22-10-2012, 10:41 PM
Charles, Phil, David...
It is difficult, if not impossible, to determine if the films that each of us saw were the same or different. They were certainly different from the extant version, but from each other's version, I do not know
for certain.
David is correct in that the possibility of the films being the same yet yielding disparate recollection from the various viewers might be explained by differences in individual experiences, predilection, focus,
etc. -- However, it is still worth noting that many elements that impeach the authenticity of the extant version are present or missing (as the case may be) from ALL of the reports of the "private" film(s).
For instance, the turn onto Elm is present in each report of the "private" film(s), but missing from the extant film. The COMPLETE STOP is present in each report of the private film(s) yet missing in the
extant, etc.
Charles, I did speak to Milicent at length upon discovering that she reported seeing another film. It's interesting to note that when I first recounted my experience (during a phone conversation with Jack White)
I was unaware that anyone else had ever reportedly seen a different film. When Jack suggested that I "go public" with it, I hesitated...but eventually posted it on our forum. When I became aware that a few
others had reported seeing a similar film, I decided to contact them. So, I did a typical, "separate the suspects/witnesses" from each other in order to check the story for consistency. In other words, since
I was not very familiar with Mili back then I did not offer my account so as to avoid influencing her recollection. Of course, Jack was aware of Mili's account when we had spoken, but he didn't let on as to what
she had reportedly seen. After speaking with her--and later with Scott Myers--the similarities led me to believe that we had "perhaps" seen the same film, but not necessarily. However, I found her to be
extremely credible. Like me, she was NOT glad that she had seen this film. The same holds true for Rich. These days I spend a lot of time avoiding its discussion. It seems to be divisive amongst good, honest
researchers.
It is difficult, if not impossible, to determine if the films that each of us saw were the same or different. They were certainly different from the extant version, but from each other's version, I do not know
for certain.
David is correct in that the possibility of the films being the same yet yielding disparate recollection from the various viewers might be explained by differences in individual experiences, predilection, focus,
etc. -- However, it is still worth noting that many elements that impeach the authenticity of the extant version are present or missing (as the case may be) from ALL of the reports of the "private" film(s).
For instance, the turn onto Elm is present in each report of the "private" film(s), but missing from the extant film. The COMPLETE STOP is present in each report of the private film(s) yet missing in the
extant, etc.
Charles, I did speak to Milicent at length upon discovering that she reported seeing another film. It's interesting to note that when I first recounted my experience (during a phone conversation with Jack White)
I was unaware that anyone else had ever reportedly seen a different film. When Jack suggested that I "go public" with it, I hesitated...but eventually posted it on our forum. When I became aware that a few
others had reported seeing a similar film, I decided to contact them. So, I did a typical, "separate the suspects/witnesses" from each other in order to check the story for consistency. In other words, since
I was not very familiar with Mili back then I did not offer my account so as to avoid influencing her recollection. Of course, Jack was aware of Mili's account when we had spoken, but he didn't let on as to what
she had reportedly seen. After speaking with her--and later with Scott Myers--the similarities led me to believe that we had "perhaps" seen the same film, but not necessarily. However, I found her to be
extremely credible. Like me, she was NOT glad that she had seen this film. The same holds true for Rich. These days I spend a lot of time avoiding its discussion. It seems to be divisive amongst good, honest
researchers.
GO_SECURE
monk
"It is difficult to abolish prejudice in those bereft of ideas. The more hatred is superficial, the more it runs deep."
James Hepburn -- Farewell America (1968)
monk
"It is difficult to abolish prejudice in those bereft of ideas. The more hatred is superficial, the more it runs deep."
James Hepburn -- Farewell America (1968)