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  Mother and Father

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  the sea is my mother, my father the sky.. both are eternal and vast, each in their way.

  as i rise slowly yet inexorably from mother's protective embrace, i reach towards father, life giver, mentor.

  he draws me up as spiraling vapor that is phantom-like but possessing true substance.

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  Nancy, you're a hoot!

  THANKS!
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  Thank you, LifesNotOver

  by compound complex in

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  for you, dear friend:.

  it seemed but yesterday though, heaven knows, .

  time has flown since i embarked upon that .

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  Dear LNO:

  I am very grateful to receive your reply!

  Blessings and peace.
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  Mother and Father

  by compound complex in

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  the sea is my mother, my father the sky.. both are eternal and vast, each in their way.

  as i rise slowly yet inexorably from mother's protective embrace, i reach towards father, life giver, mentor.

  he draws me up as spiraling vapor that is phantom-like but possessing true substance.

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  The sea is my mother, my father the sky.

  Both are eternal and vast, each in their way. As I rise slowly yet inexorably from Mother's protective embrace, I reach towards Father, life giver, mentor. He draws me up as spiraling vapor that is phantom-like but possessing true substance.

  Under the aegis of Sky, I harness my chariot to Sister Wind and travel Earth's four corners, showering my bounty upon her children. They laud me, they thank me. However, I look upward towards Father, downward towards Mother. It is their approbation I seek. It is they who have given life and continued existence.

  Praise must be directed accordingly . . .
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  Thank you, LifesNotOver

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  for you, dear friend:.

  it seemed but yesterday though, heaven knows, .

  time has flown since i embarked upon that .

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  For you, dear friend:

  It seemed but yesterday though, Heaven knows,

  Time has flown since I embarked upon that

  peaceful, dusty sleep.

  Then, so startling, comes the clarion call from

  quickened legions: the hour has arrived to

  rise and be awake!

  The celebration of Earth and Moon now beckons

  all to rejoice as Sky unfolds in regal splendor,

  while Earth proceeds to kiss his Moon . . .
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  Hottest Topics - New Sort by Rank Option

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  i have just enabled a new sort feature which should appear as a new tab called "rank" on any of the topic listing pages (by forum or subject within it).. there's also a "hottest" link in the main nav.. what does it do?.

  well, think of it like active topics ... the latest things go to the top.

  except instead of anyone being able to make something go straight to the top simply by posting on it, now the ranking is based on a combination of things including how many likes and dislikes they have received combined with when the posts were made.. what should happen is that likes for new posts will give them a boost as will replies but over time their effect will diminish.

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  I think I'll post some poetry . . .

  
  
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  Personalities on the forum

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  we've frequently discussed how forums are different from real life, yet many have developed close friendships through this and other boards.

  some posters are super friendly and personable and others just state their business and do not interact.

  i understand human nature and cannot be friends with everyone.

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  Thanks, BluesBrother, Nancy, and Millie, for your insightful comments and kindly sentiments.

  Love and blessings.
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  Personalities on the forum

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  we've frequently discussed how forums are different from real life, yet many have developed close friendships through this and other boards.

  some posters are super friendly and personable and others just state their business and do not interact.

  i understand human nature and cannot be friends with everyone.

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  Thanks, Simon! You put it all in a nutshell.
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  Personalities on the forum

  by compound complex in

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  we've frequently discussed how forums are different from real life, yet many have developed close friendships through this and other boards.

  some posters are super friendly and personable and others just state their business and do not interact.

  i understand human nature and cannot be friends with everyone.

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  Greetings:

  We've frequently discussed how forums are different from real life, yet many have developed close friendships through this and other boards. Some posters are super friendly and personable and others just state their business and do not interact. I understand human nature and cannot be friends with everyone. Even in the so-called real life I am not on intimate terms with everyone, even with acquaintances of many years.

  Desirous of Change commented on the "signature" thread that signing one's real-life name, one's "signature," at the end of a post makes one seem more real in an otherwise anonymous setting. Whatever the signature, many here on the forum are very real people -- and friends -- to us. Of course, there are sound reasons why most posters don't want to reveal too much. After ten years on this great forum (thanks, Simon and Angharad), I am a lot more open than at the beginning.

  Your thoughts are welcome.
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  Signatures on posts

  by Simon in

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  can i please ask people not to repeated signatures on their posts.. i have pm'd a few people directly with the request as i've noticed them but i guess the inevitable "explain why / show it's fair" means i need to make it publicly to all .... everyone's name and avatar is already displayed next to each post made so anything added at the bottom is really superfluous and just reduces readability on smaller devices where screen-real-estate is already at a premium.

  if the layout is redesigned for mobile devices with the poster name at the bottom then it looks kind-of stupid (e.g.

  "said simon - simon ...").

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  Hi Simon:

  Whenever I see the word "signature," my immediate understanding is the cursive one I sign checks with or close a letter with. By "signature" do you mean the handle or its initials that we use on the forum?

  CoCo - for ironic effect and to ask if my forum name is my "signature"?
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  The Watchtower Society's Purpose

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  "the sole purpose of our existence as a society is to announce the kingdom established in 1914 and to sound the warning of the fall of babylon the great [in 1918].

  we have a special message to deliver.

  "--- fred franz's words to bethel family, november 17, 1979..

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  Thank you, friends and fellow posters, for your great comments!

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