You have heard the message Pink Floyd has delivered, but have you
listened? Perhaps I can be your guide, but I will not solve the
enigma for you. All of you must open your minds and communicate
with each other, as this is the only way the answers can be
revealed. I may help you, but only if obstacles arise.
Listen.
Read.
Think.
Communicate.
If I don't promise you the answers would you go.
- Publius
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So it seems that some of you have speculated with the past and
found nothing. Fair enough. But, is it impossible to believe
things have changed? You're all so concerned with my identity -
but you're just shooting the messenger. The message itself is
what's important, and not who delivers it. Some of you may be
beginning to understand.
Remember:
If I don't promise you the answers would you go. Do you think
that I know something you don't know?
- Publius
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Some of you are asking thoughtful questions (a tip of the hat to
Geoff Lee and Duncan Anker, among others, who have contacted me
directly). Now, let me provide a few answers that will perhaps
inspire more of you.
First of all, as you read further, you will better understand why
my identity cannot be revealed. Let it be said again that I am a
messenger, simple as that. I cannot tell you who has sent me, but
I can say that I was directed to you because you're a strong
collective body of Pink Floyd fans and experts.
Those of your newsgroup who have chosen to "flame" my postings
because I won't divulge my identity are clearly choosing to focus
on the messenger and not what has been disclosed in the messages.
This is unfortunate. I would like to think that for all your time
spent listening, discussing and thinking about Pink Floyd, you
would be drawn to something unique and and potentially
extraordinary.
More importantly, to those of you who have been following my
earlier messages, do not be intimidated by the jeers of the
others. Have faith and be assured that what I am about to explain
is very real.
AS SOME OF YOU HAVE SUSPECTED, "The Division Bell" is not like
its predecessors. Although all great music is subject to multiple
interpretations, in this case there is a central purpose and a
designed solution. For the ingenious person (or group of persons)
who recognizes this - and where this information points to - a
unique prize has been secreted.
How and Where? The Division Bell Listen again Look again. As your
thoughts will steer you Leading the blind while I stared out the
steel in your eyes. Lyrics, artwork and music will take you
there.
FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, I have watched and found that you have
speculated on one level of meanings. However, no one among you
has yet discovered the beginnings of what has always been there
and the unusual challenge that has been included. So now I have
been given a task - as your "guide" - to begin pointing you in
the right direction.
LET ME BE CLEAR: For those of you willing to think through this
perplexing and intricate problem, a singular prize awaits. But,
the challenge is accompanied by a particularly complex solution.
For those of you who choose to ignore or even ridicule this
posting, it is your loss. It will be your own skepticism that
precludes you from participating.
If you choose to discuss your progress openly on this forum, I
will be able to help steer you from time to time.
CAREFULLY REVIEW my previous messages and this very posting for
additional help and a place to begin.
Best of luck.
- Publius
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While I am encouraged by the positive response to my last post, I
understand that many of you still doubt my authenticity. It is
for those of you who now believe, as well as for those of you who
still may doubt, that I have arranged for an extremely visible
and conclusive demonstration of my truthfulness.
To validate the trust of those who believe, as well as to
reconcile the doubt of others, I have gone to great lengths to
plan the following display of communication:
Monday, July 18 East Rutherford, New Jersey Approximately 10:30pm
Flashing white lights.
There is an enigma.
Trust.
- Publius
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Congratulations to all those who have newly begun the search.
Many of you correctly identified my signal last Monday (7/18). As
promised, this gesture should serve as visible proof of my
truthfulness and of the enigma's existence. Contrary to recent
postings, this beacon has never appeared previously. If
necessary, check your available resources to verify this fact.
For those of you who still number among the non-believers, I have
provided verification of my credentials and I am finished
attempting to appease you. Originally, the newsgroup requested
evidence of my legitimacy and, in fairness to what I was asking
of you, I complied. I believe I have been generous in what I've
offered. I have extended you all an invitation into something
exclusive and unique - a token of appreciation for your continued
Pink Floyd interest. However, some of you still distrust the
proof that has been clearly shown to you.
