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  How much positive reinforcement do you need to function on JWD?

  by TMS in

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  suffice to say most of us appreciate favorable comments when we initiate a thread.

  even in our jw days, after an assembly part, student talk, public talk etc.

  the kind words of our brothers and sisters contributed to our self-esteem.

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  Post 9840 of 9840 Since 7/15/2005

  That's a healthy approach finally-free. Thank you. I thought I'd add an example. I've taken up 3D modelling and animation as a hobby. I initially posted my work only on my Facebook page. My family and friends paid me many compliments that made me feel warm and fuzzy inside, but didn't help to improve the quality of my work. I now post my work on forums for 3D graphic artists, many of which do this professionally. The comments aren't always positive, but the critiques of professionals has taught me a lot and improved the quality of my work. W

  A concrete example of how the reinforcement and congratulations of our peers on JWD can be fool's gold.

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  How much positive reinforcement do you need to function on JWD?

  by TMS in

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  suffice to say most of us appreciate favorable comments when we initiate a thread.

  even in our jw days, after an assembly part, student talk, public talk etc.

  the kind words of our brothers and sisters contributed to our self-esteem.

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  If I needed positive reinforcement I wouldn't look for it here.

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  That's a healthy approach finally-free.

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  How much positive reinforcement do you need to function on JWD?

  by TMS in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  suffice to say most of us appreciate favorable comments when we initiate a thread.

  even in our jw days, after an assembly part, student talk, public talk etc.

  the kind words of our brothers and sisters contributed to our self-esteem.

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  Grandma: "Full grown adults need reasurance too. Aren't you getting any?"

  Grandma. . It would clarify things if you would make it clear who you're addressing. Please just state their name in front of your question or comment.

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  I'm Not Giving My Life Story Either

  by minimus in

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  so there.. .

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  Grandma. . . I have no intention of, as you say, "trading insults." My words do not reference you as I have no personal knowledge of your viewpoints, have never read any of your threads. I've not visited the forum that much in your three month tenure.

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  How much positive reinforcement do you need to function on JWD?

  by TMS in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  suffice to say most of us appreciate favorable comments when we initiate a thread.

  even in our jw days, after an assembly part, student talk, public talk etc.

  the kind words of our brothers and sisters contributed to our self-esteem.

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  Grandma: "I must be misunderstanding you. Surely it is not your intention to now make fun of those with mental illness?"

  Grandma, I think you do have some problems with comprehension. No one is making fun of the mentally ill. Were you addressing me or SixofNine with your question?

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  How much positive reinforcement do you need to function on JWD?

  by TMS in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  suffice to say most of us appreciate favorable comments when we initiate a thread.

  even in our jw days, after an assembly part, student talk, public talk etc.

  the kind words of our brothers and sisters contributed to our self-esteem.

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  SixofNine. . . . if I get the gist of your what you're saying, we create monsters at JWD by encouraging mental weakness or disability with our applause or acquiescence.

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  How much positive reinforcement do you need to function on JWD?

  by TMS in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  suffice to say most of us appreciate favorable comments when we initiate a thread.

  even in our jw days, after an assembly part, student talk, public talk etc.

  the kind words of our brothers and sisters contributed to our self-esteem.

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  Thanks, Grandma. Your opinion is duly noted. Actually, grandma, I didn't express a viewpoint so much as ask a question. BTW, how are your efforts to peruse my previous posts and find evidence, in your word, of my jackasshood? lol

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  How much positive reinforcement do you need to function on JWD?

  by TMS in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  suffice to say most of us appreciate favorable comments when we initiate a thread.

  even in our jw days, after an assembly part, student talk, public talk etc.

  the kind words of our brothers and sisters contributed to our self-esteem.

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  Suffice to say most of us appreciate favorable comments when we initiate a thread. Even in our JW days, after an assembly part, student talk, public talk etc. the kind words of our brothers and sisters contributed to our self-esteem.

  But we've grown up somewhat since those days. Do we still rely on the support of others? Would you try to gauge the general interest or lack of it from forum members before starting a thread? If you received some criticism concerning the content or tone of your thread, would you abort it?

  Perhaps, what I'm intimating is: "Are you ready for the real world or still in the JW mindset?"

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  I'm Not Giving My Life Story Either

  by minimus in

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  so there.. .

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  "TMS, I intend to go through your posts and find out if you have always been such a jack*ss!

  And I must add, that to make me swear, even with ***** is really doing something"

  Jones. . .I'm not intimidated by threats or curse words. If you could explain your concerns more articulately, I will be happy to respond.

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  No More Life Story

  by Farkel in

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  for reasons i've stated in the window washers thread, i will not write and post any more about my life as a jw.. thank you, "yesidid.

  " you're a real gem.. farkel.

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  true, BoreanBill. . . . .a couple of years ago Farkle said "goodbye". His threads weren't getting enough respect. Anonymous blogging though just doesn't create the same adrenalin rush as the perceived adulation of supportive comments on a message board. It's sort of refreshing that you've identified in your short tenure here a couple of the egomaniacs. Hope you have a bulletproof vest. . . . lol1

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