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I re-enabled the option to approve all new sign ups cause even though I have recaptcha, spammers are still getting into the site, and spamming, so all new users are supposed to go through the approval process, however I am not sure if that applies to Facebook sign ups. If so, message me on facebook, Joseph Slabaugh, and I can approve you.
You can now use your Facebook to sign into EX-Amish Forum Version 3.0! Note that you should include something about Amish in your application, as I got so many spammers that have weird messages as their bot created applications that I have to weed through to find the legitimate ones. However, I have found that also if you sign up via Facebook, then I have no such issue.
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  • Liz_M7Liz_M7 November 2011
    Hi, my name is Liz Mannebach and I'm a Chicago-based journalist working on a project about the ex-Amish. I'm hoping to interview former Amish about your own experience and some of the challenges you face in today's world. I'm interested not just in your decision to leave the Amish community, but what your day-to-day life is like now. What makes you smile? What are your hopes for your future? Your career? 

    Your real name will not be used, and the piece will not be published for at least another year.

    If you'd like to tell your story or if you have any questions, you can leave a post here or send me an email at mmannebach@luc.edu. Ideally, I'd like to arrange to talk over the phone, but online is fine, too.

    I really appreciate your help with the project and I'm looking forward to hearing your story.

    --Liz

  • EXAmishEXAmish December 2011
    I emailed you, did you get my email?
  • FrancesFrances December 2011
    Hi. My name is Frances and I am writing a research paper on the Amish for an anthropology class at a university. Would anyone here be willing to answer a few questions asked through email? Thanks.
  • leemastleemast January 2012

    HELLO MY NAME IS LEE IM FOMERLY GOING TO A AMISH CHURCH,I HAVE A LONG STORY WOULD LOVE TO WRITE A BOOK,PUT NEED HELP DUE TO ONLY HAVING A 8TH GRADE EDCATION,I HAVE 3 CHILDREN NONE OF THEM AMISH,I DO NOT WANT THEM TO GO THREW WHAT I DID AND NO EDUCATION,I WANT THEM TO HAVE A CHANCE IN LIFE,I HAVE BEEN THREW EVERY ABUSE THAT IS OUT THERE,NO MATTER WHAT I DO I CAN NOT PLKEASE THE PLAIN PEOPLE,FROM THE WAY I COMB MY HAIR TO MY OLD LIFESTLY,PLAIN PEOPLE R KNOW AS FORGIVING PEOPLE,SOMEONE CAN KILL UR CHILD AND THAT IS FORGIVIN,RAPE MOLESTING KIDS TO BREAKING THE LAW IN MANY WAY AND HIDING IT ALL.BUT YO AND BEHOLD THE PLAIN PEOPLE THROW MY PAST IN MY FACE AND RUN TO MY FAMILY OVER THINGS IN THE PAST,I DONT CARE ABOUT WHAT THEY R DOING TO ME BUT BRINGING MY MOM AND DAD IN IT IS CRUEL,I AM SO SICK OF IT ALL,HOW CAN THIS BE STOPED,AND WHY IN GODS NAME ARE THEY ALOUD TO BREAK LAWS AND GET AWAY WITH IT,IS THERE A LAW IF YOU DRESS PLAIN U ARE ABOVE THE LAW,WHERE IN THE BIBLE DOES IT STATE THAT PLAIN PEOPLE CAN GET AWAY WITH WHAT THEY R DOING,QUESTION IS IT AGAINST THE LAW FOR A ORDANED PREACHER BISHOP TO HIDE CRIMES IN THE CHURCH,I COULD GO ON AND ON BUT ILL STOP WITH THAT FOR NOW,GOD BLESS

  • FrancesFrances January 2012
    Hi Lee. I'm very sorry for the abuse you and your family have suffered. I'm not Amish, but I'm a Christian and I don't think Christians should be hurting each other. I will pray for you and your family. God bless you.
  • mbiajcmbiajc January 2012
    My name is Deborah, and the initials I use for my screen name are (My Boss Is A Jewish Carpenter)  I am a Christian but not a member of sleeping Churches, or Ladicean like Church. I pray twice a day I repent.  I have never been Amish, but would like to know more about the biblical teachings. Does every Amish man abuse women?  I have a lot of questions, like would an Amish community allow me to be taught the bible by an Amish person if I respectful of the Amish traditions of dressing modesty? I do read my bible often but sometimes have questions. I think Knowing an Amish or an ex Amish person might be able to help me with learn my bible better.  I am on facebook  my personal e-mail is  myguybones@yahoo.com. If anyone would be interested in being my friend I'm here.
  • mbiajcmbiajc January 2012
    I just found out that my grandpa's side of the family were Quakers.

    I'm also a Christian willing to take in an ex Amish and try getting him/her adjusted to outside world
  • EXAmishEXAmish March 2012
    Hello Everyone I don't post vary often, but wanted to say HI to all the new members :-)
  • AmishCuriousAmishCurious April 2012
    @leemast I have never written a book but I am very well written, well spoken, and fairly educated. I would be happy to help in any way I can. I am a soon to be homeschool teacher and am supporting my husband while he works to obtain a degree in writing. I believe we can help if you would like.
  • wangdoooodlewangdoooodle October 2012
    I would like verrie mucha take lessons on Howe the Amish whipp their bums and pees becaus I am uset to doeng everythin without bein amish or whatever..?
  • RosieRosie October 2012
    Hey, I'm Rosie Louwe Kooijmans, a 17-years-old girl form Amsterdam, The Netherlands. I'm working on a project about Amish and the Rumspinga. I'm really want to know what Amish do in their Rumspringa and why they are going back to their community after the Rumspringa. I really appreciate if someone help me out.
    My email is rosielk@live.nl.
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