Suspicious and Vulgar But Not Inquisitive

Homophobia, ageism, death-wishing responses from enviro-hero Ben Davidson

There’s an old and wise saying about the road to hell being paved with good intentions.

Sometimes it turns out to be a four-lane highway.

Case in point, recently Greg Dougall informed me that he had reached out to Ben Davidson, the creator and owner of a number of websites pertaining to “investigating solar activity, earthquakes, physics and weather.” Ben’s resume also seems credible enough and here’s a quote of his (bold emphasis added):

So, Greg logically thought that Ben and his associates would want to know about the abundant, specific, prophetically accurate scientific information – in these areas of interest – from Billy Meier, dating back to 1948, that preempts, and is effectively confirmed and corroborated by, our scientists.

In his enthusiasm, Greg offered Ben $100 to just look at the information, so hopeful was Greg that a seemingly scientifically minded person would benefit from knowing, and possibly utilizing and disseminating, the information. Instead, Ben was dismissive, self-promoting and a bit arrogant in his response, which included:

I Speak Your Language!

When I saw the exchange I thought, hey, I can speak Arrogantese, I’ll just send Ben a few very specific links,* tweak his ego a tad and maybe he’ll discuss these matters, to the benefit of all concerned.

The response I got from Ben was surprisingly angry and aggressive. After referring to his “belief in aliens” he…threatened a “dogfight”, if I thought I could inform him about any evidence, etc. Ben wasn’t at all specific about what he actually disagreed with in the Meier information, to the extent that he had even looked at it, just...angry.

And Then the Venom

I then received some quasi-humorous, religiously-tinged emails, that seemed pointless but harmless enough. I responded in kind with word play, making light of it. Then, rather suddenly, I got several emails with…, vicious, homophobic, ageist, death-wishes from Davidson, either under a pseudonym, or possibly an actual, not too bright rep of his.** Whatever the case, they came from their company email address, obviously approved by Ben.

Now, I’m no stranger to attacks from skeptics and debunkers – though none have ever gone to such great, inaccurate and vile lengths. The emails were filled with the kind of venom that one would expect from a cornered snake…not an accomplished and caring family man, supposedly with great concern for the world, and the environment that his own children will have to grow up in, etc.

Without a doubt, “Suspicious” is an extremely understated title for Ben’s website, maybe “Paranoid” would be even more appropriate. Actually, being inquisitive and genuinely, scientifically and intellectually curious would have been a much better foundation and direction to pursue.

Pollution

Their environmental cause may be good but there’s clearly something quite…polluted in the communication from Ben Davidson and his associates.

It’s tough enough trying to bring people the truth about the very real and pressing environmental destruction, etc. But to discredit oneself, one’s work and associates in the process is also a bit peculiar, a form of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory and turning a potential positive into a negative.

I’m no stranger to debate and confrontation, to mounting a vigorous defense, etc. But I do it in response to attacks, not just to anyone who questions and challenges in pursuit of the truth.

Judging from his video, it seems that Ben may fancy himself to be some kind of bright new shining light in science…or something. So, the only thing that seems to make sense to me is that, instead of having the capacity to welcome more knowledge, he feels…threatened by it. And threatened by the existence of the historically unprecedented, singularly authentic Billy Meier UFO contacts, and the fact thatMeier has been preempting our scientists’ “new discoveries” for over 65 years, in sciences like astronomy, astrophysics, biology, geology, archeology, chemistry, genetics, etc.

This kind of arrogance and unwarranted hostility is simply something I’ve never encountered before. And all of it started with an offer of free information, no wait, it actually started with Greg Dougall offering Ben Davidson $100 to just look through the proverbial telescope.

The Other Shoe Drops

It’s only after writing most of this article that I saw the following quote Greg received from Davidson:

“Billy M is not someone worth following. Like everyone else claiming to have ‘been there’ – he is saying what he is told to say, for the SOLE PURPOSE of distracting US and making us look stupid.”

Apart from pointing out that Ben and his friends don’t need any help to look stupid, had I noticed all this before contacting him…I wouldn’t have bothered. While I certainly don’t shy away from responding to overt attacks on the authenticity of the Meier contact case, If someone doesn’t want to know something, that has to be respected.

So, my attempts could be seen as some kind of “missionizing”, which is my fault and unfortunate too.

Ruff, Ruff

Ben isn’t the only self-impressed, celebrity-seeking wannabe out there. But he does seem unique insofar as he has a semi-literate, vulgarity-spewing  attack dog on duty to initiate the “dogfight” that Ben, in his insecurity, threatened…but was too cowardly to engage in himself.

Again, I should have known better than to offer where it wasn’t welcome. Now at least these “suspicious observers” have something to both observe and…suspicious about.

*The links I included in my original email to Ben:

Dr. Cornish, Billy Meier Revealed It 30 Years Ago

Scientists Confirm Billy Meier’s Space Travel Information 

**The emails contained such choice phrases as: “convey bullshit you old faggot” “your almost dead” “Your gray hair only shows your fear! And you stink of death.” “Now you deal with me ass lover!” “Hey, the grave is calling, get your ass in!” “”I am cancer, I am fear! I will plague you now with your focus and intent on determination as is my fuel. I feed on your anger.”

NOTE: This article has been pre-approved by Davidson and S0:

“Looking forward to your next piece, I’ve been a fan watching your work for quite some time…I can’t wait for the free advertising to really start rolling in. You work for me now.”

I did notify Davidson that this is my last piece on his behalf and that I…resign from my unpaid position.