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I would like to participate, but I can't scan.
We would be happy to digitize your documents. However, please keep in mind that you will need to send the material by mail. It is advisable to send only small portions of your archive at a time, in case something gets lost in the mail.
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Can you anonymize the material?
We can process archive material in German and English so that personal data is redacted. This is more difficult with all other languages. If data was collected via questionnaires, you can translate the questionnaire into English or German so that we can see where the personal data is located. In any case, however, we cannot guarantee the correct and complete deletion of the data. You are welcome to check the processed files beforehand.
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What does it cost to participate in the project?
There are no costs involved. If you wish, you can make a voluntary donation to support ongoing operations.
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Which areas are considered fringe topics?
Alien abductions, angel hair finds, crop circles, animal mutilations, Men in Black cases, USO sightings.
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Who decides whether my files are publicly accessible or only after logging in?
You decide!
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Is there anything else I can help with?
Of course, you can promote the project to your colleagues. The more case files we publish here, the better.
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Who provides the sighting data that is stored in the respective data record (date, location, country, details, etc.)?
It would be helpful if you could provide us with this data. However, we can also extract it from the case files. Please note, however, that this takes time.
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How quickly will my material be published?
We work on a FIFO (first in, first out) basis. Therefore, it may take some time for data to be uploaded.
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What information do you need from me when I first contact you?
Here is a short questionnaire that you can copy and paste into your email program:
Name of Association / Group / Researcher:
Country of Origin:
What areas does your material cover: ( ) UFO sightings, ( ) alien abductions, ( ) angel hair findings, ( ) crop circles, ( ) animal mutilations, ( ) Men in Black cases, ( ) USO sightings
Do you own the copyright to your material? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Is the material already digitized? ( ) Yes ( ) No
If yes, is the material already anonymized? ( ) Yes ( ) No
If no, should we anonymize the material? ( ) Yes ( ) No
What is the volume of your material? … folders … binders … other
From when to when (years) is the approximate duration?
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How should the material be published? ( ) Public (no login required) ( ) Members only
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Who provides the sighting data (date, time, location, summary)? ( ) I do ( ) Should extract UFO-CFMS independently
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Should your case files be publicly accessible, or via the internal area (or a combination of both)? ( ) Public ( ) Intern ( ) Both (i decide how)
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What is the members' area for?
The members' area is for files that you do not want to make publicly accessible. It can also be used to store copyrighted files, such as excerpts from books or magazines, newspaper articles, photos, or exclusive content only for investigators, associations, groups, and their members.