As a former skeptic, I’ve hesitated to discuss UAPs with uninformed people. I used to think UFOs were a hoax, dismissing them as crazy tales of abductions and body recoveries—until I experienced something myself.
During a team flight, I was trying to learn Finnish by staring out the window while listening to lessons. That’s when I spotted a silver sphere reflecting sunlight as if I were being blinded by the sun hitting a metal object. My first thought was, “Could a plane hit a weather balloon or a runaway gender reveal balloon?” In an instant, the object stopped ascending, accelerated to the left, and made a sharp 90-degree turn upward without slowing down. It was so bizarre that I can’t even describe the movement—it felt like trying to explain the color red to someone who is blind.
The sphere paused, moved slowly, and then vanished completely. After doing some research, it resembled the Mosul orb. I didn’t mention it to anyone on the flight; I knew my fellow passengers would tease me relentlessly about it. It wasn’t until I read the Australian documents that I realized this was part of a broader strategy by the US government: dismissing witnesses and labeling them as crazy.
When I first discovered this subreddit, I was impressed by the level of analysis in discussions about UAPs, where videos were examined closely, identifying phenomena as bugs or birds. But now, the community seems cluttered with posts from self-proclaimed “drifters,” claiming they can summon UAPs with their brainwaves, asking for $20 for their methods.
I want to share credible information with my friends and family, but the worthwhile posts get buried beneath absurd claims like “FORMER SPECIAL FORCES GUY WILL SUMMON A UAP—JUST GIVE HIM TIME, BUD!”
There’s enough evidence to convince most people that we have a serious issue at hand, but it’s all overshadowed by scams. Every time it feels like we’re making progress, the next sensational story is about an egg-shaped object, followed by someone claiming they can summon it. It just doesn’t add up.
In summary: The overwhelming presence of grifters is stifling meaningful conversations about UAPs, making those of us interested in discussing the topic with family reluctant to speak up, fearing we’ll sound crazy alongside the ludicrous stories.
I totally get where you’re coming from. It’s frustrating to feel like there’s credible information about UAPs, yet it gets overshadowed by sensational claims and grifters. Your experience flying and seeing something unexplainable is eye-opening, and it’s understandable that you want to share that with others. The challenge is that anyone looking into UAPs can get sidetracked by outlandish stories, which can make it hard for skeptics or the uninformed to take the topic seriously.
It’s important to focus on credible sources and evidence, as you mentioned with the Australian documents and the analysis that happens here. Maybe you could start conversations with your friends and family by sharing legitimate documents or studies instead of the sensational stories. Highlighting the more grounded discussions could help bridge the gap and make it easier for them to see that there’s a legitimate and intriguing phenomenon without all the drama.
In a way, it mirrors other scientific discussions where it takes time to sift through the noise to arrive at the truth. You’re not alone in this struggle, and I hope your interest and experiences can spark a more thoughtful conversation!