Another way to see it is, at least people are less afraid of being ridiculed and the personal stories paint their own overall pictures of the whole paranormal world we live in.

Half the time the News won't go into it as deep as sites like these do, that is another documentary in it self.

If for example people are experiencing lots of demonic activity but is never reported then at least here some of us can say something is not right with the increase including other sighting like UFOs or religious experiences. Sometimes a website like this will get the news first, its becoming the otherway round now where journalists see the web as having the news first because it is quicker to let people know. Always handy if there is an Alien invasion or armageddon round the corner.

Don't forget they say the government would not if the world is going to end so at least here we might have some preperation.

ummm. in a word..NO
nothing, singular can change the world.
it can impact others, it can inspire them to act.
debating conspiracy theories, will not change the world..even if you know the truth.
actions not words, promote change.
words can inspire action.
but you must find the needle in the haystack.
cryptic, yes..because real life IS cryptic.
i believe the world has changed ATS, not the other way around.

You don't have to take the title litrally too either, change the world could mean influence a lot of people aswell but other sites do that anyway. But then again if ATS makes the big news on TV then it could be mentioned nationally but that does not mean it has to be world changing either just recognised.