I never believed until today

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Edit: so many bullies here, I just don't see how anyone wouldn't believe after seeing. Plus it's kind of weird to think we may be the only intelligent life in the universe. I'm having admins lock this. Also for the last time I left my phone inside to charge even if I had it, it would have died before a video or picture.

I was outside, grabbing stuff out the car after me and my husband went shopping for our daughter. It was just me and him, of course I saw it first and he didn't so he's been busting my chops since. I saw a freaking ufo and I couldn't believe it. I didn't even have a phone. The weird thing is you could see search lights after I spotted it. It had blueish green lights and it was definitely a ufo I feel crazy but I figured I'd join here and let others know.

I'm sorry I didn't believe any of you who did before, but now I know it's real.

Time: ECT Location: Princeton NC Date: 12/27/24

Update: changes drone to ufo sorry if it was misleading! Update: https://imgur.com/gallery/art-EZZ9mtm

I drew this image above I am by no means an artist but this is what I saw.

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You keep circling back to this idea that no one can question claims without reading this specific book. That’s fundamentally flawed reasoning.

The principles of skeptical inquiry and standards of evidence exist independently of any particular book. I don’t need to read Hastings’ work to discuss how we evaluate extraordinary claims or what constitutes reliable evidence.

What’s actually happening here is that you’re using “LOL” and “LMAO” to dismiss basic questions about methodology while refusing to engage with any specific evidence. If the book contains compelling evidence, you should be able to present it and have it stand up to scrutiny.

This isn’t about whether I’ve read the book. It’s about your consistent refusal to engage with any actual arguments while hiding behind “you haven’t read it” as some kind of universal defense against skeptical inquiry.

Notice how in all these exchanges, you haven’t once presented any specific evidence from the book. Instead, you’ve resorted to mockery, personal attacks, and repeated appeals to authority. That’s not how we determine what’s true. That’s how we entrench beliefs without proper justification.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Now present evidence, here, right now:

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Your inability to not downvote my comments speaks volumes to your character.

Again, I invite any and all reading this comment chain to read the book UFOs & Nukes by Robert Hastings and to come to their own conclusions based off the evidence that is presented.

Never let someone in a Reddit comment section decide that for you.

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Your repeated copy-pasting of the same message about downvotes and reading the book shows you’ve abandoned any attempt at actual discussion.

You keep using this copy-paste tactic because it’s easier than engaging with substantive points about evidence and methodology. But repetition doesn’t make an argument stronger.

Simply telling people to read Hastings’ book over and over while refusing to discuss any specific evidence isn’t convincing anyone. It’s just demonstrating an unwillingness to engage with basic skeptical questions.

If copy-pasting the same message about downvotes and character is your response to reasoned argument, you’re proving exactly why skeptical inquiry is so important. When challenged, you’re not defending your position - you’re just hitting ctrl+v and calling it a day.

Valid claims can stand up to questioning. They don’t need to be protected by repeated copy-paste shields and accusations about downvotes.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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I notice you’re back to copy-pasting variations of the same message. This pattern of repetition instead of engagement is telling.

You know what’s interesting? You claim I don’t want people to read Hastings’ work, but I’ve never said that. What I’ve said is that claims should stand up to scrutiny. You’ve turned “ask questions” into “don’t read” because it’s easier to argue against.

Your repeated formula of “silly Redditor” + “read the book” + “decide for yourself” isn’t actually promoting independent thinking. It’s promoting the avoidance of critical analysis.

If you really want people to “decide for themselves,” why are you so resistant to them hearing skeptical questions about methodology and evidence? Real independent thinking includes questioning, not just accepting.

But go ahead, copy-paste another message about reading the book. It won’t make your argument any stronger, but it will keep showing your unwillingness to engage with basic skeptical inquiry.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Well if they do read this deep…

…then they’ll see my latest book recommendation that the silly Redditor above me appears unable to find and read themselves which issss…

(Drumroll)

…UFOs & Nukes by Robert Hastings!

Who knew!

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Read the book. Maybe then I’ll respect you.

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