(ARG) The Battle Of Michael Adams

Originating on a blog of a member of the unforums in the form of a discarded email thought to be SPAM. With humble beginnings, this new ARG quickly grew into a 4 page long thread discussing the clues and codes. I even had the chance to have a conversation with the puppetmaster of the ARG, a man named "Michael Adams." It seems that Mike is in trouble, with people after his life. The complete thread gives information on the codes, cyphers, and MORE! After checking out their forums, I found that I need to learn more about some cryptanalysis. Here's my conversation with Mr. Adams:

[21:30] to FU POT pourri: Hello. I've been keeping up on your situation.
[21:36] MikeAdams1973: As have others.
[21:37] to FU POT pourri: You seem very calm considering you're in need of urgent help.
[21:40] MikeAdams1973: Oh.
[21:40] MikeAdams1973: Sorry.
[21:40] MikeAdams1973: I assumed you were in with G3K's little group.
[21:40] MikeAdams1973: The situation is not urgent at present.
[21:40] MikeAdams1973: But it shows clear signs of becoming so in the very near future.
[21:40] to FU POT pourri: Oh right I forgot.
[21:40] MikeAdams1973: Not a problem.
[21:40] to FU POT pourri: Indeed.
[21:41] MikeAdams1973: Forgetfulness...at times...can be an ally.
[21:41] MikeAdams1973: Too much understanding has a tendency to cause problems.
[21:42] MikeAdams1973: As times go on...
[21:42] MikeAdams1973: Technology is no longer able to help us.
[21:42] MikeAdams1973: And we must look to the past for answers.
[21:43] to FU POT pourri: Yes. Technology can't substitute for human ingenuity.
[21:43] MikeAdams1973: The key to understanding is to realize what your past holds, and how it defines your present.
[21:43] to FU POT pourri: Who is after you, Mr. Adams?
[21:43] to FU POT pourri: Or who will soon be?
[21:43] MikeAdams1973: Ohh.
[21:44] MikeAdams1973: The time for that understanding is not yet upon us.
[21:44] to FU POT pourri: I see.
[21:44] MikeAdams1973: What is upon us, however, is the necessity for realization that the past holds secrets the mortal mind cannot hope to grasp.
[21:45] MikeAdams1973: And those of us charged with the protection of these secrets hold burdens on our souls which we carry for eternity.
[21:45] MikeAdams1973: And on that note, I must leave you.
[21:45] to FU POT pourri: Nice talking to you.
[21:45] MikeAdams1973: Likewise.
[21:45] MikeAdams1973: Just remember:
[21:46] MikeAdams1973: The key to understanding is to realize what your past holds, and how it defines your present.
[21:46] MikeAdams1973: Do not continue to allow technology to hold you back.
[21:46] MikeAdams1973: Farewell for now.
[21:46] to FU POT pourri: Good night.
[21:46] *** "MikeAdams1973" signed off at Mon Jan 02 22:46:46 2006.