Posts by Olig

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Electronic Frontier Foundation v Watch Tower Society

by Corney in

[disclaimer: the headline is slightly misleading since the eff itself doesn't participate in the case, so read more below].

it's not a secret that during the last two years watchtower obtained nearly 40 dmca subpoenas requiring google, facebook, instagram, twitter, soundcloud, scribd, reddit and other isps to provide personal information of users that allegedly infringed the society's copyright.. since subpoena proceeding is ex parte, almost all the requests were granted.. but one of the affected users contacted, on advice of youtube's legal team, the electronic frontier foundation (eff), and the foundation found a law firm ready to represent him pro bono, namely garvey schubert barer:.

youtube's legal department emailed the user on or about july 10, 2018, five days before the subpoena's return date, stating that it would comply with the subpoena unless it received a file-stamped motion to quash "or other type of formal objection before july 20, 2018.

Olig

Wow. Just wow I've found my favourite video on the internet hahaha!

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Electronic Frontier Foundation v Watch Tower Society

by Corney in

[disclaimer: the headline is slightly misleading since the eff itself doesn't participate in the case, so read more below].

it's not a secret that during the last two years watchtower obtained nearly 40 dmca subpoenas requiring google, facebook, instagram, twitter, soundcloud, scribd, reddit and other isps to provide personal information of users that allegedly infringed the society's copyright.. since subpoena proceeding is ex parte, almost all the requests were granted.. but one of the affected users contacted, on advice of youtube's legal team, the electronic frontier foundation (eff), and the foundation found a law firm ready to represent him pro bono, namely garvey schubert barer:.

youtube's legal department emailed the user on or about july 10, 2018, five days before the subpoena's return date, stating that it would comply with the subpoena unless it received a file-stamped motion to quash "or other type of formal objection before july 20, 2018.

Olig

Interesting stuff.... Can I ask off topic, what is pillowgate??

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Good strategy?

by Olig in

so obviously the best way to leave properly is fading, that's a given i would have thought?.

however i'm in a situation where i'm not sure what to do... i've just left home, nobody bar my parents / gparents know my address.

at my parents request they asked if i would switch my cards over to the closer kingdom hall.

Olig

Thanks for the link to that Gio, I just had a quick scan of it, and totally understand what you mean! It shows the blatant disregard and disrespect of the Bible on which he swore on!

Incognigo I've been doing this for sometime now and I totally agree with what you're saying. Helps no end!

OG

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Good strategy?

by Olig in

so obviously the best way to leave properly is fading, that's a given i would have thought?.

however i'm in a situation where i'm not sure what to do... i've just left home, nobody bar my parents / gparents know my address.

at my parents request they asked if i would switch my cards over to the closer kingdom hall.

Olig

Thanks for the advice, I'll just wait and see if mum says owt to me, she still thinks I'm going to this other congregation. I agreed I'd "try it" for a period of time before I committed to leave. It's coming towards the end of this time, so when it's ended I'll have a word and see if anything has been said in my old cong

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Good strategy?

by Olig in

so obviously the best way to leave properly is fading, that's a given i would have thought?.

however i'm in a situation where i'm not sure what to do... i've just left home, nobody bar my parents / gparents know my address.

at my parents request they asked if i would switch my cards over to the closer kingdom hall.

Olig

So obviously the best way to leave properly is fading, that's a given I would have thought?

However I'm in a situation where I'm not sure what to do... I've just left home, nobody bar my parents / gparents know my address. At my parents request they asked if I would switch my cards over to the closer kingdom hall. I text my 'favourite' elder and asked for this, however never received a reply in over 3 weeks. I've just changed my number.

I've not been to a single meeting in over 2 months now, not put any reports in, nothing. And have so far had no repercussions? My mum hasn't said anything that anyone's said to them. I said she could say I moved out to people, but not my address.

Would I be wise to go to a couple meetings now and then? Or just carry on cold turkey as nobody knows my address or new number. I'll be honest not sure if I'll fit in my suit...

OG

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Waking up can be a scary time

by Leopold theseconed in

as a person that has recently come to terms with the reality that the truth is not really the truth .

does anyone else remember the feeling when they realized things were just not true.

it’s wierd all the years i spent preaching i never really considered what it must have felt like to have two people at your door trying to convince you that your religion of birth was a lie.

Olig

Good on you Leopold, you did well to make the jump. I myself was and still am terrified of the New world I've found myself in! I've found the experiences on this forum to be a massive help! Hope everything is okay if you need anything let me know!

OG

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Great Announcement

by Tiana in

am a newcomer.

had a starnge metting in local news last night.. check it out.

actual info starts at 50;12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plxdjs13l0k.

Olig

Exelder, I know the feeling! It's like i hear something and it triggers memories and thoughts that make me think the end is near.

Certain words set me off as well....

Evidently

Is it not certain?

We are sure

Close at hand!

Loving provision

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DA/DF Difference?

by Olig in

evening again.... i know this is my second part today but i've just been thinking.... possibly a stupid question, so don't laugh haha!.

can someone explain the difference between disassociation and disfellowshipping?.

never really heard of disassociation before if i'm totally honest!.

Olig

Thanks everyone for your help with this! I had a rough idea that dissociation was a way of telling the Cong that you weren't going to socialize with JWs so you could avoid DFing! Thanks for the clarification!

I feel like I'm in need of a safe house lol!

OG

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Zealous much?

by Olig in

evening everyone hope we're all oreyt!

first time posting.... bit of my background i grew up in the wts (still keep on almost calling it the "truth!

" lol) and have been pimo for around 2 years now.

Olig

Desirousofchange, I never thought of this, I'll look into it! I think the thing that will touch her heart the most would be the pause where she can think for herself!

To answer the question about whether I'm from the UK, while keeping anonymity..... Definitely north of Watford.... And not too keen on Lancashire folk ;)

Ps thank you all for your welcome it's been a real help!

OG

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Zealous much?

by Olig in

evening everyone hope we're all oreyt!

first time posting.... bit of my background i grew up in the wts (still keep on almost calling it the "truth!

" lol) and have been pimo for around 2 years now.

Olig

Thanks for your advice Giordano, I'll ensure to keep my comments tactful and my living situation on the quiet. Smiddy3 you make a good point about anonymity can't be too careful!