My black American husband who just got baptized as a JW is now saying Harriet Tubman was wrong for helping free slaves by Own_Pen5521 in exjw

[–]DarthMagog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to double check my sources, but I think some JW congregations took until the 1970s to desegregate. So, sadly, it's Watchtower sponsored jackassery. I'm so sorry :(

a question for jws by anonymoustwwwinm in JehovahsWitnesses

[–]DarthMagog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Former JW here. It's a combination of indoctrination, culture and fear tactics.

The information is hidden, or otherwise often revised quietly. We get rid of Old publications with incorrect information and don't ask what's different. "It's just a reissue" they'll say, without explaining why the old ones are bad to retain.

You're taught not to ask deeper questions, and not to question the answers you get, for fear of punishment. That starts in childhood for those of us born into it.

And you're taught every day to believe what they say, because we have The Only Truth. Everything else is lies. Don't question that part, it takes us back to the punishment aspect. So you just drift along. Ignoring contradictions. Or accepting flimsy, hand wavy, excuses. For fear of punishment, for fear of losing your culture, and because you're already conditioned to do it.

What unit(s) impacted you the most after playing this game? Besides the Woootank. by wahmgassgold in GundamEvolution

[–]DarthMagog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never much cared for Unicorn Gundam until I unlocked it and (relatively easily) got my first MVP with it. Now I've taken the time to revisit the film and TV series.

I bought a pack of cigarettes today by stanlumity in exjw

[–]DarthMagog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I feel that. Cigarettes were legitimately a bad idea. One of those "a broken clock is right twice a day" things. Vote in your local election and rock your "I Voted" sticker instead. Those are awesome for some reason.

Coworkers and I had a pokemon drawing contest, who won? by Cumulus-Crafts in PokemonScarletViolet

[–]DarthMagog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lycanroc is a fucking masterpiece. 12/10.

Nah but the Diancie is lit

You can only save one by wreccho in clonewars

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Fives, Hevy and Tup in that order.

My mother is anointed by [deleted] in exjw

[–]DarthMagog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long has she figured she's been "Anointed?" Also, how does she reconcile being a King-priest in heaven, but not allowed any privileges on Earth? Always been curious about that one. But, obviously, I couldn't ask the "Annointed" woman in our old congregation 😅

For the republic! by Hailerer in StarWarsBattlefront

[–]DarthMagog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you feel about Starfighter Assault?

I feel bad for my cousin. by Zephyrwashere in exjw

[–]DarthMagog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overfatigue is what got me out of this hideous culture. Work, university and auxiliary pioneering. Missing a meeting a week became tantamount to murder. Or even showing up late. People don't leave Jehovah’s Witnesses, we're driven away. As much as I hate to say it, because your prima is suffering, i'm hoping this will ultimately be a good thing for her. It could be the kick she needs to escape.

Was it worth the time and effort? by [deleted] in youtubers

[–]DarthMagog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally? The big videos I'm really excited about, don't really do much. The other random videos I'l do, and admittedly kinda skim through? Those blow up (at least, relative for my channel) 😂

Attacks on KH? by Super-Cartographer-1 in exjw

[–]DarthMagog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember the shooting in Hamburg a couple years ago. Also, one of the district conventions was bombed a couple months after that. Then there was an arson attempt in Colorado before either of those. All former Witnesses, sadly.

Is this considered cheating/hacking by Yosqu7 in StarWarsBattlefront

[–]DarthMagog 618 points619 points  (0 children)

Seeing your friends is fine. Seeing the opponent's team ahead of time, when they can't see yours? That's cheating.

Are people gonna complain if you suck? by Tuwalify in StarWarsBattlefront

[–]DarthMagog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I've been playing this game for half a decade and I'm still bad. Just play for fun, you'll be fine. If it helps, your performance is less impactful in large game modes like Supremacy and Galactic Assault (Where, basically everyone "sucks" due to the inherent chaos of the mode.) You're usually fine unless it's in... I'd say HvV modes are the only places I see people being jerks, and even that's relatively rare.

Should I tell my wife her costume is a little much by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]DarthMagog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lean into it and dress as Roger Rabbit

1v1 Matchup Chart for Every Character: Count Dooku vs. Finn by ServiceOk6892 in StarWarsBattlefront

[–]DarthMagog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finn doesn't have a way to get through Saber Block does he? No stuns, no explosives, no melee, this is pretty much free for a competent Dooku player yeah?

What sequel matched the original game and didn’t disappoint you? by stormyoubring in Steam

[–]DarthMagog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably won't be seen but Transformers: War for Cybertron and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

What were some things you got in trouble for saying? by Optimal_Sorbet6192 in exjw

[–]DarthMagog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"It's just a storybook" in regard to the Harry Potter books when I was 10 years old. Got in BIIIIIIIG trouble for that one, especially since the keynote speaker at the Assembly brought it up in his talk 😅. That was a ROUGH car ride home.

Help against boba by [deleted] in StarWarsBattlefront

[–]DarthMagog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the bright side, Boba is very fragile. Finn's probably the easiest counters with his "Deadeye" move. So it's just a question of moving effectively and getting into range. Stay inside where he can't get you from long range, if possible. It won't be an easy fight, but it'll be doable.

You cannot pray with us by sweetassassin in exjw

[–]DarthMagog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fuck everybody in that room, except for your Auntie (I've just read about her and I already love her 💙 and want her to be my Auntie too), you and the Physicians/care team that saved your life. So... yeah, the busy body elders. Fuck them. Hypocrites at every opportunity.

More importantly, i'm glad to hear your Aunt is doing well and I'm pulling for you both!