I didn't intend to create a debate, but thanks to all for your responses.
One thing is for sure, watchtower's recent changes with respects to the the governing body being the faithful slave, in part, is a knee jerk reaction to the increase of members taking the emblems.
the Reno situation undermines the governing body's position as" king of the castle". I think that as more and more start partaking, the gb's need for power is going to increase and they will go to extreme measures to prove that they alone are commissioned by God. Its a train wreck.
I am personally happy that these groups are springing up. The bigger the thorn in watchtower's side the better.