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  Your views and ideas on forum areas and organization?

  by Simon in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  this may come as a shock to some people, but the current forum structure was kind of thrown together without much real thought and then evolved a bit over time.

  there are a few things that particularly grate on me and areas where i don't think the subjects work particularly well.

  'friends' is a bit vague and becomes a dumping ground, news & world events vs politics & current affairs is hard to decide sometimes, child abuse is a scandal but isn't contained withing 'scandals & coverups' etc.... with a new forum platform imminent, it's a good time to solicit ideas to improve things.

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  I like the idea of a lounge.

  As far as the design, making it friendly for people with vision issues (even just due to age -- for peeps over 40), keeping it relatively simple to use and lots of nice high contrast. High contrast for people with vision problems can be helpful. I had eye surgery about 10 years ago, and have had some contrast issues since, and even though still quite young had to wear reading glasses. High contrast sites help me a lot without struggling.

  You are probably totally on top of that though. This current site is simple enough with high contrast. No complaints here.
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  Anyone else an Ex Bethel "volunteer"

  by BackseatDevil in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was wondering if there were any other ex-bethelites on here.

  i personally regularly went for temporary work at brooklyn then was assigned to the farm for a year and a half.

  it was... one of the most bizaare experiences of my life.. so i wrote it all down (finally, after some 15 years) so i won't bore anyone on here with the details of the story - because bethel doesn't show up until chapter 15... and for you straight folks, it gets a bit gay in two places... but nothing gross.

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  Backseat,

  You can self-publish the book. You won't make much, if anything. But you could always get it out there for people to have greater access to. Maybe offer it for a couple of bucks electronically? And give people a choice of a printed version (print on demand).

  You could pay a professional to copy edit the book -- it would cost quite a bit but may be worth it (to find the small errors, like you said). Or have a couple of friends go through it with a fine tooth comb. It won't be error free, but that's ok. :)

  I'd love a copy with a nice cover to keep in my library. This book is worth it.
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  Who from JWN would you most like to have dinner with?

  by laverite in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  if you could pick anyone from jwn to meet in real life to meet and have dinner with, who would that be?

  let's exclude all those who you are already friends with, who you know and love from jwn in real life.

  so or me, that excludes my friend ann and also curious butterfly.

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  I am very thankful that people are taking this thread in the spirit in which it was intended. I certainly mean no hurt feelings toward anyone. Sending lots of love out to everyone. I also agree with those who say that everyone on here has an interesting story, and I'd love to meet everyone. Hey, but if I could only pick one, it would have to be Billy.
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  How do the Dubbies Handle No Soliciting Signs Now?

  by laverite in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i get too many callers in my neighborhood, and i need to invest in a no soliciting sign for the front door.

  i do not appreciate uninvited callers, unless they are there to tell me there's an immediate need to evacuate.

  i absolutely won't buy anything at the door.

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  laverite

  I get too many callers in my neighborhood, and I need to invest in a no soliciting sign for the front door. I do not appreciate uninvited callers, unless they are there to tell me there's an immediate need to evacuate. I absolutely won't buy anything at the door. Plus, the dubbies are constantly coming by.

  I think I need to put up a no soliciting sign. What do you think? Will it keep the dubbies away? How do they deal with these signs now? In my prior territory, we'd ignore them, as we would just tell ourselves that we weren't selling anything. We were engaged in life-saving work. Big difference!

  I have discovered that payback is a *&^%. I know I deserve this due to my time spent waking people up early in the mornings on their only day off. On the other hand, I feel that I have paid the price for enough years now and deserve a little peace.
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  Your views and ideas on forum areas and organization?

  by Simon in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  this may come as a shock to some people, but the current forum structure was kind of thrown together without much real thought and then evolved a bit over time.

  there are a few things that particularly grate on me and areas where i don't think the subjects work particularly well.

