[profmag]

The issue was with the BuddyBoss plugin “Youth” profile type settings for Messages. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5QkCyMNPtQ

Found in BuddyBoss > Settings > Messages. Youth must be given explicit permission to Message and, in this case, must be given specific permission to message certain profile types.

While we want some controls on messaging because they represent unmonitored communication between users, we also want this feature for some youth interactions. In many cases, other messaging apps prohibit use until a certain age, and therefore users are receiving not training in the use of the technology before they enter unprotected use with the general public.

In the future, we could use a faculty category to allow Youth-Adult messages to approved adults.

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[profmag]

Afterward, this same member (who needs to create an account with a username so I can quite referring to him as “member”) and I had a great conversation about vulnerability from strength in creating [1] Mercy Space. We talked about how bullies can’t respect anyone because they can’t be vulnerable since they are insecure — their trauma had made them unable to do anything but assert themselves in the most crude, violent, and coercive ways. Another person — properly secure, may actually be more physically powerful than the bully — but is able to show respect to even the weakest nerd because they have the confidence to be vulnerable.

We talked about how [1] Mercy Space is also applicable to the sales process. When we make room through secure vulnerability-from-strength, we have power to actually hear clients and they can tell we’re most interested in hearing and helping them with their interests regardless of sales. This is especially important if we are selling trust or service as a premium over cheaper products that are not as good for customers or the world.

[profmag]

One of our members requested a poster-sized version of the [4] Human Growth quad. Here’s a link to a PDF version that you can print at Staples or similar office store on 24×36″ architectural print paper: https://unusualkingdom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/4-human_growth_poster_plusquads-3.0.20231222.pdf

[profmag]

I can’t reproduce on iPhone 7/13.5.1/DuckDuckGo. @JoanofTheArc reports the issue resolved when the page was reduced to 75%. Seems to be a reader setting particular to browser.

[profmag]

Apparently, it issue is that our shared hosting setup has a problem creating or resolving the symbolic links that Buddyboss is generating. I contacted BuddyBoss support and they informed me that their is a setting in BuddyBoss > Settings > Media that turns off the symbolic links feature.

Also, they recommended I look at their “Media Permissions” component that adds a custom .htaccess to all media folders to prevent direct access. Hopefully, I’ll implement this soon.

https://www.buddyboss.com/resources/docs/components/media/media-permissions/

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[profmag]

You’re moving into the second part of step 2 in the process: “do a search on the internet to see if anyone else has asked the question before”. The best way to keep track of this is to write a quick summary of any source you think is authoritative or particularly helpful/insightful. A summary should include:

• Author and Title of source with link.
• What they said.
• What it means for the overall question.
• Why you think this is right/helpful/insightful (could include information on what type of authority they are).

[profmag]

@Etcetera specifically asked how you research something like this, especially if you don’t yet have vast scriptural knowledge. Here’s a basic process I recommend:

1. First read the text at least twice and highlight any clues in the text itself. Then write down any questions or possible answers you can come up with.

2. Do a scripture search for more clues in scripture, for example, in this case I would search “olive tree” and read all the passages that come up. I’d especially pay attention to the prophetic literature where olive tree is used symbolically. What is it a symbol of? After this search, you can do a search on the internet to see if anyone else has asked the question before.

3. Based on your research, form a hypothesis of what you think it means. Try to figure out a way that this could be translated into something actionable that you could test out in your own life and spiritual practice. If you need help, this is the perfect time to speak to a mentor, coach, of spiritual leader.

4. Once your hypothesis has been tested and confirmed (repeat 3 if it is not), you have an interpretation or answer that you should share with others.

(This process is an application of the [4] Four Layers of Meaning framework.)

[profmag]

Probably I can modify the comments hook on a template with a “logged-in conditional” and get the job done…

[profmag]

This makes me think about some of the “unconventional” things were piloting in AV. This makes an effective and attentive partnership with the prophetic gift especially important. Otherwise, the evangelist could innovate too far outside the Lord’s vision for the people’s fitness.

I think about this sometimes. Take for instance our radical openness in our meetings. We’re so open now so people can have their story and discover their path. But this could feed into an distorted Western individualism that is far from a healthy individuality. There’s also mutual submission and sacrifice necessary to be community, pursue common mission, and actually build a different reality.

[profmag]

Please post your conclusions about the symbolism of the two olive trees. In our conversation, you were saying the Judges 9:7-15 passage gives some insight (talking about olive trees symbolizing the highest level-leader/king), but that Zech 4 and Rev 11 are probably talking about the same two symbolic figures.