On page 268 SlimBoyFat wrote:
I notice Lloyd uses the same tier design as telltale, using the statue in the book of Daniel
https://www.patreon.com/telltaleatheist
https://www.patreon.com/cedars
I wonder who copied who?
Reminds me of another copycat feature by JLE...
Lloyd's replay/commentary on JW Broadcasting & WT Convention Programs always reminds me of a less-nuanced version of Blondie's 'Comments You Will Not Hear at the [insert date] Watchtower Study' series (which she produced on this website for YEARS).
Blondie really helped people (me!) develop critical thinking skills by highlighting words/phrases/concepts that kept us feeling oblligated to stay in the org.
A few differences between the two are:
Blondie released her installments a day or two before each Watchtower Study thus providing a framework for awakening active (and PIMO) attendees to cognitively soak in the manipulation/persuasion techniques as they occurred in their own KH's just a few days later. (I remember more than once someone used Blondie's post to follow along during the meeting.) There is power in this bit of awareness while in your seat as it helps you continue that awareness as you interact after the meeting with the congregants. It focuses your attention beyond the words on the page. You are more sensitive to other behaviors and word patterns.
When Blondie took a week or two off (vacation, needed a break, etc), other JWD/JWN posters could fill in for her that week. (RichieRich even did it at least once.) I have not heard of Lloyd ever allowing anyone cover for him while he takes time off for family obligations, illness, or mental health [or while on Thai Holiday without his wife and children to visit his sex-worker 'girlfriend' during Christmas/NewYear's Holidays].
Blondie never asked for money to keep her series going.
Blondie remains mostly anonymous.
Blondie did not create an alternate cult. By steadily and succinctly putting out the 'Comments' series, she allowed people to awaken while physically in their seats at the Hall. And when they did reach out for additional information and background research, the person could easily, readily, freely find it on the web and share/discuss here or elsewhere. This freedom to contribute and explore/support other activists allowed for personal growth and matriculation into the real world.
In contrast, Lloyd's approach - which so closely mimics WT structure - keeps people snuggly 'protected' by a High Control Group. His jealous control over his audience does not teach his followers (viewers) the importance of avoiding High Control Groups. His aggressive attacks on other content creators and activists plays not just to his own narcissistic character but also to his follower's fears of the world and other apostates in particular. His constant Banning/Blocking/Silencing (comment deletions) is familiar behavior to people leaving the WT High Control and thus allows them to near-seamlessly drift from one cult (WT) to another (JLE) without ever doing the important work of waking up from the FOG [Fear, Obligation, Guilt].
-Aude Sapere [Dare to Know; Dare to Have Widsom/Understanding; Dare to Think for Yourself]
