Why would you assume that I was “kidding” when I referred to “core posters?” …of course when you have very little to work with, I suppose tossing in a diversionary comment at the end of an inane reply is what we have come to expect from G.H. fans and members alike 
…no they dont owe me or anyone an explanation but when they come to this site to defend their farce of a show that they attempt to pass off as legitimate research with painfully obvious hoaxes, comically ridiculous and inadequate hand held gadgets based on vague, pseudo science, then over-react with exaggerated faux victimization claims, overtly defensive posturing and utterly paranoid seeming evasive answers to polite questions and concerns we have as to how this will ultimately damage the paranormal community by lessening the credulity of legitimate researcher and inundating the field with clueless TAPS wannabe teams often doing MUCH more damage than good when naive, private residences are involved…then YES, I think we certainly have a legitimate objection to voice …
Plus to be completely honest, fans of these shows tend to be the biggest morons in the community and if I see one more site with a photo full of obese rednecks in front of an abandoned building with matching T-shirts, festooned with EMF meters and crappy IR cameras I will surely go postal 
…they have turned something I love into a JOKE and most of them are motivated by some absurd notion that they will be the next team to land that coveted A&E or SyFy contract and often attempt to achieve this by assassinating the character or competence of other TAPS emulating teams or criticizing the submitted possible evidence of other teams on forums when a quick Google search will often lead to a gallery full of similar photos or EVPs the critical team member lambasting in a forum elsewhere …
and what on earth does this mean?
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“Whether you like it or not, they brought attention to the possibility that maybe there really are ghosts Virginia, and all that implies. You may not like the avenue they took, but they got there.”
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sorry, you lost me there sport..
btw yes I know everything but the user-name “Captain Omnipotent” was already taken
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]]>If you were paying attention, you might have gleaned that I was refering to the semantics of Jason’s comments.
Tearing everyone down who doesn’t want to hang those guys like you do show’s your credibility.
One last thing… GH doesn’t owe you or anyone else anything. Whether you like it or not, they brought attention to the possibility that maybe there really are ghosts Virginia, and all that implies. You may not like the avenue they took, but they got there.
And, “core posters”? You’re kidding right?
I think maybe Eastwick’s first post was right on.
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Jason was treated with complete courtesy by the core posters here and got huffy when he got backed into a corner with questions he couldn’t answer as he always does when I’m involved …
The fact that you believe they don’t stage supernatural seeming activity “because he(Jason)said so” doesn’t do much for your credibility when the evidence to the contrary is overwhelming(imho)…
and welcome to Sci-Fake btw
I would have to agree that the back and forth bickering between Jason and the Diva’s did nothing for anyone’s credibility.
Here is what I heard:
1. Jason never said that the production company is not staging.. he said that TAPS is not staging or faking. I believe him.
And, I agree that TAPS has to be mindful of their contracts regarding divulging “trade” secrets. Jen’s comments about SciFi probably are true.
I also think Jason took advantage of the purported “threats” to discredit the Diva’s.
I didn’t hear a physical threat there. I heard a big mouth saying he’d be even louder.
And being a member does not mean he speaks for them. For that matter, I believe Donna was a TAPS member at one time!
2. To the Diva’s. I heard your interview, and it did NOT seem as though you were cornering Donna. She seemed quite casual albeit passionate.
However… when exchanging commentary with Jason, some of you did indeed lack the needed email etiquette in order to keep the dialog productive. There is a “bitterness” to what you posted, whether you were or not doesn’t matter. It came across that way, and took away from your message.
A pissing match never accomplishes anything.
A more thoughtful and professional approach would have put you in a better light.
You know the old addage about bees and honey. That being said..Keep looking for the truth.
#3… And most importantly… I really enjoy these shows!
Do I wonder why it is we never see the big dark thingy they do? Yes. It’s the same on every paranormal show. The ghostie is always just out of sight. Or it’s too blurry to make out. And the EVP’s.. jeez.. it didn’t sound like that to me!! It sounded more like, “Mmmfrinible”.
We’d all like to see all of those shows remain untainted, especially those of you who don’t have production companies following you around. You take it very seriously and it’s part of your life.
Perhaps a disclaimer of some sort would be in order. If there is some creative license happening, that admission would certainly give Jason and Grant the opportunity to refocus on their shows originality. You have to admit, they really opened up the genre for all of us.
All in all, both groups..GH / GD.. are doing what they love to do. Why bash each other? If you want to keep it credible.. you have to keep it civil…on both sides.
GH,PS,GA,GD… you all have a contibution to make. Technology is causing a huge evolution… You all have a place in it.
BOO!
Why are you becoming buddy buddy with these taps guys why are we listening to them we have seen the so called evidence.Watched recreations of how this so called proof was faked.We have better explanations than ghosts.
In the end remember everything we have learned here.You made a dent in the shows armor.You exposed there lies to the world.Now there taking you and your site and playing you.This is the slow progress into oblivion.Its like the little weasel kid in the schoolyard they will befriend you only to use you.Avoid these taps people and there lies and lets get back to what you do best here.
]]>Jealousy?… NO
A desire to establish a new sensibility regarding TAPS/GH being categorized as strictly entertainment and not under any circumstance construed as legitimate paranormal investigation in an earnest effort to circumvent further irrevocable damage to the community?… YES
]]>In New Zealand we only have the same 2 seasons of Ghost Hunters shown over and over again – our cable network are too cheap to purchase more seasons. We also have other international and local paranormal shows on air. And I must say that Ghost Hunters is my favourite. I don’t care if it is real or not – it is just good value!
When are people going to stop believing everything they hear, read and see in the commercial media. And when will they stop taking everything so personally when our favourite celebrity gets caught or is accused of something that does not meet our expectations of them! They are only human! Let’s face it – TV is TV – what we are watching on the ‘box’ is not happening directly to us the viewers! So we will never know if it is real or not – this is what gives these types of shows their edge and sense of mystery!
I for one hope that TAPS survives this (for want of a better word) crap! And I hope that the cable people here purchase more seasons!
Thats my 2 cents worth
someone needs proofread his posts….
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