We can be like McDonald's....they post "Over 99 Billion Sold" on their [local] signs. We can soon advertise "Over 5,000 Pages" and/or "Over 2,000,000 Posts....And Counting".
Mayor McCheese Class
rocketman
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5000 Pages of Active Topics to come to JWD in 2006...
by TresHappy ini've noticed that we're on page 4972 of active topics and that in early 2006 will reach the 5000 mark...let's celebrate this milestone!
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Do you have a "Confidante"?
by JH in.
do you have a person, thats very close to you that you can reveal almost anything, your joys pains, just about anything to?.
or, do you keep all your worries inside and deal with every emotion you have by yourself?.
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rocketman
I confide in my wife. For example, a couple days ago she asked me how I became a San Francisco 49ers fan, and I poured out my deepest feelings to her right then and there. What a load off my shoulders!
Not Much Of A Confidant-Seeker Class
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Dear Abby
by ocsrf infound this question from reader in dear abby.
"this is difficult, but i have no one here i can confide in.
i'm ashamed, confused and unsure.
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rocketman
It could well be that this guy is a jw or, as you mentioned, from a similar high-control group. I agree generally with the Dear One's answer, but she probably doesn't fully comprehend what it's like to be in such a situation with a jw spouse. Many jw spouses become highly adverserial when a spouse does not participate in jw activities or wnats to lessen that participation.We certainly can't blame Abby for not fully grasping that, since it's usually only people like us, who have been throuh similar situations and who have dealt with this religion from the inside-out who really can comprehend what the guy may be going through.
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From Terry...
by Quentin inpassing this along at terry's request.
he is dealing with some family matters and hopes to be back soon, however he mis-placed his password and can't log on.
can a mod help with this?
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rocketman
How is this done?
Prayer.
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Does the King Kong movie have racist overtones?
by enlightenedcynic inhey everybody,.
was having a discussion with a co-worker about the new kk movie.
he asked if i saw it already.
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rocketman
All I can say is, if I ever find myself on an island like Skull Island, I'm bringing back a dinosaur, not an ape.
Pick Something People Think Is Extinct Class
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Profile of the New Awake!
by Severus injw's now have the january awake!
in hand.
notice that there is no specific date, for the awake!
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rocketman
I think my IQ just dropped 20 points...
Same recycled pics too. Looks like the Greatest Man book photos got pulled from the 'ol archives once again. -
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rocketman
Lonelysheep beat me to it, but I was thinking 'Generation' all the way. In a sense, it's probably an anniversary for many of us. Though many didn't leave right then and there, that set of articles got the ball rolling and/or greatly contributed to our decision to leave or fade away.
I was an elder at the time, and that set of articles went a very long way in sealing the deal for me. I always list that doctrinal change, and the ridiculous logic (I know, an oxymoron) involved, as among the main reasons I finally left.
I think Lisa's mom articulated it beautifully!"I have been duped for 30 years and now I've been instructed to change my mind in one week, and DAMMIT, I is going to do it!"
Perfectly put, Mama LDH!
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I'm Fading.... From This Board
by rocketman inas 2004 winds down and my 4th year of association at this board winds down as well, my posting stats accurately reflect a transitition that been going on for me with respect to the jw religion, a process that is quite natural and healthy.
i'm sure that many members have had a similar experience.
here's a rundown of four years here for me: .
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rocketman
Almost exactly a year after my intial thread-starting post, an update...
Year 5 - 183 posts. Happy to say that jw religion still rarely comes up in discussion among family. In that respect, my 5th year here was as good as my 4th. The continued decrease in posting still reflects what I feel is a healthy departure from all things jw. This year also featured a nice personal highlight - my first Apostofest, hosted by Funchback in eastern PA. Very cool guy that Funchback! Also discovered that a jwd member (siegswife) lives just minutes away from me, and met lonelysheep and Chia live and in person at the above-mentioned 'fest, which was very cool.
So even though the fading continues, I'm still very much a part of things here, and I still tune in regularly. I just don't open my trap as much as I used to.
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Hello again, been a while!
by Yizuman inlife's been busy since i have a new girl and a new website that i am working on a daily basis (yeah, shameless plug!).
oh speaking of girlfriend, my girl said "yes!
" when i popped the question!
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rocketman
Ah, I just figured you were dead.
*Havn't been around much lately, but not dead either* class
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Dear Abby--Religious knocking on my door...
by orbison11 infirst i hope this has not been posted yet,,,
(not had time to scroll) how is this for kindness?
dear abby: yesterday a young man from a religious sect rang my doorbell and pounded on my door until i opened it.
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rocketman
Basiago had sought $8,000 in damages, but Smith awarded her $40 for each of the two days she spent researching DiStefano's identity and a day for lost sleep, then added that to the $395 penalty for trespass under criminal statutes, plus court costs.
Blondie, shortly after this case made the papers (the incident occured not far from where I live), an elder informed me that the JW woman involved may have sought help from the WTS to pay the fine. Accoring to the elder, the reply was that the woman was "on her own".
I must emphasize that this was simply related to me in conversation by an elder, who presented no evidence to back it up. Whether the woman was merely thinking of contacting the Society, or if she actually did so, I don't know. I don't know how the elder got that information - perhaps the Society wrote to local elders and informed them that if the woman were to seek help from the congregation her costs should not be paid.
All I can relate is that an elder did tell me that she was "on her own", which, if true, I would not find very surprising.