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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th April 2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 467
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Posted By esspee
perhaps unrelated, but i spent a fairly long time...

perhaps unrelated, but i spent a fairly long time in Africa ( south). And several people i spoke to said that in their opinion, when Mandela died, the actual death was not made official for quite...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th March 2018, 12:25 PM
Replies: 467
Views: 65,324
Posted By esspee
well as a possible explanations go, i think...

well as a possible explanations go, i think perception/memory experimentation ranks higher than overlapping alternate dimensions,

As a possible explanation it had not been part of the discussion...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th March 2018, 05:45 AM
Replies: 467
Views: 65,324
Posted By esspee
An rudimentary example of such an experiment...

An rudimentary example of such an experiment could be the following:

A research group identifies something that the public regularly mix up.
Maybe 80% of people remember adult nappies as 'depend'...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th March 2018, 05:37 AM
Replies: 467
Views: 65,324
Posted By esspee
i said some of the mandela effects. Like the...

i said some of the mandela effects.

Like the more simple ones that are to do with media, like spellings, names of products, things in popular culture such as Dolly's braces.

And there are many...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th March 2018, 04:36 AM
Replies: 467
Views: 65,324
Posted By esspee
it may not be the most exciting content, but it...

it may not be the most exciting content, but it is content that is relevant to this thread,

that being the possibility that some of these mandela effects are the result of large scale...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th March 2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 467
Views: 65,324
Posted By esspee
shorter than writing it out that's why

shorter than writing it out that's why
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th March 2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 467
Views: 65,324
Posted By esspee
one possibility : social psychological...

one possibility :

social psychological experimentation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1-qzwDhKg
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th March 2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 467
Views: 65,324
Posted By esspee
It could yes. But i can say for me this was...

It could yes.

But i can say for me this was not the cause as that card was never available in my country, so likely never advertised there, and also, i did not own a tv nor ever really watch one (...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 9th March 2018, 02:14 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
this video may be of interest to those curious of...

this video may be of interest to those curious of the details of the Flyboard Air.

Here Franky Zapata gives the best tour yet of the machine and its workings.
...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th January 2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 41,531
Posted By esspee
I'd ask to use full body armour. Like the...

I'd ask to use full body armour. Like the lightweight downhill mountain bike stuff.

I have no idea why they don't wear it. Its insane. Gear like that weighs very little and in a crash can make the...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th January 2018, 10:40 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 41,531
Posted By esspee
i don't, But that has never stopped me doing...

i don't,

But that has never stopped me doing stuff before.

If it becomes commercial and a test flight is humanly affordable and within hitching distance, i will make the money and do it , or...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 19th January 2018, 03:14 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 41,531
Posted By esspee
A more user friendly version of the flyboard air...

A more user friendly version of the flyboard air can be seen in the video below

Depending on the future costs, if they can pump these out cheap enough there is a good chance some commercial...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 8th January 2018, 05:36 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
unfortunatley i have things to do ATM , otherwise...

unfortunatley i have things to do ATM , otherwise i would have spent the last few days and the next 48hrs becoming that person who busts it.

I will admit, the deadline is not looking so easy.
...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 6th January 2018, 04:16 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
I know your requirements. This is just...

I know your requirements.


This is just the beginning. Now that it has been picked up by a semi large youtuber people will be looking into it. Someone HUGE will articulate a simple convincing...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 6th January 2018, 03:56 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
did you read the comment supposedly from Kurt...

did you read the comment supposedly from Kurt Cobains daughter?

1000 upvotes suggest that around half of his audience agree with his suspicions.

This video represents sparks of doubt bursting...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 6th January 2018, 03:06 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
And so it begins.... We have our first 'big'...

And so it begins....

We have our first 'big' youtuber saying it was fake.

(158k subs is fairly big, this vid has 60k view already)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcLgxlFmMwc

This is the...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 5th January 2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
If it is not busted by midnight on Tuesday i will...

If it is not busted by midnight on Tuesday i will take the L and vow not to return to this thread, even if new info comes to light, until such a time that it is revealed as and accepted by most of...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 5th January 2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
Have you even watched the video in question? ...

Have you even watched the video in question?

I don't see how anyone can watch that and not suggest i have a good chance of being right.

This is not spidey sense stuff. This is evidence based.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th January 2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
on youtube, there has not been one even close to...

on youtube, there has not been one even close to the success this one has achieved.

He has people making thousands of videos about this (him), every major content creator has made a video about it...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th January 2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
this has massively increased awareness of his...

this has massively increased awareness of his brand and his subscriber count is doing very well as a result. As far as publicity stunts go, this one is unprecedented in its success.

This will...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th January 2018, 10:47 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
it is possible that he will not have an interest...

it is possible that he will not have an interest in revealing the hoax, for the reasons you said. But i still think he will come clean.

But even if he doesn't someone on youtube will reveal it...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th January 2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
Moderated content redacted. I was incorrect...

Moderated content redacted.

I was incorrect with my assumption of the flyboard air, however i did do everything in my power to test my assumption - resulting in eventually seeing it fly for...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd January 2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
thanks to this thread i have chosen th followinig...

thanks to this thread i have chosen th followinig approach to my video.

i can't link it coz of mods here, but it is called 'LOGAN PAUL HOAX ( suicide forest ) 16 clues.'
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd January 2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
Logan is front page internet/youtube/social media...

