Do ghosts exist?

WSUCougar · 10-31-2003, 04:00 PM

A poll for Halloween night...

Esquared1 · 10-31-2003, 04:06 PM

Yes. He was an A-Hole. Writing his name on the wall was enough for me to move. A well-below-average experience.

wbonnell · 10-31-2003, 05:25 PM

There are currently far too may spurious claims for me to take ghosts seriously, but I'd be interesting in a fresh look by academia. If we could prove the existence of ghosts, then that might suggest some kind of afterlife. Of course, the afterlife it suggests might be scarier than simple oblivion.

Until one finds solid evidence gathered through a formal, humble study, scientific or otherwise, one has no basis for belief. And a brief "sighting" of a ghost is not solid proof in my opinion- one should not underestimate the power of the mind. Now, if a sighting can be reproduced consistently, we'd be on to something...

wbonnell · 10-31-2003, 05:29 PM

The following choice is irrational:

"I’d like to think so"

What does it matter what one likes? PErsonally, I'd like to think that dragons exist, but that doesn't make them more likely...

Schmidty · 10-31-2003, 06:04 PM

Yes, demons exist.

(Here I go again, right?)

WSUCougar · 11-03-2003, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wbonnell
The following choice is irrational:

"I’d like to think so"

What does it matter what one likes? PErsonally, I'd like to think that dragons exist, but that doesn't make them more likely...

It's a figure of speech, indicating that there's some suggestion something is possible but not enough to be completely sure.

By the way, I'd still like to hear from the others who said "Absolutely." Where are your stories?

wbonnell · 11-03-2003, 07:19 AM

11% of people have absolutely seen ghosts. Wow! We must have an unusually sensitive crowd...

KWhit · 11-03-2003, 08:46 AM

Hogwash I say!

JeeberD · 11-03-2003, 09:22 AM

Really, truly doubt it...

WSUCougar · 11-03-2003, 02:43 PM

One last [things that go] bump [in the night] in hopes of you "Absolutely" folks sharing your encounters.

MissionComplete · 11-03-2003, 04:22 PM

I watched a few of those shows about ghosts this weekend, and I'll be honest, I got pretty freaked out by it. I think it's more of my imagination, but it's still fun to imagine if there were ghosts.

TroyF · 11-03-2003, 04:34 PM

The Entity had some scary scenes in it back in the day.

TroyF

WSUCougar · 11-03-2003, 07:55 PM

Yeah, I saw one ghost show where these guys went up into the attic to try and take a picture of this thing...and the next thing that happens is this one guy is coming back shaking like a leaf and white as the proverbial sheet. Apparently, something had grabbed him and hooked him onto a roof beam. Say what you will, but the guy was really freaked.

I'm pretty convinced that ghosts do exist. But I want more stories from the FOFC masses!

Noop · 11-03-2003, 08:09 PM

Ghosts, werewolfs, aliens are just programs not working according to the matrix.

noop

tucker342 · 11-03-2003, 10:07 PM

Unlikely. I’d have to see one myself to believe it.

korme · 11-03-2003, 10:12 PM

if i say i dont believe in them, will one show up to prove me wrong?

hold me, i'm nervous

MissionComplete · 11-04-2003, 10:23 AM

I saw a show where some guy had a doll type thing that he called Robert. He always talked to it as a child and apparently his parents noticed etc.

He ended up keeping the doll Robert with him at all times, and whenever he wuld get mad or break something he would blame the doll. When he got married his wife made him put "Robert" in the attic because he was creeping her out. The guy didn't like this, and started to become almost schizophrenic and had extreme bouts of anger. He always blamed it on the doll. I did not see the absolute end so it's kind of a cliff-hanger. Maybe I'll see if they have the case online somewhere.

MissionComplete · 11-04-2003, 10:27 AM

Here's a link if you want the story in a little more detail.

http://www.ghostplace.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=922 Story

wbonnell · 11-04-2003, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MissionComplete
I saw a show where some guy had a doll type thing that he called Robert. He always talked to it as a child and apparently his parents noticed etc.

He ended up keeping the doll Robert with him at all times, and whenever he wuld get mad or break something he would blame the doll. When he got married his wife made him put "Robert" in the attic because he was creeping her out. The guy didn't like this, and started to become almost schizophrenic and had extreme bouts of anger. He always blamed it on the doll. I did not see the absolute end so it's kind of a cliff-hanger. Maybe I'll see if they have the case online somewhere.

Interesting story.

What the heck does it have to do with ghosts?

MissionComplete · 11-04-2003, 11:50 AM

It was more or less some sort of being from beyond, similiar to a ghost. So although it wasn't a prototypical hazy figure walking around, it still is similiar

wbonnell · 11-04-2003, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MissionComplete
It was more or less some sort of being from beyond, similiar to a ghost. So although it wasn't a prototypical hazy figure walking around, it still is similiar

I didn't navigate to the link, but from your description, it sounds like mental illness...

JeeberD · 11-04-2003, 11:55 AM

That's how I read it too...

MissionComplete · 11-04-2003, 12:11 PM

Sorry guys, just trying to add something. However if you read the link, kids reported seeing the doll walking around in the attic of the house and hearing an "evil giggle" coming from the attic. This part has nothing to do with the person, just the doll.

WSUCougar · 07-21-2005, 11:13 AM

Dug this thread up for old timey sake. I'd still like to hear those "absolutely" stories.

MacroGuru · 07-25-2005, 11:54 PM

I gave you mine, and I also responded to the poll.....

