Open Letter to the Community
For those of you unaware, this website was inspired by a group of people who've taken the time to do their due diligence and give a [insert expletive here] about the direction the world as a whole is heading in. These founding members have come from YT, LV, ATS, AJ's boards & RL. Some of us have been researching these varied fields for years if not decades.
With that said, I believed there was an original vision for this website (and fully realize these 'things' take on a life of their own). Coupled with our first anniversary rolling around, I thought it may be time to re-share this vision from my perspective as its the only one I'm qualified to give, barely.
Although YT, LV, Veoh and the like offer a great venue to 'reach the masses', since their inception, platforms such as this one have been made available to focus our research and sharing efforts.
The original thought was to assemble those of us who were serious on YT and LV who were getting trounced on with respect to 'censorship' issues, and provide us with an open venue... a clearer more organized process than sifting through the plethora of giggly, semi-nude teen videos, mom's latest cat tricks, and who is doing what with Diet Coke and Mentos.
This platform would not only allow for the posting of video or photos, but also allow for open and live contribution via text and video chat, forums, and more. This process has allowed our group of stalwart members to get down into what is a red-herring, and what's worthy of further research in short order on numerous occasions throughout these last months.
That was the thought, or so I thought.
As our numbers have grown over the last few months, it has gotten near impossible to follow everyone's postings, let alone comment on them all. With that said, I'm growing weary of catering to people's egos and tiptoeing around others' fragile minds.
First, the forums are [insert expletive here] atrocious - a new forum thread for every conceivable article written on topical content is, imho, ridiculous let alone a bitch to source through. Let's consider a topic (such a novel label), and include related links backing our own research and conclusions rather than copying and pasting article content... or upload books rather than posting a new thread for each chapter. Keeping track of discussions becomes cumbersome to remain polite... 'which article about swine flu did I post that content to?'. Oh yes... I'm guilty too. As are some admin members. Done? Good. Let's start cleaning this [insert expletive here] up.
Second, if you've got something to say, say it. Not certain about yourselves, but I seem to be observing the acceleration of events, tactics, changes. Perhaps it's my own perception. Nevertheless, if you've got issue w/something or someone, have the [insert expletive here] and bring it up. There's no time to waste on in-fighting on who's right about when, where, why and how. State your case, back it up, and post it. It's that simple. This is what the forums were meant for to begin with. Be sure to leave ad-hominem attacks in the sandbox please as they simply don't fly here.
There has been much ado about the aforementioned societal unspeakables. As mentioned above, we broach countless 'taboo' topics and delve into them at length - some current events and some historical and some exploring future outcomes for our species and others.
In exploring these topics, the issue of race or color or religion will crop up - there have been posts about the Zionist banking, energy and media cartels, there have been posts about the Black Panthers during the FBI CoIntelPro era (which technically never ended), and I know I for one have posted controversial material questioning the validity of mainstream religion.
This is simply information. What you do or don't do with it is your perogative. Attacking me or anyone else personally is predictable - check out the Kubler-Ross cycle - but it won't get anyone anywhere fast. There's a reason it evokes emotion - beyond infringing on societal constructs some of us still desperately cling to.
However, delivery IS important - making unsubstantiated claims with the intent to stir up anger or hatred and insinuating an entire ethnic group is the same is much like me stating ALL Scotsmen are drunken bagpipers or ALL Germans are Nazis or ALL Japanese are corporate spies or ALL Roman Catholic priests diddle little boys - this kind of childish nonsense simply won't be tolerated for long, if at all. If you think we haven't explored much of this topic matter, you're likely in for a surprise.
If anyone attempts to deride our community from its purpose, they'll likely be in for a greater surprise - the members of our core group here have known each other for a few years now and its membership has grown over the last year even more. I'd even hazard to say we're what one might call a tight-knit group.
It's been brought to my attention several truther sites have been infiltrated by 'moles' - people intent on derailing the truth movements as they've tried on more mainstream sites such as YT and, to a lesser degree, LV. I pity the fool who tries to do so here for they haven't a clue with respect to the nature of the hornets' nest they've stumbled into.
With that said, I'd like to bring to our attention any noticeable derision especially from new or recent accounts. Take them for what they're worth. Don't internalize ad-hominem attacks from some newbie. Most of us have known each other too long to let some mindless disinfo agent try to derail what we've built together here.
So, time to get a grip - don't give these agents provocateurs even a glimmer of hope in busting us up. Ignore or ridicule their narrow vision. Got it? Good! Keep it!
