Posts by TheListener

I'm afraid to click the links in the posts like the one in this thread. Can our clicking the link give away our IP addressor some other information we didn't intend to give away? Also, can the individual that posts the links see who clicks on them and downloads the documents?

From TheListener is not IT smart

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Governor Cuomo - Does He Have a Flash Drive Plugged into His Head?

by RubaDub in

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like the guy or not, i don't know how this guy can talk so much, giving fact after fact and analyze what is going on, not just in new york but across the country.

he's not reading from notes and there are no teleprompters.

he gives about an hour to an hour and a half at press conferences every day and fox news carries it.. i mean, as i am listening, he's saying they moved 802 ventilators from this state to that state, 412 came here to new york .... on and on.

TheListener

Cuomo fan? No. Impressed with his handling of the current crisis? Yes.

Most politicians have stepped up to the plate pretty well, but there are some who have been far too slow to take the virus seriously.

Every politician runs the risk of not getting re-elected if they do too much or too little. It's the job they signed up for.

This is why I would never want to be a politician. There are a lot of reasons why but this is one for sure.

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How are they handling the memorial this year with the Coronavirus?

by Mandi in

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it’s cognac.

couldn’t sign-in for some reason so i created a new account.

just was wondering what’s going on with the memorial this year cause my kids father wants to have them during that time.

TheListener

some congregations are doing no emblems and some other congregations decided to have the elders deliver emblems to each family

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Convention

by Gorbatchov in

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gorby's brother in law came by the porch and told "the conventions are cancelled".

we knew already but responded surprised.

"it will be recorded and showed at stream.

TheListener

My wife said they could meet together to watch video stream at hall or do it via zoom depending on area and covid outbreak at the time

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Warning!

by FedUpJW in

no...not a warning from me, rather that is the subject of the "local needs" that i heard was presented via zoom tonight.. beware of apps!

they harped on the idea that only apps approved by the governing body should ever be downloaded or used by jdubs.

they said if they had not been featured in the litterature or specifically recommended by the governing body then jdubs should heed the warning and avoid them.. i guess they are, as we all suspected, very afraid of what the dubs will find out now that they have to use only electronic devices for their "food"..

TheListener

My family had not got this message. They have tons of apps.

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If "Zoom" is All They Have Now.....

by 1234 in

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think of the possibilities, if this technology is all they have to stay in touch with their minions think of the wonderful possibilities..... 1. think of what just one molotov cocktail or flame thrower could do to their broadcasting room and the "world wide work.

2. or better yet if "v" (for vendetta) hacked into their broadcasting system...and told them the real truth.

3. just one rogue bethelite could have all kinds of fun..... i can dream can't i.....

TheListener

Wife uses zoom for meetings. Dressed nice from waist up. Doesn't have her camera turned. Is enjoying the ability to have meeting but not leave house.

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Will "social distancing" help JWs wake up.

by Tantalon in

with the existing and still to come covid19 lock downs in many countries i wonder if not being obliged to attend meetings and field service will give many jws the opportunity to clear their mind a little and start to see the cracks.

i know they will be expected to log on to their devices but with no one other than family to monitor this it could be a circuit breaker for many.

of course the fear of end times pestilence may counter that.

TheListener

Zoom is a new and exciting thing for my wife and her dub friends and family. But, they also love not going out to the meetings, not having to get completely dressed up (like just a blouse with slacks or no makeup). Over time the newness and exciting part will wear off and it could become a bit tedious. Plus IMO it's much harder to focus and actually remember what is being said when you're not there in person.