Check out a book titled Haunted Heartlands....It's pretty interesting read...although I don't think a lot of the stories are true, it provides interesting insight into a lot of what is being reported as ghost

View Poll Results: Question: Do ghosts exist?
Absolutely, and I’ve encountered one (or more).	11	9.73%
Yes, I think they do. I’m a believer.	16	14.16%
Likely. There’s plenty of things to suggest that they do.	8	7.08%
I’d like to think so. The evidence is fascinating, if not totally convincing.	15	13.27%
Undecided. I’m intrigued but still on the fence.	8	7.08%
I don’t know and/or don’t really care.	7	6.19%
Possibly, but I doubt it. I’m skeptical.	12	10.62%
Unlikely. I’d have to see one myself to believe it.	7	6.19%
Hogwash! No such thing.	14	12.39%
Trouts exist, and so do rectums.	15	13.27%
Voters: 113. You may not vote on this poll

10-31-2003, 04:06 PM	#2
Esquared1 High School JV Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fox River Grove, IL	Yes. He was an A-Hole. Writing his name on the wall was enough for me to move. A well-below-average experience. __________________ The Blue and Orange Kool-Aid Report and Over/Under at http://www.beachwoodreporter.com/sports/

10-31-2003, 06:04 PM	#5
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	Yes, demons exist. (Here I go again, right?) __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

11-03-2003, 09:22 AM	#9
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Really, truly doubt it... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

11-03-2003, 02:43 PM	#10
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	One last [things that go] bump [in the night] in hopes of you "Absolutely" folks sharing your encounters. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

10-31-2003, 05:25 PM	#3
wbonnell College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Round Rock TX	There are currently far too may spurious claims for me to take ghosts seriously, but I'd be interesting in a fresh look by academia. If we could prove the existence of ghosts, then that might suggest some kind of afterlife. Of course, the afterlife it suggests might be scarier than simple oblivion. Until one finds solid evidence gathered through a formal, humble study, scientific or otherwise, one has no basis for belief. And a brief "sighting" of a ghost is not solid proof in my opinion- one should not underestimate the power of the mind. Now, if a sighting can be reproduced consistently, we'd be on to something...

10-31-2003, 05:29 PM	#4
wbonnell College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Round Rock TX	The following choice is irrational: "I’d like to think so" What does it matter what one likes? PErsonally, I'd like to think that dragons exist, but that doesn't make them more likely...

11-03-2003, 07:19 AM	#7
wbonnell College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Round Rock TX	11% of people have absolutely seen ghosts. Wow! We must have an unusually sensitive crowd...

11-03-2003, 08:46 AM	#8
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	Hogwash I say!

11-03-2003, 04:22 PM	#11
MissionComplete n00b Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA	I watched a few of those shows about ghosts this weekend, and I'll be honest, I got pretty freaked out by it. I think it's more of my imagination, but it's still fun to imagine if there were ghosts.

11-03-2003, 04:34 PM	#12
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	The Entity had some scary scenes in it back in the day. TroyF

11-03-2003, 07:55 PM	#13
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Yeah, I saw one ghost show where these guys went up into the attic to try and take a picture of this thing...and the next thing that happens is this one guy is coming back shaking like a leaf and white as the proverbial sheet. Apparently, something had grabbed him and hooked him onto a roof beam. Say what you will, but the guy was really freaked. I'm pretty convinced that ghosts do exist. But I want more stories from the FOFC masses! __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

11-03-2003, 08:09 PM	#14
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	Ghosts, werewolfs, aliens are just programs not working according to the matrix. noop __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

11-03-2003, 10:07 PM	#15
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	Unlikely. I’d have to see one myself to believe it.

11-03-2003, 10:12 PM	#16
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	if i say i dont believe in them, will one show up to prove me wrong? hold me, i'm nervous

11-04-2003, 10:23 AM	#17
MissionComplete n00b Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA	I saw a show where some guy had a doll type thing that he called Robert. He always talked to it as a child and apparently his parents noticed etc. He ended up keeping the doll Robert with him at all times, and whenever he wuld get mad or break something he would blame the doll. When he got married his wife made him put "Robert" in the attic because he was creeping her out. The guy didn't like this, and started to become almost schizophrenic and had extreme bouts of anger. He always blamed it on the doll. I did not see the absolute end so it's kind of a cliff-hanger. Maybe I'll see if they have the case online somewhere.

11-04-2003, 10:27 AM	#18
MissionComplete n00b Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA	Here's a link if you want the story in a little more detail. http://www.ghostplace.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=922 Story Last edited by MissionComplete : 11-04-2003 at 10:28 AM.

11-04-2003, 11:50 AM	#20
MissionComplete n00b Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA	It was more or less some sort of being from beyond, similiar to a ghost. So although it wasn't a prototypical hazy figure walking around, it still is similiar

11-04-2003, 11:55 AM	#22
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	That's how I read it too... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

11-04-2003, 12:11 PM	#23
MissionComplete n00b Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA	Sorry guys, just trying to add something. However if you read the link, kids reported seeing the doll walking around in the attic of the house and hearing an "evil giggle" coming from the attic. This part has nothing to do with the person, just the doll. Last edited by MissionComplete : 11-04-2003 at 12:13 PM.

07-21-2005, 11:13 AM	#24
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Dug this thread up for old timey sake. I'd still like to hear those "absolutely" stories. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

07-25-2005, 11:54 PM	#25
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	I gave you mine, and I also responded to the poll..... Check out a book titled Haunted Heartlands....It's pretty interesting read...although I don't think a lot of the stories are true, it provides interesting insight into a lot of what is being reported as ghost __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

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