The Nehor Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Marginal Gains said: I promise not to do that, if they give the unequivocal apology I suggest. They can use my exact words if they like and I won’t claim copyright infringement. I think many others will not follow suit with you, I apologize if my wording suggested I was saying you specifically would not be satisfied. I just do not imagine it will satisfy most.
Ginger Snaps Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, Gray said: Oh my goodness! I am stunned!!! https://www.mormon-newsroom.org/article/president-nelson-meets-with-NAACP-offers-apology-for-history-of-racism/ So am I, but thrilled too! This is truly a historic moment.
Gray Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Ginger Snaps said: So am I, but thrilled too! This is truly a historic moment. Apparently this was fake. Someone sent it to me and I didn't look closely Edited May 17, 2018 by Gray 1
Ginger Snaps Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Gray said: Apparently this was fake. Someone sent it to me and I didn't look closely No! Really?
bluebell Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, Gray said: Oh my goodness! I am stunned!!! https://www.mormon-newsroom.org/article/president-nelson-meets-with-NAACP-offers-apology-for-history-of-racism/ I couldn't even get through it without crying. Finally.
bluebell Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, Gray said: Apparently this was fake. Someone sent it to me and I didn't look closely Heartbreaking....
smac97 Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) From the Deseret News: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900018840/lds-church-naacp-jointly-call-for-racial-harmony-end-to-prejudice.html So is the previous link a fake? Here it is: https://www.mormon-newsroom.org/article/president-nelson-meets-with-NAACP-offers-apology-for-history-of-racism/ The dash between "mormon" and "newsroom" seems odd. The link to the live stream is here: https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/joint-statement-first-presidency-naacp-national-leadership No dash in this one. -Smac EDIT TO ADD: It looks like the domain for "mormon-newsroom.org" is a fake: https://www.whois.com/whois/mormon-newsroom.org The registrant's address is in Ontario, and was created two days ago: Quote Domain Name: MORMON-NEWSROOM.ORG Registry Domain ID: D402200000006164542-LROR Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.google.com Registrar URL: http://domains.google.com Updated Date: 2018-05-17T02:09:14Z Creation Date: 2018-05-15T01:42:29Z Registry Expiry Date: 2019-05-15T01:42:29Z Registrar Registration Expiration Date: Registrar: Google Inc. Registrar IANA ID: 895 Registrar Abuse Contact Email: email@google.com Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.6502530000 Reseller: Domain Status: serverTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#serverTransferProhibited Domain Status: addPeriod https://icann.org/epp#addPeriod Registry Registrant ID: C206131386-LROR Registrant Name: Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 1242674142 Registrant Organization: Contact Privacy Inc. Customer 1242674142 Registrant Street: 96 Mowat Ave Registrant City: Toronto Registrant State/Province: ON Registrant Postal Code: M4K 3K1 Registrant Country: CA Registrant Phone: +1.4165385487 The registrant phone number above (4165385487) is for a company, Tucows, which is located at the above address, and which appears to be a domain name company. Edited May 17, 2018 by smac97 2
bluebell Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 The live stream event does not include Pres. Nelson saying anything about the ban (that i noticed anyway. I skipped a head a couple of times and might have missed a brief mention).
Duncan Posted May 17, 2018 Author Posted May 17, 2018 There was no mention of the ban, it was more of a we call on citizens everywhere to be nice to each other and we are all god's children 2
readstoomuch Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 I listened to the conference. It was short with no questions. There wasn't anything said about the ban or an apology. They did meet in person first and it is possible that something happened there. I hope there is more than that. The face that they even met is big, but not what it might have been. Frankly, President Nelson has been so active and making changes, I would be surprised if there isn't more to the story or will happen the closer we get to the actual anniversary on June 8th. 1
bluebell Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Duncan said: There was no mention of the ban, it was more of a we call on citizens everywhere to be nice to each other and we are all god's children That's what I got out of it as well. 1
Gray Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, bluebell said: Heartbreaking.... Same here. I wish I had waited to check it more closely before posting
Stargazer Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, smac97 said: t looks like the domain for "mormon-newsroom.org" is a fake: https://www.whois.com/whois/mormon-newsroom.org The registrant's address is in Ontario, and was created two days ago: The registrant phone number above (4165385487) is for a company, Tucows, which is located at the above address, and which appears to be a domain name company. Yeah, Tucows is a domain registrar and would have nothing else to do with whoever registered the domain. And as one should, they have obfuscated their domain registration -- that's normal for anyone who likes to keep their email address from being spammed. The clear copyright violation, however, could easily cause the veil of privacy here to be pierced,, legally.
bluebell Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 15 minutes ago, smac97 said: From the Deseret News: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900018840/lds-church-naacp-jointly-call-for-racial-harmony-end-to-prejudice.html So is the previous link a fake? Here it is: https://www.mormon-newsroom.org/article/president-nelson-meets-with-NAACP-offers-apology-for-history-of-racism/ The dash between "mormon" and "newsroom" seems odd. The link to the live stream is here: https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/joint-statement-first-presidency-naacp-national-leadership No dash in this one. -Smac EDIT TO ADD: It looks like the domain for "mormon-newsroom.org" is a fake: https://www.whois.com/whois/mormon-newsroom.org The registrant's address is in Ontario, and was created two days ago: The registrant phone number above (4165385487) is for a company, Tucows, which is located at the above address, and which appears to be a domain name company. If you click on the sentence at the very bottom of their page it takes you to a 'fair use' wiki article, specifically the part about parody.
rongo Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, Duncan said: There was no mention of the ban, it was more of a we call on citizens everywhere to be nice to each other and we are all God's children That's something everyone agrees on! 1
bluebell Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 Just now, rongo said: That's something everyone agrees on! Apparently not, or we wouldn't keep being told to do it. 1
rongo Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, bluebell said: Apparently not, or we wouldn't keep being told to do it. I think people agree with it in theory; it's in practice where things break down. I am relieved that an apology or condemnation wasn't issued, and I hope it is a harbinger of the broadcast to come. I think it will be: be one, be unified, be nice to each other, etc.
smac97 Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, bluebell said: If you click on the sentence at the very bottom of their page it takes you to a 'fair use' wiki article, specifically the part about parody. Yes, just saw it. It's nothing close to "fair use" or parody, though. Thanks, -Smac 2
Gray Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 Just now, smac97 said: Yes, just saw it. It's nothing close to "fair use" or parody, though. Thanks, -Smac Agreed.
CMZ Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 As far as hoaxes goes they put it together quite well. One little giveaway though was when they used "born" where they should have used "borne." I do look forward to the day when people understand the priesthood issue better.
JAHS Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, CMZ said: As far as hoaxes goes they put it together quite well. One little giveaway though was when they used "born" where they should have used "borne." I do look forward to the day when people understand the priesthood issue better. Also misspelling the name of the Church at the very bottom of the page: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Instead of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1
Oliblish Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, JAHS said: Also misspelling the name of the Church at the very bottom of the page: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Instead of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints So this is actually from the Strangite church... 1
CMZ Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, JAHS said: Also misspelling the name of the Church at the very bottom of the page: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Instead of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Yep, the little things matter. It looks like the hoax was perpetrated by someone who wants to speak for the Church but without even being able to spell its name correctly. Edited May 17, 2018 by CMZ
stemelbow Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 I was dusting off the old scripture case getting ready to head back as a sign of approval and solidarity. Too bad it was a fake. Ah well...we can hope, I suppose.
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