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  Do any of you remember the old Witness BBS's?

  by pr_capone in

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  i used to get on the old wt bbs's every once in a while.

  the ones where you dialed up directly into someone elses computer.

  the society told them to shut down and they did because talks were being shared on-line.

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  RunningMan:

  Those two guys were really dialed-in, weren't they? I had travelling overseers ask me where I heard about so-and-so subject (i.e. THEY knew, but were suprised that I knew).

  One of the most intriguing documents that I recall was a list of all of the changes in sentence structure and word choice as noted in the "Bethel Library" copy of the Revelation-Climax book. Do you remember that listing?? Never been to Bethel, so don't know if this is the correct terminology for this "copy", but apparently it was the "latest" stuff.

  ---Dan
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  This site mentioned in California paper

  by dannyboy in

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  this website has received a brief but favorable mention in the sacramento, california "bee" in an article about the bryant tragedy (in oregon).

  the bryants had lived in the sacramento area, hence the paper's interest.

  here's a link to the on-line story: .

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  There is at least one other thread that discusses the substance of the Bryant tragedy and the effect on the survivors and other loved ones.

  My reason for posting this thread is to call attention to the mention of this website. I think that's a big deal whenever it happens. To be mentioned in the "mainstream" press is good in that it's publicity of the fact that there are ex-Witnesses, who have opinions and viewpoints that just may strike a chord with sincere current Witnesses.

  Most Jehovah's Witnesses have no grasp of the degree to which they receive "filtered" information about their own organization, its history, and questions about doctrine. As has been eloquently discussed many times around here, that isolationist living is not good for Witnesses, and they can benefit from the information here and at other places on the internet. So I'm glad for the publicity in the hope it will help others.

  ---Dan
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  Do any of you remember the old Witness BBS's?

  by pr_capone in

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  i used to get on the old wt bbs's every once in a while.

  the ones where you dialed up directly into someone elses computer.

  the society told them to shut down and they did because talks were being shared on-line.

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  Eric,

  Don't recall any of the exact type you refer to, but do recall "MPTech". They always had the latest scoop, morning announcements at Bethel, etc.

  I think they were up in Canada somewhere.

  ---Dan
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  This site mentioned in California paper

  by dannyboy in

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  this website has received a brief but favorable mention in the sacramento, california "bee" in an article about the bryant tragedy (in oregon).

  the bryants had lived in the sacramento area, hence the paper's interest.

  here's a link to the on-line story: .

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  Estee,

  Yes a painful and tragic story.

  I thought it was interesting that Simon's website here is mentioned. There are thousands of Witnesses in the Sacramento area, and I'm just hoping some will be curious enough to look around here.

  ---Dan
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  This site mentioned in California paper

  by dannyboy in

  1. social
  2. current

  this website has received a brief but favorable mention in the sacramento, california "bee" in an article about the bryant tragedy (in oregon).

  the bryants had lived in the sacramento area, hence the paper's interest.

  here's a link to the on-line story: .

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  Hi All,

  This website has received a brief but favorable mention in the Sacramento, California "Bee" in an article about the Bryant tragedy (in Oregon). The Bryants had lived in the Sacramento area, hence the paper's interest.

  Here's a link to the on-line story:

  http://www.sacbee.com/content/news/story/5910603p-6873017c.html

  And a brief quote:

  The tragedy has resonated throughout the ex-Jehovah's Witnesses community and been a topic on busy Web sites that deal with problems of former members, including www.Jehovahs-Witness.com .

  ---Dan
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  Reversal of disfellowshipping on appeal?

  by Searchin50 in

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  does someone here know of a case where an individual was dfd.

  and then appealed and the decision was reversed?

  heard of that before and was just curious.

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  FWIW: (This is as of about 4 years ago, so anything more recent supercedes what follows (or someone with a more concise/accurate memory HAH))

  If the appeal committee agrees with the original group, the DF'ng is immediately announced. End of story.

  If the appeal committee disagrees with the original decision, and upon consulting with the original committee gets them to agree that there shouldn't have been a disfellowshipping, no announcement is made and the matter ends (except that they might feel they need to do other non-DFng stuff like restrictions, etc.) End of story.

  If the two committees disagree, they send the thing into the branch for review, and no announcement is made until they get further along. Never had first hand knowledge of this particular flavor, but doubt the Society would be quoted as doing the disfellowshipping in the sense of choosing which committee to go with.

  In the appeals situations I was personally involved in as an elder (both as part of an original committee and sitting as part of an appeal committee) never saw one overturned, but I've heard of it. The Flock Book and other training for elders makes the point that if things could go "either way", the appeal committee would likely side with the original decision, (particularly if the issue revolved around "repentance" or "lack of repentance") since they heard the whole thing "fresh", etc. etc.

  Hope this helps.

  ---Dan
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  The break between meetings

  by freedom96 in

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  when i was a young child, i remember there being a small break between the meetings.

  you could get up, walk around, associate, and then go back in for the second half.

  at some point, they changed it to where there was just the song.

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  I remember the break between the meetings, too.

  As a child in the late 50's, the KH I attended had a place to buy ice cream across the street, and I recall being allowed to get some there once in a while, although I seem to recall it being "frowned on" or somesuch. Did I look forward to the break? You betcha!!

  Since I haven't attended any meeting for several years now, I guess I could say I was reinstituting the break between meetings, except putting it at the end......DUH.

  ---Dan
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  Oral Sex

  by Yerusalyim in

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  that always gets your attention, huh.

  ok, i'm watching the "o'reilly factor", they just aired the case of two hs students who engaged in oral sex on a bus in silverlakes maryland while several other students cheered them on and the bus driver did nothing.

  the principal of the school system didn't inform the school board until after the local newspaper broke the story and he refuses to say how the students will be punished.

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  LOL @ JimBob.
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  Lets Start An Urban Myth!

  by Englishman in

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  Eman:

  You remind us all that the thing has got to be believable to a witness, not merely funny to us around here....Good point

  Shakita:

  Wow, forgot about all the overweight Elders, Ministerial Servants, etc. Have to modify the "proposal".... [ROFL, re: elder snapshot....]

  So, it could go like this: First: Starting in September 2003, Elders, Ministerial Servants, etc. would be given 12 months to get their weight in check. [The story could be that at the various Bethels around the world, private counsel has already been given to those needing to reduce their weight] By the end of the first 12 months any not making the grade (or at least substantial progress) would be removed. Next: Then a second 12 month period would begin, for the "rank and file". This way those "taking the lead" would have to shape up first, then the rest, as is typical of Watchtower policy changes...

  And why not roll-in the coffee/tea thing, too. The story could be that the whole health thing has been revisited.....

  ---Dan
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  Lets Start An Urban Myth!

  by Englishman in

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  Estee,

  What scripture(s) would support this?

  Scriptures? They "don't need no stinkin' scriptures" to support their ad naseum rules and regulations....

  But, yes, I get your point.....actually, same line of "thinking" that's behind the Watchtower ban on use of tobacco, have to keep our bodies clean and well-kept in keeping with our dedication, etc. etc.

  Then, too, they could employ typical Watchtower reasoning and emphasize the bad example of fat, overweight King Eglon who had to be slain [by righteous Ehud, the fat-person hater....] 'cause he was so big. So overweight, in fact, that the assassin's sword got swallowed up inside him!! Watchtower: "Surely none of us would want to be like that!!!" (Judges 3)

  Further Watchtower research reveals that Noah's getting drunk and "exposing" himself was not merely because he had too much to drink, but primarily because he was so overweight.

  I think this could work...

  ---Dan