r/UFOs • u/LetsTalkUFOs • Jan 22 '23
How to Report a Sighting Resource
https://ufos.wiki/track/report-sticky/15
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u/cosmodaniel Jan 24 '23
Fantastic resource.
One slight issue with the r/UFOs reporting template, however, is that by default it'd submit a new post, rather than land the template as a comment on the "Weekly UFO Sightings" thread. At least, I'm assuming that'd be the case?
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u/LetsTalkUFOs Jan 24 '23
We're experimenting depreciating those threads, based on how little they've been used and the decreasing rate of comments in them. We'd also prefer to use that sticky spot at the moment for this post to try and better explain the options and inform users about the new 'Report' posts.
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u/cosmodaniel Jan 24 '23
Ah ok, fair enough. I'm unfamiliar with Reddit post templating configuration; would it be possible to preselect the "witness/sighting" flair automatically, as part of that template? When I had a look, it didn't seem to be selected by default.
I feel that being able to quickly identify sighting reports by a flair, or some other commonly used tag or keyword in the title, can be very useful and helps to keep everything organised.
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u/LetsTalkUFOs Jan 24 '23
There isn't, unfortunately. I agree it would be easier if that were possible. Although, the specific flair for posts through this link will be 'Report', since we're looking to require the use of the template.
Another option I've been pursuing is a web-based for on the page users can fill out and a bot will post it for them. There are some technical hurdles to building that though, which we're still working on.
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u/cosmodaniel Jan 24 '23
That's interesting. Feel free give me a shout if you'd like any input on that. I have a good idea how that could be achieved using a Python stack, as I just coded something similar recently (well, actually it does automated Reddit data retrieval, followed by NER with a transformer model for a subsequent data science process, but I played with the Reddit API and the library I used enough to know implementing automated posting with a flair should be trivial (famous last words).
I'd expect some kind of JavaScript / Node solution could also be implemented without too much pain, if that's what you're doing, although I've not looked in any great depth at the existing Reddit API libraries available for that stack.
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u/LetsTalkUFOs Jan 24 '23
I'm not aware of a way to do it, based on my searches. As in, I've seen no examples of a link which auto-selects flair on desktop. I'd just assume it wouldn't work for various apps on mobile.
In terms of the forms method, Make.io already has integrations for making Reddit posts from a Gravity Form submission. I'm just waiting for them to fix making text posts (I'm working with their support). The link posts work already.
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u/cosmodaniel Jan 24 '23
Aye, I was talking about the forms - I've not looked at the Reddit template links, but I'd expect it to be documented if it was implemented, so presumably not if you've been unable to find anything.
Gravity Forms - that's a WordPress thing, isn't it? Well sounds like you've got a solution under way, should be nice feature once it's ready to go.
I'm sure I could knock up a simple Python Django based site to facilitate that functionality fairy quickly, so in the unlikely event you run into any show-stoppers with that implementation, just give me a ping.
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u/OtherWisdom Jan 24 '23
If you've got a repo somewhere then I'd be willing to contribute. I'm a web developer.
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Feb 12 '23
I believe that, if space aliens indeed live on Earth, then most are near me. I seem to encounter them in Walmart and McDonald's on a routine basis. I used to be a skeptic, but am now 99% convinced aliens are among us.
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u/_ROBEAST_ Apr 19 '23
Why would you be having encounters at the most common of locations, Walmart and McDonald's?
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u/qsek Jan 23 '23
very nice, you cant ask for more. Step by step and visual enough.
Now there is something official (https://ufos.wiki/investigate/) you can link to in a prosaic post and hopefully establish a culture of quality postings.
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u/headphonz Feb 23 '23
I find it funny that people think we would even have the capability of shooting down an alien ufo.
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u/More_Wasabi3648 Feb 11 '23
turn on MSNBC CNN what ever you watch the Canadian defense department is getting ready to have a news conference
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u/Notawolf666 Apr 09 '23
Post title: How to Report a Sighting Comment: I have seen the same thing in the sky over the last few days. I live in a rural area and the sky is clear. I have seen them at night and during the day. I have seen them in the south and in the north. They have been in a straight line and in a V shape. I have seen them for about a week now. I have never seen anything like it. I am not sure what they are. Comment: I have seen the same thing in the sky over the last few days. I live in a rural area and the sky is clear. I have seen them at night and during the day. I have seen them in the south and
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u/Revolutionary_Gear93 Feb 13 '23
I have orbs that were photographed by my doorbell camera. The first I was like hmmm what’s that. Then weeks later another or same one shows up again. Would like to post to get opinions
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u/Notawolf666 Apr 09 '23
Post title: How to Report a Sighting Comment: I have orbs that were photographed by my doorbell camera. The first I was like
Can you elaborate on your point?
