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From: John Velez <jvif@spacelab.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 03:57:58 -0400
Fwd Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 09:21:58 -0400
Subject: Re: 'Doorway Amnesia' & Modern Day Abductees?
>Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 05:45:01 -0500
>From: Amy Hebert <yelorose@swbell.net>
>Subject: Re: 'Doorway Amnesia' & Modern Day Abductees?
>To: UFO UpDates - Toronto <updates@globalserve.net>
>>Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 03:00:12 -0400
>>To: UFO UpDates - Toronto <updates@globalserve.net>
>>From: John Velez<jvif@spacelab.net>
>>Subject: Re: 'Doorway Amnesia' & Modern Day Abductees?
>>I would hope that researchers who ignore testimony in favor of
>>their own beliefs/biases are in the extreme minority. The
>>"abduction researchers" (which is a misnomer, most of them are
>>investigative authors/reporters) that I have met are men who are
>>reporting on what they have been told by the experiencers.
Hi Amy,
You responded:
>You are certainly right about the differences between abduction
>researchers and investigative authors/reporters. Those who
>_research_ abductions do so to gather information to gain a
>clearer perspective of the phenomenon while investigative
>authors/reporters may only seek material for their next article
>or book. Sometimes researchers become authors/reporters and
>authors/reporters become researchers. It's gotten hard, lately,
>to tell the difference.
Semantics Amy. I think we need to define terms. (For me) a
"researcher" is a highly trained and independant (in terms of
belief one way or the other) professional. Preferably someone
trained in the sciences with the credentials and expertise to
back up his/her findings.
In my book if they don't fit that definition then they are
"authors" or investigative reporters and nothing more.
>Unfortunately, John, as a counselor I have seen the down side of
>the low standards and unethical practices used by many so-called
>"researchers". I've seen what happens to the abductees when they
>have had encounters of the worst kind - with attention greedy
>investigators/authors/self-professed researchers. I don't know
>if these types of "researchers" are common but I do know they
>are much more prevelant than most people realize. I've known
>many...some were/are my dearest friends.
Again a case of 'semantics.' What you call a "researcher" (if
they conduct themselves as you describe above) is nothing more
than an oportunist or charlatan. The title "researcher" should
be held in reserve for those who have dedicated a lifetime to
study and work in their chosen field. And preferably someone
with a Ph.D in their chosen discipline.
>Without established guidelines and formal, ethical standards of
>practice, it's become a free-for-all where everyone from the
>quack down the street to doctors, scientists and college
>professors are sharing the same lecture podiums, the same pens
>at books signings and often appear side-by-side on TV specials.
I agree. When I first arrived on the public scene some six years
ago ufology was in a sad state. It has only worsened with time.
You can count the number of serious/qualified people that are
involved without having to take your shoes off! :)
>Unfortunately, from my experiences, I *have* noted bias and
>self-promotion in many "researchers/investigators" rather than a
>serious emphasis on research and careful investigation. There is
>bias in all research. I think rather than deny the existence of
>this trend, we need to bring it into clearer focus and evaluate
>the symptoms, causes and solutions.
Charlatans. As*holes with a personal agenda.
>>2. The only recollection that I have of an access door came up
>>during a hypnosis session. (Material that I do not recall
>>consciously and clearly, I have a tendency not to trust or put
>>much stock in.)
>You are very wise, John. ;>
50 years of living has a way of either 'wisening you up' or
killing you off quickly!
Johnny Winter wrote:
"Every now and then I know it's kinda hard to tell, but I'm
still alive and well!" <VBG>
Keep fighting the good fight and let the 'Lords of Karma' take
care of the clowns. It's all any of us can do.
Regards,
John Velez
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