my-journey,
You remind me of the kid who repeatedly pokes a stick at the dog, and then when the dog finally bites him, he cries and wonders why the dog bit him.
You have caused the predicament that you are in because of the things that you say. You poke everyone with the stick, and then when you get bit, you cry foul and say that everyone has their back up. What is really funny is that you go even further, suggesting that everyone has their back up because of mistreatment by the Org, rather than the real reason, which is what you have stirred up. If you want to play nice in the sandbox then don't throw sand. If you want to throw sand, then don't cry when somebody throws sand back and you get it in your eyes. You state in your last post on this thread that everyone is upset at you for running 2 threads at the same time. That is not the reason that you got the reaction.
Let me give you a few examples of why you received the reaction that you did:
- You start a thread asking questions, which one would reasonably assume means that you are looking for answers, or at the very least a dialogue. However you abandon the thread without answering any of the posted responses.
- You later return to the site and post a demand for attention from the Mods accusing them of deleting your thread (this, by the way, is proof that you have experience with the rules of a message board because you knew the proper web term for a Moderator and you also knew how to ask for that help. So I know that you know proper posting etiquette, although you feign ignorance ). You then accuse the Mods of deleting your thread because you had good things to say about JW's. The Mods very kindly explained that they did not delete your thread, and that they would not delete a thread just because someone says nice things about JW's. They even provide a link to your own thread. To add insult to injury, I don't recall you apologizing to the Mods for your false accusation, nor did you thank them for their assistance. We may be apostates, but at least we have manners.
- You then go back to your original thread and tell everyone that you will answer all of the posts, but that you just were too tired after typing on other sites and would have to do it later. However, you then mustered up the energy to post another thread on this site asking more questions.
- Blondie suggested that you show some courtesy to the people on this board by answering your thread before posting another one asking a bunch of questions. You respond by sidestepping responsibility for your rude behavior, and instead, claim that everyone "has their backs up" because of mistreatment by the Organization.
Although you may not think it, we are normal everyday people who appreciate a little courtesy without loaded accusations. I believe that generally people will get out what they put into something. A relationship on this board, if you desire one, is like any other relationship: It takes some courtesy and kindness to make the relationship sprout. After the relationship grows, then put it to the test with some strong comments, or strong opinions. You don't have to do it this way, and some don't, but be willing to take the heat if things get hot.
I, for one, welcome your continued participation. I would recommend strongly, however, that you read a lot of posts before you make statements about people on the board. Since I have joined I have seen a lot of pain, that is true, but there is much more here. Despite what the Org tells you, there are some great people here with great hearts that are willing to share with you...if you will only give them the chance.
exjdub