Who is John Titor and How Did the Time Travel Hoax Begin?

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I know that everyone here knows about the whole John Titor time travel thing. I am aware that he is of course a hoax, but how did this whole thing get started? Do people know who this guy is? Does he just post his "prophecies" on random forums? Is this guy making money through this scheme somehow? I am just kind of curious.
 
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John Titor is a pseudonym for an individual or group of individuals who claimed to be a time traveler from the year 2036. The hoax began in 2000 when a series of posts appeared on various internet forums, claiming to be from a man named John Titor who had traveled back in time to the year 1975 and was now living in the year 2000.

The posts gained attention due to their detailed descriptions of the future and predictions of major world events. However, many of the predictions did not come true, leading to skepticism and ultimately the exposure of the hoax.

It is unclear who exactly was behind the John Titor persona. Some believe it was a man named Larry Haber, who claimed to be the lawyer for the family of John Titor. Others speculate that it was a group of internet users collaborating to create the hoax.

It is also unclear if the individual(s) behind John Titor made any money from the scheme. Some believe that they may have sold merchandise or received donations from believers, but there is no concrete evidence to support this.

In the end, John Titor remains a popular internet hoax and has become a part of internet culture. While the true identity of the hoaxer(s) may never be known, the story of John Titor continues to intrigue and fascinate people.
 

1. Who is John Titor?

John Titor was a pseudonym used by an individual who claimed to be a time traveler from the year 2036. He first appeared on online forums in the early 2000s, sharing detailed information about his time machine and future world events.

2. Is John Titor a real person?

There is no concrete evidence that John Titor was a real person. Many believe that he was simply an internet hoax created by someone seeking attention or entertainment.

3. How did the time travel hoax begin?

The time travel hoax began on an online forum called the Art Bell BBS in 1998. A user named John Titor claimed to be a time traveler and began sharing information about his alleged time machine and future predictions. The hoax gained popularity and spread to other forums and websites.

4. What happened to John Titor?

John Titor disappeared from the online forums in 2001 and has not been heard from since. It is believed that the individual behind the hoax simply moved on to other interests or stopped the hoax due to growing skepticism and scrutiny.

5. Why did people believe in the time travel hoax?

People believed in the time travel hoax due to the detailed information provided by "John Titor" and the lack of evidence to prove it was a hoax. Additionally, the idea of time travel and future predictions is intriguing to many and can easily capture people's imaginations.

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