Posts by Kismet

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Next get together in Toronto!!! :-)

by peterstride in

jw
friends

hi gang, .

to make it easier for the out of towners (especially the ones driving in from the us), how does everyone feel about having our next get together on a saturday...say saturday, august 18th, starting at 4pm?

(i'll be working on the 11th and the 25th...).

Kismet

Depends on where you are comingf from. NYC Boston etc you could come into Canada through Cornwall or the 1,000 Islands border crossing. Buffalo could be equally as fast. Those coming from Ohio and over, it might be faster to enter Canada through Detroit/Windsor (3.5-4 hrs from Toronto)

There are three border crossing points near Buffalo. Buffalo/Fort ERie via the Peace bridge located downtown Buffalo. Slightly north, Niagara Falls crossing via the Rainbow Bridge or 5 miutes further north in Lewiston/Queenston. Once crossing any of these look for signs for the QEW Toronto. Stay on that road and it will bring you right into the heart of the City (1-1.5 hours from the border.)

I have travelled a lot through all these points. If anyone needs specific directions feel free to ask here or by email. [email protected]

Kismet

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Next get together in Toronto!!! :-)

by peterstride in

jw
friends

hi gang, .

to make it easier for the out of towners (especially the ones driving in from the us), how does everyone feel about having our next get together on a saturday...say saturday, august 18th, starting at 4pm?

(i'll be working on the 11th and the 25th...).

Kismet

well it looks like on September 15th Toronto is going to be THE place to be!! woooo hoooooo

So peter we are going to have to pace ourselves..so we only drink half the keg on Saturday.... nah... we can get another one next month!!

Looking forward to Saturday!!

Kismet

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Stones - or should I say, the lack of them.

by ChuckD in

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friends

ever notice how the folks who are the most prone to lob an insult or accusation over the fence are also those who hide behind a closely guarded psudonym while online?

and, the majority of their barbs are aimed at those of us who are comfortable enough to be here as ourselves, using our real names.

i know that there are many folks who use psudonyms to protect their identity from those within the organization whould would rat them out to the brooklyn feds, but many others just like to hide behind a facade and shoot their slings and arrows from far offstage.

Kismet

ahhh yes Friday or Yadirf. He truly is a league of his own. I apologize for that ommission. He is the most likely candidate for the "most insulting, offensive,hate filled, self-righteous & judgemental" award

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Stones - or should I say, the lack of them.

by ChuckD in

jw
friends

ever notice how the folks who are the most prone to lob an insult or accusation over the fence are also those who hide behind a closely guarded psudonym while online?

and, the majority of their barbs are aimed at those of us who are comfortable enough to be here as ourselves, using our real names.

i know that there are many folks who use psudonyms to protect their identity from those within the organization whould would rat them out to the brooklyn feds, but many others just like to hide behind a facade and shoot their slings and arrows from far offstage.

Kismet

Chuck:

you are not the one who referred to anon users as cowards. I merged my response to you and jeremy.

In your reply you commented:

Would you not agree that the loudest, meanest, most insulting retoric comes from those who - for whatever reason - do not reveal themselves?

no I would not agree. True You Know and Fred Hall both trolls in their own ways are highly insulting posters. But JanH and Kent over the years are notorious for their insults (some very eloquent but insults still the same) They are far worse in their consistent pattern of attacking the individuals. They controlled themselves for the first little while here at Simons but have again fallen back into their old pattern.

Case in point. the thread I started about Kent's posting of headlines. Yes I was attacking Kent's style but did not attack the man. Kent's first response..hey bigmouth!! Then of course Jan jumps in with his own insults despite the matter had pretty much being settled already. Then look at the manner in which he dealt with Prisca because she disagreed with him.

Me thinks you might want to re-think your heroes/examples. Your choice.

Kismet

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Stones - or should I say, the lack of them.

by ChuckD in

jw
friends

ever notice how the folks who are the most prone to lob an insult or accusation over the fence are also those who hide behind a closely guarded psudonym while online?

and, the majority of their barbs are aimed at those of us who are comfortable enough to be here as ourselves, using our real names.

i know that there are many folks who use psudonyms to protect their identity from those within the organization whould would rat them out to the brooklyn feds, but many others just like to hide behind a facade and shoot their slings and arrows from far offstage.

Kismet

Oh I am sooo brave I use my real name... gag. SO it is okay to insult otheres as long as you use your real name when doing so? Me thinks you have the definition of bravery and stupidity confused.

Give me a break!!! Some obviously don't have as much to lose as others or simply don't care about their JW family members. Or perhaps you were publicly disfellowshipped and already have lost family and friends so it makes no difference to you.

