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Random thought that's been bugging me: We assume anything we can't verify must be supernatural or misidentified.
I've done similar on Dartmoor. Thermal imaging is your best bet for the Beast. If it's a large cat or dog, thermal will pick up the heat signature even in darkness.
Sage W. in Haunted Locations 2 years ago thumb_up 4
Have you tried the Frank's Box approach? Modified AM/FM radio with white noise sweeping, combined with recording? Some people swear by it, others say it's pure confirmation bias.
drew_hawkins in Mediums, Psychics & EVP 2 years ago thumb_up 5
This would be brilliant. I've got a thermal camera and two EMF meters I'd love to sell to community members who'd actually use them properly, rather than listing them on generic sites where they...
GeneNightingale in Site Feedback & Suggestions 2 years ago thumb_up 4
There's clearly demand. I've personally sold three thermal cameras to community members That's exactly the kind of activity a proper forum feature would facilitate.
Rusty Pilgrim354 in Site Feedback & Suggestions 2 years ago thumb_up 1
You've described classic poltergeist activity with intelligent markers. The response to acknowledgement is key - genuine haunting usually doesn't escalate based on interaction.
Good idea in theory, but will it just become eBay? I'm more interested in the forum staying as a knowledge and discussion space.
Brigitte V. in Site Feedback & Suggestions 2 years ago thumb_up 5
This is actually clever. Most glitch documentation relies on eyewitness testimony, so having audio data is a step up. What exactly did the digital artifacts sound like?
I'm new to serious EVP recording and I know I'm going to get sceptics in here, but I genuinely think I've captured something unusual.
Legal angle: public land deployment is fine with landowner permission. You're not doing anything nefarious.
Callum F. in Haunted Locations 2 years ago thumb_up 1
Analogue believers are wrong, but there's a kernel of truth: they're usually more careful about layering their methodology. Digital recorders can introduce digital artifacts that sound voice-like.
Midnight Midnight in Mediums, Psychics & EVP 2 years ago thumb_up 5
The stabilisation process itself can create artifacts - especially if the original footage is heavily pixelated (as mobile footage often is).
Trevor W. in UFO Video & Photo Analysis 2 years ago thumb_up 3
Sleep paralysis-adjacent experience? Or genuine encounter? Hard to say without being there. Pendle Hill is atmospheric as anything, so psychological factors aren't to be dismissed.
Should I use GPS trackers on the gear? Yes, but hidden ones. I use AirTags in shielded pouches attached to equipment cases. If someone nicks your kit, at least you know where it's gone.
RosieMothman in Haunted Locations 2 years ago thumb_up 5
I'm going to sound completely mad, but I need to document this somewhere credible and the police won't take it seriously.
Get yourself a decent torch with fresh batteries, a thermal camera if you can borrow one, and go back prepared. Bring a witness this time. Document everything.
Solid approach overall. One thing: make sure your collection method is clean. Use clean gloves, tweezers, and new bags for each sample. Cross-contamination ruins DNA analysis.
Maureen Q. in Bigfoot & Sasquatch 2 years ago thumb_up 4
Yes please. I've been burned twice buying used equipment through PM because there was no accountability. A proper marketplace with feedback scores would solve that.
Tariq U. in Site Feedback & Suggestions 2 years ago thumb_up 4
I've been experimenting with ultra-sensitive audio recorders to capture what I reckon are simulation 'stutters' - those weird moments where reality seems to skip or repeat.
Love this suggestion. As a mod on the site, I can tell you we've been talking about this internally. The challenge is managing scams and fraud without overloading volunteer moderators.