stereologist Posted November 2, 2019 #26 Share Posted November 2, 2019 5 hours ago, papageorge1 said: The thread tells me that pseudo-skeptics call everything they don't like a fake. Gets old. Are you calling this a fake, you dyed in the wool pseudo-skeptic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereologist Posted November 2, 2019 #27 Share Posted November 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, ThereWeAreThen said: May I ask what a pseudo skeptic is? It a pejorative used by the extremely gullible and often by those that do not understand the meaning of the terms theory, evidence, science, and skeptic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThereWeAreThen Posted November 2, 2019 #28 Share Posted November 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, stereologist said: It a pejorative used by the extremely gullible and often by those that do not understand the meaning of the terms theory, evidence, science, and skeptic. Was gonna say the term "pseudo science" is a bit of an oxymoron considering a skeptic is sceptical of anything....well they're sceptical off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papageorge1 Posted November 2, 2019 #29 Share Posted November 2, 2019 13 minutes ago, ThereWeAreThen said: May I ask what a pseudo skeptic is? Someone who claims to follow the respectable process of skepticism but is really just an anti-paranormal type and defender of a materialist worldview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereologist Posted November 2, 2019 #30 Share Posted November 2, 2019 1 minute ago, papageorge1 said: Someone who claims to follow the respectable process of skepticism but is really just an anti-paranormal type and defender of a materialist worldview. That's a poor definition to say the least. It sounds like you are taking it rather personal. A pseudo skeptic is someone that claims to be a skeptic, but does not follow through with a skeptical approach. A skeptic would follow the evidence. Do you? A skeptic does not elevate non-evidence to the level of evidence. Do you? A skeptic can provide their reasoning on an issue. Do you? A skeptic does not make up silly numbers that have no basis. Do you? A skeptic does not use glittering generalities to get around their failures. Do you? A skeptic is willing to question those supporting their argument. Do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the13bats Posted November 2, 2019 #31 Share Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, papageorge1 said: The thread tells me that pseudo-skeptics call everything they don't like a fake. Gets old. And you call everything likely paranormal...gets old. Edited November 2, 2019 by the13bats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papageorge1 Posted November 3, 2019 #32 Share Posted November 3, 2019 23 minutes ago, the13bats said: And you call everything likely paranormal...gets old. And you misrepresenting me gets old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the13bats Posted November 3, 2019 #33 Share Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, papageorge1 said: And you misrepresenting me gets old. You do that to yourself...i simply observe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted November 3, 2019 #34 Share Posted November 3, 2019 4 hours ago, ThereWeAreThen said: Was gonna say the term "pseudo science" is a bit of an oxymoron considering a skeptic is sceptical of anything....well they're sceptical off. I'm skeptical of this statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted November 3, 2019 #35 Share Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, the13bats said: And you call everything likely paranormal...gets old. Like old as the dinosaurs. I swear, one of us could go on an alternative account. Make up a ghost story. Completely fake and it would get something like 80% paranormal. So long as the haunting checklist is complete. To be honest I wonder if someone's already done that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereologist Posted November 3, 2019 #36 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Someone makes an effort to draw in the gullible and amazingly foolish and it works. Instead of shaming those bloodsuckers we have people believing them. That is really sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Walt' E. Kurtz Posted November 3, 2019 #37 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, ThereWeAreThen said: May I ask what a pseudo skeptic is? Well it's TV and everything on tv shows is true ;-) Edited November 3, 2019 by 'Walt' E. Kurtz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenobite Posted November 3, 2019 #38 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Bullpoop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDolly Posted November 19, 2019 #39 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I actually think I feel asleep while watching the episode. Had worked my second job, so was tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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