# For Shorty,Welcome

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Posted by Liberty [Liberty] on October 29, 1999 at 13:48:42 {CAtoZJLIp2Mwiuh6GymAdHqlgCajU.}:

Hi Shorty, welcome to the board. You may be shocked by what's on H2O because people are allowed to say what is really on their minds for perhaps the first time in years. When you are honest with yourself you have to admit that you are not free to bring up many subjects around other J.W.s because you will get into trouble one way or another. It's different here Shorty, cause no one wants to get you into any trouble. We just speak our minds, which can mean things get a little rough verbally but most of it is in good fun. We've all had our feelings hurt now and then but that's the price I'm willing to pay for the freedom and good information found among the insults here at H2O.

I'd trade all the comforts of never having my feelings hurt for what I have found here. Freedom from the illusions imposed by our over inflated egos because others here are free to challenge any stupid or unsubstantiated ideas we might hold which otherwise would go unchallenged. Take the risk and really prove you are right,if so you have nothing to fear, if not, you will learn something. This concept is called a free market of ideas and it's the best learning tool known.

As J.W.s, most of us have pretty big egos (and boy do we think we are right) but we rarely allow ourselves to be truely challenged and tested. Admit it, most of your debate partners are busy young mothers or co-workers who know nothing about the Bible (or religion at all for that matter). They are easy to beat or convince but it's different here Shorty. Things won't come that easy cause alot of folks here know more than you or I ever will on a whole variety of subjects. You've got the Watch Tower Society basics down pretty good but venture outside that realm and you will be amazed by how little you really know. I'm learning every day cause seeking truth is hard work and I don't always like what I find but I'm willing to try. If you start out hostile and confrontational you will be met with more of the same. But ask an honest question and 9 times out of 10 you'll get an honest answer and sometimes, an amazing answer. Ask these people a question and you will have to challenge yourself to confirm or reject it. Most people are too scared or lazy to try it but if you do you will be a better person in the long run. Don't take my word for it , don't take anyones word for it ,be a skeptic and try it for your self. In any case,may you continue your journey to find the truth.Liberty

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