If the general public did not so readily accept that which they see on television, producers would not be encouraging people to fake evidence for ratings. While this does not excuse those involved in the deceit, some of the blame needs to fall upon the shoulders of the gullible, star-crazed fans of these programs.

This is not an attack on Ghost Hunters or any other paranormal program, it is a valid and vital question, especially when dealing with a topic mainstream science already ridicules at every opportunity. Aren’t we as investigators, researchers or ghost hunters supposed to be seeking the truth? Hasn’t it always been a crucial element to keep an open but skeptical mind? Should this pertain only to ourselves and the evidence we have collected? No, it should also include those who have been elevated to celebrity status and are clearly seen as the spokespeople for the field of paranormal investigations, research, and yes ghost hunting.

The fans responses clearly show they perceive any question into this matter or Jason and Grant’s ethics as an outright attack and instantly defend their idols without hesitation. It’s not an attack when you attempt to find the truth and hold anyone, especially celebrities accountable, their actions and behavior is often what the general public sees and often perceived how we conduct ourselves.

Loyalty is a fine quality until it becomes blind loyalty, which is nothing less than a recipe for disaster. While it’s true TAPS has been in existence for a number of years, it does not relieve them of their responsibility to their fans, clients, the general public and especially the paranormal community at large. Whether they asked for it or not, they must carry the yoke of responsibility; if it’s too much to ask then perhaps it’s time to consider making some changes.

Rather than question the motives of those who are attempting to get to the bottom of all this, rather than automatically assume it’s due to jealousy of TAPS’ success or an attempt to gain fame, take a moment and ask “what if”? Isn’t that what most everyone asked when they first got started in this field?

When it’s all said and done and at the end of the day, if it’s seen as just a television program created simply to entertain the masses; then no harm, no foul. However, when it is perceived as reality and hundreds, perhaps thousands use it as a how to video and emulate what they’ve seen in private residences and historical landmarks, it must be then held to a higher standard.

The ultimate goal has to be truth……….

Since when does diembodied voices enter into the directors audio line? It the voice was in the room, then the trendy guy with the scarf and hat would not have heard it. The directors “wire” is not a walkie talkie. So, the voice came from the directors line. Which is typically 99% of the time a one way device. Jason, Grant and the others are hooked up to a microphone to speak back to the director that is sitting somewhere “directing the show”.

If it was a voice of the dead filling up the room/tunnel than nobody else would have heard it besides Jason & Grant.

You are more willing to believe that the sound was in fact a disembodied voice from the grave than the possibility that some events on this show are “staged” for entertainment? Really?

I do not believe that Tonya is questioning your personal accounts with the dead. If you do not question things in this field than TV influenced “ghost hunters” are going to go around and literally do DAMAGE! Both emotional and to property. It’s reckless and is opening the doors for ignorant people to go around declaring ghosts, floating heads, silly string phantoms and disemobdied voices from the “director” to be claimed as proof of the supernatural.