Reboot,

   

I didn't no it was so hard on you Reboot.  Glad you found what you needed.

Steve

I knew Steve's description of it was going to be better than mine !!

Reboot:

Likewise, people have been such a help to us it's hard to describe.

You bet ! We're counting the days till the next meet-up

I think that's the main thing, we're all a big, disjointed, extended family and we can all lean on each other from time to time.

Awe, we love you and you know we're here for you - anything, anytime. I love it that there are people I can talk to who understand all the emotional baggage of the WTS 'experience' without me having to explain it. Even if we're not talking about JW issues, people have that shared past which colors our emotions and gives us a deep understanding and appreciation for where people are coming from.

Very well put, Steve.

I must say that if there had been crude or worse, language, on this board when I first came here, I would never have come back. 

There was another board that was wonderful for a long time, and then it was gone.  I was so lost without it. This board was pointed out to me, not long after, and we had been out for a few years, but I was still in need of a lifeline.  It provided that for me, and we have met dozens of wonderful new friends too.

I think the moderators do a great job and this board is just the way I like it.  I have visited a few other ex JW boards and think they are just insane, and more importantly almost pornographic.  I know I am a bit of a prude, but someone who has been a religious nut her whole life, is not going to respond well to that kind of stuff.  Namely me.

 

I didn't know we allowed porpoises on this site! Eh jst2laws..purpose changes I think for everyone and maybe more of a mission or intent should be sought.  Not trying to play word games, just trying to move this train along...

Sincerely,

District Overbeer

When I first started to look at this site a flame war started not too soon after. This affected how I viewed the site and also changed how long it took me before I signed up.

I think many other posters would rather have a higher level of moderation than a free wheeling site where anything goes. People that have been hurt by the WT or that are questioning the WT do not need the extra stress of a board that lacks focus and control.

Having said that if enough people wanted more perhaps an "anything goes" category could be created where if people wanted to play rough could go. Any thing said and done there would not be tolerated outside in the rest of the site. This might be easier said than done.

I appreciate they way the site works right now for the benefit of the majority of posters. The work that Simon and the mods do is a balancing act and a thankless job.Having said that....THANK YOU

Mouthy,

I hope I misunderstand you.  You have NEVER been one to offend.  You are always supportive of those exiting. 

Did I misunderstand what you were saying?

Steve

Valis,

Thanks,  but I have them in my computer and they excape once in a while.

 

Mysterious,

Yes, that is a hard one. 

 

Poztate

Sorry to here that, Poztate, but fully understand.  And differences will occur.  We simply expect those who care about the purpose of the board to take their differences off the board and come back after they have resolve their issues.

Thanks for your comments.

 

Mulan

You are cool. 

Steve

 

 

Very nice Post JST!!!  You express my sentiments. I hoped that such was the puspose of this site, But it is not wish or want or hope, because the founder and host of this Board is the one who has determined the intended purpose of his web site.

I have no animosity whatosever towards the WT or towards anyone, but I am a lover of truth and facts as I am sure many who come here to read the posts and to view links are. I like to see things objectively. The WT cannot be villified for everythin in my opinion But I have found that as soonn as my views do not line up with WT hatred , posters resort to ad hominin, and when I have responded to such attacks with frankness, I am threatened with insuniations that I will not be able to post my views anymore although no action is taken against posters personally naming and insulting individuals such as memembers of the GB, and although I have been insulted and put up with sarccasm and nonsense attacks by poster with no action agains them,, action is taken against me when I respond to individuals who FIRST resort to ad hominim. These events challenge what you say as to the purpose of this board. Certainly, anyone can express their feelings. But if  a person dares to offend and to dish outt then be ready to take it too. That is not the case as posters do dish out also venting animosity unite seeming to allude that they have the web's host backing.and prevent freedom of expression and hence canot take it. If the Wt is right on certain points then so be be it. But if the facts show otherwise, then why be afraid to examine the evidence for yourself and come to your own conclusion. Allow the individual to freely make up up his own mind and to freely express his view. The critical eye that analyses the Wt mag, will also see the deficiency on this board namely that it primarily vents animosity towards the Wt and posters attack individuals that express views which do not line up with such hatred

THis is a great website in my opinion as it is a valuable and informative expository of the WT, but as you have observed, the timid jw will make up his mind on the spot when he sees hatred posted and not objectivity.

All argurmenst as to the intended purpose of the is site are moot because it is the web hos tor or his proxy who determnines the policy and purpose of this board and not the posters.

Just 2 Laws----Steve----I would like to say that you put into beautiful words what Simon should've expressed, a long time ago. Simon, you should add these words or parts of them to the terms of use. Sometimes, people don't understand what appears to be inconsistent boundaries. Your expression makes it simple for anyone to comprehend. btw.....I think Simon  has expressed these thoughts in many different threads but the way you put it, makes it even more comprehendible. You deserve a gold star on your forehead.