JWTalk.net <- 15 Years of Jehovah's Blessing :)

[Brother_Bliss]

For a little bit of history, the domain name www.jwtalk.net was registered on September 4th, 2006, which was 15 years ago this month. 

 

We started as a members only forum for local friends in local congregations using a freeware script called MyBB. Not before long, it lost it's initial traction. Then, a previous JW Forum was taken offline and so we made the effort to invite those abandoned forum refugees to join over here instead. We eventually switched to a freeware script called Phorum and couldn't migrate the MyBB database.

 

Once Facebook became available to the public in general, activity in the Phorum suffered tremendously, and so we decided to abandon the referral-only approach and go Public, allowing search engines like Google to find us and index our content and promoting the forum in various JW Facebook groups. This worked out well, and membership in the JWTalk Online Community of Jehovah's Witnesses began to grow. As other JW Forums, MSN Email Lists, and Yahoo Groups, were discontinued, their members found their way here.

 

Today, JWTalk.net is known to be the largest and busiest, and for many the one and only pro-JW community on the internet. We rigorously vet new member applications and work diligently to keep unqualified, apostate, and opposed individuals out and our boards clean of their harmful propaganda. With the help of our loving brothers and sisters here in the community, we've seen publishers dedicated themselves to Jehovah through water baptism. We've seen members who were struggling emotionally encouraged and strengthened by the Christian love they've received from brothers and sisters who may be on the opposite sides of the globe. We've seen members struggling spiritually grow and now they are the ones encouraging others by their fine comments. Many of us have travelled and met other members face to face and sat next to them at their Kingdom Halls. The community has been a blessing during the pandemic as we have been able to enjoy good association with one another any time of day.

 

“Look! How good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133:1
 

Of course, none of this would work if it wasn't for your love for Jehovah and for your brothers and sisters. Let us continue to "have love for the whole association of brothers (and sisters!)" - 1 Peter 2:17

 

YOU are what makes this community wonderful, because YOU love Jehovah, YOU love your spiritual family (his organization), and YOU have his blessing.

[jwhess]

Thank you Bob

[GeordieGirl]

Thank you Bob, and to all admin, for making it possible for us all to meet together and converse in a clean, spiritual environment. Your hard work is very much appreciated. 🥰💖🥰

[WilliamChew]

Thanks Bob, for telling the history of JWTalks and also all the admins hard work in maintaining the forum.

Edited September 8, 2021 by WilliamChew

[molnarj]

I remember years ago that a friend of mine had heard that Br. John Barr died. So I searched with google for verification of that news. That's how I found JWTalk. So since 2010 I have been a member of this Forum and enjoyed being here every day. 

[New World Explorer]

I met so many nice brothers and sisters here ...thank you all.

Special thanks to all admin and mods for working extra hard to maintain the site 

[Dages]

This community has been a real blessing indeed. And it's safe.

 

Joined in December 2010... time flies

Edited September 8, 2021 by Dages

[Hanah45]

This forum has been so beneficial for my spirituality.mit has offered comfort, encouragement, and great information.

i really hope to give here as well as receive. 

[JanBar]

I am grateful for this community. This is safe place to ask questions.

[lssjr]

wow!!! 15 year's is indeed a blessing. keep it up!!!

[M.J.]

When you thank Jehovah in your prayers that JWTalk exists, and worry about it's continued well being, and ask Jehovah to keep it safe, you know you've created a good thing @Dismal_Bliss

[Friends just call me Ross]

10 minutes ago, M.J. said:

When you thank Jehovah in your prayers that JWTalk exists, and worry about it's continued well being, and ask Jehovah to keep it safe, you know you've created a good thing @Dismal_Bliss

Well spoken, Sis'!  👍

[Myew]

Much love for the friends that I've made here, especially those who have counseled and encouraged me over the years. It was a large influence in helping me progress to baptism, and learning how to deal with many of my personal issues. Thank you Bob and all of the moderators for your efforts to provide a safe format for these discussions. I will continue to look forward to the day that we may be able to associate without any of the current problems or worries.
 

(Psalm 141:5) Should the righteous one strike me, it would be an act of loyal love; Should he reprove me, it would be like oil on my head, Which my head would never refuse. My prayer will continue even during their calamities.

(Psalm 22:26) The meek will eat and be satisfied; Those seeking Jehovah will praise him. May you enjoy life forever.

[AH173]

Thank you Bob and all the staff for helping me feel connected to our loving global brotherhood! 

 

So grateful for being informed of this site from meekspace website many years ago. 

 

Agape 

Edited September 8, 2021 by AH173
update

[Dustparticle]

This is a good site to eat chocolate. Awesome site. Plus, I love you all too.

[Dages]

1 hour ago, Dustparticle said:

This is a good site to eat chocolate. Awesome site. Plus, I love you all too.

I could imagine your voice saying this with a mouth full of chocolate 😂

[Sheep]

Me too (except for the chocolate comments). I've been here since September 2012, and I'm much better off since I started here. All of you have been an encouragement to me, to which I say Thank You.

[SUNRAY]

Almost 9 years for me. Wow! Thank you Bob! Thanks to present and past administrators! Thanks to everyone sharing your thoughts!😃

[hatcheckgirl]

Thanks to all of you! You are a slice of what paradise with real friends will be. Love you all! Stay safe ❤️

[CHecker]

I joined in February of 2012 so nearly 10 years ago. 

This was a great decision. I've learned so much here, both spiritually and from all of you in different cultures. I cherish the friends I've made, they've helped round out my way of thinking, broadened my point of view. Love that.

Thank you all 🧡

[Musky]

7 hours ago, AH173 said:

 

 

So grateful for being informed of this site from meekspace website many years ago. 

 

Agape 

You're welcome 😊

[Ludwika]

To all the friends here that I've come to know on our wonderful site, I'm so very happy to have been given the opportunity and privilege of being able to have a part in keeping our community a warm, safe place for all of us. Many of you I'd never have known without jwtalk. You have contributed to my happiness, I hope the reverse is also true. Thank you all for your often beautiful and spiritual posts, your concern and friendship for other members, for myself and the team, and most of all, for the obvious love you all show for Jehovah and his organization. With your help and vigilance this community is what it is; a place of safety.

[Lance]

I have lived in many places across Canada and have made friends and connections with many 100’s of brothers and sisters.. 

In contrast this  site has allowed me to widen out and make good friends with brothers and sisters in every part of the world.. I really feel that I have a pulse on the world wide brotherhood. 
It is amazing that no matter what culture or background, we have the language of the truth to share. My spirituality  and my love for my brothers has greatly increased by being here and that is good thing.

[rocket]

I have really enjoyed my 11 years on the Forum immensely. Made some really good friends and helped boot some bad actors.  I have found it to be a  safe place to associate with the friends worldwide due to the hard work of the Administrators, Moderators and the wonderful Members who never let their guard down to the 'trap of the birdcatcher' and his minions.

[New World Explorer]

11 minutes ago, rocket said:

I have really enjoyed my 11 years on the Forum immensely. Made some really good friends and helped boot some bad actors.  I have found it to be a  safe place to associate with the friends worldwide due to the hard work of the Administrators, Moderators and the wonderful Members who never let their guard down to the 'trap of the birdcatcher' and his minions.

This is the hardest place for apostates to operate..no matter what timezone or place, anybody can pin mods on the spot when questionable comments are posted. 

(Please do not resort to this... 2AM in Spain...hey Carlos...this is Greg from Down Under ...have you seen this comment ...can you please have a look ...LOL )

This is truly united place and apart from jw.org, this is unique site that we all need to cherish and contribute by being pleasant to each other,  and simply enjoy association.