http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/-t1.htm Anything of a sceptical nature can be found here! Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:23:03 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/gothic/logo.png http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/-t1.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/koran-boy-s-skin-mystery-t400.htm Jamie Clubb This type of thing does make my blood boil. It was sent to me by a relative. Unfortunately many of my relatives do read The Sun newspaper, second only to The Mirror, in tabloid infamy in my mind. Anyway, for a paper that so often takes the moral high ground in matters relating to child abuse I find it astounding how one of their reporters could not at least apply a little critical thinking in reporting this case: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2689523/Koran-boys-skin-mystery.html Fortunately ... Scepticality Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:23:03 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/koran-boy-s-skin-mystery-t400.htm#1493 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/koran-boy-s-skin-mystery-t400.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/egregious-t389.htm Jamie Clubb If we were doing our own glossary of words and phrases in scepticism there would have to be an entry for this one. I have to admit that despite my love of writing, reading and English literature in general, the word bypassed me until I heard in the famous "League of Gentlemen" scene. Put "egregious" and "league of gentlemen" into a YouTube search and it's bound to be there - very funny! Since then, however, I have noticed that sceptics wield the term on a regular ... Scepticality Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:48:16 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/egregious-t389.htm#1464 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/egregious-t389.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/sceptic-of-the-skeptics-t341.htm undercover sceptic During my admittedly short (less than one year) jaunt as a sceptic I have become increasingly sceptical of the so called Skeptics. I can not totally blame the followers, of which I was once one myself, but they do seem to blanket anything and everything as fake and bogus if an 'authority' figure, usually a higher profile skeptic, says it is so. Examples are calling 'psychics' liars, even though they have never met and know nothing about that person other than 'media bites', or blanketing ... Scepticality Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:25:50 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/sceptic-of-the-skeptics-t341.htm#1377 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/sceptic-of-the-skeptics-t341.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/swine-flu-conspiracies-t374.htm undercover sceptic
http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2009/04/is-swine-flu-a-bioterrorist-vi.html

Regards,

Den.]]> Scepticality Fri, 01 May 2009 18:36:29 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/swine-flu-conspiracies-t374.htm#1426 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/swine-flu-conspiracies-t374.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/a-conspiracy-theory-of-my-own-t370.htm Jamie Clubb Geoff Thompson has a theory regarding laws of attraction. He says that we should always be aware of our circle of influence i.e. millionaires hang out with millionaires. My concern is that somehow I have attracted conspiricists. By publically showing my general sceptical approach and love of history, I have somehow given off the wrong signal. Within the past two weeks I have had a martial arts instructor trying to get me to watch Zeitgeist: The Movie (from reading the synopsis it sounds like ... Scepticality Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:01:55 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/a-conspiracy-theory-of-my-own-t370.htm#1421 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/a-conspiracy-theory-of-my-own-t370.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/poltergeist-activity-t363.htm undercover sceptic http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Ghost-driving-man-out-of.5075765.jp Another case for serious inquiry to help this person understand whats going on, not the irrationality of running to churches for 'exorcisms' of allthings. Again lack of education in this field plus lots of 'common knowledge' add fuel to the 'ghost' fires, Regards, Den. Scepticality Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:20:18 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/poltergeist-activity-t363.htm#1411 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/poltergeist-activity-t363.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/not-thick-just-stupid-t357.htm Jamie Clubb Perhaps I am making up my own definitions here, but it strikes me that people who are stupid are not necessarily of low intelligence. Clever and bright people do stupid things. I am sure that geniuses have done things their peers would consider stupid. We know that very well educated and intelligent people can cling to very unreasonable, illogical and irrational beliefs. Their's the rub: belief! Michael Shermer did a fabulous job in covering this topic in his book "Why People Believe ... Scepticality Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:24:50 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/not-thick-just-stupid-t357.htm#1398 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/not-thick-just-stupid-t357.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/hair-raising-experience-t354.htm undercover sceptic Jazz

Regards,

Den.]]> Scepticality Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:14:01 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/hair-raising-experience-t354.htm#1392 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/hair-raising-experience-t354.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/why-sceptics-must-know-math-t345.htm undercover sceptic Clicky link!

