In a world drowning in misinformation, half-truths, and outright lies, we need a way to cut through the noise. Enter The Sniff Test—our no-nonsense approach to investigating claims, exposing deception, and challenging narratives. Whether it’s a government conspiracy, a viral social media claim, or a shadowy corporate cover-up, we apply The Sniff Test to see if it holds up or stinks to high heaven.
What is The Sniff Test?
At Not For Public Release, we believe that information should be questioned, analyzed, and verified. The Sniff Test is our method of breaking down claims into key elements:
- Claim Summary: What is being said? We strip away the fluff and get to the core of the statement.
- Supporting Evidence: What proof exists to back it up? We look at sources, data, documents, and testimonies.
- Contradicting Evidence: What information disputes the claim? If there’s an alternative explanation, we present it.
- Conclusion: Does the claim pass the Sniff Test? We categorize it as:
- ✅ Likely True – Strong supporting evidence exists.
- ⚠️ Inconclusive – Some evidence exists, but not enough to be definitive.
- ❌ Unsubstantiated – Little to no verifiable proof.
- Further Investigation Needed: What questions remain unanswered? We outline areas for further research and invite our readers to contribute.
Why Does The Sniff Test Matter?
The internet is a battleground of information warfare. Fake news spreads faster than facts. Governments manipulate narratives. Corporations push agendas. Even independent media is riddled with bias. The Sniff Test is our way of fighting back—using logic, evidence, and relentless curiosity.
Example: The Sniff Test in Action
Let’s take a common claim: “The U.S. government has a secret space program more advanced than NASA.”
- Claim Summary: The U.S. operates a classified space program with technology far beyond what the public sees.
- Supporting Evidence: Declassified documents show secret space operations. Whistleblowers have come forward. Unexplained aerial phenomena suggest advanced tech.
- Contradicting Evidence: No publicly acknowledged proof. Some sources are unreliable or exaggerated.
- Conclusion: ⚠️ Inconclusive – There’s compelling evidence but no smoking gun.
- Further Investigation Needed: More FOIA requests, whistleblower testimonies, and technical analysis of UAP footage.
Join the Investigation
We don’t just report the truth—we hunt for it. The Sniff Test is a call to critical thinking, skepticism, and curiosity. If you have evidence, sources, or insights, we want to hear from you. Let’s expose the lies and uncover the truth together.
Does the story pass The Sniff Test? Stick with us, and you’ll always know.