To those of you who've worked your proverbial [insert expletive here] off over the months, thank you and hats off to you on contributing what seems like an endless flow of information, 'controversial' or otherwise.
Several folk have emailed me, thankful our site is here providing a concentrate of information unlike most anything else available on the web. Kudos to all of us for helping. Without you, this site would be an empty skeleton - know this and own it.
Also, for those unaware, we've added a new admin to the pool - MainLineAdrenaline - who has become an invaluable asset to the community given the sheer volume of content researched and posted as well as his 'ever-presence' in chat ready to help those in need. Thanks A.F.! Appreciated!
In closing, understand this is an open letter to the community and your constructive opinions and feedback are,... well,... expected.
PS: I reserve the right to edit this post to my heart's content.
With that said, I believed there was an original vision for this website (and fully realize these 'things' take on a life of their own). Coupled with our first anniversary rolling around, I thought it may be time to re-share this vision from my perspective as its the only one I'm qualified to give, barely.
Having A Louder, More Educated & Organized Voice
Although YT, LV, Veoh and the like offer a great venue to 'reach the masses', since their inception, platforms such as this one have been made available to focus our research and sharing efforts.
The original thought was to assemble those of us who were serious on YT and LV who were getting trounced on with respect to 'censorship' issues, and provide us with an open venue... a clearer more organized process than sifting through the plethora of giggly, semi-nude teen videos, mom's latest cat tricks, and who is doing what with Diet Coke and Mentos.
This platform would not only allow for the posting of video or photos, but also allow for open and live contribution via text and video chat, forums, and more. This process has allowed our group of stalwart members to get down into what is a red-herring, and what's worthy of further research in short order on numerous occasions throughout these last months.
That was the thought, or so I thought.
Time Is Precious
As our numbers have grown over the last few months, it has gotten near impossible to follow everyone's postings, let alone comment on them all. With that said, I'm growing weary of catering to people's egos and tiptoeing around others' fragile minds.
First, the forums are [insert expletive here] atrocious - a new forum thread for every conceivable article written on topical content is, imho, ridiculous let alone a bitch to source through. Let's consider a topic (such a novel label), and include related links backing our own research and conclusions rather than copying and pasting article content... or upload books rather than posting a new thread for each chapter. Keeping track of discussions becomes cumbersome to remain polite... 'which article about swine flu did I post that content to?'. Oh yes... I'm guilty too. As are some admin members. Done? Good. Let's start cleaning this [insert expletive here] up.
Second, if you've got something to say, say it. Not certain about yourselves, but I seem to be observing the acceleration of events, tactics, changes. Perhaps it's my own perception. Nevertheless, if you've got issue w/something or someone, have the [insert expletive here] and bring it up. There's no time to waste on in-fighting on who's right about when, where, why and how. State your case, back it up, and post it. It's that simple. This is what the forums were meant for to begin with. Be sure to leave ad-hominem attacks in the sandbox please as they simply don't fly here.
About Sensitive Issues - Race, Color, Creed & Religion
There has been much ado about the aforementioned societal unspeakables. As mentioned above, we broach countless 'taboo' topics and delve into them at length - some current events and some historical and some exploring future outcomes for our species and others.
In exploring these topics, the issue of race or color or religion will crop up - there have been posts about the Zionist banking, energy and media cartels, there have been posts about the Black Panthers during the FBI CoIntelPro era (which technically never ended), and I know I for one have posted controversial material questioning the validity of mainstream religion.
This is simply information. What you do or don't do with it is your perogative. Attacking me or anyone else personally is predictable - check out the Kubler-Ross cycle - but it won't get anyone anywhere fast. There's a reason it evokes emotion - beyond infringing on societal constructs some of us still desperately cling to.
However, delivery IS important - making unsubstantiated claims with the intent to stir up anger or hatred and insinuating an entire ethnic group is the same is much like me stating ALL Scotsmen are drunken bagpipers or ALL Germans are Nazis or ALL Japanese are corporate spies or ALL Roman Catholic priests diddle little boys - this kind of childish nonsense simply won't be tolerated for long, if at all. If you think we haven't explored much of this topic matter, you're likely in for a surprise.
If anyone attempts to deride our community from its purpose, they'll likely be in for a greater surprise - the members of our core group here have known each other for a few years now and its membership has grown over the last year even more. I'd even hazard to say we're what one might call a tight-knit group.
Time To Get A Grip
It's been brought to my attention several truther sites have been infiltrated by 'moles' - people intent on derailing the truth movements as they've tried on more mainstream sites such as YT and, to a lesser degree, LV. I pity the fool who tries to do so here for they haven't a clue with respect to the nature of the hornets' nest they've stumbled into.
