariklo

Well, I went to the Convention last year and looked for others with the secret signal, and saw absolutely no-one.

Then I took mine off.

Now, the thing is, we know that there are stalkers on here, ineviotably, bound to be, probably silent. So, any of them might have PM'd thoose organising this, mightn't they? I began to get paranoid at that Convention, and removed my sign in case it marked me out.

This year, I wouldn't care if anyone saw me or not, but then, nothing on earth is going to drag me there again, so for me it doesn't matter. But it just feels a bit insecure, as it stands. For those that mind, that is...

finally awake

If I honestly thought that anyone on here would be attending the Evansville, Indiana District A$$embly, I'd be tempted to go. Maybe I'll stand outside in a Vast Apostate Army shirt and hand out copies of Crisis of COnscience instead.

EmptyInside

I haven't been to a convention in two years. My mother asked me to go a day with them this year. I didn't promise anything,but I didn't say "no" to cause an upset.

The convention is a bit closer this year. And my brother asked me if I was happy the convention was closer than last year. He was confused I wasn't thrilled at the prospect.

So,if I go, I will do the "secret signal" just in case. But,I'll only be there for a day. I can't even get through a meeting anymore,let alone a long day at the convention.

EmptyInside

p.s. If I go a day this year,I will also dress immodestly ,maybe a jean skirt with a long slit and t-shirt,lol.

afreeman

What was last year's sign? Can anybody PM me? I'd love to participate this year.

jwfacts

I certainly won't be going, but would like to know the signal.

HintOfLime

From Wikipedia:

As with any secret, a secret handshake must have precise steps that are only revealed to a select group of people. Below are some tips that will help in creating a successful secret handshake.

One must make sure that the handshake has an appropriate number of steps. Between three and six steps is easy to remember. If the handshake consists of too few steps, it will be easily detected and compromised. However, if the handshake is too long, the members of the group will not remember it. This could lead to awkward stumbling and pauses during execution of the shake.

Include a hidden signal. [4] A secret within the secret handshake is usually effective in preventing imitation. For example, one might wish to use a pressure point, hidden stroke of the hand, or other small sign that is hidden from view. While major components of the handshake can be visible and imitated, only members of the group will have knowledge of and be able to identify other members by the small details within the handshake.

Practice. [4] Members of the group should practice their handshake numerous times to ensure that all members have memorized the steps and secret signals. A group will be seen as disconnected and not united if individuals forget steps or have to pause during the execution of the handshake. When the handshake is within the context of a gang or a secret society such as the Freemasons, this is crucial. However, a casual secret handshake among friends will not carry the same level of severity as with the aforementioned groups.

Keep it secret. [4] Members of a group should be cautioned to only share the handshake with other members of the group. It is crucial that creators of a secret handshake maintain the secrecy of the greeting. Secret handshakes and greetings are meant to be kept secret for many reasons, but primarily for the sake of maintaining the unity of the group and prevent outside attacks or intrusions.

Use it. The purpose of secret handshakes and greetings is to be used and used in specific settings. Creators of a secret handshake or greeting should identify the circumstances under which the greeting is to be used. For instance secret handshakes and greetings may be used as initiation tools, greetings in passing, or as a formal way of saying hello. Other instances can be designated as deemed necessary by the creator(s).

Because a secret handshake, like a regular handshake or other form of greeting, is a means of identification and association with a group, it must be consistent, understood, and relevant. It is crucial that members of a group take great care in creating any secret signals, handshakes, codes, passwords, or other forms of identification so as to maintain unity and secrecy.

I imagine with a bit of ingenuity, an "apostate handshake" (not nessessarily a physical handshake) could incorporate subtleties that your average JW elder would not remember or perform. While maintaining plausable deniability.

Even better if it has them chaising their own tails and making up new "secret" rules. Really the WT isn't sophisticated enough to effectively combat a deliberate performance cypher.

- Lime

jam

Make it known among the witnessess, the evil Apostate will

be present. They will have secret signals, (we know how

paranoid they are). Their secret signal, women dresses above

the knees, (that should offend the young sisters and newly interesting

ones), men with handkerchief in their breast pocket( that would

take care of all the old duds) and anyone that is not wearing A

white shirt. That would keep them busy.

Secret signal to find each other at District Convention

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