Why don't you instead open your eyes and go find out the real truth? Or are you too scared about what you might find out?
Ide like to, shillymclonegrangerson, but ide be shot for going to antarctica without a permit.
Then why not just go with one of the several tourist agencies that do have permits (along with experienced guides who can greatly improve your odds of surviving the trip)?
Lawl! You mean pay a small fortune to go on a disneyland jungle cruise type deal?
I am looking to cross antarctica and find the edge. Do any tours offer that?
On foot? Crossing Antarctica is not easy to do. Some make it, some try and turn back, but a few people who are well-prepared and know what they're doing still die trying.
If that's what you want to do, then stop posting on this entertaining but basically useless internet forum, start learning what equipment, supplies, support, and permits would be needed for a trek from the coast to the south pole. Learn how to use the equipment (including antique navigation equipment if you don't want to use modern gear) and get into shape physically. You can probably find a competent outfit or individual that would be willing to guide an overland trek; whether they would be willing to take
you on (assuming you could afford it and avoiding mention of the flat-earth nonsense, which I highly recommend) is an entirely different question.
That won't be cheap. In fact, if you're in a position to even consider organizing or joining an overland Antarctic journey, I would highly recommend going on one of the many package cruises first, just to get a feel for what you're considering. The cost of a cruise would be a pittance compared to what you claim you want to do.
Don't take my word for it, though. Look up what's available. If you don't know where to start (hint: that's a problem), perhaps investigate some of the recent treks, see what you can learn about organizations they worked with, and ask for recommendations. Don't expect anyone to do this for you.
On the other hand, it's much cheaper, easier, and safer to just be a blowhard on this forum and whine about how
unfaaaaiiir it is that "they" won't allow you to cheaply pop over to "the ice" on a whim and wander around at your leisure. Which will you do? We already know it'll be the latter.