Pfeiler C - Bad News

Magazine Overview

This document is a personal announcement from Christian Pfeiler, the editor of the online magazine "UFO + PSI Research Magazine" (also referred to as "UFOinfo.com" and "ufoinfo.com/ufopsi"), dated February 10th, announcing the cessation of publication. The magazine, which began in July 1999, had published 15 issues prior to this announcement. Pfeiler expresses regret but explains his decision is due to a lack of time and a desire to maintain the magazine's quality, which he feels he can no longer guarantee.

Reasons for Cessation

Pfeiler states that he has many new responsibilities in his life that he considers more important than the magazine. He apologizes for past delays but emphasizes his commitment to making the magazine perfect, balancing belief and skepticism. He believes he no longer has enough time to concentrate deeply on his UFO research work to ensure this quality. He cites a saying about stopping something at its best before quality decreases as the rationale for his decision.

Reflections on the Magazine's Success

Looking back at the humble beginnings of Issue No. 1 in July 1999, Pfeiler expresses surprise at the magazine's success, the number of issues produced, the readership, and the quality of articles received. He aimed to reach as many people as possible and share his thoughts on the UFO topic, including UFOs in biblical past and other related subjects, and feels he has accomplished this over the 15 issues.

Gratitude and Acknowledgements

Pfeiler extends his sincere thanks to all readers, especially those who followed the magazine from the beginning. He also gives special thanks to all contributors and those who proof-read his articles, acknowledging their role in keeping the magazine alive for an extended period.

Archive and Copyright

He informs readers that nearly all past issues will be available in the online archive at www.ufoinfo.com/ufopsi, maintained by John Hayes. Readers are also free to use any of his articles without copyright restrictions, though he notes that articles written by other authors may have different copyright limitations.

Future Possibilities and Recommendations

Pfeiler makes an important request for anyone interested in continuing the online magazine as a new editor to contact him. While he cannot be the sole editor anymore, he is willing to assist a new editor. He mentions he might continue with the magazine himself someday but not in the immediate future due to being busy. For those who enjoy reading UFO newsletters, he highly recommends the IRAAP newsletter, providing the website www.iraap.org for more information. He also suggests that he might contribute articles to the IRAAP newsletter in the future if he has a good idea and sufficient time.

Closing Remarks

Pfeiler expresses his hope to stay in touch with readers and states that he had a great time as editor, though he will miss the magazine. He feels he has accomplished more than he expected and concludes with the phrase "Whatever, the final truth is still out there." The message is signed off with "Best wishes, Chris."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme is the closure of a long-running online UFO magazine due to the editor's personal time constraints and commitment to quality. The editorial stance is one of reflective gratitude for past success, a pragmatic approach to resource management (time), and a continued passion for the UFO topic, evidenced by the recommendation of another publication and the possibility of future contributions. The editor emphasizes a balanced approach, seeking to maintain credibility by acknowledging both belief and skepticism.