Posts by BlackSwan of Memphis

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JW Marketing

by Clam in

the way the jw religion markets itself often intrigues me.

needless to say one of the most powerful marketing tools, the internet, is giving more hindrance than help to the wts.. i'm suprised that the organisation still sticks with the basic door to door sales approach, which more often than not irritates people, and that they push their message primarily with rather crude magazines.

i'm sure the magazines have to be basic and cheap to maintain profit margins, but in a more sophisticated media dominated world do they really think that cheesy drawings of people cuddling tigers in front of waterfalls is a good sell?

BlackSwan of Memphis

My point is that the Society seems disinclined to constantly look at and reinforce its brand, and that the brand image is stale. This like many businesses will confirm could help put it "out of business".
I'm looking at it from a British perspective though. Is the WTS more imaginative in say the US? Is there a JW cable channel, do they hand out DVDs on the door, do they mass mail drop etc? I've only found out through this forum that they do Telesales.

That's an interesting thought. No, they haven't kept up with the times over here.

For the most part anyway. I have heard a few people say that they saw a commercial here or there. They do what they call "phone witnessing" and letter writing. I admit, I did some letter writing.

I think they try to stay away from doing things that members of Christendom get involved in. I.e. things like their own DubVision television station, Mass Market invitations to the Sunday Talk. ....

That could be very interesting.

meagan

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The Butterfly Effect

by Rabbit in

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it has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly's .

wing can ultimately cause a typhoon halfway around the world.

--chaos theory

BlackSwan of Memphis

We never know how our words or actions will affect others.
For people that have seen the movie...what did you get out of it ?

Think ripple effect. The smallest decision you make in your life, smiling at a stranger and saying hello to recycling, has much larger consequences then what we see, hear or experience first hand.

There is a 3 fold law in Wicca, what you do for better or worse, will come back to you 3 fold. If you keep that sort of attitude, it's amazing how your perspective changes.

Also, try as we might to be awesome wonderful human beings, we aren't perfect. We make mistakes constantly. We can't see the future, be it immediate or in the distance. We can do our best and stay aware and constantly learn and grow.

Yeah, you made the decision to become a JW, you thought that was the best thing for you at that time. Maybe for who you were, it was. You just did not know the effect it would have.

Since we can only guess what the effect of our actions might be, we can only do/try our best at making the right decisions and continue growing from those experiences.

Maybe it teaches us a greater lesson of forgiveness and mercy.

Great, great movie. And Ashton Kutcher is so cute. I really thought that movie deserved awards.

meagan

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They told me to send them a letter

by Honesty in

i called the wtbt$ service department yesterday afternoon and mentioned that in times past the brothers would enter into public forums with members of christendom to prove their doctrines false.

the publications always stated that the brothers always won these open discussions by refuting christendom's doctrines by using only the bible.

i then challenged the wtbt$ to meet me on an open forum to discuss the following subjects:.

BlackSwan of Memphis

What a bunch of chickens.

Good idea! I would have loved to have seen that!

meagan

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Here it is: my da letter

by BlackSwan of Memphis in

i sent it out nov 14. my bday.

thought that i would finally share it with you guys.

in the end, that story is just not that important now.

BlackSwan of Memphis

I guess I just might have been expecting something a bit more cryptic. Or a visit from the Illuminati. Or men in black. Possibly a talking pug or sea monkeys. And anyway, the Memphis is my screen name is in reference to Egypt. Maybe you were sent to the wrong lost person. I do hope you find your dear one from Tennesee. It certainly hurts to lose people you love, that is no joking matter. Thanks Star!! Meagan
Cryptic is not a joking matter. There are those that plan world dominence and JAH will NOT allow them to take over HIS planet, AMEN....... The Faithful Slave

Oh. Cryptic is Not a joking matter, but Sea Monkeys are??? Tell that to my 6 faithful slaves swimming around in their tank! They will be absolutely distraught at the notion that Jah and Elvis find them to be a joking matter. They are the ones who are planning World Domination! They are the ones who you will be in fear of! MUUUUAAAHHHAAAHAAHAAAHAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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Breakthrough with JW mother - Stunning Anti Witness !

by diamondblue1974 in

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i thought i would share this with you as i am still a little bit stunned to say the least.

my mother who is a longstanding jw came to stay over the christmas period as my uncle had past away and she wanted to be more local to the family, that way she could attend the funeral and provide some support to her remaining brothers and sisters.

she lives a considerable distance away from me at this moment in time.

