I am new to this forum and uncertain that this is legitimately and entirely independent of conniving JW controllers or the WTB&TS and its related entities.
I created and run this site. It's been running for 22 years. It is independent of the WTS or any current, ex, or pretending to be ex, JWs.
Markers like the use of JW.ORG in the forum description and the policies seem controlled/controlling vs other xjw forums.
The inclusion of "JW org" is because it's likely to be something people may be searching for.
The policies are hardly onerous or even unusual, they are fairly standard if you want any kind of civil environment. They aim to have people moderate their own content.
it is an attempt to know enough to be comfortable with motives of the ownership and controllers of the forum.
My motives for the forum existing continue to be what they were, which is to provide a relatively safe environment where people can discuss things and get support if they are considering leaving the WTS.