Well good for you. Enjoy your freedom. Not all have that luxury.

Shame on you for condemning as cowards those who might actually want to enjoy their families.

It is so hilarious that the names you mentioned..well two of them especially are notorious for their personal attacks and insults... I guess that blows your theory doesn't it?

One very disgusted Kismet.

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Kent's Tabloid Journalism = lies??

by Kismet in

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friends

kent has recently undertaken posting more and more 'headlines' fashioned much like those found in tabloid rags such as the national inquirer.

such headlines skirt the issue but rarely are an accurate representation of the real story.. case in point a headlines such as:.

never marry a jw!

Kismet

{shaking head in disbelief} no matter how much things change they stay the same.

Make a comment to Kent, disagree with him Jan comes running to his defense full of insults and personal attacks.

Believe it or not I was impressed with the way Kent finally dealt with my post but then all teh other detractors had to jump into the frey and here we are... insult after insult, attack after attack.

As tempting as it may be I for one am not going to join in the mud wrestling pit. Unfortunately this thread has probably show many readers the personality of some participants...well at least their online personality. What they are like in real life means diddlysquat since most of us will never meet them in RL.

What matters to most is what they are like while hiding behind their computer screens (real name or not) and posting their comments. Perhaps if the alleged RL personalities were displayed online some of these issues would not need to be raised.

Kismet - growing tired of the same ole same ole

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Kent's Tabloid Journalism = lies??

by Kismet in

jw
friends

kent has recently undertaken posting more and more 'headlines' fashioned much like those found in tabloid rags such as the national inquirer.

such headlines skirt the issue but rarely are an accurate representation of the real story.. case in point a headlines such as:.

never marry a jw!

Kismet

Hey Mazza:

Interesting thoughts. I'd like to ask however that you edit out the name at the beginning of your post. Thanks.

Kismet

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New Resource for Survivors of Abuse

by Kismet in

h20 just announced a new forum specifically designed to be a safe place for survivors to discuss their experience and their daily struggles.. .

http://www.aimoo.com/h2o.

this is the forum description:.

Kismet

H20 just announced a new Forum specifically designed to be a safe place for survivors to discuss their experience and their daily struggles.

. http://www.aimoo.com/h2o

this is the Forum description:

The Oasis - a forum for survivors of abuse
Sadly there are many in and out of the Watchtower who have been victims of abuse - sexually, physically and emotionally. This space is for survivor's of such abuse to talk, to share, to vent and to support others who have suffered similarly. This forum is not for wannabe therapists (as well-intentioned as some may be), those looking for converts or trying to bring them closer to Jesus or any other diety. It is also not for people who want survivor's to 'just get over it.' The Forum is meant to be a safe place on the net for you. All posts will be pre-approved, usually within 24 hours if not immediately, to prevent any further abuse or attacks. All participants are encouraged to use a different alias for this Forum than what is used elsewhere to ensure your privacy and safety. So too we recommend blocking your email and using the H20 Private Message feature to communicate. It is secure and cannot be traced to other personal information about you. Please read the introductory post for more cautions on 'safe' participation. [MODERATED -- posts pre-approved usually within 0-24 hours based on moderator availability]

I hope some may find this new forum to be of some support.

Kismet (M2 at H20)

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Kent's Tabloid Journalism = lies??

by Kismet in

jw
friends

kent has recently undertaken posting more and more 'headlines' fashioned much like those found in tabloid rags such as the national inquirer.

such headlines skirt the issue but rarely are an accurate representation of the real story.. case in point a headlines such as:.

never marry a jw!

Kismet

Kent:

Yet again you resort to a partial truth (misquote). The quote you referred to was an example of what could easily be said in that kind fo situation. It was not a claim made by me. I even stated immediately after the 'i.e.'

Exageration??? maybe. Is it worth the risk?

Of course you decide to pick up on one sentence instead of focussing on the topic of the thread.

Kismet

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Kent's Tabloid Journalism = lies??

by Kismet in

jw
friends

kent has recently undertaken posting more and more 'headlines' fashioned much like those found in tabloid rags such as the national inquirer.

such headlines skirt the issue but rarely are an accurate representation of the real story.. case in point a headlines such as:.

never marry a jw!

Kismet

Waiting:

I could never touch your 'birthin' tales. ummm actually upon further consideration, am rather happy not to be able to go there!!

However I have assisted in delivering a couple of little one's. One at a District Convention, the other at a traffic accident scene. Slimy little devil's when they come out ain't they. To this day anyone who says that a prune like slimy new born is cute?!?!?!? I shake my head. They are only cute after being de-slimed..and even then sometimes.... :))

Kismet - just trying to keep up (please no Viagra jokes!! LOL)