With that said, I'd like to bring to our attention any noticeable derision especially from new or recent accounts. Take them for what they're worth. Don't internalize ad-hominem attacks from some newbie. Most of us have known each other too long to let some mindless disinfo agent try to derail what we've built together here.
So, time to get a grip - don't give these agents provocateurs even a glimmer of hope in busting us up. Ignore or ridicule their narrow vision. Got it? Good! Keep it!
Thank You For Your Help
To those of you who've worked your proverbial [insert expletive here] off over the months, thank you and hats off to you on contributing what seems like an endless flow of information, 'controversial' or otherwise.
Several folk have emailed me, thankful our site is here providing a concentrate of information unlike most anything else available on the web. Kudos to all of us for helping. Without you, this site would be an empty skeleton - know this and own it.
Also, for those unaware, we've added a new admin to the pool - MainLineAdrenaline - who has become an invaluable asset to the community given the sheer volume of content researched and posted as well as his 'ever-presence' in chat ready to help those in need. Thanks A.F.! Appreciated!
In closing, understand this is an open letter to the community and your constructive opinions and feedback are,... well,... expected.
PS: I reserve the right to edit this post to my heart's content.
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Permalink Reply by GeneFire on -
You seem to have covered the 'taboo' problems that I've noticed as well. Besides the fact that some people are/have actually fallen for some of the weak disinformation spread here. You know I haven't taken off my gloves at all, no matter how harsh I sound at times when I comment on something that I know is rhetoric and propaganda. Man too many "I's" in that last sentence..lol!
Anyway, we knew it was only a matter of time when we would be infiltrated by the disinformation agents and/or their cheerleaders that only post things by their particular websites.
You must admit a lot of people have fallen for some of the disinformation/distractions that have been put up on this site to blur the lines of reality and focus on emotional grievances and sensationalistic propaganda!
When I catch what I believe falls under those conditions that I literally outlined above, I challenge it by looking into it before I comment just in case my gut feeling is wrong. Which I must add is very rare...not bragging just a fact! But that is because of my occupation and place's of operations.
I too have probably been mistaken as being inconsiderate because of my 'tact' on some issues in the comments that I leave but I don't mean it personally and I will be more careful in the future. Not careful at in attacking what I consider B.S but more on how I deliver my critic/question.
All in all I must admit I did get to a particular point where I was going to take a break because I felt "What's the use if people won't act or awaken to what I've been posting" until I chatted in the arena here and people said don't. Because I was over reacting..which turned out to be true.
Therefore, we all have emotional issues but that can be overcome with by bringing facts and legitimate targets,problems,solutions to the table instead of sensational attacks that only kick the emotional triggers, which I too have probably felt victim to as well.
I know some people on here just want to network and show family pictures and stuff which is cool I just wish they save that stuff for YT,LV or somewhere like that were they will be amongst like minds. Which is a good thing if that is the case, I'm here for the serious stuff and I don't even want to have to sift through BS just to find some good information. Save you personal love stories and infatuations for those popular sites of ego's gone wild!
The paragraph above... I just wanted to get off my chest, So no one take it personal and it doesn't really bother me as much as I made it sound, though very close, I just wanted to yell that...I apologize if anyone reading this felt a sting I assure you it wasn't my intentions just a selfish part of my comment's that I'm leaving here that is why it's last. It's beginning to be my 'Mark' lately...lol! Peace and I love all of you!
I wanted to say more but I had a short between the headsets...
Gene
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Permalink Reply by benjis007 on -
kinda wish there was a counter or something that one could just hit to let you know I did read this... I don't have anything to add, but wanted you to know that I'm paying attention (in general and specifically to this post)
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Permalink Reply by MainLineAdrenaline on -
Good points.
I must admit, that in the past year and a quarter since I have been waking to the world around me, the creation of this site has helped me along with motivation, constructive criticism, and guidance from other members who have helped to guide me down my own path.
I also must admit that I have recently used the Forums for a few topics that some may not be so ready to discuss given their background and nature, (And I am the one guilty of posting Chapters instead of the whole read, but I had 'personal' reasons for that. Namely to understand each chapter better, and answer any questions more proficiently. However, posting the whole book would be more efficient, in hindsight. We live, we learn.) but I think that I see the reason that the Forums have been flooded with un-discussed topics. The Forum additions are at the top and middle of the page when the Index is pulled up. That is why we see so many 'New' posts that should be in blogs, but I assume that the user(s) can see that, including myself.
