I see lots of older threads re-kindled with lots of people who no longer come here. What happened to some of those people? I guess some unfortunately may have passed away, but others? Where'd they go? The reason why I ask this is because I personally do not think I will "loose interest" in this topic until it is solved, IE a body.

Let's talk in about 5 or 6 years and see if you still feel the same way...

The apes got 'em.

Some lose interest, some start acting like jerks and leave because they are too good for BFF, and some start acting like jerks so much that we eject them (then they become too good for BFF)

I myself have come and gone a couple of times over the years. One time I do not think I came to this site in over a year. It was never because of I lost hope or anything like that but lets say I got tired of reading the same things over and over again. Even now I find myself coming here less and less during the day.

I stayed away for what I believe was six months and then I came back. Me it was because I was extremely busy with moving and such. I moved from one city to one sixty miles away. Long story..

Having the spare time plays a part for me....later on in the year I may be going down to Tasmania to build a cabin in the bush on a mates property...if I do that I will go missing for maybe 6months...no power........also.....how much can you talk about bigfoot before you get bored or are going over the same thing over and over.....thats why I start so many threads...try to keep it interesting......also the reason I use humor alot........we will all come and go.......

Once again I had to laugh. I think most of them start eating paste to feel special and lose touch with reality.

Does anyone here ever go through old threads and find banned people and then go to their page and look at their old posts to try and find out why they got banned? I do and sometimes it is quite funny and other times it like "why did they get banned if the other one didn't". I still can't figure out why belleoftheball got banned lol, and for some insane reason that bothers me. I can only guess that she got banned for a post that had to be removed, then you know it's bad!

AlbertaSasquatch in his best Tom Cruise voice "I want the truth!"

Paul1969 in his best Jack Nicholson voice "You can't handle the truth!"

After you read all the books, participate in all the debates and reach a strong leaning based on all that you've learned (pro or against), it's pretty much over until a breakthrough occurs.

I keep checking these forums once a month or so just in case something new comes up that could change my mind, but I'm mostly done here. I've heard all the arguments pro and con, looked at all the evidence pro and con, etc.

Then I realized that there are many new comers who are yet to go through the process and the same old arguments/subjects that have already been discussed appear in new threads over and over again. Nothing wrong with that, in fact its good for the new comers, but I'm already done with those topics.

I'm sure many of you haven't seen me around before, but I've been here, in the shadows for a long time. I keep one eye peeled on Bip's forums at all times, although mostly as a lurker (too lazy to log in when just scanning for interesting/promising posts). This is a great place for the sharing of ideas between opponents and proponents of the 'Foot. One of these days, hopefully, we'll all get confirmation of the big guy, with no blobs, no costumes, no freezers, and no shadow of a doubt.

Until next time....

GG

I come and go; but i always keep up with BFRO monthly sightings. I once was gone for about 1 yr then returned bc I heard my first story from a friend; second hand. I came and wanted feedback via PM from what I thought was an admin... they weren't interested as they never replied so I left because I was then feeling too good for BFF... haha.

But seriously, yes they didn't show interest. My friend had the sighting when he was younger in Ok. and he is an honest guy.

I think BF encounters, BFRO and BFF are good places to stop by, lurk, whatever ... what about you?

I can't figure it out, either, and that bothers me, too.

You don't think this casts a sort of a negative shadow across this forum when the head BFer considers the ex-active participants to either be lacking enthusism to stay focused and active on this one website, or to be a jerk of one degree or another depending on the circumstances surrounding their departure from the forum? Wow, isn't there any middle ground here? Why can't the whole BF show be admired from a safe distance with some objectivity within the framework of the BFF? Even your mods here vary a great deal from each other in their own personal approaches and levels of applied logic, facts and legitimate research they use in their posts thru-out the different threads. This is easily seen in forum history and by some mods support of some of the forum's more radical members from time to time.

Where am I in this catagory once i have to go back to work? Honestly I didn't have the least bit of interest in the BF but circumstances led me here and now i can't beleive how much time i have spent reading all the incredible intelligent debate on this site and even got hooked on some of the prepostorous lies and tall tales submitted. I am amazed at some of the attempts by posters to validate a theory or idea they dream up and reasoning without subjective thinking that can immeadiatly take place by groups of people as they debate each other to the point of threats over some of the more radical sides of the modern BF debate. Now after the tone of your post about people who fade away and the limited catagories for you to dispell of their time here on the forum, you have me a little worried to turn my back on it just now.. Is this stuff like a virus and hard to get rid of? Am I going to be obsessing over how many blobsquatches are found and turned in every week by saycheez instaed of pursuing a normal life sans a BF and his homies? Or will the thought of trying to follow the elevated level of intellect between Geogerm and some of his more apropriately matched fellow debators on various threads and subjects, will I suddenly make me realize how 'dumb' I've been and then go crazy and start seeing BF in every clump of grass between here and Washington State? Maybe that'll finally drive me really insane with BF compulsion and into one of your "big" jerk catagories?

