There always be scam artists in every field.

As you say, ghost hunting is now the in thing to do.Because of these shows, whatever steps the field has taken  forward, it is forced to move backwards some.

I too haven't seen what a ghost hunt with TAPS  was like from a participant's viewpoint.I do think however that it would be nice if Robb and Kristen went anyhow,even if not being paid, just as a courtesy to Trans Allegheny.But only time will tell if they do so out of the goodness of their hearts or not.

yes, it's time the field got taken seriously. Paranormal activity has gone on for not a 100 years, but 1,000s of years. Ghosts are even mentioned in the Bible. The belief in ghosts and spirits is found in all cultures, and there has to be something to this. Real scientific reseach and knowledge and use of equipment would help the field. test ojects could be place on a table.A circle could be drawing around them and the circle measured as to circumfirance. Also,the position of the trigger objects could be measured from where they sit inside the circle and their distance from the edge.Photos of the object or objects could be taken showing them in the original position.Also, the door of the room could be locked, keeping people out.

Later on the area could be unlocked, and photos taken to see if the trigger objects moved.Then one could measure how much,etc.

Really sad so many people got conned out of their money.At least they will get to go on the tour.

I can't believe Chip Coffey charges so much money for a reading.

My late father's Great Aunt Louise was more of a pyschic that he is.She used to read tea leaves, and from what I could gather, never charged anyone for them. I don't see how people like him can sleep at night.Maybe you and I are in the wrong field.

I didn't do that right! LOL So here is my reply again, not in a purple box!

I don't necessarily agree that there has to be something to it, just because the belief is found in all cultures. The ancient Greeks believed in monsters like the cyclops in "The Odyssey" because of wooly mammoth skulls they excavated. These tales were then told, retold and spread through other cultures, with minor changes made due to circumstances such as location or the attempt to make a point about morality, etc. So in essence, the belief in ghosts and spirits and their mention in ancient texts can probably be interpreted many different ways.

yes, it's time the field got taken seriously. Paranormal activity has gone on for not a 100 years, but 1,000s of years. Ghosts are even mentioned in the Bible. The belief in ghosts and spirits is found in all cultures, and there has to be something to this.

The same thing has been said of dragons. 

Angelayo1970 said:

Oh, and I completely agree with your assessment of Chip Coffey and other psychic/mediums. It's really disgusting to me how dangerous these egomaniacs can be, and the effect they can have on peoples' lives. All for monetary gain.

There's one like that here in Peoria. Rob Conover. Thinks he's a bigshot Medium/Psychic, possibly because he's been on some Cable network shows and is the "leading authority" on the local Bartonville Insane Asylum (Which TAPS is rumored to be doing a show on).

I know three girls who have had reading from him, word for word, the same reading, telling them they have breast cancer, etc (Which nonoe did).

I give zero credence to Psychics that come out and flaunt their "abilities."

Although, I did meet a girl in Georgia when I was a truck driver who just started telling me things about the people in my life that she could not have possibly known, including who my gf at the time was cheating on me with!

The point is she almost felt ashamed and apologetic that she was "reading" these things and sure wasn't showing off.