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  BOE 2016-01-05 Re: Index to Letters for Bodies of Elders

  by wifibandit in

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  letter.

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  berrygerry

  Question:

  The May 24, 2010 BOE Re: Incidents of "sexting" involving minors

  I do not see it on the Jan 4, 2016 list.

  Was it replaced, if so, with which letter?
  
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  Domain Webmaster: Logging, Privacy and Features

  by Hadriel in

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  question for the webmaster and authors of this site.. to what degree is logging kept on your server?.

  has there been any consideration to move the server/host to for example the netherlands or iceland etc for added privacy rather than a u.s. based host such as is the case now (currently in mountain view, ca)?

  any thought on allowing users to tag other users (e.g.

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  berrygerry

  No worries, I'm always happy to get feedback and feature requests!
  

  One of the biggest changes from the old site to this one is the lack of being able to link to a post (not a thread, but a post).
  
  The old site allowed this.
  
  The revised site does not, UNLESS you catch the post in the last three posts made.
  
  As a random example, reddit, good old site, allows you to "permalink" - eg. https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/4040qz/hail_jehovah_beer/cyrfi3g
  
  The old JWN site also had this capacity.
  
  If caught at the time (eg. http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/6036754616287232/letter-my-sibling?page=1#5797523729940480 ) or at the last three posts, it can still be done.
  
  But, if older than three posts, there is no way for the ordinary user to link to a specific post.
  
  For research and reference dudes, this is a must-have on forums.
  
  Bring it back.
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  Domain Webmaster: Logging, Privacy and Features

  by Hadriel in

  1. forum
  2. suggestions

  question for the webmaster and authors of this site.. to what degree is logging kept on your server?.

  has there been any consideration to move the server/host to for example the netherlands or iceland etc for added privacy rather than a u.s. based host such as is the case now (currently in mountain view, ca)?

  any thought on allowing users to tag other users (e.g.

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  berrygerry

  No, I think it's pointless and is an imaginary veneer of security to be honest imagining that the US government (I presume?) couldn't get your data anyway or that the WTS couldn't take action in any country.

  Sorry Bud - many wise international companies use Canadian servers because of our privacy laws.

  http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/04/03/canada-us-privacy-laws_n_5083034.html
  
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  Who really is assigned the Congregation Charity Tax return in the congregation?

  by Quarterback in

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  i have this poor friend that has so much to do.as an account servant.

  i recently noticed that he got additional work loaded on his back by the secretary who told him that it was his responsibility to fill this register charity form return.. i remember from long ago that this was a job that the secretary had to do, but can't find it in writing.

  does anyone have anything in writting on it?.

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  berrygerry

  It is the Secretary, who cannot add with a calculator, and gets the Accounts "Servant" to do it.
  
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  The new service meeting

  by John Aquila in

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  i wanted to relate an experience that happened this morning.

  it is regarding the new format for the meeting on thursdays in my area.

  its not word for word but im summarizing what i heard, the best i can remember.

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  berrygerry

  Best post ever (so far - the future's so bright, gotta wear shades).
  
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  Geoffrey Jackson and the Australian Royal Commission's timing of events

  by Tenacious in

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  i'm not sure why i was thinking this but does anyone else find it an incredibly rare coincidence that geoffrey jackson just so happened to be in australia attending to his father when the arc happen to be at the exact stage for him to be deposed as a witness?

  what are the chances of him being in the country at that precise moment?.

  divine intervention?

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  berrygerry

  1 Peter 4:17
  
  

  For it is the appointed time for the judgment to start with the house of God.
  

  (In Hebrew - Bethel = House of God)
  
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  Are JWs a cult? The first CLAM lets us know.

  by ttdtt in

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  so tonight is the first clam (so funny that its getting called that - dont they know?

  ) and in the digging for spiritual gems we find the answer to jws begin a cult.. 2nd question.

  what is the most practical step we can take to prepare for future difficulties?.

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  berrygerry

  What is the most practical step we can take to prepare for future difficulties?

  Answer: At that time, the life-saving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not.

  
  

  Answer: brought to you by the GB and Koolaid.com (real screenshot)

  
  

  
  
  
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  Umbertoecho here.

  by umbertoecho in

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  hello people.. i'm tired and a bit sick at the moment but i can't let anyone think that this is going to go away.... i am able to tell you a few things in order to prevent any confusion in the minds of those who are thinking that nothing will come of this arc;that nothing will effect the wtbts in america and other places.. i have been there and given my testimony.

  helen milroy and her assistants were there along with another group of people who are there to lend assistance if you crack up at any time during or after the hearing.

  i did not crack up but can see how this happens.. security is tight and anonymity is sacred to them as they want to protect all who come forward.

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  berrygerry

  Your post boiled my blood.

  Not against you.

  But, the demonstration that WT is nothing short of pure evil.

  Your courage is a testament to so many.

  It inspires me.

  Whatever your current beliefs, may you be blessed!
  
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  My First post

  by Simple Minds in

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  i have been lurking on this site for 3 years and this is my fist post.

  i would like to thank everyone for helping me wake up.

  i was baptized at 24, married at 25, ms for 18 years mentally in for 24 years but started to wake up 3 years ago doing research to give public talks, and the actions of arrogant and narcissistic brothers and sisters did not help.

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  berrygerry

  i am a bit dyslexic

  After all of this, do you believe there is a dog ?

  ;)
  
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  My First post

  by Simple Minds in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i have been lurking on this site for 3 years and this is my fist post.

  i would like to thank everyone for helping me wake up.

  i was baptized at 24, married at 25, ms for 18 years mentally in for 24 years but started to wake up 3 years ago doing research to give public talks, and the actions of arrogant and narcissistic brothers and sisters did not help.

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  berrygerry

  Your heartfelt letter could be written by so many on this board, and sadly, by even more still trying to piece together the impossible.

  Writing out your thoughts is good therapy.

  Waking up is hard. Recovering takes a long time. So many regrets.
  

  I would strongly urge you to read Bonnie Zieman's book:

  http://www.amazon.com/EXiting-JW-Cult-Handbook-Witnesses/dp/1508477132

  Like all of us, you need healing.

  Hopefully, you can find balm from many genuine hearts here, and elsewhere.