As far as I an concerned the Watchtower society has 8.5 million loyal cult members. They have no idea they are in a cult. Because cult members never do.
When I started waking up, I used everything I could online. I read this and other forums (although I rarely actually posted back then) I used the exjw reddit. And I used www.jwfacts.com. I also explored what the BITE model is. I believe Jehovah's Witnesses are definitely a cult.
The governing body tells the rank and file they should not investigate what they are told. Thinking for yourself is not allowed.
If you leave the organization and you are baptized you will be shunned . Contrary to what you will be told by witnesses , friends and family will shun you if you leave after being baptized. There are many stories online.