Yes, neat blue dog, I saw the rebuttal video.
That was the above-mentioned video, with intercut commentary by Cedars. Before it appeared, I had already seen the official WT video.
THANKS.
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Couldn't the GB have foreseen "spiritual endangerment" taking hold with Internet approval?
by compound complex inhaving listened to the two gb helpers (and cedar's interspersed commentary), i was somewhat taken aback at the comments on the widespread availability of smartphones and such at bethel.
of course, in the congregations, too.
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Couldn't the GB have foreseen "spiritual endangerment" taking hold with Internet approval?
by compound complex inhaving listened to the two gb helpers (and cedar's interspersed commentary), i was somewhat taken aback at the comments on the widespread availability of smartphones and such at bethel.
of course, in the congregations, too.
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Thank you, neat blue dog, for that true assessment of what really seems to matter: the bottom line.
Well put.
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Couldn't the GB have foreseen "spiritual endangerment" taking hold with Internet approval?
by compound complex inhaving listened to the two gb helpers (and cedar's interspersed commentary), i was somewhat taken aback at the comments on the widespread availability of smartphones and such at bethel.
of course, in the congregations, too.
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Greetings:
Having listened to the two GB helpers (and Cedar's interspersed commentary), I was somewhat taken aback at the comments on the widespread availability of smartphones and such at Bethel. Of course, in the congregations, too. Br. Breaux's mention of taking a phone into a bathroom stall, innocently clicking onto an image, and . . . seemed all too, I can't think of how to put it. Too casual, like it's understood ALL Witnesses have easy availability to the 'Net. "Gee, a thumbnail of a racy photo accidentally came up on my page. Of course, I won't click on!"
And then there's sexting.
In the old days, enticing and provocative images were hardly so accessible, that is, come by easily and viewed in private. You had to rent an R- or X-rated movie or buy a "man's" magazine. So very public. Now, with WT sanction of the Internet (primarily for JW.ORG and innocent research), isn't it obvious that what the Society considers such a serious problem is, in part, their fault for requiring JWs to have tablets and smartphones?
I really wonder the extent of "unholy" thought and behavior currently at Bethel. And here the brothers appeal not to let Satan take hold.
Your comments are welcomed.
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How do you deal with "toppers"? [one upmanship]
by compound complex inwhen in conversion, you sometimes get carried away and the talk becomes all about you.. then, you remember you're in a conversation, say you're sorry, and allow the other person to talk.
she goes on about what's happening in her life, you listen and ask some questions.
she tells you more and then shifts the dialogue back to you.
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" The old man's memory was nothing but a rubbish heap of details. One could question him all day without getting any real information." -- sparrowdown
Gee, sounds too close to home! I can give you a wheelbarrow full of trivia and somehow weave it into whatever you have to say. Did you happen to see those swirls of dust? Why, it was just yesterday!
Intovert 2:
That's really good. I like your thoughtful way of handling the matter. The bathroom excuse really works for me 'cause it is NOT an excuse -- it's a compelling reason!
THANKS!
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How do you deal with "toppers"? [one upmanship]
by compound complex inwhen in conversion, you sometimes get carried away and the talk becomes all about you.. then, you remember you're in a conversation, say you're sorry, and allow the other person to talk.
she goes on about what's happening in her life, you listen and ask some questions.
she tells you more and then shifts the dialogue back to you.
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"When in conversion, you sometimes get carried away and the talk becomes all about YOU." -- CC, opening sentence
Well, "conversion" was what we used to attempt!
Pitiful proofreader here.
Sorry!
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Thanks, minimus!
Is there a link? Do I just Google "Words"?
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How do you deal with "toppers"? [one upmanship]
by compound complex inwhen in conversion, you sometimes get carried away and the talk becomes all about you.. then, you remember you're in a conversation, say you're sorry, and allow the other person to talk.
she goes on about what's happening in her life, you listen and ask some questions.
she tells you more and then shifts the dialogue back to you.
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Thanks, scratchme, Scully, AllTimeJeff, and sparrowndown:
You all made great comments and helped answer my questions. Yes, a round of applause!
"Why were you asking CoCo are you just curious or is it work related?" -- sparrowdown
You're correct, sparrow, it is draining. I ask because it is life-related. Like you, I can politely mention my "annoyance" to one friend but perhaps not to another. One dear, elderly friend telephones and hits the bricks running with the wonders of her life. Never an introductory "Hello, how are you?" I finally mentioned it to her a few calls back when there was a momentary break in her TMI (too much info). She was unaware and apologized; she really is a very sensitive and caring person. She thanked me.
In some other cases, a good and exuberant friend will take a comment I make and would like feedback on and weave it into an elaborate tapestry of his life's accomplishments, tragedies, sorrows, etc. Not necessarily "I'm better than you or have it worse than you." I get how a comment I make might trigger something in my friend's (or just a casual acquaintance's [gee, maybe even a stranger's]) sphere of reference. It's what we all do. I apologize a lot because I'm a chatty Mediterranean. Genetics. Can't help it!
So, it's no big deal. As others stated, you make allowances, or you don't.
THANKS!
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I'm unfamiliar with the game itself, but I like using words and their varied meanings in creative writing class:
invade and inveighed
a diet of worms and The Diet of Worms
mondegreen and malapropism
foreword and forward
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Has Watchtower taken the joy out of 'the good news of the kingdom'
by UnshackleTheChains ini ask this question for the following reason.
i was sitting at the kingdom hall thinking about all the rules, procedures, policies, teachings that each member must follow ......or else!.
at the watchtower study we are reminded of the paradise earth where we will all be the same and happy.
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I don't understand.
Brother Breaux, on the video, warmly reassured (at least twice) the Bethel brothers and sisters how much the Governing Body loves them. And by extension (WT favorite term), they love us.
You got a problem and broke some rules?
Let us help you!
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How do you deal with "toppers"? [one upmanship]
by compound complex inwhen in conversion, you sometimes get carried away and the talk becomes all about you.. then, you remember you're in a conversation, say you're sorry, and allow the other person to talk.
she goes on about what's happening in her life, you listen and ask some questions.
she tells you more and then shifts the dialogue back to you.
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Great replies, Pete and Janice.
THANKS!
In researching this topic -- to get some background in answer to my own queries on one uppers -- I read that these people are insecure and, generally, one up only those they know, not strangers (who themselves may outdo the former).
Good point about your comments being invalidated. So much more to say on this subject, . . .