Originally posted by ignorant_ape
if , as claimed , they can " summon UFOs " etc - then a well placed team with the proper equip could get the scoop on CSETI
A CSETI devotee (and it is practically a cult, with rituals, secrecy, inner experiences, etc) will tell you that a camera wouldn't pick up the ufos anyway, since only those who come with a pure heart and a check written to the correct payee can sense and experience the presence of the aliens. It reminds me of transcendental meditation, which is basically meditation PLUS a super-secret mantra especially for you (complete with non-disclosure agreements and copyrights). Only the emperor turned out to have no clothes. The mantra was the same for everyone in a certain age group. And it was just a Sanskrit word.
THAT SAID, I think it would be an awesome idea for someone to get footage of a CSETI gathering. Evidence and exposure are GOOD.