Logan is front page internet/youtube/social media news, and even being mentioned on terrestrial tv shows.

That is a lot of eyes.

So i do not need to do any research.

Many many others will do...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd January 2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
its mostly an entertainment platform people...

its mostly an entertainment platform

people need to create that entertainment
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd January 2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
not an attention grab, just want to put it down...

not an attention grab, just want to put it down on record that i think it is a hoax.

And redeem my kudos tokens here
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd January 2018, 01:45 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
attention whoring is what makes the internet go...

attention whoring is what makes the internet go around
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd January 2018, 12:05 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
or actual emergency services going to a real...

or actual emergency services going to a real suicide
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd January 2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
I was wrong about the flyboad. BUt i will...

I was wrong about the flyboad.
BUt
i will clear my good name and receive much commiseration kudos's when it comes out that this hanging man was a hoax all along.

:cool:
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd January 2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
thank you, exactly the kind of feedback i wanted....

thank you, exactly the kind of feedback i wanted.

my position is of course that the police will be actors.

or actual emergency services going to a real suicide
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd January 2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
no, nothing will ever be as good as that thread. ...

no, nothing will ever be as good as that thread.

just putting some feelers out for peoples general opinions and counter arguments so that i can address such concerns and test out my position...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd January 2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,501
Posted By esspee
LOGAN PAUL suicide forest VIDEO is a HOAX

.


I think that it is highly likely that LOGAN PAUL's 'Suicide forest' video is in fact a hoax.


I think it is a brilliant viral hoax, with the whole internet and mainstream media now giving...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th December 2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
@fagin My mental health is sound and...

@fagin

My mental health is sound and er....healthy thanks.

The question was about how the 'forumites' perceived it.


One thing i can now add to the video is that my 'ramblings had no...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th December 2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
if i make a video about my flyboard experience (...

if i make a video about my flyboard experience ( of which this forum is a big part) who would you be willing to help by answering questions and giving opinions about this thread ( in the PM's)

...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 11th November 2017, 03:23 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
I placed the word DEBUNKED in front of all of my...

I placed the word DEBUNKED in front of all of my videos, and then I made a vid declaring my error specifically directed for Zapata and his team,

I plan to make a similar video for the Real life...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 1st November 2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
I'll admit, i am no military strategist but i see...

I'll admit, i am no military strategist but i see no real combat or military logitcal use for this invention.

i do however see it being a great pleasure and hobby thing for people.

kind of like...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 1st November 2017, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
One last video ...for old times sake ...

One last video

...for old times sake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp6Vz2saRSw&t=0s
(military prototype version of the FBair)
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 1st November 2017, 09:37 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 41,531
Posted By esspee
Bikini's, boobs and flying machines. ...

Bikini's,
boobs
and flying machines.



What can i say,

the future is looking bright.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 22nd September 2017, 02:04 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 41,531
Posted By esspee
I recently travelled to Sion to witness the...

I recently travelled to Sion to witness the Flyboard air in person.

And it was real, and in no way i could see or imagine was kind of trickery involved.

so my judgment and perception about...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th September 2017, 03:50 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
shillin' ain't easy

shillin' ain't easy
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th September 2017, 03:40 AM
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Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
yes, but i still think that one is fake. i...

yes, but i still think that one is fake.

i don't know that it is fake.

no one knows either way.


so its a choice.

I choose to see it as fake (most likely)
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th September 2017, 03:36 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
yes, m approach to things will be more balanced...

yes, m approach to things will be more balanced and grounded now i think
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 20th September 2017, 03:35 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
1. Well, I wouldn't know would I. 2. Yes. I...

1. Well, I wouldn't know would I.

2. Yes. I was wrong about the flyboard so its likely i was wrong about the other things.

3. yes

4. yes and no. I will still trust it in situations where...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 19th September 2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
FLYBOARD AIR ROADTRIP 2 (youtube)

FLYBOARD AIR ROADTRIP 2 (youtube)
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 19th September 2017, 07:06 AM
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Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
No, but i have in the past a fair few times. ...

No, but i have in the past a fair few times.



I'm just glad it didn't eat me.

I thought karma had come in the form of this beast to get even.


I imagine their tusks would rip open a mans...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 19th September 2017, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
I'm not disappointed. And it was totally...

I'm not disappointed.

And it was totally worth the trip ( i mean all of it)

Thanks
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 19th September 2017, 06:14 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
this thread is a split from the original thread. ...

this thread is a split from the original thread.

total page number is something like 80 plus.
Maybe more (its been split off a few ways)

The amount of views is rather large when you combine...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 19th September 2017, 05:31 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
6 days spent 4 nights bivi (one night bus, did...

6 days spent
4 nights bivi (one night bus, did not sleep)
around 20 hitches
3 bus rides
6 train rides
a new found respect (fear) for mountain weather.
More walking than i have ever done in my...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th September 2017, 08:41 PM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
no. i will leave this code instead. at...

no.

i will leave this code instead.

at this event the gbxctcgaxcg. fbkqebbbf. ujxixompuxuddtinpfugb

or my theory will be debunked by the footage and i will admit i was wrong.

note this...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th September 2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,571
Posted By esspee
or its not real :rolleyes:

or its not real

:rolleyes:
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