What Caution Would You Recommend To New Posters On These Boards?

by minimus 54 Replies latest jw friends

  • Doubtfully Yours
    Doubtfully Yours

    I've been advised never to post mine or my loved ones' pictures in the internet.

    DY

  • Neo
    Neo

    Big Tex,

    I'd rephrase it as post only the personal information you want the whole world to know, or that you don't care if it is widely known.

    Exactly.

    Such as, my name is Christopher Scott.

    (grin)

    Neo

  • Elsewhere
    Elsewhere

    Beware the evil Smurfs!!!

  • minimus
    minimus

    Sometimes we want to believe that everyone is sincere, in need of help, etc. I am VERY wary when they start asking for your personal information.

  • JAVA
    JAVA

    Spend a little time reading posts before posting. Most people here are very sincere and willing to help or contribute to the forum. But like most groups, there are a few stinkers who enjoy egging others on, or being disruptive. It doesn't take long to see the good, bad, and ugly. I'm one of the good guys.

    But . . . this is the best forum that focuses on life as a Witness, and the real life after the Tower! It can be very helpful, and continues to be so.

  • minimus
    minimus

    Watch for those stinkers!

  • iiz2cool
    iiz2cool
    not everyone is truthful or necessarily looking out for your best interests

    NOW you tell me!!!!!!

    Walter

  • sweet tee
    sweet tee

    I read a lot before I started posting here. And nothing I say cannot be known by the world because it's all true (at least from my perspective .

    I'd say, be careful, reading these posts can be addictive! (gotta go ... conference call in 20 mins)

  • M.J.
    M.J.

    I think you said it well, min. Don't always trust that someone is being truthful. Even if you agree with their position on a subject. This can apply to life in general, by the way! On occasion it appears that people make stuff up to further their own interests. But then again such people are often ratted out in the thread.

    I sometimes think that a few of the JW apologists like to post "rebuttals" more to give the appearance that a "smart" JW can defend their position than to actually address the point of discussion. Many newbies and lurkers don't have much of a background on what they're discussing (like the Gentile Times) so as they skim through the thread they may get a false impression.

  • kwintestal
    kwintestal

    If you're sneaking around on JWD and get caught by a family member, and are obviously hiding the fact that you're looking at something wrong on the net, say it's porn. It's easier to get away with.

    Kwin

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