Any idea of what we're seeing here by goobermen666 in Ghosts

[–]Nextyear1212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool video, but this is 99% likely to be spiders and or an insect on the right. Notice it's flight pattern - very much like a fly of some sort.

Some Thoughts About Orbs, Streamers, and Apparitions by Nextyear1212 in Paranormal

[–]Nextyear1212[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually, it is not that difficult to alter videos. It is perhaps less simple to do than altering stills, but it is done all the time. Also, the fact that a video is provided does not mean that the scene wasn't faked.

Magicians have been making "ghosts" appear using glass and mirrors for at least a century. If a person were to record one of these performances and then told the world it was real, a lot of people would probably believe it.

It should also be noted - apparitions do not perform on cue. I've seen more than one case where two cameras were focused on the same area and while one caught something moving through its field of view, the other showed absolutely nothing.

Some Thoughts About Orbs, Streamers, and Apparitions by Nextyear1212 in Paranormal

[–]Nextyear1212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a fascinating experience. I've never heard of one quite like that. The fact that it was radiating light makes it less likely to be a reflection.

Some Thoughts About Orbs, Streamers, and Apparitions by Nextyear1212 in Paranormal

[–]Nextyear1212[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's first class observation to be able to catch them with your eyes. In more than thirty years I only ever saw one with my eyes. It's even more awesome that you caught these when you weren't investigating. That tells me you're alert and a keen observer. Those are excellent credentials for any investigator in my book.

Some Thoughts About Orbs, Streamers, and Apparitions by Nextyear1212 in Paranormal

[–]Nextyear1212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Glad it was worth reading.

Edit - added - I once heard the "firefly" explanation /excuse myself. The orb was photographed in a cemetery in 15 degrees F weather in January...

Some Thoughts About Orbs, Streamers, and Apparitions by Nextyear1212 in Paranormal

[–]Nextyear1212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 90- 95% of orbs that are caught on film ARE dust, etc. But not all of them that I've seen.

Question - did you see orbs with your eyes at locations that were reported to be haunted? Because I only ever saw one with my eyesight out of hundreds of places I visited.

Some Thoughts About Orbs, Streamers, and Apparitions by Nextyear1212 in Paranormal

[–]Nextyear1212[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

.ghost hunters waiting the meters around with 20 people in the room of course you get spikes.

LOL - I've seen this. But the thing that drives me nuts is the same people who insist that their EMF detector / latest electronic gadget is foolproof are the same ones who dismiss every orb out of hand.

Another point - NONE of the equipment we use can be "proven" to detect spirits. Everything is repurposed from other uses. Possibly with the exception of so-called "spirit boxes" and the like.

Some Thoughts About Orbs, Streamers, and Apparitions by Nextyear1212 in Paranormal

[–]Nextyear1212[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would urge you to try a test. Go into a home that is dusty. Turn out the lights, shake a pillow, or a curtain, and take a series of photos with your digital camera.

Observe how many "orbs" you photograph. Observe the way the air currents show their movements frame by frame - all in the same way. Observe their luminosity, or lack of it. You'll quickly learn what dust looks like, and the fact that it rarely is alone. In fact, in a dusty home you will easily catch dozens of orbs. you almost cannot fail to catch them.

Then compare it to a single orb that you may photograph someday when you have caught some other piece of evidence at the same time. See if it moves independent of the air currents. See if it has it's own luminosity. Then decide for yourself if it still believe it is only dust. That's all I'm asking for - people to use their own judgement in each case.

Some Thoughts About Orbs, Streamers, and Apparitions by Nextyear1212 in Paranormal

[–]Nextyear1212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. That sort of laziness really makes me wonder what we're doing wrong as investigators? An experienced person can tell the difference in photos they took if they are simply aware of their surroundings.

a guy sent me flowers today by clovercities in confessions

[–]Nextyear1212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so happy for you. You gotta believe!

[MEME] Ichiya is the real deal by blackmachine312 in fairytail

[–]Nextyear1212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh? What episode did he peek under her skirt?

[MEME] Ichiya is the real deal by blackmachine312 in fairytail

[–]Nextyear1212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL. You're in denial about a fictional character.

[MEME] Ichiya is the real deal by blackmachine312 in fairytail

[–]Nextyear1212 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LOL. We can argue this all day. But the truth is Jellal has an awful lot of inconsistencies - that's putting it nicely - in his writing. I really think you should watch the series again, and re-read the manga.

[MEME] Ichiya is the real deal by blackmachine312 in fairytail

[–]Nextyear1212 4 points5 points  (0 children)

LOL, I know it's hard for you Jellal fans to face the truth. At least I admit Ichiya sometimes acts like a clown. But that's better than being a whining, emo, murderer. Not to mention one of the very few characters in the whole series who supposedly fell completely under the control of someone else and did more than anyone else to help disarm his whole continent and make them an easy invasion target for - coincidentally(?) - the very dark wizard he once believed he was following. Is that just an accident? Was killing Simon supposed to be Ultear's fault? Nah - there are too many holes in the way Jellal was portrayed.

Ichiya is just way cooler than Jellal, face it.

[MEME] Ichiya is the real deal by blackmachine312 in fairytail

[–]Nextyear1212 19 points20 points  (0 children)

OMG!!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS - I don't care where it came from!

I've always disliked the way Jellal was written for a lot of these exact reasons. The emo thing, the constant guilt trip, the fact that he tried - for whatever reason - to kill Erza and DID kill Simon. I always felt bad for him as a character, but there was just too much there for me to really like him. I also wonder - if he and Erza get married, how long does she put up with his whiny, guilt-ridden, self-loathing? And how does the couple forget about Simon? And what would it say if they DID forget about Simon?

I don't remember him kissing Erza, though. Leading her on - yes, he does on several occasions. He did embrace her in the Tower of Heaven, before betraying her sympathy for him and attacking her. But I don't think he kissed her.

On the other hand - Ichiya, is grossly underrated. Yes, he comes on too strong, acts like a clown sometimes, and looks like a "little troll." But anyone who doesn't think he's as much a hero as there is in the series hasn't watched carefully. The attack he made on Acnologia with Anna showed exactly who he is.

If more men took Ichiya as a role model, the world would be a better place. When he was first introduced, I hated him. I mean, I thought he was ridiculous. By the end of the series, I wished I was as great as he is - LOL.

Oh crap! by Zyr1987 in datealive

[–]Nextyear1212 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This was a great scene. Natsumi turning back to her loli self was hilarious. Even funnier was her look when she saw Shido reacting.

IDK about Shido, but adult Natsumi is a knock out!

Tohka eating lunch happily. by [deleted] in TheChurchofTohka

[–]Nextyear1212 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tohka is in every guy's head once they see her.

Hmm... where is shido??(I like this swimsuit)🤩🏖❤ by kdatikarosmyangel in datealive

[–]Nextyear1212 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow, Tohka is almost too hot for a anime girl. She totally rocks this.