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[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;29328273]Why would they come and go unnoticed? They would have had to travel huge distances to us, a solar system based around an average star. There appears be nothing special about our solar system(from their point of view), nothing to warrant a visit. There are billions of galaxies, with billions of solar systems, what makes ours special?[/QUOTE] Life. And intelligent, developed life, at that. You do know that it's a rarity. If they had mastered travel using wormholes, it would be a relatively simply matter to send probes and even travel across vast distances themselves. If they are indeed legitimate sightings, we may be seeing probes or perhaps scout craft representing a species in our own galaxy. Why they're doing little more than observing at this time could indicate one of two things. Either that they believe that human society isn't sufficiently advanced enough to make sure that the first contact scenario would go peacefully, Or that they're planning a strike, for the sake of resources. I think the former is more likely than the latter. If, in fact, these sightings are of extraterrestrial origin.

[QUOTE=archangel125;29328447]Life. And intelligent, developed life, at that. You do know that it's a rarity. If they had mastered travel using wormholes, it would be a relatively simply matter to send probes and even travel across vast distances themselves. If they are indeed legitimate sightings, we may be seeing probes or perhaps scout craft representing a species in our own galaxy. Why they're doing little more than observing at this time could indicate one of two things. Either that they believe that human society isn't sufficiently advanced enough to make sure that the first contact scenario would go peacefully, Or that they're planning a strike, for the sake of resources. I think the former is more likely than the latter. If, in fact, these sightings are of extraterrestrial origin.[/QUOTE] To add on to what Arch wrote; It is believed that they can travel between their world -whatever that may be- and ours in a matter of seconds. Considering how fast they depart from wherever they are watching us. It may seem unrealistic, because its in all kinds of movies and games; but extraterrestrial life is descending upon is, and we need to be ready for when they decide to make contact. [b]Edit:[/b] To be honest, it is easier to believe that we aren't the only forms of life in the universe; than not.

[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;29328273]Why would they come and go unnoticed? They would have had to travel huge distances to us, a solar system based around an average star. There appears be nothing special about our solar system(from their point of view), nothing to warrant a visit. There are billions of galaxies, with billions of solar systems, what makes ours special?[/QUOTE] Why do we study animals? What's so special about them? They could be visiting us for several possible reasons, Information, Testing, Maybe they just are interested in our psychology and society in general? Maybe we are special, We really don't know jack shit about the universe.

[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;29327805]The chance of coming in contact with an alien race is very slim to none, not to mention if extraterrestrials did come to earth they would be incredibly more advanced. If aliens wanted us gone, there's absolutely nothing we could do to stop them. There are intelligent extraterrestrials out there, but none have visited Earth and they probably never will.[/QUOTE] Why not? I want to know why we might never meet them, I want to know the statics dragged out to feasible longevity of humanity. Because frankly, I think its more likely we'll run into another species sooner or later.

Ooooooh, this is getting interesting.

[QUOTE=deadoctober;29328555]Why do we study animals? What's so special about them? They could be visiting us for several possible reasons, Information, Testing, Maybe they just are interested in our psychology and society in general?[/QUOTE] Could necessarily be the way that we live. For all that humanity knows; their roads could be paved out of solid gold -or whatever it is out there, and their cars are like the ones in the Jetsons. So more or less, that is a possibility. When you think about extraterrestrial life forms guys, you also have to note that the universe is growing at a constant rate. An ambush is another great possibility; they could be interested in our resources, etc.

[QUOTE=archangel125;29328447]Life. And intelligent, developed life, at that. You do know that it's a rarity. If they had mastered travel using wormholes, it would be a relatively simply matter to send probes and even travel across vast distances themselves. If they are indeed legitimate sightings, we may be seeing probes or perhaps scout craft representing a species in our own galaxy. Why they're doing little more than observing at this time could indicate one of two things. Either that they believe that human society isn't sufficiently advanced enough to make sure that the first contact scenario would go peacefully, Or that they're planning a strike, for the sake of resources. I think the former is more likely than the latter. If, in fact, these sightings are of extraterrestrial origin.[/QUOTE] Even though there is intelligent life, it's going to be pretty hard to pick up unless your fairly close to Earth. Even with the ability to travel vast distances they would have to be producing an incredibly large amount of probes, there's too much distance to cover to scan every solar system out there. There might not even be any life in our galaxy, we don't yet know how common life appears in the universe. I doubt they would destroy the Earth if they did come across it, if they wanted the resources they would have taken them already.

