Thanks Azumdula.  I don't think anyone here can tell you "what might have actually been done out of sight of the GH in order to play with their heads and induce a positive result" as none of us were privileged to be a part of that.  You would have to ask someone who had their place investigated and even that would be questionable.  We can only speak to what is presented on the show and the research we have found regarding the claims.  And, quite frankly, if anyone did "spill the beans", no one would ever know if it was the truth or not.  In all fairness to one poster who did post her experiences, we have to take her word for what took place – just like we have to for GH or GHI.  While I do have a tendency to believe this individual, I am basing my beliefs on logic, common sense and what has been presented to me by GH/TAPS' behavior, attitude, techniques (or lack thereof) and history.  In addition, with GH/TAPS, contracts and non-disclosure agreements are signed which prevents those participants from talking (other than the glowing thank yous and PR you see since they get a chance to be on TV and, for commercial properties, publicity an increase in visitors and entrance/merchandise fees.)

To me, if someone was actually having a real problem, there would be no need to have it put on television for the world to see but that's just me.  Have a local group come in and explore.  I think when these people are chosen by TAPS family members, they are flattered and excited to meet the "big guns" or so they think.  I'm not that easily impressed.  I don't look at these guys as heros or celebrities of any kind and even celebrities don't impress me at all.  And, as I said, I don't have the need to see my home or myself on TV.

I guess the use of the word "dude" explains it all.  If you don't want to hear logic and reason, why ask your questions "dude"?  Oh, it's the answers to your issues.  I understand now.  I guess that is why you post like this on all the other boards you visit.

Steetie Attitude,

Very glad you brought up the subject.  After selling my house and buying another several years ago, I often thought about how many people I didn't know were walking around my house in the daylight when I wasn't home (because they don't like the seller on premises for many reasons).  I must say it unnerved me.  Later, when selling my last place I got that chill all over again.  This time, for reasons I won't go into here, I did not leave the house and just sat quietly in the living room but I still felt uncomfortable.  What I found were neighbors coming to check it out (people are just nosey) and those with realtors that came who scared the heck out of me even more.  Although I know it has to be done, people do drift from their realtors and I was never comfortable with that situation.  For that reason, later I would never agree to a lock box or especially an open house.  So I understand your comments completely.

True.  I'm the same way.  I like my privacy and it's up to me to share what I want with others.  As you and I both know, no disclosure is required for paranormal activity but it does drive the value negatively.  People do talk and they love to gossip and you just need to walk the neighborhood and say hello.  The realtors won't tell you anything these days.  Most (at least around here) tell you to contact the town, county and police about zoning of surrounding areas, neighborhood problems, etc.  However, they do have to tell you if someone met their demise on the property in an unsavory way or at least I'm told they do.  No one wants to be sued so they pretty much just get you in the house and the rest is up to you.  It's not the way it used to be anymore.

Angelayo70,

Please accept my apologies for not welcoming you earlier.  You are 100% correct in your analysis of why a realtor cannot/should not make that revelation.  She told you because you were a friend and I would hope that if a realtor friend would show me a property with that reputation, I would be told as well.  It would be up to me to make that decision but it's not worth it to him/her not to ruin a friendship over a house by not telling you something you might/might not be mad about.  Good to know you bought a house you love with the room for three kids and dogs.

And no, I don't think this is a TAPS or GA person.  Apparently this individual has posted like this on other boards.