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I still check BFF occasionally to see if there are any recent topics of interest. However, a lot of the material and debates in BFF seem to go through repeat cycles.

 

For field research topics of interest and in my region (CA, OR, and WA), I have moved on to Facebook and interact with non-anonymous field researchers in private Facebook groups.

 

I find it more rewarding to deal with folks who I have actually met in the field, many who have more years of field experience and/or that have focused on particular aspects (like audio recording or thermal imaging or other technical aspect) and are willing to share their expertise.

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On 6/15/2025 at 12:21 AM, MIB said:

 

Agree.

 

Agree BUT ..

 

Agree BUT !!!! :) :) :) ... I think the quality and detail of information on the non-forum platforms is somewhat lacking.   Or maybe you could say the signal to noise ratio is lower.    So while forums may be perceived as old fogey stuff they're still where to go for better quality.   The others are fine if you're primarily there for entertainment but if you are trying to do research .. nah.   

 

Agree 100% with MIB about the lack of detail of information on non-forum platforms and I will add to that the lack of historical perspective.  Not necessarily hundreds of years ago, but I doubt that there is any Reddit thread, you-tube library, or Facebook group which has the depth of information on the P-G film, as an example, as these Forums.  

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Hey everyone!   First time back here in a long while.  As someone who used to be a moderator and admin years ago (when HRPuffnstuff was the Chief), it certainly seems much slower on the forums these days, myself included.  I don't believe it's from lack of interest, I think it's mostly because as mentioned, there's a ton of other places discussing the same topic.  Facebook was a substantial "thing" when I joined the forums in 2016, but it was not even close to being the behemoth it is today.   In my opinion the term "bottom feeders" used above is an apt description.  There's little moderation, tons of smart aleck trolls, and skeptics and non believers are pretty vicious to anyone claiming anything.   It's always been my belief that these forums offered more serious discussion (believer or non), more personal interaction between members, many of whom form friendships that transcend their interactions here.   It probably wouldn't hurt if some of the members here made posts in some of the FB groups and pages talking up how great these forums are, and the immense amount of content they contain.    

It's good to be back.  I look forward to catching up with some names I see are still active here, and some newer members I don't know much at all.  

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^^ Good to see you back!

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2 hours ago, Art1972 said:

Hey everyone!   First time back here in a long while.

 

Welcome back.   I remember you though I don't know if it was from after I joined or from the few years that I lurked first.   I think continuity with older times is as important as new blood .. can save a lot of unnecessary wheel spinning if we remember what has already been done.

 

MIB

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