[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;29328617]Even though there is intelligent life, it's going to be pretty hard to pick up unless your fairly close to Earth. Even with the ability to travel vast distances they would have to be producing an incredibly large amount of probes, there's too much distance to cover to scan every solar system out there. There might not even be any life in our galaxy, we don't yet know how common life appears in the universe. I doubt they would destroy the Earth if they did come across it, if they wanted the resources they would have taken them already.[/QUOTE] But if more than one species has become space faring, the likelyhood of contact should increase.

[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;29328617]Even though there is intelligent life, it's going to be pretty hard to pick up unless your fairly close to Earth. Even with the ability to travel vast distances they would have to be producing an incredibly large amount of probes, there's too much distance to cover to scan every solar system out there. There might not even be any life in our galaxy, we don't yet know how common life appears in the universe. I doubt they would destroy the Earth if they did come across it, if they wanted the resources they would have taken them already.[/QUOTE] If anything they're probably interested in humans, our wildlife and flora. When we discover new species/animals, We don't say "Wow these are primitive no point in studying them!" It's clearly not a "Let's make contact with these advanced life form" kind of deal, It's more of a "Wow these guys are interesting, we should look into them, study them."

[QUOTE=latem5;29328496]To add on to what Arch wrote; It is believed that they can travel between their world -whatever that may be- and ours in a matter of seconds. Considering how fast they depart from wherever they are watching us. It may seem unrealistic, because its in all kinds of movies and games; but extraterrestrial life is descending upon is, and we need to be ready for when they decide to make contact. [b]Edit:[/b] To be honest, it is easier to believe that we aren't the only forms of life in the universe; than not.[/QUOTE] If they are watching us they probably already know a great deal about us, making contact with us would just be a formality. I'm not saying that we're the only forms of life in the universe, I'm saying that we haven't come in contact with any of them yet.

[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;29328617]Even though there is intelligent life, it's going to be pretty hard to pick up unless your fairly close to Earth. Even with the ability to travel vast distances they would have to be producing an incredibly large amount of probes, there's too much distance to cover to scan every solar system out there. [/QUOTE] You do put up a good point; but what if our solar system was proven to be the most interesting to them. For all we know, they could of been around longer than humanity itself. Extraterrestrial lifeform sightings have been reported as far back as the time of the Sumerians, and I'm sure there are records of ones even before that.

[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;29328645]If they are watching us they probably already know a great deal about us, making contact with us would just be a formality. I'm not saying that we're the only forms of life in the universe, I'm saying that we haven't come in contact with any of them yet.[/QUOTE] Just a question, What do you think of alien abductions/alien sightings?

[QUOTE=deadoctober;29328667]Just a question, What do you think of alien abductions/alien sightings?[/QUOTE] I believe in the literal definition. We don't know.

[QUOTE=deadoctober;29328667]Just a question, What do you think of alien abductions/alien sightings?[/QUOTE] They aren't caused by extraterrestrials.

[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;29328704]They aren't caused by extraterrestrials.[/QUOTE] So you think they're just illusions/lies? Or even stranger phenomenon?

[QUOTE=deadoctober;29328667]Just a question, What do you think of alien abductions/alien sightings?[/QUOTE] Just going to throw my opinion out there, if you don't mind. As for abductions- Honestly, the fact that people are getting abducted is a little bit suspicious to me. I don't believe that these aliens would just swoop down and probe anyone they see. But, they said we would never see signs of extraterrestrial life, and here we are today; anything is possible. Sightings- The sightings could show that they want to make contact with us; but you know how the government always assumes the worst. If they've been observing us for as long as the records show, than I'm pretty sure that they'd know not to just swoop down and say "We come in peace..." like in the movies.

[QUOTE=deadoctober;29328718]So you think they're just illusions/lies? Or even stranger phenomenon?[/QUOTE] Some are hoaxes, people want to believe that we aren't alone in the universe(we're not), but they want physical proof. People will go to great lengths to fit things into their own mindset.

