This is the anniversary of when I first realized that Area 51 (As termed publicly) had managed to corner a section of the web and a bit of the public's curiosity. Windows 98 was the best browser and dial up AOL was the access port for those of us living in the boonies.
Webmaster Glenn Campbell had a nice blue web site that managed to attract many readers who offered their own stories. Suddenly the installation at Groom Lake was public in a big way as Bob Lazar's story was circulating and visitors began to flock to the area.
I had always felt like Glenn gave certain stories far less attention than they deserved and more to others that really reflected the sensationalist factors. Then again, I had not really focused on the UFO issue as regards John/Jane Q. Public , internet stalking and the Federal involvement in UFO disclosure.
Now I have learned a bit more about survival and the way the web is really web like. Who spins the web and waits for the sign of a struggle as yet another curious passer by stops to post or read and the Data Spiders scurry forth to try and poison them with their PsiCop style poisons and create derision, doubt and distractions for the one's that are easily controlled?
Before you begin that post about how valuable PsiCop and other skeptics are let me assure you that I agree fully-they serve a purpose. I said "style' remember? Gelnn's pages acted like a valve for the ones new to reporting or establishing an internet presence and a warning of what they might expect as other pages sprang forth in imitation or as a rebuttal. Now Glenn maintains a lower profile in public as do many form the heyday of UFO publicity probably due to a number of issues. I went from frustration with Campbell to admiration and yet unanswered questions remain. I am sure you have some of your own.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
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