GUIDELINES and DEFENSE of ET as renumerated in November/December of 1988

 [GUIDELINES and DEFENSE of ET as renumerated in November/December of 1988]

22 Nov 88 14:44:23

From:   Linda Murphy

To:     All

Subj:   Welcome

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ET is a private echo that is based in Flagstaff, Arizona and we would like to

welcome those of you who had just recently joined us.

Background:

As our awareness grows, and expands, and as we reach out towards the stars, it

becomes quite evident to many, that we are minute in comparison to the grandure

of the Universe, and to contemplate the possibilities of life up there,

somewhere, has fired the imaginations of many, and has led to the desire to

explore the depths of space.  Some believe that we may already been visited, or

perhaps currently housing ET's on our planet. Those of you who are familiar

with the later, then will be aware of sensational claims that ET's are already

here on earth, perpetrating some plan. Other theories include Daniken's

"Chariots of the Gods", and "God's From Outer Space", which brought an

onslaught of similar material to feed our imaginations with. Noteable, Carl

Sagan's "Cosmos" has an interesting slant, based upon scientific studies.

Possibilities are discussed in numerous journals, and Scientific and Space

orientated books and magazines. We send probes out into space, searching for

life. We build experimental "worlds" and attempt to recreate the essentials to

sustain life, in order to determin if life elsewhere may be possible. We

constantly scan the heavens, looking for something that could give us a clue.

It is the sum total of these possibilities that ET hopes to cover.

As with any speculative science, it is difficult to to put a limit as to what

can and cannot be discussed. To do so would distract from the free flow of

thought. But, we must consider what the overall topic is, and that is ET's.

This echo is not the place for occult, or paranormal topics which cannot be

reasonably connected to ET and should be done elsewhere.

ET's have taken many forms in our minds. From little green men, to super

intelligences not needing a physical body. They are thought of in terms of

flying saucers and "Unidentifiable Flying Objects", interdiminsional travelers,

time - travelers, or possibly by transporter systems such as Star Treks famouse

"Beam me down Scotty". They have been thought of as gods, and angels, and even

things that go bump in the night. So as you can readily see, it is difficult to

say, "What is an ET".... we don't really know. They range from "Close

Encounters", to hoped for encounters by scientist -- even if a simple life form

could be discovered and presented as evidence, it would excite the world.

Meanwhile, we can only theorize, speculate, and talk about it. And that is what

ET is all about.

Guidelines:

Due to the nature of these discussions, some may feel that their own belief

system is challenged. Although debate and rebuttle are healthy for the thinking

process, direct attacks on personalities and individuals (FLAMES) are

detrimental and destructive and will not be tolerated. It is useless to attempt

to change someones mind about something, by attacking the person. Best results,

in comming to logical conclusions are usually achieved by well thought out

replies that can appeal to the logic. Those involved may still not agree, but

the viewpoints and information used to back a theory will help those viewing

the messages draw their own conclusions and opinions. I only bring this out,

because more than once, the question has been brought up, "What is a flame?".

--- msged 1.88S ZTC

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Date:  7 Dec 88 21:35:38

From:   Linda Murphy

To:     Joe Holland

Subj:   Permissiveness and Proof

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> Paranet Alpha, because no one is taking it upon himself to be in

> charge and take responsibilty for what is said here.

As moderator/originator of this echo, I can assure you that every message that

is being entered into this message base is being preserved in the event future

referencing IS neccessary. In regards to responsibility to the material, I can

hardly say that any material available anywhere can be held as absolute truth.

It is still THEORY, and under speculation, and the content is no different then

what this echo contains. As long as contridiction exists in regards to

abductions, sightings, and alleged coverups, we can safely assume that ALL

material is still fringe. So the format of this echo is quite acceptable.

ON many occasioins in history, fringe material has led many great minds to

prove an impossibility. They refused to accept the rules, so to speak, and

dared to entertain new thought processes. If it were not for these few who

dared to look outside the accepted rules of evidence, we would still be in the

dark ages, enshrouded with superstition. We too often forget the pain many had

to endure to get us to where we are today.

We are forgetting the purpose behind the ET echo. Many are wondering, as these

ideas are being presented to the general populace by various means. TV,

publications, our preoccupation with various types of encounters in many movies

and shows. It makes many wonder, and with this wonder, the right to discuss it

openly. To express their ideas, thoughts, and even their fears. It is a mind

shattering thought, when we are being told (in theory -- as lear states), that

our government is hiding an alien force, which may turn against us. Perhaps

this echo has taken the turn it has, in order to give some an outlet as to how

to deal with it. And to wonder over it, and to express themselves without fear,

and to reason out what is and isn't possible.

You should also note, this echo is limited in distribution.

>  The other side of this is, also, you will not know what you can

> beleive, since people are merely repeating something they heard or

> read, or conclusions they have reached that are different from what

Just an excerpt from the guidlines:

"As with any speculative science, it is difficult to to put a limit as to what

can and cannot be discussed. To do so would distract from the free flow of

thought. But, we must consider what the overall topic is, and that is ET's.

This echo is not the place for occult, or paranormal topics which cannot be

reasonably connected to ET and should be done elsewhere."

"Meanwhile, we can only theorize, speculate, and talk about it. And that is

what ET is all about."

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To belive something results in Belief, which is an individual choice. We are

not here to try and convince anybody. For even when evidence is provided, there

will still be disbelief -- and this enigma has been demonstrated in history

time and time again.

          -- Linda Murphy

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