Don Schmitt

[RonCollins]

I am curious, what are the opinions out there about Don Schmitt. Is he credible or not?

[schticknz]

Originally Posted by RonCollins

I am curious, what are the opinions out there about Don Schmitt. Is he credible or not?

Well the UFO Watchdog Hall of Shame talks a bit about him here:

http://www.ufowatchdog.com/hall3.html

Scroll down to see the entry on Schmitt ... but watch out for the strange bloke with the enormous (and mystical) beard, the total Horn that is Michael, and the Greer en-tit-y .

I myself only know him from the Paracast episode on Roswell (I think it was) in which he came over as a bit of a prat ... but unfortunately you tend to find a lot of that in the UFO world ... so that might not be saying much.

[paulkimball]

Originally Posted by schticknz

Well the UFO Watchdog Hall of Shame talks a bit about him here:

http://www.ufowatchdog.com/hall3.html

Scroll down to see the entry on Schmitt ... but watch out for the strange bloke with the enormous (and mystical) beard, the total Horn that is Michael, and the Greer en-tit-y .

I myself only know him from the Paracast episode on Roswell (I think it was) in which he came over as a bit of a prat ... but unfortunately you tend to find a lot of that in the UFO world ... so that might not be saying much.

Only in the UFO "field" could someone like Schmitt remain a presence. He lied about his qualifications, even to his then research partner, Kevin Randle, which should be enough to disqualify him from ever being taken seriously.

Paul

[Aaron LeClair]

Originally Posted by RonCollins

I am curious, what are the opinions out there about Don Schmitt. Is he credible or not?

I'm surprised, and sad this question is even asked.

No. I'd go into the details if it didn't feel like explaining that 2 and 2 isn't 8.

i didn't even read the above replies since I am sure they agree. Sad people in the ufo field seem to do shallow research, or have short memories. Don should have been exiled long ago. He was by some, Randell cut ties with him, but many seem not to know. Kinda like Bisacardi in BF. He got to keep on rollin....

But again, NO he is NOT credible. Even listen to his paracast appearance so you don't have to take my word for it.

[schticknz]

Originally Posted by Aaron LeClair

But again, NO he is NOT credible. Even listen to his paracast appearance so you don't have to take my word for it.

I had no idea who Schmitt was before the Paracast episode ... but he did come over as ... something of a ... "Butt-Munch" (as those fine purveyors of infantile entertainments, Beavis and Butthead, used to say ) ... [or was it "ass-hat"??? ]

[IgnoreTheFacts]

This guy is a tool. Plain and simple. He is also a good example of what is wrong with Ufology. It is an interesting subject, but because of its fringe nature, the subject attracts many with mental disorders or social problems.

[Aaron LeClair]

Originally Posted by schticknz

I had no idea who Schmitt was before the Paracast episode ... but he did come over as ... something of a ... "Butt-Munch" (as those fine purveyors of infantile entertainments, Beavis and Butthead, used to say ) ... [or was it "ass-hat"??? ]

Butt Munch. I love B and B.

[Gareth]

I assume the book Witness to Roswell is not taken seriously then? If Schmitt is such a non-entity then why is the Haut affidavit so often discussed?

[Siani]

As I understand it, Schmitt was very well-respected, and considered credible, until his fake credentials were exposed. I saw him give a talk about Roswell some 15 years or so ago, and found him an engaging speaker. I was disappointed to learn he'd been misrepresenting his qualifications, etc, for many years. Sadly, I felt if he could be dishonest about his own background, he may well also be less than truthful regarding his research, so I lost interest in his work.

[RonCollins]

Originally Posted by GSB

I assume the book Witness to Roswell is not taken seriously then? If Schmitt is such a non-entity then why is the Haut affidavit so often discussed?

That book is exactly why I started this thread. I find him loathesome... but the book seems to be alright. I guess my question is, how can we pick and choose? Or, is the entire book unceremoniously cast into the bullshit basket along with anythig else he puts his name to?