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  Poster country flags and privacy

  by Simon in

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  the new forum originally had a little country flag next to each post showing the country that the post was made from based on the geoip encoding (the country the ip address is from).

  before i switched over to the new site someone made an issue about it violating their privacy and i didn't want to complicate and confuse the switchover with policy debate at the same time as technical issues so removed the flags even though i disagreed.. someone has already requested it as a feature and i think it should be added back so i thought it's now time to open the discussion and get everyone's opinions.

  first, the reason i think it should be shown:.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  Guess where I'm from!

  

  
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  Poster country flags and privacy

  by Simon in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  the new forum originally had a little country flag next to each post showing the country that the post was made from based on the geoip encoding (the country the ip address is from).

  before i switched over to the new site someone made an issue about it violating their privacy and i didn't want to complicate and confuse the switchover with policy debate at the same time as technical issues so removed the flags even though i disagreed.. someone has already requested it as a feature and i think it should be added back so i thought it's now time to open the discussion and get everyone's opinions.

  first, the reason i think it should be shown:.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  Personally, I think national flags are a good idea.

  Do American posters realize that they give away their national identity every time they spell the American way, for example: baptize instead of baptise. 
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  WTF... what happened? or - I'm old and hate change

  by undercover in

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  i leave you people alone for one holiday, and you go and change the whole dern place around.

  i can't find anything, don't recognize anything, i'm lost... wait, i sound like my grandfather... .

  why, would you look what you've done to the place.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  Simon has changed the format because the old set up was based on platform that was not compatible with many new devices. With a little patience and practice you will get used to the new set-up and in time will not want to go back to the previous format. With a little patience and practice you will get used to the new set-up and in time will not want to go back to the previous format.

  You feel sleepy and excited about change Zzzz - with a little patience and practice you will get used to the new set-up and in time will not want to go back to the previous format. You are liking it so much...With a little patience and practice you will get used to the new set-up and in time will not want to go back to the previous format. Happier and happier - welcoming change...................... 
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  What is truth?

  by Heisenberg in

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  well, i have been lurking on this site for several months and i recently decided to join as a member.

  i have made several observations and would like to make a few comments.. first, i am perplexed by the attitude of many on this site that are either former or active (but apostate) jws.

  they seem to have a strong hatred for the wts and also for rank and file jws.

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  Ucantnome - I agree.

  We make decisions on information that we receive from what we believe to be a reliable source. In this case an organization that claims to be appointed by God. If it turns out that the 'reliable source' is just a bunch of liars, any scorn should be directed at them and not their victims. That is how the law works in any civilized country.

  Unfortunately religion is not held to the same standards of law that secular groups are. Religion is too powerful to take to task, and if it were, courts would ultimately reach the conclusion that God is just a man made excuse to exploit others. All religions would have to be shut down. Those with the power to do this have too much to lose.

  It is because of this, that the Watchtower Society is not called to account for the lies it has put to print and spread around the world. The record is there for all to see.
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  What is truth?

  by Heisenberg in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, i have been lurking on this site for several months and i recently decided to join as a member.

  i have made several observations and would like to make a few comments.. first, i am perplexed by the attitude of many on this site that are either former or active (but apostate) jws.

  they seem to have a strong hatred for the wts and also for rank and file jws.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  Heisenberg - thank you for taking the time to post. Their is some merit to your observations. However many fair comments are made regarding Jehovah's Witnesses. The quote below has been posted before and is taken from, Can Jehovah's Witnesses Survive? by Trevor Willis.

    

  It is important to realize the difference between the Watchtower Society and rank and file Jehovah’s Witnesses. The name Jehovah’s Witnesses refers to the many people who make up the congregations around the world; the membership. They will often be referred to as Witnesses. To become a Witness is relatively easy; to become an appointed member of the Watchtower Society’s management is far harder and can only be achieved by invitation. Very few are asked to join. The Governing Body manipulate all biblical text and decide how it applies Jehovah’s Witnesses. They are responsible for all policy, rules and doctrines; also the changes that have taken place in their teachings over the years.

  The average rank and file Jehovah’s Witness is in a different category. Most of them are ordinary people who have been attracted to the movement by a genuine desire to understand the Bible and serve God as best they can. They are usually decent working class people, whose desire to do the right thing has led to their involvement. Their distant and sometimes hostile attitude towards those outside the movement is a result of what the Society call ‘mental regulating.’ This is achieved through magazines, books, lectures, question and answer discussions and private counseling, coupled with a fear of expulsion if they associate with anyone whom their Society see as a threat to their cause.

  Most members would show a great deal more empathy if they were not actively encouraged to view all outsiders as sinners, who are about to be killed by the God they love. After many years in the movement and being trained to view all outsiders with suspicion, believing that they are a threat to their salvation, it is inevitable that some members are unable to feel love for people who are not part of their organization.
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  Which helps more? The trolley dollies or this guy....

  by Slidin Fast in

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aubtadi7zuy.

  i am not usually impressed by human interest stories but this guy does more good in five minutes, does more to promote humanity in 5 minutes than a bus load of sterile literature carts and cartons of propaganda.. what say you, can one person make difference?

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  Watched the video - very moving! Thanks for posting.
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  What if.....the impossible happened?

  by sparrowdown in

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  what if the almighty gb announced that all shunning will cease, and next minute all the people who have shunned you start calling and texting saying "hi, we're baaaack, we can talk to you now!".

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  what would do you do, and how do you react?.

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  I would insist that they stay the hell out of my life. Life is better without intrusion by "Lovers of Jehovah" the Hebrew desert god. Their window-less Kingdom Halls are a brilliant idea. Once they are all inside I would like to make them door-less as well. 
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  Will the evolutionists save us from the coming catastrophe?

  by abiather in

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  2. beliefs

  the earth's magnetic field is in a weakening stage right now.

  data collected this summer by a european space agency (esa) satellite suggests the field is weakening 10 times faster than scientists originally thought.

  if the magnetic field weakens enough, then the earth could be hit with dangerous amounts of solar radiation and cosmic rays .....

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  THE GLADIATOR

  "Hence those great men believed that THE NATURE is God’s unchangeable book which contains all the lessons mankind needs, if they are willing to learn. To mention a few"

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  abiather - Your posts are well thought out and sincere. I am unable to grasp the concept of 'God' but able to appreciate the wonder and reality of nature. I see no connection between the two. I hope you find the answers you are seeking.
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  Please post new forum feedback or questions here

  by Simon in

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  well, the switchover happened - there were a couple of things i had to fix which meant the posting was disabled for longer than i planned but it's now enabled and some people have already posted.. if you have any questions about the new format or suggestions on how to improve it, please post them here.. if you are having trouble signing in or posting then you'll need to email me instead.. many thanks to everyone for their patience during the changeover !.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  The new forum is very different to the old which many of us were used to. Like many new layouts, once we get used to them we often prefer them.

  Thank for all your hard work Simon and Happy Christmas.
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  YOU 'THINK' YOU ARE FREE when you leave the Org. . . but it can be an ILLUSION

  by Terry in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  did you know there is nothing more insane than being partly indoctrinated and partly free?.

  the level of cognitive dissonance is ridiculous!.

  i have told this story before, so i'll shorten it to cut to the chase.. in 1987, i was dating a professional psychotherapist with a view to marriage.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  Ah! JamesThomas a breath of fresh air in a world of muddled, faith driven minds that confuse fantasy with reality.