Quick, someone call the elders

kenpodragon

One thing I remember when I was a Witnesses, was the lack of responsibility we had to take for our own actions. If we said something and someone took it wrong and we were attacked for it. Well we would call the elders and they would work it out and people would have to accept their council. Do you remember that?

I do, and I remember that certain people in the hall had this really good ability to upset others and always make it seem like they did nothing wrong. Soon we would be getting the 2AM call from someone saying, "that such-in-such said this and is bad mouthing me." We would then have to take the next meeting and pull such-in-such into the back room and work things out. Then it would be a month or so, and their was another such-in-such bad mouthing the same person. Soon we would catch onto the pattern, yet what could we do? They were bad mouthing the people after all.

Well this elder protection allowed for some very rude people to thrive in the Kingdom Hall, by working the system. They did so for years and years, and never had to be responsible for their own actions. Why should they be, when they had the PO's number on the speed dial. What about now?

Well I notice sometimes on this board, and I have been their myself. Where you have problems, confusions and upset talk. In the end, wouldn't it just be so nice to call the elders and let them work it out? Well yes, but that would be if we wanted to be baby-sit more. Instead we have to hash it out on our own. Sometimes these battles can be heated, angry and down right ugly. In the end though, we worked it out and moved on without having to "call the elders." What benefit comes of it?

Well some will say that fighting has no benefit, that arguing has no character building qualities. I say the opposite. I think since exiting the Witnesses and dealing with some harsh times in my personal life, and dealing with minor ones online. I have learned the power of "standing on my own two feet." Yes, at times it might seem hard to do, and there might be emotions that get in the way. In the end though, I see benefits in handling it like an adult. Even having situations like this lead to good friendships.

So when you get into those situations, and someone says something that offends you. Isn't it nice to know that no one will call the elders. At the same times, isn't it frightening to know ... your on your own?

So next time there is a online battle I am yelling " ... quick, someone call the elders before we have to work this out on our own ... "

My thought

Dragon

Xandria

Thatttsss it I'mmmmm TELLLINNNNGGGG !!! ummmmmm mmumumumummmmm yourrr'e in trouble now!

Xandria

kenpodragon

" ... you just wait until the elders get home, and than you are going to get a spanking ... " LOL

Take Care

Dragon

Golden Girl

Dragon had someone attack his " Truthfullness" on another board.That is why he is posting this subject here!

Looking for someone to pat him on the back.

He should be able to do it himself! His one arm is already longer than his other one from patting himself on the back so much!

He is so predictable!..........Sigh..........

Snoozy...who loves to tease those that make up stories about her!

Edited by - Golden Girl on 12 October 2002 13:48:45

kenpodragon

Snoozy

I can honestly tell you. I never even think about you, in many ways I have forgotten much of who you are anymore. Others will e-mail at times to say you said this or that. In many ways they tease me that you think I am you "arch enemy" when they know I have more then once said "leave her alone" or "don't bother it's not worth it." Yet because I post a lot and have friends you take each word personal like it is about you. Your just not in my head, and I am sorry I am in yours. You never read anything I write in response to you, so why I am bothering with this "I don't know." Only to say, "Really, get over it and figure out who your real enemies are before you get nailed in the back when you least expect it." Anger does not make you stronger, love does. Love people, let things lie and live life. If you don't, you become a sponge to terrible things happening in your life. I have said it before "smile and the world smiles back." I am smiling at you and saying "Have a great life."

Please do not get the misconception that not responding to your accusation is me avoiding them. It is me saying "Who cares, and this is just not worth my time to get into a negative battle with someone who is just "no one" to me." This will be the very last time I will ever respond to anything by you. You can say what ever you want about me, troll with new names on the board to ask questions, or accuse me of using voddoo. I just don't care about what you have to say.

Take Care

Dragon

Nathan Natas

Don't make me stop this meeting, young man, or it will be the Judicial Committee for you!

kenpodragon

Yes, but can we find three elders.

Take Care

Dragon

Dismembered

Hi kenpodragon

I once told someone in the hall they were full of shit. The immediate response "I'm calling the elders"

Dismembered

kenpodragon

The thing is, they probably were full of shit.

My thought

Dragon

Golden Girl

Why didn't you leave It alone BEFORE you started to bash me on the other board?...You are twisting things around again. You started it. Then when I call you on it you want to "Leave it alone"...

I haven't even mentioned your name in so long I can't remember. Until you mentioned mine. I was surprised that YOU still carried that spite!..I was minding my own business reading bothe boards...and I only post here. Your fight was with someone else and you dragged my name into it! That was uncalled for. Is that your call sign for help from your other friends to back you up?

And you DO think about m all the time. You admitted that post about the Scorpon was fitting for me..I knew that but opted to ignore you!.. Then you admitted to postng something that you knew would stir me up!..Take the bit so to speak. If people only really knew how much you played them. I bet you sit back and laugh at the control you have over them.

Remember you admitted using them for guinia pigs? You posted questions and sat back and predicted how they would answer?And you also admitted writing a book!..What a sweety you are...not!

Also...I thought Mark was the one that talked to Jenny all the time?..Why do you take all the credit? He is the one that E Mailed me to help him gets cards together...does that sound like I was Jenny's enemy?.He also started a card list for someone else that was going through surgery or had already had surgery..I can't remember..I do remember sending two cards ..I would love to "Forget about it!" But you just keep bringing it up! So I am assuming you are bowing out for lack of evidence. I guess we know what that makes you..........Busted!

Snoozy....

Edited by - Golden Girl on 12 October 2002 20:19:59

Quick, someone call the elders

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