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Fetch
New Member
Hello, everyone. I'll go by Fetch. As you can see, I'm indeed quite fetching. But that's just a byproduct of my whole raison d'être, being an omen to silly stuff like superstition.
I learned of this site today via a Popular Mechanics article on UAP debunking, and was only more pleased to see a number of other topics I'd like to educate myself on further.
I genuinely love friendly, healthy and stimulating discussion, especially with people who will never know how truly abnormal-looking I am IRL. There might be extraterrestrials, and a great part of me'd be kinda stoked. But I've seen exactly zero in the face of many real relationships being damaged over things as absurd as astrology.
Admittedly, this is all so classically 'Gemini' of me. So there's that.
I learned of this site today via a Popular Mechanics article on UAP debunking, and was only more pleased to see a number of other topics I'd like to educate myself on further.
I genuinely love friendly, healthy and stimulating discussion, especially with people who will never know how truly abnormal-looking I am IRL. There might be extraterrestrials, and a great part of me'd be kinda stoked. But I've seen exactly zero in the face of many real relationships being damaged over things as absurd as astrology.
Admittedly, this is all so classically 'Gemini' of me. So there's that.
michellew
New Member
Hello,
My name is Michelle. I joined because I want to do my part to debunk false information. I like that the focus here is on debunking the information in a kind and respectful way with facts is the only effective way to change peoples minds about false beliefs. I do have past experience working as a fact checker but always looking for new ways to learn how to fight disinformation.
My name is Michelle. I joined because I want to do my part to debunk false information. I like that the focus here is on debunking the information in a kind and respectful way with facts is the only effective way to change peoples minds about false beliefs. I do have past experience working as a fact checker but always looking for new ways to learn how to fight disinformation.
CasualDebunk
New Member
Long time lurker who was prompted to move on from /r/UFOs by the moderation team.
I am particularly interested in the UFO Influencer phenomenon, as it highlights how social media platforms can amplify and shape public perceptions of so called unexplained phenomena, blending entertainment with belief.
I am particularly interested in the UFO Influencer phenomenon, as it highlights how social media platforms can amplify and shape public perceptions of so called unexplained phenomena, blending entertainment with belief.
NorCal Dave
Senior Member.
That's a good way of putting it.
Hi everyone!
I have been following your analysis on this forum and Mick West's on YouTube for a few years now.
I'm not a particularly skilled person, but I'm a Spanish astrophysicist currently working at the University of Vienna in regards to the Milky Way structure. I'm very interested in UFO claims and the approach to review them skeptically.
See you around!
I have been following your analysis on this forum and Mick West's on YouTube for a few years now.
I'm not a particularly skilled person, but I'm a Spanish astrophysicist currently working at the University of Vienna in regards to the Milky Way structure. I'm very interested in UFO claims and the approach to review them skeptically.
See you around!
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Hi all first time poster and new to metabunk. I love investigating UFOs and other mysteries and conspiracy theories. I really enjoy Micks rational approach to analysis.
My reason for joining today has to do with the 2019 Drone swarms around Navy Ships. I learnt today that a Chinese Cargo ship called the bass strait was in the vicinity and highly suspicious if you ask me.
I was wondering if anyone has a paid membership to the AIS data through maritime apps ? I'd love to get the gps track of the ship at that time.
Thanking You
My reason for joining today has to do with the 2019 Drone swarms around Navy Ships. I learnt today that a Chinese Cargo ship called the bass strait was in the vicinity and highly suspicious if you ask me.
I was wondering if anyone has a paid membership to the AIS data through maritime apps ? I'd love to get the gps track of the ship at that time.
Thanking You
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Mendel
Senior Member.
Hi @FiShaRoo, welcome to Metabunk!
The best thread to ask your question is https://www.metabunk.org/threads/uss-kidd-and-other-ships-drones-encounter-2019.11681/ . Note that AIS tracking uses land-based receivers, so a track for a ship out at sea may not be available; and AIS transmitters can also be turned off.
Giorgio
New Member
Hi, I'm Giorgio. I'm writing from Italy. I'm a pensioner. I like reading physics books and I'm sensitive to living in balance with the nature of the planet. I'm happy to have met you. I'm very concerned about the fake-news, disinformation, conspiracy theories and climate change denial that are circulating today. I would like to help my partner, whom I love very much, get out of this bubble-filter or rabbit hole and I know that with your help I can try. Thank you for being there.
Richard C
New Member
Hi everyone.
Many years ago I used to be a hardcore UFO 'believer' I guess - I ended up on quite the conspiracy theory trail after that, and eventually came to my senses.
Now I'm somewhat more rational, I try to look at other possibilities in UFO cases especially (and sometimes the paranormal/ghost stuff too) and take the more measured approach. An interest in film and photography means I can often understand some processes that have gone on to make sense of the claims I see people have. I've done both amateur and professional photography, along with experience using digital and video cameras for many years now.
Glad to have found this place, I've been lurking a long time looking into old UFO cases with a more critical eye and seeing what and how people are discussing them. It's been so gratifying I decided to join to contribute my thoughts and analyses on them as well.
Many years ago I used to be a hardcore UFO 'believer' I guess - I ended up on quite the conspiracy theory trail after that, and eventually came to my senses.
Now I'm somewhat more rational, I try to look at other possibilities in UFO cases especially (and sometimes the paranormal/ghost stuff too) and take the more measured approach. An interest in film and photography means I can often understand some processes that have gone on to make sense of the claims I see people have. I've done both amateur and professional photography, along with experience using digital and video cameras for many years now.
Glad to have found this place, I've been lurking a long time looking into old UFO cases with a more critical eye and seeing what and how people are discussing them. It's been so gratifying I decided to join to contribute my thoughts and analyses on them as well.
trevcharm
New Member
hi all!
so my journey to get here was:
* being a bit shocked at what seemed like military ufo disclosure, with the 2017 articles and videos, assuming it was all as it appeared and as reported.
* having it on my backburner for a while, and watching what might unfold over the next few years.
* then finally watching the unidentified tv show recently, series 1, and thinking if this is all or even mostly/somewhat accurate it's pretty mind blowing!
* so i thought "why is this not bigger news? who are the disbelievers and what are they thinking about all this?"
* that led me to the new york post basement office videos
* and then searching about inconsistencies about aawsap / aatip / elizondo's exact role, that led me here.
* i then saw mick's gimble debunk video, which was fantastic.
* i then realised this forum was his, so i explored here a bit more.
and today i signed up
glad to see a place like this exists in today's day and age of fake news and overall poor scientific literacy from the general public and the mainstream media. wish this site was more well known, you are all doing a great job!
so my journey to get here was:
* being a bit shocked at what seemed like military ufo disclosure, with the 2017 articles and videos, assuming it was all as it appeared and as reported.
* having it on my backburner for a while, and watching what might unfold over the next few years.
* then finally watching the unidentified tv show recently, series 1, and thinking if this is all or even mostly/somewhat accurate it's pretty mind blowing!
* so i thought "why is this not bigger news? who are the disbelievers and what are they thinking about all this?"
* that led me to the new york post basement office videos
* and then searching about inconsistencies about aawsap / aatip / elizondo's exact role, that led me here.
* i then saw mick's gimble debunk video, which was fantastic.
* i then realised this forum was his, so i explored here a bit more.
and today i signed up
glad to see a place like this exists in today's day and age of fake news and overall poor scientific literacy from the general public and the mainstream media. wish this site was more well known, you are all doing a great job!
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