posted June 12, 2004 08:14 AM         

Check out daf's "5 Questions" thread in Oranges and Hyacinths, for some more info on John Titor.

One of the things that struck me was the lack of specifics in regards to the future. It's been a while since I read some of the stuff attributed to this time traveler, so my memory may be faulty. But although he told us, what, was it war or some sort of destruction was coming, he didn't explain much about how it happened. Again, it's been a while, and I have to leave for work shortly, but I'll read it again.

But look at the other thread of which I spoke, there is a direct link to one of the sites that disproves the John Titor myth, and there are several that do.

I think silverbells has done extensive reading on him, she may have more insight.

posted June 12, 2004 09:39 AM         

John Titor was the focus of this string

Lots of input there

juniperb

posted June 12, 2004 04:15 PM         

But I think he's just a clever hoax.

posted June 13, 2004 09:58 AM         

Here is the link to one of the websites discussing his alleged time machine, and disproving it:
http://www.anomalies.net/cgi-bin/bbs/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=001138

It's fascinating reading, thank Juni, I read through the other string. My vote is still "hoax," though I will concede that some of the things he says are uncanny.

I suppose part of the question has to be, "What is the Future?" If all time is happening simulataneously, then in theory, we don't even need a machine, just a 'Wrinkle In Time.' (that reference only works if you've read the book!)

And if all time exists Here and Now, if the future has already happened, then, it can't be changed, right? We have no free will or choices. John's 'out' on that is the parallel world lines, but those don't really change the future, right? They just move you to another, similar one.

Dunno, but it presents interesting spiraling.