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.
Hello, For many years I've have a great fascination for Amish culture, and I've probably seen every documentary and TV show ever done on the communities. After watching a few episode of the "Out Of Order" series, I have a question: Why does it seem that many of the ex-Amish young men use so much profanity. It seems like every other sentence has one curse word or another. Is it just one form of rebellion or a way of trying to strip the old ways from their minds? I'm just really perplexed by what what seems to be an "all or nothing" way of living; for instance, why do most of the teens seems to get so totally out of control with partying and the worst aspects of English culture during Rumspringa? In truth, that's just not the way most Americans live on a regular basis. And what's up with the Amish tradition of young couples sharing the girl's bed before marriage? Traditional American (English) families would never allow such a temptation. Is it supposed to help one test or increase their willpower? I guess I'm asking why I never see depicted on TV ex-Amish adopting more the lifestyle of typical religious families in America, who dress modestly, don't drink or drug, don't have sex outside or marriage, or use foul language, attend church regularly, etc. Maybe ex-Amish living that way just don't make for good TV(?)
I think we are have the same interest here in terms of Amish culture and traditions. I am very much curious with how they are able to stay in that way of living and how they manage to survive that way. I read different blogs and forums to get to know them more. It's just amazing that such community still exists in the modern time. V.S