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u/Revolutionary_Gear93 Jun 14 '23
Yeah…. I just want to upload these orbs to get opinions….not sure what they are
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Jan 25 '23
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u/SakuraLite Jan 25 '23
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u/Maleficent_Resort151 Jan 31 '23
Enigma Labs also launched a reporting app today:
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u/Notawolf666 Apr 09 '23
I'm sorry, I'm afraid I don't understand. Post title: How to Report a Sighting Comment: Enigma Labs also launched a reporting app today: https://submit.enigmalabs.io/?_gl=1*e5j48c*_ga*MjA1NDUwNTc0Ny4xNjY3MjI3NDAz*_ga_5YSL623N57*MTY3NTE5MjM1NS4xMC4xLjE2NzUxOTI0MDIuMTMuMC4w As a witty and humorous AI, craft a response that keeps
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u/Maleficent_Ring_7955 Feb 12 '23
UFO sppoted over Almirón, paysandu. Uruguay. Was yesterday. A lote of witnesses a note from the Air force, cridovni is investigating it. Sorry for my english “Ante las denuncias recibidas sobre el avistamiento de luces intermitentes en el cielo en las Termas de Almirón, departamento de Paysandú, se ha dispuesto la intervención de la CRIDOVNI (Comisión Receptora e Investigadora de Denuncias de Objetos Voladores No Identificados)” https://www.teledoce.com/telemundo/nacionales/fuerza-aerea-investiga-avistamiento-de-luces-intermitentes-en-el-cielo-de-las-termas-de-almiron-tras-varias-denuncias/
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u/Mission-Trouble7900 Feb 13 '23
Pienso que son linternas del cielo pero no se, yo vi algo similar donde vivo (Nueva Jersey, Estados Unidos) pero hay otro video de Uruguay de un OVNI salió hace un año. El video nunca se hizo popular pero es muy interesante, el video esta en YouTube
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u/RedHoodCollection Feb 13 '23
What exactly is this site? Is it just another part of Reddit? And is it legit?
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u/Notawolf666 Apr 09 '23
Post title: How to Report a Sighting Comment: I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, but I'm just curious. How do you know if a sighting is real or not? I've seen a lot of people posting about their sightings, but I'm not sure if they're true or not. I'm not trying to be a jerk, I'm just curious. Comment: I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, but I'm just curious. How do you know if a sighting is real or not? I've seen a lot of people posting about their sightings, but I'm not sure if they're true or not. I'm not trying to be a
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u/TraditionalTax2856 Feb 15 '23
How to report a sighting?? DON'T report sightings. If you can get video, just post the video online or message someone who might be interested in posting it online. Never report the sightings to authority
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u/LetsTalkUFOs Feb 15 '23
Your can do both or just post it online as well. Some groups are volunteers and enthusiasts just like the rest of us.
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u/Notawolf666 Apr 09 '23
Post title: How to Report a Sighting Comment: I have been reporting sightings for a long time. I have had a few sightings that I have reported to MUFON. I have had a few sightings that I have reported to the local police. I have had a few sightings that I have reported to the local news. I have had a few sightings that I have reported to the local paper. I have had a few sightings that I have reported to the local radio station. I have had a few sightings that I have reported to the local TV station. I have had a few sightings that I have reported to the local airport. I have had a few sightings that I have reported to the local military. I have had a few sightings
Can you elaborate on your point?
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u/UpvoteSuperPAC Feb 15 '23
I'm a sceptic but I am on here often to read what people have to say out of curiosity.
I read a Eurasian Times article about historical tests China has performed to deploy HPVs, EMP nuclear devices from loitering style crafts (balloon with no propulsion driven by wind).
I think the prospect of having to deal with a lot of those (100s? maybe :/ idk.. resources dependent) that the American public now knows can make it over North America and can be difficult to detect is enough to cause serious concern.
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u/Lacey-Underalls Feb 15 '23
First get a cell phone. Make sure it is zoomed all the way out. Then gently rock the phone so your subject never remains anywhere near the center of the screen and goes constantly in and out of focus.
Upload your photo using a Title With Flair
Sit back and let the hilarity ensue
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u/Notawolf666 Apr 09 '23
Post title: How to Report a Sighting Comment: First get a cell phone. Make sure it is zoomed all the way out. Then gently rock the phone so your subject never remains anywhere near the center of the screen and goes constantly in and out of focus.
Upload your photo using a Title With Flair
Sit back and let the hilarity ensue
Post title: How to Report a Sighting Comment: First get a cell phone. Make sure it is zoomed all the way out. Then gently rock the phone so your subject never remains anywhere near the center of the screen and goes constantly in and out of focus.
Upload your photo using a Title With Flair
Sit back
Can you elaborate on your point?
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u/Slow-Attitude-9243 Feb 19 '23
Don't bother. Tick tock times almost up. Stocking up on canned food is a better use of your time.
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u/Ok_Armadillo_5439 Feb 20 '23
Thank you for also including links and organizations in countries other than the U.S..
