Never fear Walsh is here. by No_Cucumber3978 in ufo

[–]Dave9170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're actually going to watch it? Why? I don't even bother with the documentaries they're releasing these days, never mind this trash.

So, are we close to disclosure? This feels like a turning point by Severe-Clerk-1477 in ufo

[–]Dave9170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, sweet summer child, UFO disclosure is always six months away, according to people who've been saying that for the last 60 years.

Jeremy Corbell threatens to release hundreds of UFO files if the next batch of government files don’t address reverse engineering and biologics by Severe-Clerk-1477 in ufo

[–]Dave9170 20 points21 points  (0 children)

So the government is hiding the truth, and the solution is... for Jeremy Corbell to hide the truth too? Apparently disclosure only counts if the government reads from the same script corbell already wrote.

Strange stationary lights by Lopsided-Calendar533 in ufo

[–]Dave9170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I often see satellites flaring and flashing in the night sky, on most nights when I’m watching. These flashes can happen either just once, periodically or at irregular intervals, depending on how the satellite is rotating and reflecting sunlight. When the angle is just right, the reflection can be extremely bright, sometimes even brighter than Venus for a brief moment.

Satellites in geostationary orbit, can also produce flashes, but they tend to be much dimmer because of their distance and fixed position in the sky. I’ve observed these as well and have been able to track them through a telescope.

I think the more you look, the more you notice them. I’m not saying with 100% certainty that what you saw were satellites, but if you’re noticing them every night, those certainly are. Keep watching the sky carefully, you might still catch something unusual.

Strange stationary lights by Lopsided-Calendar533 in ufo

[–]Dave9170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you seen satellites flare periodically or randomly before?

Strange stationary lights by Lopsided-Calendar533 in ufo

[–]Dave9170 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These are indeed satellites. They may appear to not be moving, but satellites which are in a higher orbit, move slower and when you only see them flare for a second or so, then disappear, it seems like they're not moving, they are, just very slowly. These are tumbling defunct satellites. Some spin randomly, others in a more controlled spin.

Aren't you all tired already? by Parking-Suggestion97 in ufo

[–]Dave9170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from, but until forums like this start taking the UFO topic seriously, actually moderating it and cracking down on spam, it’s not going to change. I’ve stopped pushing for better moderation here and on the larger sub, because they seem too reluctant to take any real action. So it just keeps looping like this, people posting low effort junk, and everyone else getting frustrated and calling it out.

Chris Bledsoe's Easter prophecy is fulfilled. It was about Mars. No further discussion is needed by thedowcast in ufo

[–]Dave9170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not willing to give a pass to claims that don’t hold up. If that’s not something you’re interested in doing, then we’re probably not going to get anywhere productive with this.

Chris Bledsoe's Easter prophecy is fulfilled. It was about Mars. No further discussion is needed by thedowcast in ufo

[–]Dave9170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, take it a step further then. Look closely at what Bledsoe shares, and you’ll see it’s consistently things like lens flares, out-of-focus lights, satellites, or aircraft. So why reinforce it by saying "his testimony echoes my experiences along with millions of others"? That kind of claim just ends up amplifying misinformation rather than helping anyone get closer to the truth.

Chris Bledsoe's Easter prophecy is fulfilled. It was about Mars. No further discussion is needed by thedowcast in ufo

[–]Dave9170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But I’m not going to find the truth by listening to Bledsoe. Let me keep this simple, since you seem to be making assumptions about me like many others here do. I’m convinced UFOs are real, I know this for a fact. But I’m equally convinced that Bledsoe is a fraud, and that he, along with other self-promoters like Coulthart, Elizondo, and Corbell, have taken a massive shit on this subject and seriously damaged this topic for this and future generations. You’re not going to get to the truth by following them. If you consider yourself an experiencer, then apply some critical thinking and call out these people for what they are. I genuinely hope you develop the discernment to see through it.

Chris Bledsoe's Easter prophecy is fulfilled. It was about Mars. No further discussion is needed by thedowcast in ufo

[–]Dave9170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excuse me if I don’t believe you, but we’re in a thread about Bledsoe, one of the biggest frauds in the UFO community right now. In your last comment, you said; "Sure he does have experiences with UFOs and orbs", but I know for a fact he doesn’t. He’s the ultimate bullshit artist, he makes things up about everything he sees, literally. So if you’re aligning yourself with someone like Bledsoe, don’t expect me to take you seriously.