An integral part of solving this enigma is a willingness to
imagine and speculate creatively. While some of you still seem
resistant to engage in such endeavors, I have no further
inclination to try and prove a claim you will simply never choose
to accept - regardless of what efforts I undertake to convince
you otherwise. I am not willing to engage in a futile battle with
skeptics. You will either have to contend with what proof has
been supplied or return to your regular newsgroup dialogue and
discuss whatever matters you feel secure are within your complete
sphere of understanding. Sadly, there will be no part in the
enigma for you. Stand aside, and let those who have demonstrated
the incentive to embrace this challenge with an eager and open
mind pass by unencumbered by your flames and arrows.
BEST OF LUCK to all who have begun researching the available
clues! I promise that you have embarked on what will ultimately
be an enriching and fascinating journey. Judging from recent
postings, many of you are asking intelligent questions and
raising provocative issues. Progress is being made. Do not be
frustrated in your initial attempts. Recall my earlier caution
that the solution to this enigma will not be discovered easily.
It was designed to be unlocked only with time and healthy
perseverance.
Your newfound persistence has paid off and, in turn, let me
provide a few more hints to orient your research. Though the
newsgroup discourse is generally moving in a positive direction,
examine in particular the posts of Matt Denault, mcginni, John
Take and Evan Coyne Maloney for helpful clues. Well done
people!
I will also provide some new data to work with:
My friends
* A recipe for a solution.
Review the division bell material.
Orient yourselves a first time, then Open your minds again a
second time to truly move ahead.
Notice everything that has been presented
since all the necessary Evidence has been supplied.
Direct yourselves with communication and two more Leading the
blind while I stared out the steel in your eyes (this clue has
already been posted, but has not yet been thoroughly
addressed)
A question: what exactly is a division bell and where could
this lead your thoughts?
Please note that my communication with you will now become less
frequent. Recall what has been previously explained: "I may help
you, but only if obstacles arise." I was not sent to directly
supervise, nor to instruct or acknowledge your progress on a
regular basis. I was only dispatched to begin guiding you in the
right direction. Clearly, many of you have followed my lead and
now the onus is on you to make further inroads into solving this
enigma. Be prepared to travel!
Your effort - albeit demanding - will be rewarded with a treasure
waiting to be unearthed. Make no mistake; this prize is real and
certainly very tangible. Organize yourselves formally, plan a
true method of investigation, choose your leaders. Rest assured
that I am always watching and will certainly return to aid in the
event of any serious deadlock. However, this challenge was
intended to be met by you - the Pink Floyd experts. My role is
clearly secondary.
Lastly, for those of you who are still concerned with unveiling
my identity, I have repeatedly stated that this matter is not at
issue. "It is the message that is important, and not who delivers
it. " Although this notion seems to cause you endless irritation,
my anonymity is my right (as it would be yours). I have always
understood that the Internet was founded on the precepts of
respecting other community members. I would only hope that those
nay-sayers respect the rights of the voluntary enigma
participants and my continued right to privacy as well. You may
not agree with what I have to say, but I still have a right to
say it without hindrance.
Best wishes to all in your search!
- Publius
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Yes, I've been watching your progress and am duly impressed with
the recent discourse. Many of you have taken my words to heart
and identified significant associations between the clues.
Organized communication is the key. Your persistence and
thoughtful analysis is leading you down the road to a solution.
Do not be discouraged; you are on your way!
Special cheers to 'The Publius Concern' - I'm flattered -and
other formal committees who have formed to investigate the
enigma.
Now, let me impart a word of advice: while each DB component
requires its own individual degree of interpretation, carefully
take note of those subtle, connecting relationships between
seemingly disassociated clues. I emphasize this an essential step
in the right direction.
Ask yourselves: how do these separate clues that you have been
researching and evaluating now find renewed meaning within an
overall, more unified theme? As an example, what does the
following lyric suggest and how does this relate to your earlier
findings:
On the day the wall came down.
The Ship of Fools had finally run aground.
Promises lit up the night like paper doves in flight.
Lastly, let me leave you with a final question:
Why would the Newspaper be crumpled?
Continued luck to all in your search!
- Publius
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My friends,
For all of you who are working diligently, let me once again
applaud your persistence and point out another area of interest:
Now frontiers shift like desert sands.
While nations wash their bloodied hands
It is my impression that searching together and exchanging
information openly has enhanced your progress. Good work!
Continue as such and you will unearth your treasure soon enough.
And, best of all, another unusual and conclusive signal is being
prepared to validate your trust!
