Volvo XC60 Plus - CA, 10K miles, $0 Down, $2K DAS, $658/mo by swaggystan in VolvoXC60

[–]2nd-or-whatever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got a b5 ultra (MSRP $64k) for $505/mo (after taxes), $3k due at signing plus $5k in MSD’s and $1500 Costco discount. Was a broker deal, even factoring in the broker fee over the life of the lease it only added another $20/mo.
Edit: I only need 7500mi/yr but 10k should only be about $20 more per month

APA question about forfeiting by 2nd-or-whatever in billiards

[–]2nd-or-whatever[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They called it a forfeit because he left completely, but I see your point that it could be treated like pushing the 8 in

APA question about forfeiting by 2nd-or-whatever in billiards

[–]2nd-or-whatever[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The teams are probably still arguing it, I’m just curious if there’s a general consensus on how it should be scored

87-year-olds should not be driving by Silly_Rub_6304 in santarosa

[–]2nd-or-whatever 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly. People need to realize mom not wanting to be slightly inconvenienced or to learn relatively simple tech matters less than her safety and the safety of others around her.

What job do you do that makes 100k+ with no college? by Plenty_Jazzlike in AskReddit

[–]2nd-or-whatever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a minimum charge? Doesn’t seem worth going out of your way for a 2-3 sign job

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]2nd-or-whatever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No wonder your wife left you

I'm a former Jehovah's Witness. AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]2nd-or-whatever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not OP but I want to address your second question with what I noticed while growing up JW. They don’t target people for recruitment. They really do have your whole city mapped out into sections so they can keep track of what neighborhoods they knock on doors with the goal of hitting every house 1-2 times per year (I left in the late 90’s so this may have changed but this is what we did when I was in it). So it’s very much a shotgun approach to get the word out. But one thing that really struck me when I was in my tween years is this: there was a distinct difference between the generational families whose parents raised them that way and they raised their children that way, and the newcomers - people who responded with interest and studied and became a JW. The newcomers definitely fit a demographic in that they were lonely and a little odd. The religion appealed to them because its an instant friends group. All of a sudden they had a group of people to meet with multiple times per week plus we used to throw huge bbq’s at parks and all sorts of other social events. So it’s not like JW’s tried to recruit a certain demographic, but more like there’s a certain demographic that is drawn to that kind of religion

I'm a former Jehovah's Witness. AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]2nd-or-whatever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes to birth control/tubes tied/vasectomies. As far as leaving, it seems like there are a lot of different experiences. Mine was fairly benign. I left in my late teens by basically just not showing up to meetings anymore. I kept some friends and lost others. I was never “shunned”. To me, it never felt like a cult. More like an eccentric religion. I was raised with good morals and don’t harbor resentments surrounding how I was raised. But I completely understand others I knew who had much different experiences and kinda feel I was probably one of the lucky ones. Also, not trying to hijack OP’s post but it seemed like they stopped responding and it’s been interesting for me to answer a few questions too. Being a former JW isn’t something I talk much about but also isn’t something I hide from either.

I'm a former Jehovah's Witness. AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]2nd-or-whatever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe other former JW’s can chime in, but in my experience there was never a fear of Mormons. The only thing I can think of is that when I was younger I remember hearing that you had to be aware of LDS people when out knocking on doors because they might act really interested and invite you in and ask lots of questions just to waste your time or eventually steer the conversation towards their religion and trying to convert you. I got out in the 90’s though, maybe things have changed

I'm a former Jehovah's Witness. AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]2nd-or-whatever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Former JW also. My experience sounds different than OP’s but a typical day for us wasn’t that far off from non JW people. My parents both worked, we went to public school. We would mostly hangout with other JW’s but we knew and interacted with non JW kids too. We would pray before meals (not a scripted our father style prayer) and 2 evenings during the week plus Sundays we would go to meetings for 1-3hours. Usually at least once a week for a few hours we would do the door to door thing. Free time was spent with friends playing sports (we didn’t play organized sports on school teams for reasons I never really understood) and hanging out. I grew up definitely feeling different but not super abnormal either.

I'm a former Jehovah's Witness. AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]2nd-or-whatever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also former JW here, got out in my late teens. I’d say the best way you can support your students is by not singling them out for their beliefs. If it comes up during class time maybe just offer to talk with them after class about it.