First of all, I understand that I just created this account. As a lurker, I completely understand any skepticism that comes from this.

So, we've been getting a lot of calls and emails from citizen investigators. It really hasn't really been a big deal until today. But an anonymous caller saying "we won't believe you when someone with a gun shows up" is, in my opinion, going a little too far. I understand this is not a direct threat; perhaps it's even the opposite of a threat. But the suggestion of imminent violence happening at our store has the whole staff on edge.

The caller also claimed our owner works for the CIA. I mean look, I can't necessarily prove that he doesn't. But I've known both owners for a long time. One is a life long baker and the other is a former tour manager for traveling bands. They are super nice. I'm not here to combat skepticism, but hearing someone say that legitimately made me laugh. Also the caller then questioned my laughter and egged me on. It was very strange and a little frustrating having someone who assumes you're a pedophile speaking to you.

Just to be clear, I am all about peaceful citizen investigation. I personally am interested in this investigation because of the censorship that has been implemented. I really just want to encourage an "innocent until proven guilty" attitude when looking into mom and pop type places like us.

I'm actually working now and just took a break to type this up. Happy to answer questions when I'm available.

Thanks for listening y'all

-anonymous-ish ESP employee

Edit: there dammit! http://imgur.com/bdb7h6c

Edit 2: sorry is imgur ok here