The WTS & its various corporations are a behemoth, rudderless ship with no one at the helm; only concerned with self-preservation. The result is an inflexible Organization slow to make change and not interested in the welfare & rights of individual members.
The Internet and boards such as this allow for excellent communication and freedom of information.
Because the Internet is free and provides relative anonymity it has proven to be one of the greatest threats to the WTS.
The WTS leaders could be proactive and act in an ethical way, but they'd rather react when a perceived "threat" arises -- telling members to avoid the Internet, shun family members, do more/stay busy, and so on.
As JT used to say, "I love this 'net thang"
dmp