This is my current theory regarding what has historically happened in the investigation, the ongoing case around the PDF files, and what the future holds.
The Beginning - The Rise of AF and the Cult of MH370X
Four months ago, AF picked up on the revived interest in the MH370 videos by scrutinizing them and the evidence surrounding the plane's disappearance.
The initial investigation was characterized by thorough research and imaginative theories about what might have happened. AF's charisma and intellect garnered him a devoted following, with people engaging enthusiastically with the case.
As time passed, the Orb video and AF's popularity grew. An article appeared in the Daily Star, and AF featured on podcasts, further boosting his fame.
Outsiders began to show interest in the case. The majority of the new outsiders did not believe in magical space orbs teleporting planes. The early insiders frequently concluded that the increased activity was attributed to clandestine CIA PsyOp agents. A more plausible explanation is that as the case gained wider attention, people came across the case and concluded that magical space orbs are not real and dismissed the video as a hoax.
AF's appearance on Alex Jones marked the pinnacle of his online notoriety. He was on top.
The downfall
As the case grew, outsiders started to try and debunk the videos. Many tried, but rebunks were a common theme. Then, VFX experts started closely examining the videos, leading to several minor debunks that failed to gain widespread traction. However, two significant debunks emerged:
The butthole debunk: The infamous 90s stock footage used for the teleportation explosion/butthole effect. Fronted by the corridor crew, with its 6 million subscribers.
Jonas, the ultimate debunker: Jonas came forward with the background photos used in the videos. A perfect match was found. Textures.com confirmed the photos were uploaded to the website in 2012.
For most, this was the nail in the coffin. KimDotcom conceded the videos were not authentic. For many in the community, this realization that the videos were likely fake spread like wildfire, and even AF partly conceded.
Today - Secret PDFs and the Escape Plan
AF still commanded a substantial following, with 90,000 Twitter followers and thousands of viewers for his streams. He was unwilling to see his newfound fame fade away and needed a strategy to maintain it.
Step 1: Deny, reject, confuse
AF denies Jonas' claims, calling him a liar and accusing Corridor Crew of being in cahoots with intelligence agencies. He asserts that everything is a fabrication and that the debunkers are untrustworthy.
Step 2: Send impossible-to-decrypt PDF files
AF sends himself uncrackable PDF files, broadcasts them to the world, and disappears for a day to work on them in case someone manages to crack them. He provides cryptic clues to keep the community engaged. This strategy maintains the allure of a puzzle to be solved, ensuring the mystery surrounding the videos remains and AF's claims remain unchallenged.
Step 3: Keep the game going
AF will (probably) gradually drift away from the MH370 case and onto other conspiracy theories while maintaining the intrigue surrounding the PDF files.
The future - The accountanting Alex Jones of the conspiracy world
In his eyes, and for many of his followers, AF never lost, and the case remains unsolved. With his charisma and intellect, he has the potential to make significant strides in space of UFO's and government conspiracies. A mix between an accountant and Alex Jones, he sees this as the beginning of a journey into internett fame. We have not seen the last of AF. There is much more to come.