Originally posted by Next_Question
It’s been estimated that the majority of mankind unfortunately 2/3’s of earths population will vanish because of either their lack of knowledge of
these coming events and earth changes or nobody ever taking what they heard seriously.
As soon as I have a concrete safer haven to direct you I will post a link for it. [/color]

Several points I would like to make, so lets get started:
1 - At this point in time the thread is labeled a hoax by ATS staff - and according to T&Cs the originator of said hoax is banned.
2 - Each new account that the O.P. creates, in order to expand on said hoax, is banned thusly.
Now lets look at the hoax label and the ban which follows such a label:
1 - Springer polled the audience to see if it was a hoax thread or not.
1a -Suppose a poll could be created which would say people like Stewart Swerdlow - interviewed on ATS mix - is a hoax, as he does not have
documentation to prove some of the things he says...which is kind of out there. {Not picking on Stewart, I enjoyed the interview}
But we know ATS is a place for exploring 'the out there'.
While ATS staff try to keep a balance between speculation, fact, and just pure science fiction, we do have claims, like mentioned above, which go
unchallenged...per say.
At least they have the benefit of having what they claim being discussed.
2 - Later it came to our attention that the O.P. claimed this was indeed all made up.
This may have been the point that got him banned.
2a - However, how it was written could have been taken two ways.
1: He indeed was hoaxing.
2: He was being sarcastic from frustration to peoples responses to what he had to say.
Now one could easily say that when analyzing the material it is indeed clear he is making this all up. But again, he would not be the first. {I will
mention Stewart Swerdlow again, who actually has an interview here at ATS. While he may have proof that he is related to some famous people, this does
not make what he has to say about everything else a fact. - List could go on...David Icke - I do believe there is an old written interview with him
here at ATS...could be wrong. At one point he was going to have his own forum...Im sure some of you remember that. And his credibility for proof is
questioned by many.
Point: Consistency.
Is it just famous people, or people who can drive an audience that get more slack?
You will have to realize, I know that Stewart and Icke are not here. But again they have interviews presented here and one almost had a forum -
suppose he changed his mind on that as he created his own, but anyway.
Now again, it really could be that the O.P. was going to have the same flexibility, up until the point he said he was hoaxing and needed to be banned
- who knows.
Why does this matter?
It doesnt really matter, per say.
I suppose the main issue would seem to be this.
The thread was left open, labeled a hoax, and the O.P. wasnt allowed to post here to continue on the hoax...but at the same time, why even allow this
thread to be open at all? Only to discuss and tear apart how it is a hoax without the O.P. defense? {Regardless if it seems valid or not.} It seems
the thread would and probably should be closed down. Keep it viewable I suppose, but it seems this thread has run its course...well, lets just say
there is a better way that these topics here can be discussed, which I will get to in a moment...well now actually...
Thought to the original poster, which I feel the ATS staff will agree with, as its along the lines of the spirit here at ATS and fits in the terms and
conditions.
Instead of coming in and making claims, without proof, and continually saying you will save us all if one person will just say they need your
help...just say it.
Its that simple.
If you cant do that, you will be sure to be banned as understandably there is a low tolerance here for hoaxes. Although they can be fun to read, it
can drag the forum to a whole level the staff does not want it.
So here is an idea:
Join us in the forums and discuss as we typically discuss.
Theoretically. Yes, we have sometimes tid bits of facts, and hunches...but its stated as that. And people even post here on faith. But what breaks the
T&Cs is just going along for the ride and not even believing what you say.
I suppose that is how David Icke and Steward Swerdlow sticks out in comparison to what happened with this thread. It would appear, from the effort
they put into it, that they believe in what they say. {It may well be one big hoax, but then they have made it a life long hoax. Does it make it
better? No, but the more/longer you go into a story, the easier it unravels if it is indeed a hoax, or it begins to show that at least this is what
they believe in. In their cases, it may well be a matter of 'true belief'. }
So, O.P., here is something to consider.
You may well have something to offer. But perhaps there is a better way to go about doing this.
You mentioned people 'vanishing'. Sounds like a rapture scenario or some alien/project blue beam kind of thing. Go find a thread that talks about
this and share your perspective...that is give your take on what you think this means.
Now if you begin to say you have evidence, well then you probably should be prepared to deliver it up fast. Otherwise, leave it as a hunch, etc.
This is truly if your interested in participating in the board and not just trying to have a ride.
There is more than one way to get a point across and to be oneself and stay within the T&Cs.
Perhaps we will see you around on the board sharing your thoughts...
Oh, the last bit you wrote, that is in the quote box at the top of my post...I think you may realize now that leaving a link would in a sense be
breaking T&Cs as it is related to the 'hoax' thread, and may be seen as trying to get one past the ATS staff.
Im sure there patience has grown thin as Im sure they already viewed your actions of registering a new account as trying to get one pat them.
{Regardless of intent}
So, there may be a clean break here for you, as I mentioned above.
Again, maybe Springer would verify that this is indeed the way for you to go...or he may tell you to just go away. - Havent really seen the staff
being rude though...well, not yet.
Peace
dAlen
[edit on 2-4-2008 by dAlen]