TC
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Post by TC on Nov 11, 2006 22:33:24 GMT -5
I'm not sure if this site is a credible source for psionics, but from briefly skimming it, it looks pretty good. They call themselves the PA, or the Parapsychology Institute and claim to be an organization of scientists dedicated to the research of parapsychology. For a brief description, it's got: 1) An "About Us" page 2) A collection of online journals, experiments, and links. 3) Newcomer's page 4) Media such as books, audio, articles, etc. 5) Psi related news. Again, I'm not saying this site is totally credible, and I'm attempting to confirm that now. Perhaps you can decide for yourself. Go to: www.parapsych.org. |
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Post by The Devil's Advocate on Nov 12, 2006 10:32:34 GMT -5
They are at least semi-credible. Most of the reference links appear to be legitimate, I will be checking on campus and in the library to validate the others.
They seem to be legitimate in that they are what they claim to be, we'll have to see to determine if they are reliable. If nothing else it's given me more titles to look for and add to my growing electronic library.
~The Devil's Advocate
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Post by wolfdancer on Nov 29, 2006 23:24:41 GMT -5
How is the validation search going? I know we've been busy and thought I would ask. P.S. No need to respond until Dec.  |
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TC
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Post by TC on Dec 1, 2006 21:36:54 GMT -5
Overall, I've been looking around and it seems like a very professional organization. I really like how they have more of a "factual" and "scientific" view on parapsychology. It's almost as if this is their one and only job. One thing that I don't like is the fact that pretty much everything you click on will open up a whole new internet page. Still browsing around though.
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Post by R. on Dec 2, 2006 4:50:52 GMT -5
Sound proffessional but as soon as someone asks for money scam alarm goes off.
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Post by The Devil's Advocate on Dec 5, 2006 12:33:35 GMT -5
I have looked over their requests for money and it does not seem unreasonable. It is likely not something I will ever join, but thier criteria, while a little strict aren't too far off from a professional society (The Ammerican Association of Petrolium Geologists for example. See here for their membership dues: www.aapg.org/member/applications.cfm) Most Associations get their budgets from their membership dues and this is what funds their research and the matience of things such as their website and any facilities the association owns. How do I know? I've gotten this lecture from several geological societies, and the rundown of the mechanics by several of the geologists and geophysists who join them. From what I have enquired, most professional associations work the same way. The fact they have dues and those dues are broken down by professional standing/membership type is not a key earmark of fraud. Now if they were charging for psychic readings or selling "Learn to be a psychic in 6 easy lessons" I'd be more suspicious. ~The Devil's Advocate |
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Post by wolfdancer on Dec 8, 2006 22:56:16 GMT -5
Right USITT (United States Institute for Technical Theater) does the same thing.
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