From another thread:
Simon is now probably Britain’s ‘public enemy number one’ in Watchtower eyes. His forum has helped so many escape from the organisation
You know, I never thought of it that way, but this is certainly true. It was an act of tremendous courage on Simon's part to create this board. It is an act of love to maintain and moderate this board (not to mention the resources of time, emotion and money he's selflessly given).
I don't know Simon at all, really, we don't seem to post on the same threads. But that doesn't matter; what he has done is simply amazing, when one thinks about it. I mentioned to Tim, my partner, that this was the best "board" I've ever encountered on the Internet in that every subject is permitted, along with an astonishing freedom of speech and expression in most cases. No place else on the 'net have I ever seen a board with such diversity of subjects permitted. We are permitted to post about most anything here, not just our experiences as a Witness. Sex, fashion, politics, family, cooking, religion, science, history...whatever. Truly amazing.
But I digress. I really want to let Simon how much I appreciate his courage, initiative, ingenuity, perserverance, time,patience and love. It takes a lot of love for unseen others to devote so much time to a forum which, while possilby troublesome at times, has proven to be such a haven for persons desperately looking for information, help, friendship, answers.
Thanks, Simon.
Rosemarie