Also, concerning 'agent provocateurs':
The most recent one made for some 'jewcy' conversation. I wish I could have stayed longer last night. Sometimes, its almost fun to see where they go on their narrow path. I kept throwing things out there just to see if the Jew's were behind that too. I guess we work for the ADL, seeing as we allow just about any post concerning whatever, from any degree of the political spectrum that can be derived, no matter how shallow.
A saying I've always abided to regarding free speech has been: "Speak as you will; but when another person comes along and wants to debate/ bring in facts instead of emotions and assumptions, debate them, don't hate them."
One can learn much from that, as have I. Gene knows of this. I was set on the Obama citizenship issue for a long time, but with some constructive criticism on his part, I continued my due diligence and found a proverbial 3rd rail that everyone seemed to be attracted to, and I was not going to allow that 3rd rail to arc on me and destroy my psyche. I picked up and moved on. Now I'm learning the origins of the world (what's left of history anyways... so much has been destroyed in the name of religion...) and where we are going.
I've been wary of the dis-info agents and now know how to sift through information better, in this world wide Information War.
So many things happening all at once now. MSM has successfully thrown its veil on the world, and now there are more 'robots' than people in the world.
Intellectual conversation is hard to come by nowadays, and that is why I have stayed here. The people (namely the mainstayers here on i-Openers) keep my spirits up and keep me going. I appreciate every ounce of information that has been brought forth in this past year, and I can say that I've learned to deal in the world much better. I understand the world better and I think I am beginning to understand myself better than I could have with the endless distractions readily available in the world en masse.
I enjoy moderating here and wish to continue to see the awesome contributions from all pools of members.
I have CamStudio on standby now for recording those ridiculous provocateur 'debates', now and will be recording those conversations when I can so that we can have a good record of events' past.
Thank you all for your contributions and time. It means a lot to everyone and I hope to see the member base grow even more.
We've came a long way since the LV days, (even for a newbie like myself in this field.)
Thanks Drach.
Also, I before closing, I must expand on the 'Precious Time'.
I would like to ask of members who have the time and interest to focus somewhat of their attention to the U.N. and its recent activity. Things are picking up speed more than ever, and more so recently in the past few months since the closing of the G20 summit.
Time has always been precious, but we need to be more familiar with the saying 'Know your Enemy', as our enemy is becoming progressively aware of their biggest enemy and most valuable 'cattle'/ 'sheep' herd (what have you...).
In closing, I thank you all again and wish to see the contributions flowing.
Thanks!
^_^
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Permalink Reply by Fei-Long on -
Well, the amount of credible information I have swiped, copied, and passed on, will elicit lies in the reproachable ignorance of the majority.
Only time will tell.
I destroyed a cult Saturday, always remain an information service is my advice.
Goodbye. I have illusions to satisfy, and agreements to keep. My journey here is over, I must serve my family fully now.
I wish you all, the best.
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Permalink Reply by GeneFire on
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Believe it or not but our demise didn't start at 911 but your point is well taken. I just don't believe that people here reading this fit the description in which you describe!
GalacticRabbit said:Disneyland or Reality which world do you live in?
Dear Friends
After going to the city last friday to honor the 911 anniversary. I have come to the conclusion that most people prefer Disneyland over reality.
As I tried to hand out a free dvd with nothing on it other then three documentaries, you would think that I was handing out poison.
Most people do not wish to be bothered with having to use their brains. People are now programmed, not to embrace a community lifestyle. They are programmed by our Mainstream TV channels to be unique, that it is not about caring for your neighbor, but what you should do is out do your neighbor, with the worthless materilistic toys, that we are hammered with.
Forget bringing food over to your neighbor to help them or even greet them, Now you are to get a nice plasma tv that is bigger and brighter then your neighbors. Oh your neighbor drives a Benz, well then you just have to get a Lamborghini to out do him.
I cut this statement short..GF
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Permalink Reply by GeneFire on
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Yeah...I kinda figured but I wasn't sure.
Also, we share a common 'flawed hope'. That is, "we give our fellow citizens the benefit of the doubt that if they knew the truth they would act on it", and "that they are smart enough to absorb the overall implications of our demise". This is the biggest disappointment that I've had over all, and that is the fact that so many people are sleep walkers, and more susceptible to subliminal messages of conditioning more than "Sheep" actually are. IMHO!
GalacticRabbit said:my comment left was not directed at the people of i-openers but for the people coming on to i openers, i thought long an hard where to post it. Since the article expresses how i feel at this time and is current, so that is why i posted it here.
As I said , it is meant for new people coming to i-openers to see it, moreso then the current members.
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