Comments on: Is Modern Day Ghost Hunting & Investigating Disrespectful?

By: Early

Early — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:18:04 +0000

Yes, there is a risk in encouraging competing memes too. Actually, I think we would need a third group: let’s call them the Observers (oops, that would mean something else in Fringe). The Observers would be the ultimate outsiders: neutral and isolated from any pressure; they would be paid to monitor and report changes obljvticeey.

By: grassroot

grassroot — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:13:10 +0000

I believe that these spirits are all fallen angels as scripture says. And dealing with any of them is a dangerous thing. Since God’s Word states,
” The dead no not any thing and the day they die their thoughts perish.”
This then is a deception that the demons are perpetrating on mankind.
Unless of course you are an unbeliever and then all doors are open to any
thought process and “belief.” I prefer God’s guidance and not open myself up to destructive falsehood. Witness the effects of using a Oui-Ja board. All fun and games at first and sold as such. But it opens up a door
way to demons as many have found out.

By: Steve Kielinen M.S

Steve Kielinen M.S — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:42:09 +0000

A few followup items. We all must come together and define the difference between a Ghost Hunt and Investigation.
1). Ghost Hunt..We define the Ghost Hunt as an opportunity to get some activity in a location that just happens to be present. For example; Let’s hunt in that old warehouse, it can provide a opportunity for each team member to use and know how to work the area and tools.
2). Investigation… Is investigating a specific claim that is extremely formal and by the numbers. Using set guidelines, process, evidence chain of custody, due-dilligence and validation. The client then gets some kind of document to outline what was claimed, what was discovered and what is/was debunked or explanations.

By: Steve Kielinen M.S

Steve Kielinen M.S — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:37:23 +0000

Alex, the article you wrote does identify many areas that are not commonly addressed. Even in our personal lives, communication is they key to success. Furthermore, the paranormal community is small and negative experiences by the client interacting with teams gives us all a bad name.

This all boils down to a few things that we have in our team meetings and our policy.

1). When investigating a home/domicile always go in with the understanding that what you do here, does have and leaves a lasting impression. Not for just any energies, but for your perceived impression from the client.
2). Establish what are the expectations when working with a client first. I see many teams jump into a home, start a EVP sessions without defining what exactly you are doing or what you are going to do. Define what services you can provide and what you are not capable of providing, and what resources you have available for them. Establish the boundary.
3). Create a document that outlines what your team does and will be doing. Keep the client involved in all the processes so they do not feel they are being taken advantage.
4). This is not a television series and stop re-enacting forceful encounters to get some “shock” value and a response. See #1
5). Do more than just take photos, EVP and video. Do something useful while there, such as: measure the EMF in each room and provide the client with a blueprint of the EMF levels in the home that are from electrical items. Educate them on the importance of EMF and how and when to reduce the EMF in the home.
6). Educate the client on home cleansing and where they can fond some help for this. If you do not provide this service.
7). Provide the client with some communication tools; avoid heated arguments in the home that may lead to increased negative experiences. Take the discussion outside and draft a charter that will be followed to ensure communication and conflict are overcome resourcefully.

I founded our team based on knowledge, experience and how to look at the larger picture. Since we started this process, we have nothing but satisfied clientele. They have been involved from the start and we continue communications weekly to followup with them. Give the client a sense that you are owning the processes and keeping them informed.

By: barekhalfhand

barekhalfhand — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 01:51:18 +0000

One wonders if the entire concept of the “paranormal team” (as seen on TV) has finally run it’s respective course?….

Mr Halfhand

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By: Donna Malmborg

Donna Malmborg — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 02:53:49 +0000

You make several excellent points, Alex. The endeavor should be referred as “investigating” not “hunting” and it is quite telling when one prefers the latter word to the former. Paranormal research is for a higher purpose so it needs to be performed on a higher level.

By: Barry Huddleston

Barry Huddleston — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 14:03:05 +0000

Reblogged this on Gnostalgia and commented: Alex Matsuo asks a very important question.

By: Richard Palmisano

Richard Palmisano — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:00:28 +0000

Your bang on
A lot of investigators rush in like a SWAT team wanting to save the day, they don’t take the time to research all available venues and jump to conclusions, nor do they take the time to find out exactly what is going on either, they want to wrap it up and move on to the next place ASAP.
Provoking should only be used on those spirits that have demonstrated anger to the point of acting out in violent ways, sometimes one has to push a bully back. It should only be done by someone who knows what they are doing as a last resort and in a way that allows the spirit a way to back down and save face.
Conflict resolution is the best course; the haunter more than likely lived there first or even built the place, therefore they came before the complainants. Most of the hauntings I have investigated have been resolved without further incident, not all but most. It just takes time, patience and a lot of work to figure it out.

Richard Palmisano