But what I think is uncalled for and completely unfair is the mocking and ridicule by a handful of the members here, towards Switchblade. I'm sure he has no problem taking it like a champ. That's not what I'm worried about. What I'm concerned about is those who are reading it who may now be afraid of telling their own stories or providing their own evidence.
I think it serves a major injustice to the UFO/EBE community, especially here on ATS, when someone who comes foward with information in a genuine and innocent manner. To call someone a fool and whatnot just because you think they had their leg pulled isn't right. And it mimmics the behavior of those very skeptics who have spent the better part of the last century making believers the punchline of jokes.
There's a certain member with whom I'm referring to here, but because I have class they will remain nameless and I'll let them figure out who they are themself.
Now, whether this is an elaborate and obvious hoax or not, we should all be thankful that Switchblade had the courage and took the time to come foward with these materials. Who knows what kinds of stories or materials other members and non-members out there are sitting on? We should be encouraging everyone to come forward with what they have, and to come foward with their own stories. Mocking and ridiculing someone for what you feel was a joke played at their expense does nothing to benefit this online community.
Maybe I'm overreacting. Maybe not. I just feel that if reading this thread has given a single person caution about coming forward themselves, then I would rather the culprit(s) not even post on here anymore.
That's just my two cents. Now feel free to bash me for it... I have nerves of steel!
