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If you had looked around the forum, you'd have seen that we are building a large database in which we " classify " sightings and after we classify them they are classed as " classified " in our database.

An insatiable appetite to learn more about these things and what I saw means I will never ever get burned out. The forum is like life itself, take the majority of things with a pinch of salt and take on board only what you feel is legitimate and sensible, the rest you just pretty much dismiss politely.

If you could separate your accusations and innuendo from the questions you might get answers. The "are you still beating your wife" questions and insisting on only yes or no just doesn't work. But then ... you don't appear to be seeking answers, you seem to be trying to derail discussion. With fair success, I have to add. MIB

For myself, I have seen these subjects up close and know they exist. I have no desire to be the one presenting the Holy Grail of proof to the world, but I do enjoy sharing with others that are interested. As with many other sources that have been fully documented, they looked extremely human like to me rather than some dumb monkey or ape. Their eyes and face projected expression that showed emotion. I would no more shoot one of these subjects than I would another person, but having said this, I would not hesitate to use deadly force if threatened out there. Having said this, I also know some of these subjects run in family groups and clans. A hunter or researcher should consider that if they do take one of these subjects down in a remote section of the woods, there could be others lurking unseen nearby. They can move and jump extremely well and can throw objects hard, fast and accurately. You might not seen that 100 mph fastball before it cracks upside your head. One group of about a dozen men confronted and shot several back in the 1800's in the deep south. Only one of them made it out alive. A return party found their rifles twisted around the trees and the men ripped to shreds. I won't try and change anyone's thinking, but one should consider attacking one of these powerful creatures poses a very real and serious risk. It will not be an easy turkey shoot for sure...

Good advice there Nate and hiflier. Here is my two cents asarjip... the BFF exists to encourage discussion of the BF phenomena from all points of view. There will be opinions you don't like and as a skeptic myself, there are opinions I don't like, but having it all in the open benefits everyone involved. You wouldn't want a board where only a certain point of view is allowed and anyone who disagrees is censored, would you? I know I wouldn't be part of such a board. We have to air everything from everyone and let members use their own judgement... the key is not to get emotional about it. Hope that helps.

Hello asarjip, I hear you. I ran a thread a while back regarding Sasquatch on roads: http://bigfootforums.com/index.php/topic/42982-sasquatch-on-the-roads/ It has some ideas for getting more active and personally involved which for me is a surefire cure for the "dumps". My prescription for the Squatchblues is to locate some info for anything pertaining to sightings in one's proximity, even if the reports are a couple of years old. Getting involved with a local investigative group in your area may even be a way to find out about reports that have not been publicly reported to say, the BFRO. Zero in on any within say 30 miles of you; specifically incidents of road activity involving crossings in the day or night or reports of drivers who saw something along the side or at the edge of wooded areas. Pack a couple of sandwiches, some kind of fluid, snack foods, a decent camera maybe a spotting scope or binoculars....oh yes, and a couple of friends to enjoy the ride with. The good weather is coming and even though Sasquatch activity seems to be at a low ebb in Springtime it's still a good way to gain some experience and get your eyes accustomed to looking into woody fringes along the rural parts of your area. I find when things become stagnated then it's time for action at any level. Join a local group and learn the investigative techniques of casting prints looking at scat, and other signs of wildlife if you want or have the time. The answer to many questions can be had through Forum discussions but the real solution to the mystery is in the field. So put a big picnic together, some folding chairs, a small table and have at it. Who knows it may turn out to be something you enjoy doing even if it's NOT squatchin'. Just lobbing in my two rock's worth here.

Yep. The hypothetical effects of infrasound have been pretty thoroughly debunked on Mythbusters. People like to attach lots of hypothetical and unproven claims to Bigfoot. The only thing missing is a cape.

Depends. What is "listening?" If it is merely keeping your mouth shut waiting for your turn to talk but not considering what the person is saying, then you remain closed minded, but more politely so. If you hear, ask an intelligent question or two, and **truly consider** the possibility you are hearing truth, then that sounds open minded. There are 3 groups of people with some variations within them. There are knowers, there are believers, and there are disbelievers. Believers and disbelievers are assessing evidence presented by some third party and calculating a position ... they should keep an open mind to facts and evidence both pro and con because new evidence can come along which changes the balance. The knower is separate from that discussion. (1) There is nothing anyone has to offer that contradicts first hand experience. The person having the experience may have something happen that changes context, but that's an internal process you have no influence on. (2) To paraphrase, "that which has been seen cannot be unseen." Expecting your assessment of a situation to count as heavily, or more so, than someone else's first hand experience is both foolish and arrogant. That isn't how it works, never has, never will. Get used to it. MIB