You're right - even Carl Sagan said that there is NO WAY "alien life" can ever engage us. It's all PsyOp to distract people. We're fucking alone. Get used to it.
Did those 3M impressions earn you any money? That is a question you should ask. Exposure like that should net some return for your work. Otherwise, you're… what? A "useful idiot?"
And before you trash me - at least think about it.
A lot of us are here with the belief that we're helping the country, or something along those lines. I have hope that is true.
But the age-old phrase "cui bono?" always creeps back into my mind. Look at history for countless examples of people being turned into patriots or soldiers for the benefit of others.
Just hope it's different this time.
Simply food for thought - which is beneficial for all.
FYI, 3M impressions on my blog used to net at least $20k per month. Back when ad-blockers were not used, and Fakebook wasn't yet a force. Something to think about.