I have to admit that some of the posts in response to that site seemed to mimic attitudes and behaviors I came to despise within the org. It's poor taste to bash a seemingly earnest (albeit horridly misinformed) individual when most of us stood in his shoes at a point in our lives. Although I, myself am not above having a chuckle at his expense. In dealing with the losses that many former JW's feel (in my case it was merely lost years, I am in the lucky minority), laughter maybe is the best medicine. I don't know. I can certainly sympathize with the animosity expressed towards the WTBS. I just don't like seeing it directed at an unbaptized individual who really doesn't know what he is getting into yet!
In support of the more "negative" comments, the real beauty of this discussion board is the fact that we are no longer bound by a singular point of view. We are free to express our oppinions, and be chastised or commended as others see fit. To try to censure some of the more negative comments would be creating a biased viewpoint. I for one can staunchly advocate that I never want that again in my life! In my own response to that thread, I tried to remind us of how crazy we were to have our thinking molded like that young man. But remember, at that point in our lives NOTHING could shake us of our beliefs! Therefore, it's futile to try to change his thinking by posting to his guestbook, imo. If anything, it's going to create a persecution complex, which will reinforce his oppinion that he has discovered the truth.
In conclusion, I agree with Peggy's point, and applaud her for stating it so poignantly. Please continue to post, Peggy. We need your point of view!