As Seen On TV

   I was talking with my buddy the other day and she came up with a very good idea for a blog. As both of us are fairly "hip deep" in the paranormal field we see, constantly, the misconceptions that cast a shadow over the field. Out of all of them, the one that stands out the most, is peoples expectations of what paranormal activity is.

   Taking a risk on offending some folks here but, since that's never stopped me before, I figure I'll just go for it. How many people here are aware that most of the shows out there use "recreations" when filming paranormal shows? Raise your hand if you know this.

   If your hand is raised, pass along this information. You passed the one question quiz. If it's not....we need to talk. This is the unfortunate part of television. The misleading part, unintentional or not, that can wreak havoc on many teams out there. Teams that don't have the money to afford actors, and wouldn't want to if they could. I can't stress enough that these shows, along with the ones who fake evidence, are for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. If, when you watch a teams YouTube channel, you are expecting all the bells and whistles of a produced "show" then you may not want to tune in. Your not going to see the computerized image of a spirit walking the hall. Your not going to see the black mass holding a person down during sleep. You're absolutely NOT going to hear crystal clear EVP's. Nor will you hear them by the dozens. What you will experience is true paranormal evidence by hardworking individuals who not only ARE NOT paid, but do this during their spare time. It's spare because they have families and jobs to attend to, as well. What they do comes from the heart and is driven by the love of the field and the quest for knowledge and understanding. Remember this when you go to support anyone who is involved in the paranormal field. Ask yourself what you want out of the experience. Do you want a cheap thrill that you will enjoy but soon forget? Or do you want actual answers by a person or team that risks everything to pursue it? Once again...just food for thought...

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