  'friends' is a bit vague and becomes a dumping ground, news & world events vs politics & current affairs is hard to decide sometimes, child abuse is a scandal but isn't contained withing 'scandals & coverups' etc.... with a new forum platform imminent, it's a good time to solicit ideas to improve things.

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  laverite

  Finally, for 'Adult and Heated Debate', how about just 'Debate' or even another word? Maybe someone has a good idea about this. For 'adult', this has always been confusing for me. Can we talk about sex and other real adult topics there? Is it really adult and/or what are the rules for that area? Can people use "language" there? I wonder if perhaps an area for talking about sex and even using "langauge" that is restricted might fulfill a certain function? Or, it could just open a can of worms that would be unwanted. I don't have solutions, just asking some questions.
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  Your views and ideas on forum areas and organization?

  by Simon in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  this may come as a shock to some people, but the current forum structure was kind of thrown together without much real thought and then evolved a bit over time.

  there are a few things that particularly grate on me and areas where i don't think the subjects work particularly well.

  'friends' is a bit vague and becomes a dumping ground, news & world events vs politics & current affairs is hard to decide sometimes, child abuse is a scandal but isn't contained withing 'scandals & coverups' etc.... with a new forum platform imminent, it's a good time to solicit ideas to improve things.

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  laverite

  Maybe instead of family and parenting under social, as this is such a big area - there could be something under JWs for this? Or an entire category unto itself? Just thinking about how this is such huge topic on here. Maybe it could be made more prominent somehow?
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  Your views and ideas on forum areas and organization?

  by Simon in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  this may come as a shock to some people, but the current forum structure was kind of thrown together without much real thought and then evolved a bit over time.

  there are a few things that particularly grate on me and areas where i don't think the subjects work particularly well.

  'friends' is a bit vague and becomes a dumping ground, news & world events vs politics & current affairs is hard to decide sometimes, child abuse is a scandal but isn't contained withing 'scandals & coverups' etc.... with a new forum platform imminent, it's a good time to solicit ideas to improve things.

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  laverite

  How about...

  Instead of

  Jehovah's Witnesses

  • Friends
  • Personal Experiences & Reunions

  Have this?

  Jehovah's Witnesses

  • Personal Experiences
  • Friends & Reunions
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  Your views and ideas on forum areas and organization?

  by Simon in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  this may come as a shock to some people, but the current forum structure was kind of thrown together without much real thought and then evolved a bit over time.

  there are a few things that particularly grate on me and areas where i don't think the subjects work particularly well.

  'friends' is a bit vague and becomes a dumping ground, news & world events vs politics & current affairs is hard to decide sometimes, child abuse is a scandal but isn't contained withing 'scandals & coverups' etc.... with a new forum platform imminent, it's a good time to solicit ideas to improve things.

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  laverite

  How about for Scandals & Coverups have something like Scandals, Coverups and Controversies? Or, have another area for controversies?
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  Anyone else an Ex Bethel "volunteer"

  by BackseatDevil in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was wondering if there were any other ex-bethelites on here.

  i personally regularly went for temporary work at brooklyn then was assigned to the farm for a year and a half.

  it was... one of the most bizaare experiences of my life.. so i wrote it all down (finally, after some 15 years) so i won't bore anyone on here with the details of the story - because bethel doesn't show up until chapter 15... and for you straight folks, it gets a bit gay in two places... but nothing gross.

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  laverite

  I'm still blown away by your book, Backseat. I'm preparing to sit down with a cup of tea to reread it. I wish it were available as a print on demand book from amazon, as I'd love to have it in my library.
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  Who from JWN would you most like to have dinner with?

  by laverite in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  if you could pick anyone from jwn to meet in real life to meet and have dinner with, who would that be?

  let's exclude all those who you are already friends with, who you know and love from jwn in real life.

  so or me, that excludes my friend ann and also curious butterfly.

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  laverite

  Fakesmile - I think you are right. People who may be sporadic posters may have the most interesting lives! You are right that I didn't want to be divisive, but the thread probably wasn't a good idea anyway. :(