The Forum [is where Ancient Roman skeptics hang out.]

by Logisti

	Current User: Guest	Login Register
	Please consider registering

Lost Your Password?

The Forum [is where Ancient Roman skeptics hang out.] Ghost Hunters What can I do ?

What can I do ?

Reply to Post

Page: 1

User

Post

4:52 pm
February 19, 2009

Bear Strommer

Guest

Quote and Reply

Print this Post

To the gang at TAPS :

Let me tell you that I love your show and really respect what you do.

My question is simple.

I am a 56 year old living in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

I have experienced the Paranormal myself first hand, but my experience

is limited.

I have been interrested in this for many years, and would really enjoy

the chance to meet with you, and possibly participate in a hunt.

You probably have these kind of questions asked all the time, and I'm

sure that you probably have had your fill of them.

But – It can't hurt to ask.

If there is anything at all that I can do for you. Whether it be research on

a specific place. Or whether it be manual labor on a hunt, please let me know

if there is anything I can do for you.

Like many of your team I have a family and a job that I am dedicated to.

I would like to be able to experience more of the adventure than just watching

it on television though.

I would love the chance to be a part of what you do – no matter how small

the task.

I do not need my name mentioned, nor do I need to be a part of any filming.

Like I said all I really want is to be able to experience a hunt, even if it is only once.

Please consider me if you are short handed.

I'm just a regular person just like you. I am in electrical sales, and work with

customers and contractors daily.

I love the Lord – my wife & kids – and the adventure you experience on

each and every hunt.

Thank you for your time

Ted "Bear" Strommer

Jonesboro, Arkansas

5:11 pm
February 19, 2009

Nosfer

Rotaredom

Moderator

posts 2957

Quote and Reply

Print this Post

The gang at TAPS likely doesn't ever show up here, at least not overtly since this site is not affiliated with them. You might be better off contacting them through their individual MySpace pages.

Legal: The content of this post is copyrighted and is intended exclusively for use on skepticalviewer.com It may not be copied, distributed, or redisplayed on any other site without the express written consent of the author.

5:31 pm
February 19, 2009

blinddog

Special Agent Zombie Elimination Agency

Moderator

posts 857

Quote and Reply

Print this Post

Nos,

We'll cut "Bear" some slack.

Probably just starting to come out of hibernation and still a bit groggy.

"Bear",

You need to go to the TAPS forum site.

You are definitely on the wrong bus here.

Double tap to the head. Don't become Undead.

5:42 pm
February 19, 2009

andiamo

Investigator in Training

posts 15

Quote and Reply

Print this Post

By now you've probably realized your in the wrong place, but something I wanted to point out that I thougth was pretty interesting. I know it's only two responses… but they were polite and even helpful. I'm sure If a skeptic accidentally went to a TAPS forum and asked how to join a Group for Skeptics he's be berrated and insulted like crazy. Just keep that in mind moving forward and good luck.

6:12 pm
February 19, 2009

blinddog

Special Agent Zombie Elimination Agency

Moderator

posts 857

Quote and Reply

Print this Post

Being banned from the Taps forum.

'The Red Badge of Courage'.

Double tap to the head. Don't become Undead.

9:53 pm
February 19, 2009

Oubliette

Igloo in NJ

Lead Investigator

posts 574

Quote and Reply

Print this Post

andiamo said:

….I'm sure If a skeptic accidentally went to a TAPS forum and asked how to join a Group for Skeptics he's be berrated and insulted like crazy. Just keep that in mind moving forward and good luck.

Now that's an excellent point. They've just about tarred and feathered anyone who so much as raised a doubt about TAPS authenticity.

If 50 million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing.
Anatole France

2:04 am
February 20, 2009

Stephen

San Jose, CA

Admin

posts 589

Quote and Reply

Print this Post

Bear:

Welcome to the site.

As has been pointed out above, we're not the Ghost Hunters, nor TAPS, nor (mostly) ghost hunters of any type. This site does skeptical analysis of the claims of paranormal TV shows, including GH.

That said, if you're interested in skeptical analysis of your experience, please feel free to post an account of it in our "Possibly Paranormal" section. We have a number of people here with expertise in different topics (and a few, like me, that never let lack of expertise stop them). We might be able to provide a different perspective on what you've seen. Or, quite possibly, not.

In any case, welcome to the site. Although our primary activity is skeptical analysis, we welcome mutually respectful and well-reasoned commentary from all points of view.

Stephen the Friendly Skeptic

6:27 am
February 20, 2009

Oubliette

Igloo in NJ

Lead Investigator

posts 574

Quote and Reply

Print this Post

I'd like to add that many of us here have had our own experiences–there's a section here where we can relate what happened to us. And no one will make fun of you, we're not that kind of board. I've seen some skeptical boards that can be very brutal, which makes them just as bad as their opposites. But this isn't one of them.

If 50 million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing.
Anatole France

10:55 am
February 20, 2009

Bear

Investigator in Training

posts 4

Quote and Reply

Print this Post

Nosfer said:

The gang at TAPS likely doesn't ever show up here, at least not overtly since this site is not affiliated with them. You might be better off contacting them through their individual MySpace pages.

Nosfer: I am not a computer person in any way, and this was my first experience communicating

with anyone before.

I am realizing that that I'm not only on the wrong bus, I am on the starship Enterprise, heading into

unknown territory, and really lost.

I thank you, and everyone else who has answered this. You were very kind.

You learn from your mistakes, no matter how old you are, but when it comes to computers,

I am indeed Lost.

Thanks , Bear

11:26 am
February 20, 2009

Camile

I'll Believe It When I See It, Texas

Investigator in Training

posts 23

Quote and Reply

Print this Post

Bear said:

Nosfer: I am not a computer person in any way, and this was my first experience communicating with anyone before. I am realizing that that I'm not only on the wrong bus, I am on the starship Enterprise, heading into unknown territory, and really lost. I thank you, and everyone else who has answered this. You were very kind.

You learn from your mistakes, no matter how old you are, but when it comes to computers, I am indeed Lost.

Thanks , Bear

Hi Bear,

I think you've done a wonderful job communicating here- especially considering this is your first try! Well done indeed!

Here is a link that will take you away from this web site and on over to the TAPS website-

http://www.the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/

If you point your mouse on those words and click it that should take you right to TAPS. Then, if you look around on that page, you'll probably see a calendar of events and things they're doing, ways to contact them and lots of other info.

I would encourage you to stay here and explore this site a bit, though. I think you'll find some wonderful folks here who would be pleased to talk to you about your experiences with the paranormal and about The Ghost Hunters TV show and about all kinds of interesting stuff.

I'm sure I speak for many of us here- if there's anything we can do to help you, especially in navigating around the paranormal online, please don't hesitate to ask!

Camile

12:35 pm
February 20, 2009

StanTheMan

Lincoln, RI

Investigator

posts 89

Quote and Reply

Print this Post

Bear

I agree with the other posters when they say you you did a good job communicating your thoughts and also want to say you shouldn't get your hopes up. I ask that you please come back if (and that is a huge if) you hear from TAPS.

5:52 pm
February 20, 2009

Nosfer

Rotaredom

Moderator

posts 2957

Quote and Reply

Print this Post

Bear said:

I am realizing that that I'm not only on the wrong bus, I am on the starship Enterprise, heading into

unknown territory, and really lost.

I've had some of my most interesting experiences when I've been in unknown territory (or, as you say…lost) :) Even if you go over to, and join, the TAPS board, I hope you'll stick around here. Speaking for myself (but probably also a great number of the folks here) it's always good to have another person around who's experienced things and/or can possibly offer additional 'takes' on events.