Regards,

Den]]> Scepticality Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:47:52 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/why-sceptics-must-know-math-t345.htm#1381 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/why-sceptics-must-know-math-t345.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/ufo-damages-wind-turbine-t337.htm undercover sceptic Dr Peter Schubel, from the University of Nottingham, is an expert in the design and manufacture of wind turbine blades. 'Military activity' He said that if the turbine blade was still, it would take the equivalent of a 10-tonne load to do that kind of damage, but if it was rotating, or hit by a moving object, the force could be a lot less. He said of the possible cause: "It's definitely not a bird. It could be ice thrown from a neighbouring turbine that struck it. "Most ... Scepticality Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:22:12 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/ufo-damages-wind-turbine-t337.htm#1372 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/ufo-damages-wind-turbine-t337.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/open-mind-vs-empty-head-t309.htm Jamie Clubb For my club's fifth tenet I chose "Open Mind". However, as a sceptic, I am routinely accused of not having an open mind. My view is that the true sceptic has an open mind. In fact, I think history has shown us that some of the greatest sceptics were very imaginative and creative. It was the extent of their questioning nature and their insistance on not accepting absolutes that defines being open minded. I think this has the makings of an article. Would British Sceptic be interested ... Scepticality Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:06:23 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/open-mind-vs-empty-head-t309.htm#1283 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/open-mind-vs-empty-head-t309.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/ghostbusters-t324.htm undercover sceptic
I did not seek them out yet theyrehaving cheap pops at me, again.

Fair game from now on,

Den.]]> Scepticality Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:20:36 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/ghostbusters-t324.htm#1331 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/ghostbusters-t324.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/if-there-is-a-soul-t325.htm Rob
Surely that proves that the soul does not exist. As we grow older our brains start to loose their function, this totally proves that conscious thought is linked to the workings of the brain (IE - electrical impulses, etc) and that conscious thought is no some proof that the soul exists as some intangible and esoteric concept.

Just my take anyway.

R.]]> Scepticality Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:10:39 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/if-there-is-a-soul-t325.htm#1333 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/if-there-is-a-soul-t325.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/9-11-mule-sheep-t246.htm undercover sceptic It is an interesting case study and a text book example. However, I would argue that this particular individual might not be a complete con-theo. I don't think he has a lot of faith in his arguments - he just likes to argue. He likes the attention. He didn't go down with the ship when his arguments were shot down. Rather he retreated with a loophole argument like he was the real sceptic who was only "interested in the topic". A real con-theo would have just kept repeating the same nonsense ... Scepticality Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:48:05 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/9-11-mule-sheep-t246.htm#920 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/9-11-mule-sheep-t246.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/paranormal-school-t284.htm undercover sceptic Paranormal school Ran by a bunch of professional ghostbusters Enjoy!!!!!!! I could do with going there myself to brush up on my scepticism, as they are a highly sceptical bunch of Ghostbusters, bit like the ones on here last time Regards, Den Scepticality Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:50:19 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/paranormal-school-t284.htm#1170 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/paranormal-school-t284.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/narrow-miss-for-ufo-t290.htm undercover sceptic
Regards,

Den.

UFO Files]]> Scepticality Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:33:08 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/narrow-miss-for-ufo-t290.htm#1189 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/narrow-miss-for-ufo-t290.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/true-phychic-or-just-barmy-old-cack-you-decide-t282.htm Rob
http://www.escapetheillusion.com/blog/


If you look at the comments for the first vid you may see some of my comments.

Can you tell which ones? ]]> Scepticality Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:12:23 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/true-phychic-or-just-barmy-old-cack-you-decide-t282.htm#1164 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/true-phychic-or-just-barmy-old-cack-you-decide-t282.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/common-sense-and-scepticism-t273.htm Jamie Clubb It is quite remarkable to think that common sense and scepticism would have any antagonism towards each other. After all both support the concept of common sense, which I define as a combination of intuition and obvious data, and consider myself to be a sceptic, which I define as a critical and rational thinker. This is not to say that I haven't got loads of other apparent paradoxes in my personality, but rather that I see my form of scepticism as being commonsensical and my scepticism as being ... Scepticality Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:32:56 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/common-sense-and-scepticism-t273.htm#1103 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/common-sense-and-scepticism-t273.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/is-the-singularity-coming-a-la-ray-kurzweil-t268.htm Rob
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=IfbOyw3CT6A]]> Scepticality Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:46:50 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/is-the-singularity-coming-a-la-ray-kurzweil-t268.htm#1045 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/is-the-singularity-coming-a-la-ray-kurzweil-t268.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/religious-kooks-spending-your-tax-dollars-t270.htm Rob After watching Penn and Teller's "Abstinence" episode - I was pretty angry and a tad depressed. It seems that the Abstinence group that go around preaching in some of Americas schools, and basicaly telling us not to have sex before marriage gets a mere billion dollars a year. Money very poorly spent imo. a) It doesn't work (people are people, you can't stop human nature). b) There's no proof that it leads to a more fulfilling relationships. c) There are much better ... Scepticality Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:31:35 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/religious-kooks-spending-your-tax-dollars-t270.htm#1047 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/religious-kooks-spending-your-tax-dollars-t270.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/believers-photography-skills-or-lack-of-t264.htm Rob true believers would go on a photography course, as their photographs are always terrible...

