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Post by mod3 on Apr 29, 2010 12:16:44 GMT -5
The original 'debating' board has morphed again. From a board for asking workers and professing friends specific questions, to somewhere where topics of special relevance to those in authority within the F&W fellowship can be collected for easy reference. Clearday will continue to moderate and set the course for the board. Here's how it came about: *************************************************** Earlier today, I was noodling the idea of having a special thread titled, "Worker? Please read this...". The thread would contain selected posts from the board, nominated by readers and staff. For example, the D&R letter, Jason's recent post, some analysis and reaction over the blog takedown, random comments and suggestions for conventions or bible study topics, and well-written posts that convey how people inside and outside the church react to decisions the head workers make about scandalous problems. The thread should also include positive posts to show balance and reflect that TMB isn't always a bashing zone. A little like the "Post of the Week" thread, but intended to be a shortcut that might make it easier for time-pressed workers to access content without sorting through the dross of petty arguments.
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Post by Admin on Aug 12, 2010 18:51:01 GMT -5
The original 'debating' board has morphed again. From a board for asking workers and professing friends specific questions, to somewhere where topics of special relevance to those in authority within the F&W fellowship can be collected for easy reference. I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place or not, but here goes . . . I suggested to an admin a few days ago that some of us former workers might be able to contribute to discussions related to the work. I don't mean to imply that I'm an "authority," but I do find that people have often appreciated the viewpoint of someone who has been in the work. I have seen a lot of speculation on various boards as to what workers are thinking, why they do certain things, how decisions are made, etc. While I in no way intend to minimize anyone's hurt or to discount their personal experiences, I do feel that the speculation easily leads to "essentializing" the workers and "universalizing" the actions of specific people to make "the work" a monolithic whole, with no individual actions and decisions involved. I do not assume to speak for all workers, or for any (former) worker but myself. I only attempt to share how I saw things, why I felt a certain way about things, made a particular choice, etc. I find it problematic when "the ministry" is regarded as something that must be protected at any cost, but I view it as equally problematic when it is viewed as something that is out to take advantage of anyone it can. It is formed by individuals, and must be addressed as such. So, I plan to watch this board, and will attempt to engage in conversations where I'm able to contribute . . . The purpose is to leave this space for workers and ex-workers to chat, kind of like over a coffee while the rest of us eavesdrop from nearby tables. All in an idyllic al fresco setting (dream French Riviera café). Waiter, two more lattes please! (Incidentally, workers and ex-workers do not have to be signed in to post; please respect their space)
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Post by Admin on Aug 25, 2023 18:23:08 GMT -5
Incidentally, we've re-opened up this board so any worker or ex-worker can post their thoughts and views here, without having to register. Anonymous is OK too. We'll keep a close eye, and please respect the purpose. Any worker-lurkers, enjoy your coffee here at Café TMB
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