Have patience. It will be upon you shortly...
- Publius
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My friends,
Cheers again, your newsgroup has certainly succeeded in elevating
the "debate" to a new level of understanding.
As promised, new evidence to validate your trust will be emerging
shortly! Be careful to watch this space for details.
Now, perhaps another clue will help prior to the arrival of this
forthcoming signal:
Because there'll be no safety in numbers.
When the Right One walks out of the door.
Your interpretations are very astute, but it's time to more
explicitly review where this information could lead you. A long
road lies ahead; begin to chart its course...
There is much more to this enigma than just a castle and field in England!
- Publius
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My friends,
The signal has been delivered.
Over the past few days, many of you have already observed it. A
great many more will see it on November 1st.
You need only look at the Circle in The Wall- the Enigma has been
announced worldwide.
It's my understanding that there may even be more clues to find...
- Publius
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My friends,
As you know, I've been monitoring the latest discourse
-remarkable indeed! Your newsgroup's resourcefulness -and
knowlEdge of subjects (from physics to geography) is quite
reassuring. Be sure, this caliber of analysis is the means to the
enigma solution and the way to track a Path to the Plunder! For
all this hard work, none discouraged Among you, I hope!
By this time, most of you have seen the recent Pink Floyd
communiques as further prOof of the enigma's authenticity.
However, I wonder if there aren't more Signals that have yeT to
be discovered...
And, I also wonder if the essence of my eaRlier statement "there
is much more to this enigma than just a castle and field in
England" has truly been noted...
Lastly, let me point out another Area of verbiage I've found quite revealing:
Now life devalues day be day.
As friends and neighbours turn away.
Continued Luck in your pursuit!
- Publius
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Greetings to everyone. I see that your work is progressing nicely.
Some of you have noticed clues in the mini-disc release of "A
Momentary Lapse of Reason." The appearance of the words "publius"
and "enigma" were included to give you further proof of my
legitimacy.
It is time to give you another clue from "The Division Bell."
Some of you have been searching the booklet through different
means, such as holding pages up to a light to see what bleeds
through from the other side. Turn your attention away from these
methods and refocus on the words and the music. See what you have
not seen.
Finally, a clue in the lyrics:
Why did we tell you then You were alwayS the golden boY And that
you'D never lose the light in your eyes
You are getting closer to the solution. Keep up your efforts, and
rest assured that the enigma will be revealed.
- Publius
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My friends,
Ah, long time no speak - but for good reason! Much work is taking
place on this end; plenty of clues and evidence still to find.
Yet, much discourse has occurred in my absence and many new
"investigators" have joined in communicating regarding the
Enigma.
Bravo, I couldn't applaud your tenacity further - except with a
new morsel to digest and examine!
But, "Is it a reference to failed negotiations?"
So I open my door to my enemies,
And I ask could we wipe the slate clean,
But they tell me to please go f--- myself.
You know you just can't win.
And, then there's the matter of those three dots - right between
THE DIVISION BELL and Cluster One.
For those of you who are despaired in your search, I ask:
How will you despair with a singular bounty still waiting to
unearthed? Come now...
- Publius
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My friends,
With months to stand back and observe your progress, I must
congratulate you on your persistence. My planned and prolonged
absence from the newsgroup has inspired the formation of vast
groups of people all over the world to work closely and in
concert with each other. Plus, the lack of regular clues has
encouraged not only a thorough reconsideration of the existing
pool of evidence, but also a vigorously renewed search through
the music, lyrics and artwork to discover even more
information.
You are all owed a sincere round of applause! But now, as we move
forward, a most exciting turn of events is about to take place.
Thousands have already joined the search and a great deal more
will soon follow.
And, while the ultimate prize still lies waiting to be unearthed,
let me help by pointing out that there is another physical
location that must be visited before final progress can be made.
As I've been monitoring your discussions, I feel this should now
be made clear in order for you to properly proceed. As a reward
for your diligence, I can help lead you to this landmark through
a small series of new clues. But, make no mistake, this new
information must be considered in relation to all previous clues
that have either been discovered by you or provided by me.
The first clue:
There is great significance in the page numbers.
While some of you might think this statement vague, trust me. It
is not.
While I have been gone awhile, trust that I will return shortly
with the second clue. You are all closer than you think.
- Publius
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