I wonder why all their photos are always blurry or indistinct - is it just a coincidence? Or maybe bigfoot is just naturally blurry, just like UFO's and ghosts.

Crap photos a hoaxers delight.]]> Scepticality Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:08:00 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/believers-photography-skills-or-lack-of-t264.htm#1024 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/believers-photography-skills-or-lack-of-t264.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/paranormal-radio-and-tv-appearances-t267.htm Rob
Not a bad for a quick evenings hoax - great incentive for people to go out and do it. ]]> Scepticality Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:27:04 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/paranormal-radio-and-tv-appearances-t267.htm#1027 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/paranormal-radio-and-tv-appearances-t267.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/red-flags-2-behaviour-patterns-t247.htm Jamie Clubb From a self-defence point of view I have been very interested in behaviour patterns. I read a lot of psychology, behaviour science and criminology, so I am often drawn to the seemingly limited way humans often act. Gavin De Becker's shockingly accurate PINS have often revealed to me the methods of manipulators and I have been quick to point them out and act accordingly. However, in the world of scepticism I am starting to notice the behaviours of troofers, believers etc. Recently Den and ... Scepticality Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:19:18 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/red-flags-2-behaviour-patterns-t247.htm#923 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/red-flags-2-behaviour-patterns-t247.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/alternative-therapies-article-in-an-irish-mag-t243.htm Rob
http://thedubliner.typepad.com/the_dubliner_magazine/2008/09/alternative-rea.html]]> Scepticality Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:36:35 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/alternative-therapies-article-in-an-irish-mag-t243.htm#883 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/alternative-therapies-article-in-an-irish-mag-t243.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/pseudoscepticism-t174.htm Jamie Clubb Okay, this is a subject that often lurks at the back of my mind. I think pseudoscepticism is very close to being just plain cynical or, alternatively, it could be cynicism masquerading as scepticism. As sceptics, we often get frustrated with those who have the heaviest burden of proof on their subject arguing for a balanced view against something that has already done an overwhelming job of providing proof. We get annoyed when we are told that Darwinism is a religion or that science is a religion. ... Scepticality Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:32:19 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/pseudoscepticism-t174.htm#508 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/pseudoscepticism-t174.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/skepticism-giving-credit-where-it-s-not-due-t223.htm Rob
Do they draw too much attention to it? Or do they, by spend so much time trying to debunk it - it adds new troofers to the cause, and cements the old ones?]]> Scepticality Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:11:08 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/skepticism-giving-credit-where-it-s-not-due-t223.htm#807 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/skepticism-giving-credit-where-it-s-not-due-t223.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/can-quartz-crystals-heal-t22.htm sparky1892
Does any one on here know much about Quartz crystals? I was talking to a friend of mine a few weeks back and he was talking about how they can heal you, as they help ballance your chakras (do they even exist) etc.

I dont know if this is true, I have an open mind about this kind of thing.]]> Scepticality Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:38:04 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/can-quartz-crystals-heal-t22.htm#71 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/can-quartz-crystals-heal-t22.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/just-who-is-big-pharma-and-are-they-really-out-to-get-us-t215.htm Rob
Or could they actually make more cash selling them us?]]> Scepticality Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:05:20 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/just-who-is-big-pharma-and-are-they-really-out-to-get-us-t215.htm#780 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/just-who-is-big-pharma-and-are-they-really-out-to-get-us-t215.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/consumer-skepticism-t216.htm Rob
Remember, every little helps. ]]> Scepticality Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:20:12 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/consumer-skepticism-t216.htm#781 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/consumer-skepticism-t216.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/money-angel-t213.htm Rob Hi guys, I'M NOT JOKING about this. My very good mate, "Big Jim" sent me this crap today. You may remember him as the "true ghost believer", from one of my firsts posts (changed his name to protect him). It's one of those chain emails that promises wealth if you send it to six very good mates, and if you send it onto 12. Well, you'll get even more chash. Why do seemingly intelligent people believe in this drivel?! Here's what he said to me in the ... Scepticality Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:05:55 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/money-angel-t213.htm#759 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/money-angel-t213.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/south-shields-ghost-busters-t200.htm undercover sceptic I am totally embarrassed to say that I was born in the same town these two jokers are from. I dare you to read their website and not roll around the floor laughing! http://www.mikehallowell.com/wraithscape/ I feel sorry for the poor people that allow them in their home! www.mikehallowell.com Source: www.mikehallowell.co.uk Scepticality Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:44:30 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/south-shields-ghost-busters-t200.htm#621 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/south-shields-ghost-busters-t200.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/skeptical-glossary-t203.htm Rob Please put any skeptical terminology here. Scepticality Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:56:28 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/skeptical-glossary-t203.htm#645 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/skeptical-glossary-t203.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/public-sceptic-t204.htm undercover sceptic
basically saying put yourself out there and let people come to you.

