1. Each Baha'i has a 'membership card' with a membership number
2. Strict censorship and approval process for new books
3. Punishments against individuals for perceived infractions include deprivation of voting rights and potential ostracism and shunning
4. Ban on Baha'i Studies courses to prevent hierarchy formation perceived as a threat to the administrative structure
5. Suppression of Baha'i academics who don't follow the party line and agenda
6. Misuse of the notion of "unity" to silence and penalise divergent views
7. Discouragement from reporting misconduct of individual members in the interests of "unity" and public image
8. Selective translation of literature to control information and maintain a marketable narrative despite internal contradictions
9. Revisionist edits in new editions of books (e.g. removal of failed prophecies and intolerant language)
10. Frequent fundraising for projects to enhance global image
2. Strict censorship and approval process for new books
3. Punishments against individuals for perceived infractions include deprivation of voting rights and potential ostracism and shunning
4. Ban on Baha'i Studies courses to prevent hierarchy formation perceived as a threat to the administrative structure
5. Suppression of Baha'i academics who don't follow the party line and agenda
6. Misuse of the notion of "unity" to silence and penalise divergent views
7. Discouragement from reporting misconduct of individual members in the interests of "unity" and public image
8. Selective translation of literature to control information and maintain a marketable narrative despite internal contradictions
9. Revisionist edits in new editions of books (e.g. removal of failed prophecies and intolerant language)
10. Frequent fundraising for projects to enhance global image
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