It was last summer I had my first and only 12.5 block of basic book one auditing, and decided to pursue studies further. Having made small payments towards the basic Book One Auditor Course at the SOMA Mission, I chose to transfer to the SF Org. The SOMA Mission formally refused to apply the course payments towards other books or materials, forcing me to leave the money as a donation (in my opinion that makes them a "thief.")

Shortly thereafter, I began reading posts here on the Freezone and making payments towards course at the SF Org. My intent at the SF Org was to take a long time making payments so that I could observe behavior. I am a professional body worker, and trained to observe posture, gait, general breathing patterns, and subtle facial expressions. Last June I initially believed the level of stress I observed to be present was due to their forthcoming move to the new facility in July... but then the move was rescheduled to August, then September, and then because the original building had been sold they absolutely needed to be out by November 1st. and on Nov. 6th I entered the original building and purchased Sci 8-80. They were still there. Also, it was during the 3rd week of October I received a call asking when I could make my next payment on the Method One course. I explained there was an accident in my family and I was financially helping support my mother and would contact them when I was ready. Later that day, I received two hang up calls (it was from the Org - special thanks to Caller ID). The following day I received a call (from the same person I spoke to the previous day and had explained my current situation) asking when I could make my next payment on Method One. Later that day I received another hang-up call, and later a voicemail from someone else wondering the same, and the next day the same person called and left another message.

Even the WISE sector has lost my respect. Not too long ago I purchased another Dianetics and Scientology Dictionary for use at my office (used frequently when reading this list). About 3 weeks later I received a voicemail stating I had not been charged correctly, and they needed a return call to authorize payment in the remaining amount. I returned the call to learn they were short one penny. One Cent. I authorized the transaction and immediately lost business respect. Why? Well, considering the cost of the telephone calls, the cost of time and administration I estimate I lost an actual $25 in their attempt to recover that lost penny... also, I'm self employed and when a call comes in I'm more likely to get business than if the caller gets voicemail. The potential lost business factor was not included in that estimate. Overall it was a terrible waste of time and resource to recover a single penny.

I would also like to offer a public Special Thank You to Fran here on the list for giving me exceptional personal support (by way of private e-mail and telephone conversation). She has quietly responded to many of my miscellaneous questions and concerns that have arisen by reading this list and has been very helpful.