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UFO community
Also known as: UFO advocacy community
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Ufology: From Fringe to Mainstream to Fringe? - Skeptic Magazine skeptic.com Feb 20, 2026 14 facts
accountJay Anderson's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast in December 2025 triggered a conflict within the UFO community, during which Anderson criticized Luis Elizondo and others, accusing Elizondo of orchestrating an aggressive campaign to control the narrative and referring to a 'UFO Hate Group.'
claimIndividuals with backgrounds in military intelligence possess knowledge of 'dirty tricks' that civilian counterparts in the UFO community do not have.
claimThe author of the Skeptic Magazine article observes that some individuals in the UFO community who appear polite to them are simultaneously briefing against them, likely viewing the author's independent mainstream media platform as a threat.
claimThe UFO community has a long history of internal conflict and infighting, which is not a new phenomenon.
claimThe author of the Skeptic Magazine article notes that individuals with backgrounds in military intelligence are utilizing 'dirty tricks' in the UFO community that civilian counterparts are unfamiliar with.
perspectiveThe author of the Skeptic Magazine article warns that a combination of information overload, infighting, and quasi-religious narratives within the UFO community may cause the subject to lose its mainstream status.
perspectiveThe author of the Skeptic Magazine article suggests that mainstream media interest in UFOs is likely temporary and that the UFO community cannot expect current levels of fascination to last indefinitely.
claimThe author of the Skeptic Magazine article claims that some individuals who have recently joined the UFO community exhibit psychological issues, while others are motivated by financial gain.
accountThe author of the Skeptic Magazine article reports that multiple television producers have told them that certain individuals in the UFO community have attempted to dictate show lineups by demanding that other specific individuals not be featured.
claimThe author of the Skeptic Magazine article asserts that social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), has become a battlefield for UFO community figures, characterized by the use of proxies, sock puppet accounts, cliques, harassment, and doxxing.
perspectiveThe author of the Skeptic Magazine article argues against the idea that the UFO community should establish a governing body or attempt to police itself, questioning who would have the authority to decide the composition of such a body.
claimSocial media, particularly the platform X, has acted as a force multiplier for conflict within the UFO community, facilitating harassment, doxxing, and the use of proxy or sock puppet accounts.
perspectiveThe author rejects the idea that the UFO community should establish a governing body or attempt to police itself, citing the Latin phrase 'quis custodiet ipsos custodes?' (who will guard the guards themselves?).
quoteThe author quotes the O’Jays song 'Back Stabbers' to describe the situation in the UFO community: “They smile in your face. All the time they want to take your place.”
Steven M. Greer - Wikiquote en.wikiquote.org 3 facts
perspectiveSteven M. Greer claims to be a skeptic within the UFO community, asserting that 90 percent of the information he hears about the subject is nonsense or fantasy, though he believes there is always a core of truth.
perspectiveSteven M. Greer claims that he is one of the biggest skeptics in the UFO community because he believes 90 percent of what he hears about the subject is nonsense.
perspectiveSteven M. Greer claims that 90 percent of the information he hears about UFOs is nonsense, and that he considers himself one of the biggest skeptics in the UFO community.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FIFTH KIND -- A Ridiculous ... disappointmentmedia.com Apr 7, 2020 3 facts
claimRJ claims that Steven Greer is involved in occult practices and introduces these practices to the UFO community under the guise of extraterrestrial contact.
claimSteven Greer's behavior in his videos, specifically weeping, makes individuals associated with the UFO community appear delusional according to a commenter named JP.
perspectiveDr. Steven Greer is accused of introducing occult practices into the UFO community under the guise of extraterrestrial contact.
Disclosure movement - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimIn 2011, George Knapp reported that the UFO advocacy community hoped Barack Obama would be the 'disclosure president,' but this hope faded after Obama responded to a 2011 We the People petition by stating there was nothing to disclose.
Dr.Steven Greer & the National Press Club, May 2001 - Deep Dive podcasts.apple.com 1 fact
claimThe podcast 'That UFO Podcast' hosted by Andy and Nathan examines the sincerity, evolution, and controversies surrounding Steven Greer's work in the UFO community.