Posts by NewYork44M

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WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK?

by hamptonite21 in

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i work in the lending industry, im an account rep for a wholesale mortgage bank.

royal bank of canada in newyork.

edited by - hamptonite21 on 12 november 2002 22:40:6.

Will U Cry For the Babies

by Farkel in

forgot about this one i did about two years ago.

found it on kent's site.

thanks kent!

I remember when I was either in the Kindergarten or the first grade about the age of six that it occurred to me that all my classmates would soon die in Armageddon if I did not warn them. This caused quite an emotional dilemma for me because I was quite shy and was afraid to speak up.

In retrospect, that was a pretty big emotional burden to place on a six year old.

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How many hours are falsely reported?

by badboy in

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in the january 1 issue of each year, they harp on about how many hours the jws did last year etc etc.. how many hours are possibly falsely reported?.

discuss,please

NewYork44M

Ballistic. I did a research project for an MBA program several years ago and stumbled on that information. I will dig up some stuff. The references are also in ProQuest, if you have access to that source. There are some articles in the Journal of Marketing from several years ago. Drop me a line, so I remember where to send it to.

thanks

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Where are you from?

by Rado Vleugel in

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my site (

http://www.watchtowerinformationservice.org/

) has been visited by people from 97 different countries.

NewYork44M

Rado, I currently live in the Dutch colony of Manhattan. I am from many places.

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How many hours are falsely reported?

by badboy in

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in the january 1 issue of each year, they harp on about how many hours the jws did last year etc etc.. how many hours are possibly falsely reported?.

discuss,please

NewYork44M

There is a body of management research that essentially warns organizations to be careful what they count. The research is generally in the field of sales management and the problem to the organization I as follows:

If an organization places undue attention on a variable that is not directly attributed to the success of the organization (i.e. number of visits) this then becomes the focus of the sales person. However, placing undue attention on the number of sales calls may force a sales person to call on people that have no intention in buying. But since he or she is being measure on the number of sales calls, the pattern continues.

This is exactly what is happening within the borg. Coercive force is being applied to the flock to "put in hour," even though hours are not the real measure of success. Because of this undue attention to this single variable, the flock is forced to fudge the numbers, which in turn, give the elders the ability to continue their coercion.

Someone could argue the point that hours are an important measurable variable. That may be the case, but if it is important dont you suppose that they would want the right number. The easiest way to get the "right" number would be for everyone to turn in his or her time without a name. However, this will never happen because this removes the ability to coerce the flock, which is the last weapon of the organization.

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Describe Your "STATUS" In The Congreg...

by minimus in

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if you were to describe what your status was in the congregation, what would it be?

were you viewed as mature?

in "good standing", a pain in the rear?

NewYork44M

I was a MS for approximately 10 years and an Elder for three years. I think I was well liked by the congregation. I always made it a point to personally say hello to everyone in attendance. Even those that are usually ignored by other elders.

I had no personal issues with any in the elder body and generally got along with everyone. When I moved away with my family to start the slow "fade away," the body send a glowing recommendation to the new congregation. When the new congregation received the letter, they were a little surprised because I had not gone out in service or otherwise indicated that I came with a "position." I had to explain to the new congregation, that I was not interested in continuing.

I gave decent talks and was very organized compared to the other elders, but was never considered a bible scholar by any stretch of the imagination.

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What is your zip code? Warning: FLUFF!

by gilwarrior in

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my goodness, more fluff.

ok, so what is your zip code?.

i live in las vegas.

NewYork44M

10016 NYC

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My S.A.D. experience

by NewYork44M in

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for those who have been out of touch for more than a few years, a s.a.d.

is the special assembly day.

i attended the sad in brooklyn this weekend and thought you might enjoy some of the highlights.. the morning began with two "telling" illustrations.

NewYork44M

Blue, you said:

"I believe the Watchtower Society is so stupid that they think people in the audience will not see through this."

My take on it is a little different. Those who can see through these illustrations are either long gone or, like myself, emotionally long gone. Those that are left will see illustrations as inspired expressions. Thus, the society is still able to find people from the r&f to come on stage and talk about how they are serving god by pioneering etc.

This is part of the "dumbing down" of the message. The only ones that are attracted to the organization are the emotional cripples who will not challenge what is being said.

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Top Five Forbidden Watchtower Subjects

by metatron in

if you are an 'old timer' and wonder why the watchtower and awake.

magazines are so bland and lacking in content, it may come as no surprize.

to you that it's often because a number of topics are 'off limits'.. that is, certain subjects are so troublesome to the watchtower leadership.

NewYork44M

Blondie, I ment to complete the sentence...

"However, have you ever had anyone explain the difference between falling and being destroyed?"

with the words that makes sense.

They played on the fall of BTG by showing pictures of churches that were converted into recreation halls or restaurants. Moreover, using this as proof that BTG has fallen and soon will be destroyed.

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Top Five Forbidden Watchtower Subjects

by metatron in

if you are an 'old timer' and wonder why the watchtower and awake.

magazines are so bland and lacking in content, it may come as no surprize.

to you that it's often because a number of topics are 'off limits'.. that is, certain subjects are so troublesome to the watchtower leadership.

NewYork44M

Blondi, thanks for getting my "truthspeak" in line. However, have you ever had anyone explain the difference between falling and being destroyed?