Maybe they're trying to set things up for the continual decrease in activity due to a few factors

a.) They can't get the R&F to do what they tell them anymore in affluent countries. They do token service, and then do whatever the hell they want for the most part.

b.) They can't get the R&F to dump money in the contribution boxes like they used to, and the R&F are certainly not going to start paying for literature.

c.) Eventually they'll run out of properties to sell, and will have to print less.
This is along the lines of what I've been thinking too, troublingdoubts. And I'd heard this "news" unofficially circulating 1-2 years ago already, that the preaching work has been completed and we're just waiting for the great tribulation now. Interesting how the GB never makes any official statements these days - obviously they've finally learned something from past mistakes! But the rank-and-file JWs still believe it all, unfortunately.

And it's like Cosmic said, that they only go out in F/S to do that token service to stay on the active list, and do it the easiest way possible, while putting the emphasis on associating with the others; like a social thing. So I wouldn't be surprised if they're changing prophecies and teachings to adapt to the ever-decreasing enthusiasm and donations. Personally, I hope the WT Society goes bankrupt and out of business!! image