Posts by UnshackleTheChains

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Legalities around summarising Ray Franz's book 'Crisis of Conscience'

by UnshackleTheChains in

just looking for some advice.

i know there has been a lot of discussion around the book 'crisis of conscience' and copyright infringement on this forum.

hence the reason for my question.. in 2004, i couldn't believe my luck in finding this book in the city library.

Legalities around summarising Ray Franz's book 'Crisis of Conscience'

by UnshackleTheChains in

just looking for some advice.

i know there has been a lot of discussion around the book 'crisis of conscience' and copyright infringement on this forum.

hence the reason for my question.. in 2004, i couldn't believe my luck in finding this book in the city library.

UnshackleTheChains

Thanks Vienne,

I will take that on board. I will also see if I can seek permission from the copyright holder and send her a draft of my summary.

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Legalities around summarising Ray Franz's book 'Crisis of Conscience'

by UnshackleTheChains in

just looking for some advice.

i know there has been a lot of discussion around the book 'crisis of conscience' and copyright infringement on this forum.

hence the reason for my question.. in 2004, i couldn't believe my luck in finding this book in the city library.

UnshackleTheChains

Hi all,

Just looking for some advice. I know there has been a lot of discussion around the book 'crisis of conscience' and copyright infringement on this forum. Hence the reason for my question.

In 2004, I couldn't believe my luck in finding this book in the city library. I read it twice within a few weeks. The second time I read it, I decided to jot down notes as wanted to hand the book back in to the library so that it was available to others. I was also paranoid my wife would see the book as still at the stage where I was only beginning to awaken.

As it turned out, I jotted down 40 pages worth of notes from what I think was the 2nd edition.

As it is so easy nowadays to simply speak into the microphone to type up the words, I was wanting to make available online the notes I jotted down from the book and put up online (free of course).

So, my question is whether I can do this without copyright infringement. I would be grateful for your thoughts on this matter.

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Sudden General Election in UK to be held June 8th 2017

by freddo in

theresa may the british p.m. has called for an election.. the house of commons has to vote tomorrow and have a two-thirds majority to agree and the main opposition parties want it to happen too so it looks pretty certain to go ahead..

UnshackleTheChains

One of the few positive things I agree with the Society on is not being part of this world re politics. People become so polarised over an endless number of issues 🙄

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Lots of newbies posting! Welcome one and all!

by freddo in

jw
friends

is there something going on in jaydub land that has brought this on?

hope so!.

UnshackleTheChains

I think many, particularly the younger generation can see the wood from the trees.

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June 2017 program - beards/mixed messages

by neat blue dog in

nothing big here, just a couple small observations:.

on this month's program at about the 43 minute mark, after bragging about giving a little medical help to jws in africa, they make them 'pay' for their services by offering onscreen testimonials thanking the organization.

one of them is an elderly man who i think got hearing aids or something (i forget) and said that now he can hear the meetings better.

UnshackleTheChains

Jesus is often only mentioned as a side point....such as the ransom etc. It's remarkable how little they talk about the foretold Messiah, the king of kings.

The literature constantly refers to the inaccurate name of God (Jehovah); the FDS or the organisation (aka WTB&TS).

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Finally ready to join the crowd.

by Silent Knight in

jw
friends

hello, all you damn dirty apostates!

please, allow me to join this community of diseased minds.

i have been lurking here for over 2 years and tonight i decided it's time to come out of the shadows.

UnshackleTheChains

Welcome silent Knight

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How many here are married to (still In) Jay Dubs? Any tips or advice for keeping the marriage going?

by NikL in

jw
friends

if you are, you know it is not easy to remain intimate with someone who thinks you are basically "walking dead".. any thoughts or tips to share with the board?.

what has been the greatest issue for your marriage?.

need to vent?.

UnshackleTheChains

Raises hand.

It sucks somewhat. Especially with a young child..

Same here. Only attend meetings occasionally for PURELY social reasons to avoid the stress 🙄

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What is the most bizarre counsel you received as a JW, from a JW?

by Funchback in

there were many addressed to me.

for example, i once had a sister tell me i was gambling because i liked playing skill crane (the machine where you have to try to pick up prizes like stuffed animals) at the arcade.

i then fired back a her: "you saw the r-rated movie 'backdraft.

UnshackleTheChains

I was told by my study conductor when studying as a young man that having a beard is equivalent to a man having long hair; and the bible condemns men for having long hair?????

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Will there ever be an apology from GB for going beyond what's written ?

by Chook in

just a simple " we are sorry " .

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