I just came across and
article on Doubtfulnews.com where a research team that is looking for Bigfoot is holding "an
information session," in Leetonia, Ohio.
This author agrees with
Doubtful.The stories shared in this type of forum do not provide any type of evidence, "little presented
has been confirmed as actually happening or investigated to see if an
alternative explanation could be found." Many who come to these events want
to see what people have to say. Some folks come to relate their story. Some who
just want attention speak up as well. This is not a good basis to get reliable
information on any subject.
Read the article on the
problems with this kind of forum here at Doubtfulnews.com. The original article posted here by Youngstown News describes the event.
I have my own encounters with Bigfoot and
realize the futility of sharing them. Stories do not prove anything. Eyewitness
testimony will never be good enough for science and skeptics so with that in
mind I prefer physical evidence. It is harder to come by than these groups
think. Much "evidence" is not actually evidence but can be explained
away in nature. In Finding Bigfoot the four stars interview groups, get stories
and then focus on one or two individuals based on the credibility of the
person's statements. Our four stars apparently determine the credibility of the
witnesses and that's not good enough for me. They are comprised of three
believers and one self-proclaimed skeptic. This does not involve critical
thinking to any degree. Granted these stars actually go into some critical
thinking in their investigations but when it is all said and done, Bigfoot is
the real star and fails to make an appearance every time.
In a direct quote "The presentation will include audio footage
as well as plaster foot casts and firsthand experiences from the
researchers." In effect they are using what they have in order to bring in
more people whether or not it is their intention. This may in turn affect the anecdotal
evidence. I cannot say for sure but they are probably also asking for
donations. In my opinion this type of meeting does not prove anything outwardly.
While there seems to be nothing wrong with this, it brings the idly curious
which will not help find Bigfoot. It not only spreads the word that there
are more believers but also brings in converts. After all, if so many believe
and have had experiences it must be true right?
I am a believer
simply because of my own experiences. To many skeptics this means it is closer
to a religion than it is to fact. As doubtful put it, "wishful
thinking". I have spent enough time in the mountains to know that there
are many things that cannot be explained. While I try to understand every noise
I hear, every track I find and every bit of sign that I see, I cannot in good
conscience say it is all Bigfoot. I know a little of it is but knowing is not
good enough without the proof. It is time for someone with a critical eye and
ability to think beyond Sasquatch to provide the proof. This means a person
that will not accept everything that's odd or out of place as a sign of Bigfoot. My hope is that I am able to bring a valid
contribution to all of the misinformation on Bigfoot while providing real
physical evidence.
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