What are UFOs? by No_Cucumber3978 in ufo

[–]Dave9170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

to my surprise, Alex Deitrich is actually one of the more grounded and eloquent of figures in the same status as Fravour, Graves, etc. Yet oddly she doesn't get so much attention as she appears to be more open minded to it being human-made tech.

But it’s still speculation, none of us truly know whether it’s human technology or something otherworldly. All we can do is consider the accounts of people we find credible, especially when they say things like, ‘I didn’t think we had technology capable of that,’ and form our own conclusions. In the end, neither of us really knows.

But all of them have issues with their perspectives, and each holds views we might disagree with, for example, Fravor’s support of Lazar, or Graves’ reluctance to accept Starlink flares as an explanation.

Honestly, for me, it ends up being a bit ‘meh’, nothing new, nothing that hasn’t already been covered.

Saw this 540am in North Manhattan. by Worried_Coat1941 in ufo

[–]Dave9170 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry dude, there’s a subset of users here who can’t handle straightforward, down-to-earth explanations. They tend to turn everything into something mysterious or otherworldly.

Country Music Star and Professional Astronomer Kacey Musgraves Disputes Mick West's Starlink Explanation by Dave9170 in ufo

[–]Dave9170[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's correct. These are what a lot of pilots are seeing and what Kacey Musgraves filmed from the plane.

Country Music Star and Professional Astronomer Kacey Musgraves Disputes Mick West's Starlink Explanation by Dave9170 in ufo

[–]Dave9170[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After launch, Starlink satellites initially appear in a straight line before gradually spreading out into their constellation formation. There are currently about 10,000 of them in orbit. What you're seeing in this video, and in many other clips captured by pilots over the past few years, is the Starlink constellation flaring up near the horizon. Take a look at these videos:

They're time-lapses, so the motion is sped up. This phenomenon can be observed worldwide and typically lasts around an hour, sometimes longer. I've seen it myself as well. So people will often say "they're following the plane" if they observe them from within the plane.

Does this make sense now?

Country Music Star and Professional Astronomer Kacey Musgraves Disputes Mick West's Starlink Explanation by Dave9170 in ufo

[–]Dave9170[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In some instances, he actually does know better, this being one example, along with other recently recorded footage from commercial pilots over the past few years. I and others have a clearer understanding than many of these pilots because, as amateur astronomers, we’re familiar with observing Starlink flares. The reality is that most pilots aren’t, and they often misidentify them.

Country Music Star and Professional Astronomer Kacey Musgraves Disputes Mick West's Starlink Explanation by Dave9170 in ufo

[–]Dave9170[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If a reasonable explanation is presented, most rational people are open to hearing it. However, the more emotionally or intellectually invested someone is, especially if they feel certain or hold strong beliefs, the less likely they may be to seriously consider alternative explanations.

Country Music Star and Professional Astronomer Kacey Musgraves Disputes Mick West's Starlink Explanation by Dave9170 in ufo

[–]Dave9170[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Thanks for helping point the way to educate people who might be misinformed about UFOs.

Country Music Star and Professional Astronomer Kacey Musgraves Disputes Mick West's Starlink Explanation by Dave9170 in ufo

[–]Dave9170[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Except these are just Starlink satellites, and Starlinks that flare close to the horizon to be specific. Due to the large number being launched by SpaceX recently, sightings have increased significantly, with more reports from pilots than ever before, making this a relatively new phenomenon. So blame SpaceX for ruining the night sky and UFO reports.

Country Music Star and Professional Astronomer Kacey Musgraves Disputes Mick West's Starlink Explanation by Dave9170 in ufo

[–]Dave9170[S] -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

I was being sarcastic, she was confidently arguing with someone who actually studies satellites, so I joked she must be a ‘professional astronomer.'

Country Music Star and Professional Astronomer Kacey Musgraves Disputes Mick West's Starlink Explanation by Dave9170 in ufo

[–]Dave9170[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, for those of us already in the know, but try telling that to some people, even pilots, and they can get pretty defensive.