I’ve had an interest in astronomy and space exploration ever since I was a young boy and saw the moon landings live on television. Around 1995 I began studying the science of spaceflight and rocketry as a hobby. Soon thereafter I started a web page to share my interest with others. My site is an educational tool to teach amateurs about space science and technology.
I had occasionally heard jokes about the moon landings being faked but I had no idea there were people who actually believed there was evidence to support such an absurd idea. Then in 2001 I saw that stupid TV program on the Fox network.
Here I was spending much of my free time trying to educate myself and others about space technology, and on the other hand there were these ignoramuses spewing nonsense and spreading lies about the moon landings. I found the situation intolerable and decided to do what little I could to help. I therefore added a section to my web site debunking the moon hoax foolishness. It wasn’t until a couple years later that I started to participate in web forums; first at BAUT and then Apollohoax.com.
I go through the effort not to convert the hardcore hoax believers because I know that is a futile endeavor – if a person wants to go through life ignorant and delusional there is nothing I can do about it. I created my web page as a resource for those who are truly seeking answers to questions that they themselves lack the expertise to address. And based on the emails of thanks I’ve received, I believe the effort has been worth it.
I participate in web forums because I like networking with others who share my interests. It’s a great way to exchange knowledge, benefiting both myself and others. Even when debating a particularly obtuse HB, there is much good that comes from the discussion for those who want to learn.
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