BlackSwan of Memphis

Db, that is wonderful news! I hope that you are able to continue anti witnessing to her!

Mostly, I am just happy that not only is she not shunning you, but is not ignoring who you are!

That is wonderful, just wonderful!

(((hugs)))

Happy New Year!

Meagan

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What if Tyrannosaurus Rex still existed?

by AlmostAtheist in

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zach (my 7 year old) and i were playing with his dinosaurs last night.

he has a 2 foot long rubber t-rex with huge teeth and claws.

i turned it to him, opened the mouth wide, and said "roar!".

BlackSwan of Memphis

What would it be like if they still existed? What would we do? Would we try to kill them all off? Would we cordone them into some fenced area? If so, how?
We'd have to do something. We couldn't let them run around free or it would be impossible to live safely.

They'd be killed off. Then since I'm sure their skin is tough enough turned into luggage or Super Mega T-Rex glue for solar cars.

or not.

meagan

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Here it is: my da letter

by BlackSwan of Memphis in

i sent it out nov 14. my bday.

thought that i would finally share it with you guys.

in the end, that story is just not that important now.

BlackSwan of Memphis

Mine became quite wrinkled before this process was through... Fortunately, they bounce!
It was a beautiful letter, Megan. Thank you for posting it.

Thanks Jeannie. You're right, fortunately they bounce. It was just one of those really awful moments. Knowing that people you have trusted to tell you the "truth" are knowingly doing the opposite, is somewhat painful. LIke the rug was pulled out from under ya.

blessings

Meagan

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Here it is: my da letter

by BlackSwan of Memphis in

i sent it out nov 14. my bday.

thought that i would finally share it with you guys.

in the end, that story is just not that important now.

BlackSwan of Memphis

There are many hidden messages from JAH. The meaning of the gift of Elvis Presley:
Elvis is from Memphis and someone very dear to me if from Tennesee. She will be returned to me, and the whole world will have their loved ones returned in the Resurrection, AMEN.......
You choose to ridicule instead of accept the gift from JAH, so be it, amen.......
The Faithful Slave of JAH and CHRIST

I guess I just might have been expecting something a bit more cryptic. Or a visit from the Illuminati. Or men in black. Possibly a talking pug or sea monkeys. And anyway, the Memphis is my screen name is in reference to Egypt. Maybe you were sent to the wrong lost person. I do hope you find your dear one from Tennesee. It certainly hurts to lose people you love, that is no joking matter. Thanks Star!! Meagan

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Here it is: my da letter

by BlackSwan of Memphis in

i sent it out nov 14. my bday.

thought that i would finally share it with you guys.

in the end, that story is just not that important now.

BlackSwan of Memphis

The Great and Wise Elvis hath said unto thee BlackSwan OF Memphis…..

And this is what ye shall spake unto thee Slave1111111111111111111111

“At the dawning of the 5,678 day from the fall of TimBukTwo, ye shall see a great cloud of Brilliant Scarlet and Navy (cornflower actually). Upon this cloud shall I come with a Loud Voice that speaketh the NAME of (indescribable sound).

Here NOW! Thou must a feast prepare for the Great Day of Thy Lord Elvis!

On this Feast shall I make Known the faithfulness, and the discreetfulness of Slave1111111111111111111111111111111. I shall give to him the keys of ……. Graceland.

Only to Slave1111111111111111111111, shall such keys be given. There are no copies.

Listen to my slave111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111.

He hath great power. He hath armor befitting no other. (literally)

(BlackSwan of Memphis looks behind curtain to find Governing Body member and a tin foil crown.)

Hey! Get outta here! You can’t be in here!

(BlackSwan of Memphis crumples tin foil crown and takes karaoke mike away from Slave1111111111111.)

(Gives karaoke mike to a nearby Simon Cowell)

(Simon Cowell: “Do you really call that fds material?” eye roll)(Next contestant!)

Muah

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Kingdom Ministry issues

by kristyann in

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okay, i am not sure about this, even though it's probably pretty obvious to everyone, but what exactly is the kingdom ministry magazine?

it's something that is available only to active jws, right?

i know that they don't go around handing it out like they do with the watchtower and awake!

BlackSwan of Memphis

As to the contents. For the most part it is pretty boring stuff. It's allways "teaching" us better ways to sneak into peoples lives and "teach" them "truth" about the Bible. I allways find it quite bland and unrealialistic.

True!

On the other hand, looking back now, I think the KM's are a great example of the programming that takes place.

Meagan