Any of you guys wearing the tshirt, using the sceptic mug etc letting people know you are the sceptic in the office?

Regards,

Den.]]> Scepticality Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:24:33 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/public-sceptic-t204.htm#663 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/public-sceptic-t204.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/ever-notice-the-way-ghosts-have-seemed-change-with-technology-t199.htm Rob Back when they discovered "double exposures" in the early days of photography. All the ghosts appeared to be translucent humans, as you'd expect with a double exposure. Now days, with the digital technology we don't see ghosts like that any more. Now they are more peculiar amorphous blobs, or wispy lights. Much like the artifacts you'd associate with flashes and a digital medium. Well, You can't say they don't follow fashion! Scepticality Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:58:59 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/ever-notice-the-way-ghosts-have-seemed-change-with-technology-t199.htm#620 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/ever-notice-the-way-ghosts-have-seemed-change-with-technology-t199.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/what-are-you-least-skeptical-about-t91.htm Rob

R.]]> Scepticality Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:32:52 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/what-are-you-least-skeptical-about-t91.htm#235 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/what-are-you-least-skeptical-about-t91.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/montauk-monster-run-away-t172.htm Rob http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,396182,00.html Hmm... just looks like the mouth has decayed before the rest of the body - giving it that bizarre appearance. Probably a just raccoon (as stated in the article). Red Flag... the carcass is not available for a DNA test. Wait for a book, "They are here... the Montauk Monster walks amongst us." What do you guys think?? Scepticality Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:04:46 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/montauk-monster-run-away-t172.htm#505 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/montauk-monster-run-away-t172.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/do-ghosts-exist-well-joe-doesn-t-think-so-t179.htm Rob If anyone would know if Ghosts actually exists - it's this guy. Not only has been looking into thousands and thousands of cases of paranormal activity (hands on I might add). He's got the experience, skills and know how to do a proper investigation. Unlike most of the amateurs that purport to do so. http://www.joenickell.com/ParanormalInvestigator/paranormalinvestigator1.html In forty years of "ghost busting" has he found any evidence that ghosts existence? Nope. I think ... Scepticality Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:18:45 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/do-ghosts-exist-well-joe-doesn-t-think-so-t179.htm#515 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/do-ghosts-exist-well-joe-doesn-t-think-so-t179.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/creationism-in-ireland-t181.htm Rob
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/0807/1218047756470.html]]> Scepticality Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:04:48 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/creationism-in-ireland-t181.htm#520 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/creationism-in-ireland-t181.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/nlp-t78.htm undercover sceptic
http://www.mheap.com/nlp.html

add few more links when time permits,

regards,

Den.]]> Scepticality Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:48:15 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/nlp-t78.htm#203 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/nlp-t78.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/it-s-easy-to-believe-in-bull-when-you-don-t-know-what-bull-is-t177.htm Rob When I was a kid growing up I honestly took most of these wacky beliefs very seriously, and automatically assumed that they were for real. Phenomenon such as Big Foot, UFOs, Bermuda Triangle, etc. At that age I was even more fantasy prone than I am now . And at that stage I had no reason to disbelieve - I was regularly watching these "paranormal" programs which had eye witnesses accounts and physical evidence (well, it looked legit at the time). Real planes just disappearing over the ... Scepticality Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:20:58 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/it-s-easy-to-believe-in-bull-when-you-don-t-know-what-bull-is-t177.htm#512 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/it-s-easy-to-believe-in-bull-when-you-don-t-know-what-bull-is-t177.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/how-skeptical-are-you-when-it-comes-to-advertising-t171.htm Rob I've got to confess - it's my one pet hate.... Advertising. But just how do these marketing engineers manipulate the truth or omit certain facts? Here's a few that I see going around. I'll add more as I see red. Please feel free to play along and add some more of your own. 1) Statements such as "could" or "may" keep your heart healthy. Very ambiguous eh? After all, I "may" be hit by a passing meteorite, or I "could" be attacked my some killer ... Scepticality Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:07:12 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/how-skeptical-are-you-when-it-comes-to-advertising-t171.htm#503 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/how-skeptical-are-you-when-it-comes-to-advertising-t171.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/can-you-be-a-skeptic-and-still-believe-in-the-existence-of-god-t160.htm Rob

