This is my first official posting here, so here it goes! Anyway...
I grew up in a religious family interested in investigating the supernatural; so its only natural that I've had an interest in much of the material presented in this community. However it wasn't until I clicked on a YouTube preview of "Born this Way" that I became aware of this new phase of esoterica, which first brought me to VC. Since then I've regularly kept watch on the sight; which has proven to be a good, solid introduction to what's being broadcast to the public. I even signed up for the last incantation of the forums, but never really got into participating.
As someone who has studied Literary Theory in college, I find esoteric theory an interesting angle as an approach to understanding our culture. However, I also have a deeper interest in aspects of social manipulation such as in public relations, NGO's, and Intelligence. This study requires deeper and drier research, but often has a more substantial evidence trail. Then above all of this are the theories dealing with the supernatural. However, most of this study is more akin to myths and legends, as they are highly reliant on personal anecdotal testimonies and actually hint at another, deeper explanation.
I'll dispense further information in the appropriate topics.