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GhostWolf
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 01:07 am |
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I have never been a fan of people who cry wolf (or Bigfoot in this case), and this field is certainly full of those people. But I find myself wondering which is worse; a person who cries Bigfoot, or a person so entrenched in their self-imposed limitations of what this creature is and is capable of? Considering that the subject matter is a completely unrecognized species with unknown diet, genetic makeup, and origin, can we really afford to say that someone has made up their account of what they experienced, or outright reject a person’s theories simply because it doesn’t match our own theory?
In the years since I first began researching I have, time and again, witnessed the members of this community go at each others’ necks like starving dogs, and then as soon as the argument dies down a little the same people want to know why we aren’t taken seriously by science. Well, think about it, brain-child. We weep over those people who have had sightings but won’t tell anyone for fear of ridicule by their friends and neighbors and then we turn right around and rip our own people apart. Hypocritical much?
There are internet forums that exist for just this activity. Grow up people. This isn’t junior high anymore. Do they really have to make someone else feel or look bad to make themselves feel better about the image they see in the mirror? Is it really necessary for them to run down those who have actually had an exciting encounter just to mask their disappointment for not having had one themselves? Maybe if some of these people spent less time having their bigfoot “expeditions” at Cheddar’s or at a conference where the same old people shoot the same old information at them that they’ve heard a thousand times in documentaries and at other conferences, and spent a little time in the woods looking for themselves, they might not feel so bad about their empty photo album of evidence. Drop the chili cheese fries and take a hike.
I might be a little more willing to listen to their arguments about how insane a person’s theories or statements are if they were a little more willing to make their own findings known. In general, the people slinging the accusations are people who are unwilling to put their own findings out there for the public to look at. Most probably out of fear of their own little click that they have sitting in front of their computers waiting to see what super witty, clever, and snarky comment they’ve got for the next person who took a chance and opened up about what has happened to them.
Having been on the receiving end of this ridicule, I have come to realize that it is not myself, or those like me, that suffer most due to this; it is those individuals who do their best to put us down who truly suffer. Those individuals have closed themselves off to the possibilities and thus closed themselves off to the truth. If I have learned anything over the years it is this; when you think you have it all figured out you have fallen prey to the most dangerous type of delusion. There is always going to be something more to learn, something more to experience, something more to be revealed.
I implore all researchers out there, new and old, not to let these people stop you from sharing your findings, but more importantly that you not become one of these people. Do not allow yourself to become so entrenched in your own theories or beliefs that you are willing to dismiss evidence out of hand that does not support these preconceived notions. Build your evidence, compile your findings, but do not just ignore the findings of others. One of the things that I think is amazing about this research and its ever-growing ranks is that new eyes bring new perspectives. This allows us to see things from a new point of view and to reexamine the things that we thought we had figured out.
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Catamount
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 01:34 am |
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Well said Ghost!! There's nothing that needs to be added to this, except that I didn't know you had it in you! 
Your friend,
Catamount
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Shasta
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 01:43 am |
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| Yes.....very well said! I am glad to see you sharing some of your thoughts and feelings on things. You are a very good writer too.....keep it up!!!
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Donna C
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 03:41 am |
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Ghost,
You have a gift that I wish I had. What's inside me that I don't know how to put into words, you do for me . Thank you. You're insight is remarkable and I hope all who read your posts listen and take heed. Please share more.
Donna
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dlaw
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 07:40 am |
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Good post Ghost, well-put.
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tennesseecherokee
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Posted: Sat Nov 15th, 2008 02:02 am |
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| Ghost, I'm sorry that I had missed your thread. It has been there for two months and I just never saw it till now. Like Coonbo, I don't know of a better way to state this truth. Thanks for being so honest and sincere. Those two traits I know can never lead anyone astray and always bear fruit in abundance...... I'd like to add this if I may---all these armchair " Experts" and the men who have all these degrees and "know it all" rarely ever go out into the forests and do any research. They are much too busy shooting down honest folks testimonies and theories.This bolsters exactly what you have stated so eloquently---TnC-- Last edited on Sat Nov 15th, 2008 02:07 am by tennesseecherokee
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Creekfreak
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Posted: Sat Nov 15th, 2008 11:21 pm |
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Yes very good post GW.
I think some people that have been in this for a while seem to forget that they where at one time themselfs new to the bigfoot world .
I posted my phone number on a site some time ago becouse I get just as excited to hear about someone haveing a sighting just as much as I do as haveing one myself .
Sure Ive got some crack pot calls but I have got many calls from people that there was no dout that they where in distress over what they have seen .
Theres nothing I can do about there sightings I cant just pack up and go look for tracks in there yard across the country but I am there for these people when they call .
Some people just need to get it off there chest that they have seen something I know first hand how disturbing it can be not haveing anyone to talk to about it for fear of the ridicule .
Anyone that googles bigfoot now days will most likly come across forums about bigfoot it sure doesent look good when they come looking for a place to share then see people geting brow beaten .
The good thing about it is some of us have learned our lesson and have moved on with there research regardless of what others may think of them .
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Wayo
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Posted: Mon Nov 17th, 2008 10:23 am |
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| Good post GhostWolf. You nailed it. That is one reason why I have been totally turned off from any bigfoot researching and forum. Eight years ago I was all over it, and now I have almost no interest at all. I have moved on to better hobbies. People on those other forums just totally disgusted me. I had some pretty amazing things, but the ride is over for me.
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Marc_footery
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Posted: Wed Nov 19th, 2008 07:04 pm |
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I can tell you from experience, that most if not all the exciting encounters will happen when there is no way possible to record the information. That is why people who have a series of events happen, don't share it. Sure, you get a picture from time to time, which gets shot down as a Blobsquatch. This is the deal, that BLOBSQUATCH is the BIGFOOT, in its natural environment. They do not move in the open for you to see them, that is distraction or last ditch evasion. When they do want you to see them, there is no mistaking it. Want some proof of those encounters, you just have to listen, because the chances of getting something documented is slim to none.
I do not speak for all people with encounters such as mine, but even if I did have the proof needed, I would not share it public. And others who have these kinds won't either. If you ever become fortunate enough to experience more than footprints and hair samples, you will have long left your camera at home, or in the car or truck. I myself had had my last argument with trying to show proof. It is not worth the hassle. The burden of proof lies with those who want it, not those who have it. I live in the city limits, and have seen 3 different species of fox, and a black panther. I know the paths, and could set up a camera, but why, so someone would get scared an kill them. BF goes in the cities too, no need to go to the woods. Look for what is there, not what you want to be there. The truth is in the eye of the beholder.
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