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D B Sweeney
Joined: 27 Aug 2010 Posts: 2842 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:52 am Post subject: Who creates hauntings? |
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Hauntings do not require genuine ghosts with authentic historical backgrounds in order to be seen by the public, they merely require the power of suggestion.
Yes, no or maybe?...
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flossy Moderator
Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 4922 Location: UK tyne/wear (geordie land)
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 5:18 am Post subject: |
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yes definatly, i think people are too quick to say that every little bump or noise through the night are caused by ghosts or spirits
for exsample watching a scary movie before bed can set your imagination rolling into thinking that loose floorboard popping up was actually a ghost walking on it
(which i was guilty of when i was younger lol)
and i think its the same for every where you go, you could be quite comfortable somewhere untill your told its supposedly haunted then your jumping at every little noise lol |
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D B Sweeney
Joined: 27 Aug 2010 Posts: 2842 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 5:21 am Post subject: |
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Very true Flossy . Do people who believe in ghosts see more ghosts than sceptics or cynics?.
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thecactus
Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 3196 Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 5:54 am Post subject: |
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That's true flossy- If I watch something about hauntings or ghosts just before I go to bed (even now lol) I am on edge and nearly expecting to see something, every little noise etc - funnily enough scary alien films tend to freak me out more before I go to bed but I know that is the reason I am like that, just like I would know that if somewhere has been suggested to be haunted I would know that would be reason I would be edgy.
So to answer the question DB - yes, and no |
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flossy Moderator
Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 4922 Location: UK tyne/wear (geordie land)
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:11 am Post subject: |
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D B Sweeney wrote: | Very true Flossy . Do people who believe in ghosts see more ghosts than sceptics or cynics?.
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i think it depends on the individual, i believe in ghosts but im not silly enough to think that every little noise is paranormal |
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Rose92
Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 49
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:23 am Post subject: |
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Yes I think the power of suggestion is a very powerful tool used to help some (not all) 'haunted' places gain business. If you've not seen it already check out Derren Brown: "investigates the ghost hunter". It's on 40D. I'm a huge Derren Brown fan and think he demonstrates how the power of suggestion is used remarkably well.
I've always had an over active imagination which may be why I believe in ghosts/the idea of there being something more than just the physical being. I also have to be careful what scary films I watch at night (sometimes in the day haha) as some can really freak me out, but by the next day I'm back to thinking logically and realise I'm being silly . I find it very interesting how the dark can alter you perspective and logic on things . |
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thecactus
Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 3196 Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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Thats true Rose and then being tired and not thinking straight also adds to it. But I'm the ame - the next day Im thinking how silly it is : ) |
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