Just to be on the safe side I am going to hang around and pick a side every once and awhile to keep my newfound BF interests in tact and up to date, and make sure I stay off the jerk list?

Well then... so nice to have you here...



Good luck there...

A lot of people do that, and it doesn't always explain it. It may be that someone's behaviour over time has led to them being banned - see that 'warn' meter under your name? If that gets to 75% it means that the next warning means you are out of here.

Often, the post that causes someone to be warned or banned is removed from public view, which means reading someone's posts won't tell you what they did.

As for Belle, that isn't something that I am prepared to discuss on the forum for Belle's sake - I know people have talked about this for a long time and have said I was wrong to do so, but they are always people who didn't know or care for the facts. If you are really that interested, then PM me.









Hey thanks dude - you just made me 39 again

No, I don't. People are allowed to lose interest in the subject you know. I said nothing about anyone's ability to stay focused, I just said that some people lose interest - that can be for a variety of reasons.




Don't count on it.

Sorry Paul. Or I mean your welcome.

Hi

I typed out several thoughts on this and didn't like any of them, Seems i kept coming back back to just one that really stuck with me,

Ya either like being here or ya don't,

Peace
Tim

May be a Clayton Co., GA resident I'm afraid. Good luck to ya wherever ya' put your head down at night. Most of us here that hang around
sort of stick by our convictions but can be coddled into accepting what others view as the state of the science occasionally but we don't really like being told what we have
to believe, especially subjectively. That is my objective view of the situation.

The Curse of Bigfoot

No negative shadows seen from this side of the horizon. It is not hospitable to be so categorical and judgmental so early on in one's tenure at a forum.

Sometimes when you can't seem to collect your thoughts and repond intelligently or contribute something of real value, I've discovered your often better off if you just don't say anything. Silence or one's refusal to comment on something they are unfamiliar with or disagree with is not always a sign of stupidity or lack of passion in your beliefs. I apreciate the fact that these types of forums are outlets for some people and perhaps a very important part of their lives. I am not asking questions to upset the cart, nor are any of my comments intended to insult the BF believers on this forum. I do not understand why I have to like it or I don't, as I don't think of it in that context. Do you really like it? I'm glad for you if you do. But I am here because of a very specific reason that I just recently got to thinking about with all the free time I've had since surgery. I'm not here to reach some astounding number of comments through out this forum, debate any of the real experts or offer up some new bit of evidence.

I'm here today, may get what I feel is all I can glean from this group tomorrow or perhaps a year for now, regardless I'll try to quitely move on. I was kind of bothered by the forum owner's "jerks post" but it's his forum and I am a guest here, therefore I will abide by a reasonable set of rules and if after I leave someone wants to call me a jerk because I asked a wrong question or didn't believe some posters crazy claim....well somehow I'll go on with my life.

Hi

Ya there are times that i just ramble out there and go off with some post that just don't add up to nothing, Guess if you took the time to read my past posts you would know what i am all about, Maybe if you took more time to read everyone Else's posts and figure out what the forum is all about you would have an even better knowledge,

Peace
Tim

I keep commin back to see if Jaylee is single yet!!!! ;-)

t.

Ahh come on, why are ya'll on me here....I know I should have just kept going and let it go. RRsnake, Bi and anyone else with hurt feelings I sincerely apologize for whatever hurt ya'lls feelings. I didn't know I had to be hospitable, or liked or someone's buddy to post, it's not in any rules or guidelines. It does say not to insult anyone, and ya'll are starting to insult my intelligence by just going on and on with some halfway sarcastic comment I made to the forums owner. I read several of his posts all over the forum before I made it, his response drip with sarcasm and I expected some sit in his response. I am not mad at him, I was trying to see where to find some of the former big players that disappeared.

Why are either of you compelled to give me lessons on behavior, neither of you are mods? Neither are here posting BF finds or evidence collecting, or even answering any questions from forum visitors. I have had time to read many of both of your posts around the site and I was wandering what are ya'll doing here? I see what it looks to me like your doing but I will withhold that info out of courtesy and until I have time to reread the posting rules.

