The discipline of ufology is as much about the business of intelligence as it is of science. Those of us who take this matter seriously gather bits and pieces of information, not knowing at the time if any of the pieces are or ever will be important. As in the "real" business of intelligence, often having the information is not enough. That information has to be directed to the right place for it to be useful, and hence important. One of the major weaknesses of ufology is that we rarely get our information - that information we have worked so hard to obtain - into the hands of those who can use it best.
This occurs for a number of reasons. We don't always know who needs the information we have. Unlike the various disciplines of science, we do not have a well established literature which is indexed and cross referenced in recognized and formal research indices. Too many of us gather our information jealously, afraid to share it with others for fear that they will use it in ways that can get them a piece of glory, and we don't. Ufologists often seem to love their little secrets and inside information, even when confidentiality is unnecessary to legitimately protect a source. We often take great delight in thinking we know the "inside scoop" about something which no one else knows. As a result, we all end up banging around in the dark bruising our shins and scarring our heads, while getting nowhere.
It's time we all start sharing the "bits and pieces" which we have. I can tell you this. I firmly believe the truth is already out there in our files, our libraries, and our heads. All we have to do is put it all together then shake out the junk, the misinformation, and the disinformation. The truth will finally be revealed. But better ways are needed to get the information to the UFO community at large and better attitudes required so that we are all willing to share with one another. Folks, it's time to grow up and put away childish things, or we will forever continue to be beaten by those who don't want us to really know. Let's find some intelligence.