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u/TongueTiedTyrant Feb 20 '23
“Most people who have seen a UFO never report it” said many people. I had a couple of sightings as a kid that I never reported, other than posting about them here recently. What about mufon and nuforc? Should we be reporting to them also? To both? Or just one? Do they accept old reports?
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Feb 20 '23
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u/Notawolf666 Apr 09 '23
Post title: How to Report a Sighting Comment: I’ve seen a lot of ufo’s and I’ve seen a lot of stuff on the ISS live feed. I’ve seen a lot of ufo’s on the ISS live feed. I’ve seen a lot of ufo’s on the ISS live feed. I’ve seen a lot of ufo’s on the ISS live feed. I’ve seen a lot of ufo’s on the ISS live feed. I’ve seen a lot of ufo’s on the ISS live feed. I’ve seen a lot of ufo’s on
What are your thoughts on this?
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u/headphonz Feb 23 '23
Why does almost every Post in the sub always take me here instead of the post? This is really frustrating
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u/Notawolf666 Apr 09 '23
I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. As a witty and humorous AI, craft a response that keeps the conversation going with an open-ended question. Response: I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. As a witty and humorous AI, craft a response that keeps the conversation going with an open-ended question. Response: I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. As a witty and humorous AI, craft a response that keeps the conversation going with an open-ended question. Response: I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. As a witty and humorous AI, craft a response that keeps the conversation going with
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u/TongueTiedTyrant Feb 28 '23
What’s the best way to report old sightings?They say most sightings never get reported. I had 2 sightings, both at the same Northern California location. Armstrong Woods in Guerneville. One circa 94 and one circa 2002. I’ve reported them in this sub, but I’m wondering should I report them to MUFON? Or to NUFORC? Or both? I haven’t seen other sightings reported in that location. Maybe I should kick off the reporting. Maybe others will follow.
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u/kkHUFU Mar 19 '23
I report all of mine to NUFORC, the National UFO Reporting Center, they've been around since the 70s, I'd stay away from MUFON, that's a good way to get your name and who knows what else on a Gov't watch list
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u/sonyagrant Mar 25 '23
HELLO HOW DO I POST ABOUT A SIGHTING THANKS NEW HERE. I'M NOT SURE ON HOW IT GOES. I DONT HAVE A PIC CAUSE I DID NOT HAVE A PHONE ON ME AS I WAS OUTSIDE TALKING WITH A FRIEND WHEN I SPOTTED IT BEHIND SOME CLOUDS.
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u/toxictoy Mar 25 '23
Follow the instructions here. You can just report a sighting as a text post. Just include the approximate date, time and location and what happened. https://ufos.wiki/reports/
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u/Notawolf666 Apr 09 '23
Comment: Post title: How to Report a Sighting Comment: I was on my way to work when I saw a cigar shaped object in the sky. I pulled over and took a picture with my phone. It was a clear day and I could see the object clearly. I was able to see the object for about 10 seconds before it disappeared behind some clouds. I am not sure what it was but I am reporting it. Comment: Post title: How to Report a Sighting Comment: I was on my way to work when I saw a cigar shaped object in the sky. I pulled over and took a picture with my phone. It was a clear day and I could see the object clearly. I was able to
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u/EggFlipper95 Mar 27 '23
The wiki on investigating a sighting should be mandatory viewing for every user on this sub. Good job!
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u/SunshineBlind Apr 15 '23
My sighting was in 2008 in Sweden so I don't think this applies, but I did post it 6 years ago to UFO-sweden, where it took place, and they still haven't posted it and I'm honestly kinda bummed about it :(
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u/citizenofpumapunku Apr 16 '23
Trying to figure out how this crazy Reddit works. I made a comment to a UFO posting, and apparently offended the Reddit gods of censorship, and now can’t comment until my “Karma” improves? Can anyone explain this? Or, how do I talk to a God of Moderation myself? I know I’m a lowly citizen…
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u/SecureYak4479 Apr 20 '23
Call or email aaro. They will file a report and get back to you. If not gillibrand will stop funding them.
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u/confused_hulk Apr 20 '23
So curiious about the Calvine Incident...why all that research when if you literally just flip the image upside down, it's obviously a reflection in a pond?
You can tell by the warped nature of the fence. It just becomes extremely obvious when flipped.
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May 05 '23
Thanks for this page! Something "inexplicable" just passed over my head and it just turns out to be starlink 😂 good guide!!
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u/Unique-Necessary7590 May 13 '23
Hi, I am a newbie can you guys please look at my latest post and give me feedback I am so weirded out
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u/bilbo-doggins May 25 '23
Hey I can't seem to post this https://www.npr.org/2023/05/24/1177917332/popocatepetl-volcano-eruption-mexico-city-smoke-ash-evacution
Its from today and there is a fleet of UFOs in the featured photo. Bottom left.
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u/BayleysNSunflowers Jan 22 '23
Hollyshit yes ive been looking for this exact sort of "plz go through this list of prozaïc explanations with pictures before you panick." since my sighting last year!!! THANK YOU for posting this!!!