True, true, true and true. Poor choice of words on my part. "Spamming" usually connotes more than one or two instances of unsolicited advertising. Except when it doesn't.
)
I've done my bit re posting FZ successes,15 years, and still do elsewhere from time to time.
IIRC one reason Emma started this board was because I was
treated badly elsewhere. Below I quote most of the FAQ for this
board. Its inconsistent. I can't express myself with the successes of my friends.
No big deal for me anymore. Also we now have Dror posting
successes here and South Africa for example.
Maybe revisit FAQs?
Yes some react to positive statements re Scn. Yet FZ/Indie
efforts have been very important in reducing CO$ income and will
it seems become even more important. Also FZ/Indie
statements are excellent refutations of CO$ nonsense and
probably communicate better than critical bashing. They align
quite well with Larry Wright and Alex Gibneys approach.
-------------
Why was the board created?
This board was created to fill a void. There needed to be a place where people can gather to discuss their experiences with Scientology in a moderated environment.
What is meant by moderation?
We are not thought police. You are free to express yourself however you like providing it is not abusive to others. The only reason a moderator will step in is if there is abuse, threats of violence or anything that puts the board in some sort of legal danger. Moderators are there to keep the board on track, not to dictate your thinking
What is the purpose of the board?
The board is for Ex Scientologists of all "denominations" to get together and talk things over.
Some leave the church because they are forced out by some insane ethics order yet remain true believers; some left of their own accord because it stopped making sense; some find the tech truly workable but management corrupt; some find the earlier tech workable but call the Golden Age of Tech the "work of squirrels"; some don't want to throw the baby out with the bathwater and some feel that there is no baby at all.
Some practice Scientology alternatives, some practice Freezone Scientology, some use bits and pieces in their daily lives and some want nothing more to do with it.
It is likely that most people are happy where they sit in regards to Scientology. They have their minds made up about it and no amount of discussion will change that. This board is not meant to be a vehicle to plead your case, reconvert the fallen or preach your brand. It is designed to allow people to connect up, gain some understanding of our differences, learn to respect each others opinions and find some peace with it and hopefully within ourselves.
Who is considered an "Ex Scientologist"?
Anyone who has broken free of the restraints of the Official Church of Scientology and is "allowed" to read & post to the internet.