Granted, the OP was "owned" by ATS members here.

However-

It is very disturbing to see how many "Oh thank you thank you!", "Great Post!", and other accolades the author received.

And also, watch to see this "reexamined" in months to come as someone who isn't here yet speculates that the OP is "for real" and merely "abused by evil skeptics".

*sigh*

Be wary of the ignorant.

Originally posted by Reality Hurts

It is very disturbing to see how many "Oh thank you thank you!", "Great Post!", and other accolades the author received.

Is call courtesy and respect, that’s what makes ATS so friendly and welcoming to everybody that wants to bring their stories . . .but at the same time ATS is known also for their way in which exposes hoax, not insults are needed.

Perhaps you do not understand what courtesy and respect mean. . .

Can we go back to serious thread about no planes on 911 ...

When I first saw this I read about half way before I decided it was a waste of time. Another attention seeker or delusional mental patient.

There is another what if. What if this person is doing this at the behest of a Terrorist organization? Seems like a logical possibility. If something like this grew legs it could work to the advantage of an enemy. The entire 9/11 Conspiracy Theory could be a construct of a Terrorist Organization. Attack us, convince us it was actually our own government that did it and then strike while our country is in disarray. Not only is this possible it would be a very wise move by Terrorist organizations to try to do just that.

To bad the connection was not left open to this. A request for a recent photo to compare with the ID could have helped to end the debate once and for all or open an even more interesting can of worms.

1969!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Another time traveler or a coded message? Could ATS be a clearing house for correspondence between operatives? Sorry I could not resist. Maybe there is a hidden message in the text of the original post? Maybe the false date is the key to decoding the message? Only half joking. Any Cryptographers among us?

Edited to say sorry, just me on too much coffee. Ya gotta see the humor though.

[edit on 5/23/2007 by Blaine91555]

Originally posted by mythatsabigprobe
If there's a problem with his ID badge, I'm not seeing it...?

Cmon now, the "D.O.D." doesnt make them that good!

Originally posted by Stormrider
Zerotime -
If you don't think he has sufficiently "buried" himself with the combination of his OP, his website/phony ID and reply to Skeptics email, I can't imagine what else you need to do the job. THis man is not just a hoaxer, he is mentally ill and needs serious psychiactric help. I feel pity for someone who is so obviously paranoid and delusional.

I totally agree with you on every point. My feeling was I just wanted it to be so obvious that there could be nothing else. I didn't need the badge to see this one. I just read the website. However, I think even after the badge was found there were still posting trying to give this guy the benefit of the doubt instead of just calling it a hoax.

I haven’t read the whole thread yet, but it looks like another story torn to shreds.

Originally posted by Timothy S. McNiven
The theoretical (at the time) plan specified how the towers might be felled using commercial aircraft hijacked with nothing more than "box cutters."

Just one more thing I noticed and maybe this has been brought up already, but I don't think in 1976 there were any such things as plastic box cutters. Back then everyone used utility knives. Plastic box cutters came out later in the late 80's I believe. I used to work in a hardware store around that time and I remember they were one of the new hot products.

So not only was he able to foresee Bill Clinton being president, he also knew a non existent knife would be all that is needed to overpower the passengers and crew. With his unique ability, you would think he would be spending his time playing the lottery.

Originally posted by marg6043
Is call courtesy and respect, that’s what makes ATS so friendly and welcoming to everybody that wants to bring their stories . . .but at the same time ATS is known also for their way in which exposes hoax, not insults are needed.

Perhaps you do not understand what courtesy and respect mean. . .

Oh please. I said "disturbing" and the word "ignorant" was referring to those who could resurrect this topic at a later date without knowing fully how and why it was debunked. No one insulted anyone, so spare me your petty jabs marg.

What I'd like to see is fewer people gobbling up every goofy 9/11 theory and a little more critical thinking and analysis. More "Deny Ignorance" and less "Perpetuate Ignorance".

Originally posted by Reality Hurts
What I'd like to see is fewer people gobbling up every goofy 9/11 theory and a little more critical thinking and analysis. More "Deny Ignorance" and less "Perpetuate Ignorance".

indeed the goofy theory we should not only not believe, but see as the antithesis of truth, is the theory that 19 muslims stole their own identities.

Originally posted by billybob
indeed the goofy theory we should not only not believe, but see as the antithesis of truth, is the theory that 19 muslims stole their own identities.

I don't disagree, I think there was plenty of shady stuff going on that day.

However, I believe that many of my fellow fellow conspiracy theorists have been blinded by their dislike of an administration, an individual, or government in general and see every loosely connected passing thought as a reaffirmation of their negative opinion and fuel for their fire.

Again, all I'm asking for is a little common sense, critical thinking, and less gullibility.

Oh cmon, this hoax carried on at ATS for EXACTLY 6 HOURS 23 MINUTES! It was debunked in that unprecedented amount of time through the diligence of its' members. You are not going to have EVERYONE doing the diligent research to debunk or prove a story on a forum board like this or any other.

I've always said that these hoaxes (though I dislike them) provide practice for us and keeps us on our tippy toes.

My only concern is that this HOAX and others that are sure to follow, will not tarnish any valid 911 theories, either already proposed, or in the works. There are always going to be exceptions to the rule, but when a BULK of evidence is presented, research and belief should be based on that evidence itself.

To me how fast this was debunked only further proves how valuable ATS is.

Not only do supporters of the official story debunk hoaxes and misinfo like this, but those who are against the official story do also.

The fact that this was proven illegit so quickly confirms the validity of this site.

Great job fellas.

Originally posted by Reality Hurts

Originally posted by billybob
indeed the goofy theory we should not only not believe, but see as the antithesis of truth, is the theory that 19 muslims stole their own identities.

I don't disagree, I think there was plenty of shady stuff going on that day.

However, I believe that many of my fellow fellow conspiracy theorists have been blinded by their dislike of an administration, an individual, or government in general and see every loosely connected passing thought as a reaffirmation of their negative opinion and fuel for their fire.

Again, all I'm asking for is a little common sense, critical thinking, and less gullibility.

Damn, Reality! That's more useful advice for truthers than most ever issued by truthers.

Originally posted by Reality Hurts
However, I believe that many of my fellow fellow conspiracy theorists have been blinded by their dislike of an administration,

Anyone who hasn't seen past the current administration hasn't even woken up yet. Like how people look at the imperialist Iraqi venture as some sort of new thing. The entire thing needs to be rebooted consciously for it to even begin to resemble the picture of it everyone's been prescribed.

To be fair, the person submitting this material is indeed a real person who indeed claims to have some degree of health issues.

While many of us may not appreciate the authenticity of his story, I think we are above poking fun at someone's health problems, even if we don't like them. Let's stay focused on the issue of his topic claims, and leave commentary on his potential health problems out of the discussion.

Thanks.

Originally posted by Reality Hurts
However, I believe that many of my fellow fellow conspiracy theorists have been blinded by their dislike of an administration, an individual, or government in general and see every loosely connected passing thought as a reaffirmation of their negative opinion and fuel for their fire.

This is something that is rampant in this country today. Heck, Carlos Santana wears T-shirts supporting Che Guevara, a guy that would have most likely had him executed in his time. If you don't see how that ties into conspiracy and liberalism, please look up a book by Humberto Fontova about him.

The point is, too many America haters that prefer a jaded mess to the truth. Just another kick to a beaten horse.