Myself, and several people already are aware of this as there is quite a bit of IMing that goes on here at BFF in order to avoid exactly this sort of stuff with you two reprimanding me, ( I had no idea whatsoever, but the amount overwhelmed me in a short time) I was straight forward in several IM's that I am currently writing a book and one of the main characters and a good portion of the plot is a BF believer extreme (and a handful of fellow BFers) and his efforts to get the word out, and I had no basis for character developement. I have been working on this (my third) fiction off and on for 3 years and as things turned out I now have the time and most of the resources to finish it. I currently have commitments from two BFers, one a more conventional thinker who spends some serious time in researching his "hot spot" and the second with a believer I'll just say acts outside the box. I have been trying to prepare for my trips and finishing the book by lare winter while incapacitated by scanning this forum and inquiring within some of the more unconventional threads as to simple why they pursue such a thing to begin with and to observe the methods of presenting ideas and theories and the subsequent ensuing arguments with other bfers over the "best " evidence to present oublically as proof.

You give me a few weeks to ask a few questions and particicpate in a few thread debates, and I'll be gone forward with this and you can pester another newbie and let him know who is in charge. FYI Paul and mods, I am acutely aware of both national and international copyright law and the laws regarding conversion of web based research and data, and will in no way use any of the information, members, the site name BFF, etc, in any context. I nned a compilation of personalities to compliment my own intended characters and I widh to portray the BF research descriptions and method of gathering and reporting evidence as accurately as I can in my writing.

I originally intended to just use generally accepted research methods, sort of like the BF Monsterquest show, but the whole Ga Hoax thing uncovered a hidden side of BF research and an unexpected division among different groups and leaders within BFerland ( a new word? It's in the book) this is something I have incoporated into my writings at the last minute, and since I have found some of the goofy BFers from some obscure contacts and bizarre sights. The once small part of the original outline of ny effort has since turned into a primary theme within the pages and a very important part of the plot twist at the end.

All 500,000+ posts? I can think of easier ways. No disrespect in any way but I don't even think your comment falls in line with what 'boogerbottom' is saying. Correct me if I am wrong.

You nailed it the first sentence, as far as what this forum is all about, you should read guidelines and rules which fails to mention anything about me getting it knowing what the forum is all about is a good section and honestly you need to read it. I am good to go as it is very clear to mr

It could also be attributed to the holidays - members visiting family, etc. Just a thought.

Can banned members still read these forums? If so would it be a no-no to try and post an email address and offer some compensation for a response, with a request for an infamous past poster to contact me? Somemay can help me out with the 'creekfreak' , and i don't care if he is hoaxer or not, sorta sane is not problem either, I am not after his BF knowledge, but need about 2 hours of face time with him. Anyone help me here?

Why on earth would you want to contact Creekfreak? He has been proven to be a compulsive liar.


You will find him hanging around a couple of other lesser-known forums - if you hunt hard enough you will find him, but the amount of credibility you lose is directly proportional to how hard you look for him


Creekfreak falls into the category of jerks who think they are too good for the forum - after the nasty email messages I received from him I wouldn't put my worst enemy in touch with him.

I'm here for the entertainment.

Then of course there are members like Scout, who went off into the woods never to be seen again.......

If you feel like you know me based on this forum chat, you don't. You have no idea I have researched, poured a cast, had a sighting, answer plenty of forum questions in a friendly way etc. etc. If you think I"m jumping on you think again, it is obvious you were here with some kind of ulterior motive either to stir the pot or get people who you "thought" were a certain type of person to step into or out of character by your verbiage......that is a definition of a troll, writing a book will suffice as an excuse I guess. No, I am not a moderator or admin, but I showed restraint in not pushing the "report" button on some of your posts. By not doing that, the lesson you were taught was by the posters and not the mods. That is how life works, not all small things are dealt with by the "police". However, the topic of this thread is why people go away. So this is not off topic, some get "thrown out", some get weary of being irritants. I am here because I have made a sighting and am very interested in these creatures.

Edited to add quote tags.

Hi

My comment is not only for his posts here in this thread but the posts that have been made in the last few days, I think " Bipedalist " has it right,

Peace
Tim

All I know is that if Boogerbottom doesn't sort out his behavioural issues very quickly, he is likely to find out first hand why some people leave the forum.

Nevermind, to wide an opening. Lets just say class all by himself.

