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[Laurie Ann]

~I went to a forum that also has a tv show on A&E, and joined because I enjoyed watching the show......all except for this one episode that was clearly fake, due to the person the show was centered around. This person was also contributing to the forum about her actions on the show. I included a statement that was no different from any others' that thought the episode was too far "Hollywood-ish". She responded to me in a hateful way and well, I couldn't and wouldn't bite my tongue....I lashed back. I stopped going to that forum because it was sad that they weren't more like us here. I'm still a fan of the show, and I feel good knowing that I layed into that twit like a hot knife through butter...how dare her! Anyhoo.......I know that respect goes both ways, and I do very good otherwise. But this place here is the best place I've found so far. Both believers, skeptics, and in between are here......just the way I like it.
I went to the TAPS sight a couple of times and I just got such a cold reseption from them....first impressions are the lasting ones. But this is just me & my little 'ol opinion.

[Axman]

Yep, it's definitely a fan site. I recall a few of the threads regarding how cute Andy was and how they liked Brian. I think it was a bunch of gaga teenagers drooling.

[Corey]

Although I enjoy watching the show, I understand that GH is basically the paranormal equivalent of Britney Spears. Nice to look at, but just a tool for making money.
I can see how the forum would reflect this.

[dannyau]

Corey, on Dec 21 2009, 04:13 AM, said:

Although I enjoy watching the show, I understand that GH is basically the paranormal equivalent of Britney Spears. Nice to look at, but just a tool for making money.
I can see how the forum would reflect this.

ok i got all my threads closed today because i dared tell Bob the Moderator from taps that he was a tool and pointed out all things that he has been doing to people hahahaha i also sent an email to all the moderators but i dont think that will change anything the forum just anoys me now its full of tools i agree with Corey from now on im going to call it it Britneys paranormal forum lol

[Axman]

dannyau, on Dec 20 2009, 11:53 PM, said:

Corey, on Dec 21 2009, 04:13 AM, said:

Although I enjoy watching the show, I understand that GH is basically the paranormal equivalent of Britney Spears. Nice to look at, but just a tool for making money.
I can see how the forum would reflect this.

ok i got all my threads closed today because i dared tell Bob the Moderator from taps that he was a tool and pointed out all things that he has been doing to people hahahaha i also sent an email to all the moderators but i dont think that will change anything the forum just anoys me now its full of tools i agree with Corey from now on im going to call it it Britneys paranormal forum lol

I hope you didn't post any links to this forum. We aren't here to cause any grief by starting "board wars". I'm not liking their forum either but I will just step out the door and let have their fan forum.

[dannyau]

dannyau, on Dec 21 2009, 02:53 PM, said:

Corey, on Dec 21 2009, 04:13 AM, said:

Although I enjoy watching the show, I understand that GH is basically the paranormal equivalent of Britney Spears. Nice to look at, but just a tool for making money.
I can see how the forum would reflect this.

ok i got all my threads closed today because i dared tell Bob the Moderator from taps that he was a tool and pointed out all things that he has been doing to people hahahaha i also sent an email to all the moderators but i dont think that will change anything the forum just anoys me now its full of tools i agree with Corey from now on im going to call it it Britneys paranormal forum lol

na axman i wouldnt do that
i closed my acount on there i cant be bothered with them hey

[GiaCat21]

I've been to the GH forum on the sci-fi website and it was absolutely ludacris... They spent more time there calling each other names than I have ever seen. I do enjoy watching GH (let's just say I have the hots for Steve and Tango) mostly because I love looking at the locations they visit (and S&T)... I have always said that I want an old victorian house down by Cheesman park in Denver and wouldn't mind if it had it's spooks.

[Redhead]

Please keep your postings about other sites and forums free from nastiness or name calling, etc. Anything that is in violation of the guidelines will be set invisible and the topic could be closed. I don't want to do that so, please everyone, try not to be nasty here.

[Corey]

Anything entertainment related is going to have it's hardcore followers. I know a gal who says that Poison is the best band ever. I say let them have it if it makes them happy.
Thing is, they are setting themselves up for a fall. The fans of today will grow up and move onto something else that's flavor of the minute, and the newer crop will attach themselves to something other than GH.
I think that almost forces GH and shows of that ilk to do some pretty ridiculous things to make money. They realize that the ride they are currently on will surely end at some point. Now, could you go back to working at Roto-Rooter after being a big tv star?

[dannyau]

Corey, on Dec 22 2009, 01:12 PM, said:

Anything entertainment related is going to have it's hardcore followers. I know a gal who says that Poison is the best band ever. I say let them have it if it makes them happy.
Thing is, they are setting themselves up for a fall. The fans of today will grow up and move onto something else that's flavor of the minute, and the newer crop will attach themselves to something other than GH.
I think that almost forces GH and shows of that ilk to do some pretty ridiculous things to make money. They realize that the ride they are currently on will surely end at some point. Now, could you go back to working at Roto-Rooter after being a big tv star?

i agree with Corey
ive been in the music industry for the last 30 years OMG that sounds like a long time hahaha and people change there taste in music and TV shows like they change there undie`s its all about getting in doing what ever you have to do to make BAD_WORD loads of cash and then sitting back and reaping the rewards one name comes to mind MILLE VANILLIE its all show bizz and i think a lot of people out there are missing that point if you look at the TAPS forums they ask for any ideas on merchandise and where to investagate but then again i do like the show id rather watch TAPS than Most Haunted
that little chick that screams all thime gives me a headache lol

Edited by Redhead, 28 December 2009 - 11:42 PM.

[BringOnTheGhosts]

The only useful part of their website is the pages where they teach you about equipment and different types of paranormal phenomena. The forums don't seem very much "ghost hunters" related, just some bored yahoo's with nothing better to do. Which is why I think the real ghost fans come to ghost village, because it's useful.

[Joe Andrasi]

Everyone needs to realize that ParaTV or Para-Entertainment, whatever your preference, relies on a fan base, and not all fans--or possibly even a high percentage--are not true paranormal researchers, investigators--or even enthusiasts--they are fans and nothing more. I have watched GhostHunters since its inception and have met most of the TAPS crew and enjoyed their company but I have learned to draw the line (and unfortunately there is one) between dedicated paranormal research and ParaTV.--JJA

[Joe Andrasi]

Redhead, on Dec 21 2009, 06:59 PM, said:

Please keep your postings about other sites and forums free from nastiness or name calling, etc. Anything that is in violation of the guidelines will be set invisible and the topic could be closed. I don't want to do that so, please everyone, try not to be nasty here.

KUDOS to you! That's exactly why I don't visit some particular websites. Please continue to keep it clean. We can discuss, debate, and agree to diagree without personaal attacks and nasty name-calling. Sincerely--JOE