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  Poster country flags and privacy

  by Simon in

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  the new forum originally had a little country flag next to each post showing the country that the post was made from based on the geoip encoding (the country the ip address is from).

  before i switched over to the new site someone made an issue about it violating their privacy and i didn't want to complicate and confuse the switchover with policy debate at the same time as technical issues so removed the flags even though i disagreed.. someone has already requested it as a feature and i think it should be added back so i thought it's now time to open the discussion and get everyone's opinions.

  first, the reason i think it should be shown:.

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  Poster country flags and privacy

  by Simon in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  the new forum originally had a little country flag next to each post showing the country that the post was made from based on the geoip encoding (the country the ip address is from).

  before i switched over to the new site someone made an issue about it violating their privacy and i didn't want to complicate and confuse the switchover with policy debate at the same time as technical issues so removed the flags even though i disagreed.. someone has already requested it as a feature and i think it should be added back so i thought it's now time to open the discussion and get everyone's opinions.

  first, the reason i think it should be shown:.

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  pontoon

  Flag?.......OK with me.  Pontoon from Hudson Valley NY not far from Wat Farm
  
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  Proud JW.ORG Photos everyone needs to see! The Watchtower Sanctified the Internet for Preaching!

  by Trailer Park Pioneer in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i am proud to be a jehovah's witness in the last days, what religion has done this much to proclaim the message about the organization?

  other religions are preaching about jesus, some wear the crucifixion, other's wear shirts with fishes but we wear shirts with jw.org!

  no other religion has our courage!.

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  Reminds me of when I used to be involved with builds.  We weren't allowed to wear shirts with the name of a supply house, contractor, product,...etc. because it was a form of idolatry.  Remember, no posters of an actor or sports person on your wall because it was idolatry.  Guess JW.Org is different.  Bunch of crap, all of it. 
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  Sign-in fix for IE users

  by Simon in

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  2. announcements

  i think i finally tracked down the bug that was affecting ie users - you should now be able to sign in and use the site.

  i've only had chance to test with ie 11 but it should work with ie 10 as well, i'm not sure about ie 9 and ie 8 or older is doubtful.. fingers crossed we get some replies from ie'ers.

  note: there may still be other issues but the first and biggest hurdle is getting signed on..

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  pontoon

  Able to sign in on my Android device now.  Liking the new format.  Thanks Simon.

  
  
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  Please post new forum feedback or questions here

  by Simon in

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  2. tech-support

  well, the switchover happened - there were a couple of things i had to fix which meant the posting was disabled for longer than i planned but it's now enabled and some people have already posted.. if you have any questions about the new format or suggestions on how to improve it, please post them here.. if you are having trouble signing in or posting then you'll need to email me instead.. many thanks to everyone for their patience during the changeover !.

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  Sign up on laptop with Windows worked well although it doesn't always keep me signed in.  On my Android device the sign in button doesn't work for me. It also rejects my username when I substitute it for my email address.

  Great job Simon, thank you

  
  
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  What is the point of the picture in this weeks study article ?

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i don't understand the relevance of the first picture in this weeks study article?!?!.

  wt week of december 15-21 "cherish your privilege of working with jehovah".

  can someone post the pic?.

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  pontoon

  Likely the tower is for enjoying the lake view. It really is a beautiful site.
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  What is the point of the picture in this weeks study article ?

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i don't understand the relevance of the first picture in this weeks study article?!?!.

  wt week of december 15-21 "cherish your privilege of working with jehovah".

  can someone post the pic?.

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  pontoon

  Refering back to pgh, 7 above, picking blueberries as a comuter or helper at Wat Farm is sacred service too-----but only if you're a pioneer. What a load of crap.
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  More Money For JW.ORG

  by The Searcher in

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  2. scandals

  my apologies if this topic has previously been spotlighted.. the following is a portion of the the recent money-grabbing letter from jw.org.

  it's on page 4 - one of the three pages which only the elders were allowed to read.. "surplus funds: is it necessary to save congregation funds for future construction or major renovation projects?

  what should be done with excess congregation funds that are currently being held or that may accumulate in the future?

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  Money making machine. Anyone who thinks they are going broke with lawsuits, lack of support...., whatever is kidding themselves. If lack of money was an issue they wouldn't have 10's of millions $$$ projects in progress and 10's ........$$$$$$$$ on the drawing boards. That's right, hugh planned expansion being designed for Patterson. They can't spend it all fast enough.
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  Warwick, Class 5 Building project, Why?

  by DwainBowman in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so what is a class 5 project?.

  it is one done to the highest standards.

  paint & drywall, fit and finish, of everything to perfection.

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  Just for the record a commercial company is doing the bulk if not all of the concrete work---footings, foundations. They have been on site probably more than a year. About 10 cranes most likly with operators earning big bucks. Tons of equipment from United Rentals. This is a hugh project. Projects also going on at Wat Farms. They can't spend their money fast enough.
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  Audrey Mock Knorr Hyde And Where Are We Going?

  by ctrwtf in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've been thinking about audrey mock knorr hyde since i heard about her death some weeks ago.

  i met her while at watchtower farms in the early eighties.

  i knew her second husband glen before alzheimers really began to take its toll.

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  Well said, ctrwtf. I also new Audry and Glen, nice people. In the same congregation for some time. Were you in the Hudson Valley area? PM me