Can you be a Skeptic, and still believe in the existence of God? A being that cannot be measured by any science, and is immune to our physical and universal laws.

R.]]> Scepticality Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:36:40 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/can-you-be-a-skeptic-and-still-believe-in-the-existence-of-god-t160.htm#452 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/can-you-be-a-skeptic-and-still-believe-in-the-existence-of-god-t160.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/what-are-your-main-red-flags-t165.htm Rob Here are a few of my pet hates - In no particular order. 1) No physical evidence. 2) Only anecdotal evidence as a source. 3) Not allowing the examination of raw footage (remember that stupid Alien Autopsy). 4) Supposed experts - who's background cannot be verified. 5) Making very over the top claims. 6) Testimonials. 7) Releasing it directly to the media 8 ) Not allowing a proper "peer review" process. 9) Ulterior motives - selling you a book, crystals, magic ... Scepticality Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:51:20 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/what-are-your-main-red-flags-t165.htm#479 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/what-are-your-main-red-flags-t165.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/the-secret-busted-t120.htm undercover sceptic
http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4096

with kind regards to Brian and his site, Skeptoid.

Den.]]> Scepticality Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:48:54 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/the-secret-busted-t120.htm#355 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/the-secret-busted-t120.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/worlds-end-dec-21st-2012-t137.htm Rob Well not too long now before we all implode according to the Mayan calender. Are you guys scared? I'm currently settling up my affairs. Interestingly enough that's not how the Mayan calender works. As usual the facts have been misinterpreted and spun into an Armageddon scenario. Well, it will sell more books, promote crank websites and sell you those DVDs. In reality the Mayan Calender is set in "cycles" and will simply roll over to the next cycle in 2012. Much like a car would ... Scepticality Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:56:25 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/worlds-end-dec-21st-2012-t137.htm#395 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/worlds-end-dec-21st-2012-t137.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/just-how-easy-it-to-fake-a-ufo-picture-t150.htm Rob http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Tu-28hyow


Interesting vid.

Just shows you how easy it is to fake and fool people when it comes to UFOs. Not forgetting to mention that it's so simple even a child could do it.

Rob.]]> Scepticality Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:56:23 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/just-how-easy-it-to-fake-a-ufo-picture-t150.htm#418 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/just-how-easy-it-to-fake-a-ufo-picture-t150.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/th-real-ghost-busters-you-decide-t57.htm Rob Is it about making money, or just a bit of a power trip? Some of these TV loons have become quite the media darlings recently. Personally, I'd need more proof than a few screaming humans in a dark cold room, or a chair "mysteriously" moving across the room by itself. When you see this type of video always watch out for the tell tale signs of "fakery". How much of the room can you see? Are there certain ares that are obscured, in order to hide some sort of mechanical device, ... Scepticality Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:15:24 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/th-real-ghost-busters-you-decide-t57.htm#169 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/th-real-ghost-busters-you-decide-t57.htm http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/skeptical-podcasts-and-other-resources-t11.htm Rob Hi guys, Just thought I'd post some of the excellent podcasts that have had a big influence on my skepticism. Theres are well worth a listen if you get a chance: Enjoy! http://skeptoid.com/ http://www.theskepticsguide.org/archive.asp http://podcast.seti.org/ Not a podcast, but some very cool info from some of the master skeptics. http://www.randi.org/ Have a look for more Randi stuff on youtube it's very enlightening, heres an example. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9w7jHYriFo http://www.badastronomy.com/ Scepticality Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:39:10 GMT http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/skeptical-podcasts-and-other-resources-t11.htm#22 http://sceptic.darkbb.com/scepticality-f1/skeptical-podcasts-and-other-resources-t11.htm