tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294505416127496842.post5532055595620475355..comments2024-03-25T14:09:59.347-05:00Comments on Augoeides: The Battle Over BigfootScott Stenwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389664381513219613noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294505416127496842.post-91611292981253178482014-11-08T23:37:11.575-06:002014-11-08T23:37:11.575-06:00The "establishment" IS MAINSTREAM. But, ...The "establishment" IS MAINSTREAM. But, that all depends on who/what you define as "establishment".<br /><br />So far as I'm concerned, hoaxers exist in every aspect of society, unfortunately.Rose Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289493128753395716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294505416127496842.post-62706588047982819342014-11-08T17:37:04.934-06:002014-11-08T17:37:04.934-06:00Think about "skeptics" nowadays is that ...Think about "skeptics" nowadays is that they defend the MAINSTREAM. When I think of someone who is "skeptical" in the classical sense, I think of someone who CHALLENGES closely held beliefs.<br /><br />Nowadays what passes for "skepticism" is hiding behind the mainstream and throwing stones at anything not taught in "8th grade science." <br /><br />TRUE OR FALSE: Hoaxers exist in the establishment too.Nerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04393819034606674001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294505416127496842.post-79766284186092148632014-11-08T07:42:25.129-06:002014-11-08T07:42:25.129-06:00I'm not that interested in "Bigfoot"...I'm not that interested in "Bigfoot", although I'm interested in many things "Mysterious", no doubt. I'm a skeptic at heart. I've seen and experienced so many odd things during the course of my life and know some of these experiences can be explained by current scientific means. Others, however, cannot. And then there is the category of things which may be explained rationally but remain within the realm of "hypothesis" because many don't take the mystery seriously (as you point out here), or there simply isn't enough evidence for serious forensic study.<br /><br />And the last category of "mysteries" which are truly unexplainable with any current scientific and/or forensic capabilities does exist. For me, I set those apart and explore them as best as possible with everything I happen to have at my disposal... in a serious manner. Bigfoot simply isn't this category for me at the moment because so many other things already exist here which I've personally encountered, or experienced, so I limit myself to the "personal experiences", but I ramble.<br /><br />My point being this: I agree with everything you say here. There may be something to the Bigfoot story/mythology, but perhaps not what people may believe. You made the point about bears and those with mange. It's an excellent point and one which shouldn't be ignored.<br /><br />And your point about those who hoax areas of research such as "Bigfoot" in which others are currently attempting serious study certainly isn't lost on me, since I do the same type of "research" and feel my work isn't taken seriously. As far as I'm concerned, research into the "mysterious" should not be limited to those with degrees in some kind of specialty, or any other discipline, but all with an open mind and a passion for the unknown should jump in with both feet.<br /><br />Hoaxers are a pox on all those who seek answers into phenomenon "real science" won't touch.<br /><br />Key for entering this comment for those interested: 44044Rose Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289493128753395716noreply@blogger.com