When driving to the city through the 20 mile forest my eyes strain looking for the big one and sometimes veer to the side of the road. Then I aks myself, is this BF thing like the tail wagging the dog? Is the forum too obsessive? For a month I layed off, and the forest drives became less obsessed with Sassy. This 3 year obsession has caused a few problems since I talk about BF with friends and family members, and they just don't share the passion. Later, this passion comes back to bite me on the rear. After a 5th grade science project, the principal said what a joke and don't spend much time on BF in the future. They see me as living on the edge of la la land so I have stopped talking about the Hairy Man.

For a month I layed off for many reasons including reading posts from some skeptics ignorant of BF history and facts. I have a new plan to deal with these issues that will be held secret at this time.

In my case, the forum can become a compulsive habit that begins to control too much of my time and thoughts. A friend of mine became a compulsive gambler and lost her job and ended up with large debts. The habit controlled her. Glad we are not gambling and betting on BF! Anyway, I explain to my wife the forum is a good compulsion. Life on the forum introduces many new facts that members bring to the table and my writing and typing skills stay tuned. Besides, I've developed keen observation talents that will help spot a road kill BF that will make us rich and famous! This is another excuse for not getting my work done!

This may be why some members drop off the radar.

Understandable, and I meant no disrespect. The first part of my post was more tongue in cheek than anything.


My comment is not only for his posts here in this thread
I was going off of what was posted on this particular thread.

but the posts that have been made in the last few days
That was something I hadn't done for what you are specifically referring to. I have now, and it is understandable why there is somewhat of a heavy-handed approach to this. I call things as they are and I am not in the least bit hesitant to say I was in error.

I think " Bipedalist " has it right
Roger that.

Hi

Everything here is up for question : bluforMD : Only way to keep things on the up and up,

Peace
Tim

Hey, boogerbottom mate...can I be in your book?...........Good luck with the book anyway booger, whether I am in it or not.......Say it as you see it mate...that's all anyone can do...

My goodness, I have really stepped on some tender toes here on this forum. It wasn't my intention. I understand why people leave! It is hard not to sometimes just say it like you see it so to speak. My only heavy handing is in response to a legitimate couple of questions to some claims. Instead of an answer I am called a troll, a pot stirrer, arrogant, etc. I was called alot of names instead of getting any sort of answer whatsoever to a legitimate question. I am pretty insightful and after I think about some of the responses here and even some of the claims themselves, I get it! Okay, I learned a needed lesson if I desire to continue within this forum. I can live with that, my ego is in check and I am not in the habit of making claims I can't back up. I had a moment of poor judgement and didn't consider that this forum consists of all kinds of people with no checks and balances in place other than a few to keep me from hurting some feelings of existing members.

I'll keep my opinion to myself from now own. Just a tidbit before we all move on...you realize that the general public has absolutely zero idea what all is really behind the BF research and just how in depth and wide spread the BF phenomenom currently is. All I knew consisted of a couple of little known university educators from the west coast on a tv documentary from time to time, some goofy commercials, and then the BF Ga Hoaxers and a report about a pedophile or murderer? some time back that the perp reported that BF made him do it. I am as well read as anyone and follow news/events around the world. Until 30 days ago if someone would have asked me how many people across N America belief in BF and actually spend anytime researching or studying reports, I would have said somewhere between 50 and 100.

It probably wouldn't hurt to open up a little and be a bit more accepting of new members and lurkers? The publicity lately is not real positive for the BF groups.

me go...

me come...

<points out into woods>

"MONKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!"

'nuff said

Support your last line 110% booger mate............sites like these have to be careful that we do not become abit of a group.....like the bfro, if you don't tow the line, your out on your ear......now, I am not saying the BFF is like that, but one sure way of making sure we don't become like that, is to allow more dissenting voices as well as remembering we are all(mostly) adults here and a little bit of " argy bargy" never hurt anyone.......otherwise before you know it, people are getting warned or booted off because they simply disagreed with an accepted notion, or questioned the wrong person.....cheers

Hello Booger.............I have not been following all of your posts, but you are very articulate and each answer is well composed so hang on here. You are the new guy on the block, and your powerful persona has some of the tribe carrying on initiation rites. The last rite is to run across a BF hot spot on a full moom with perforated tins of sardines hanging from your belt.

Beautifully put George...beautifully put.

Too much of this....

MooseMan....your tag.....'Sasquatch doesn't believe in you either'.......now, I'm gonna put that on a T-Shirt....its a ripper....cheers

Dissenting voices are fine - rude and arrogant voices are not.

If however you want a different type of forum, I suggest you visit www.invisionfree.com and set yourself up BigfootArgyBargyforums.com

Scout serves as a warning to all those that would go out alone after wood devils.