Intelligent Aliens have visited Earth and do constantly. They approached leaders of the United States shortly after the end of WWII, during the time when the U.S. was the only superpower in the world with the atomic bomb.

[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;29328737]Some are hoaxes, people want to believe that we aren't alone in the universe(we're not), but they want physical proof. People will go to great lengths to fit things into their own mindset.[/QUOTE] Why would people hoax something like that? People get ridiculed and even fired for stating they saw a ufo, let alone a abduction, Seriously look into the topic, the similarity between cases are astounding, People who aren't even into the alien abduction phenomenon describe abductions that can be cross referenced with others, I suggest you look into the phenomenon and don't just write it off.

One of the major conspiracies was that they aliens helped build the Great Pyramids of Egypt; which is very well possible. Anyone care to share conspiracies that they've heard of?

OOOOOOH THIS IS INTERESTING

[QUOTE=ccampincarl;29328768]OOOOOOH THIS IS INTERESTING[/QUOTE] I love talking about space, and things like this. Considering the fact that I'd probably learn more in this thread, than I do in my Science class. My teacher is terrible .-.

[QUOTE=ccampincarl;29328768]OOOOOOH THIS IS INTERESTING[/QUOTE] thanks for adding nothing to conversation. [editline]21st April 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=latem5;29328782]I love talking about space, and things like this. Considering the fact that I'd probably learn more in this thread, than I do in my Science class. My teacher is terrible .-.[/QUOTE] School Is fundamentally terrible.

[QUOTE=deadoctober;29328748]Why would people hoax something like that? People get ridiculed and even fired for stating they saw a ufo, let alone a abduction, Seriously look into the topic, the similarity between cases are astounding, People who aren't even into the alien abduction phenomenon describe abductions that can be cross referenced with others, I suggest you look into the phenomenon and don't just write it off.[/QUOTE] I'm not just writing it off, I used to be really into the whole ufo thing. Just curious, can you list some of the things that are common among abduction?

I've got kind of a debate header, leaving this for you guys to think about and post- If there [b]are[/b] extraterrestrial life forms out there; and there [b]are[/b] civilizations other than ours; and space is [b]constantly[/b] expanding, in theory, does that mean that new civilizations should form along with it? Because the ones that are currently there had to of formed some time or another.

I was getting into it, then the stupid fucking illuminati symbol just cut me off completely

[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;29328802]I'm not just writing it off, I used to be really into the whole ufo thing. Just curious, can you list some of the things that are common among abduction?[/QUOTE] Grey "aliens" that seem robotic in movement and manners, Taller aliens which seem to be above in the ranks, If you will. Experimentation. Extraction of semen (lol). Robotic buzzing noises. Lot's of other things, but I can't really think of any right now. You really have to look into it, you'll start seeing the connections.

[QUOTE=latem5;29328814]I've got kind of a debate header, leaving this for you guys to think about and post- If there [b]are[/b] extraterrestrial life forms out there; and there [b]are[/b] civilizations other than ours; and space is [b]constantly[/b] expanding, in theory, does that mean that new civilizations should form along with it? Because the ones that are currently there had to of formed some time or another.[/QUOTE] Correct, the older the galaxy the farther out it is and farther away from other galaxies.

[QUOTE=deadoctober;29328786]thanks for adding nothing to conversation. [editline]21st April 2011[/editline] School Is fundamentally terrible.[/QUOTE] Couldn't agree with you more on the fundamentally terrible part. I'm in an advanced reading class known as Project Ideal; lets just say that we learned more in our "Science Fiction" unit -cloning, extraterrestrial life, genetic engineering; etc. (some of the things we covered)- than we did this [b]whole[/b] year in our Science class...

[QUOTE=latem5;29328759] Anyone care to share conspiracies that they've heard of?[/QUOTE] Interesting bit of information: the first treaty between the United States Government and an alien race was conceived in the late 1950's. It's terms were simple: in exchange for technological advancement, we allowed them to abduct individuals on the basis that every human abducted was reported to the government and returned unharmed with their memory erased. Let's just say that in hindsight, it wasn't a good idea to think they were trustworthy. I'm just gonna leave it at that. [editline]21st April 2011[/editline] Said technological advancement is what the explanation for a majority of UFO sightings are. Black projects created UFO-reproduction vehicles for human use and are now being seen in mass by people around the world.