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I must get this off my chest. For if I don't, I may explode.

While making my rounds through various FB Bigfoot groups last week I found myself among a couple posts that caught my attention. So, like I do, I jumped in and commented on the topics posted. I had had a recent "hey now" moment concerning some of the goings on in the community. I happened to be in an unfamiliar group (strike one) and I happened to have an unpopular opinion concerning the topics (strike two) then I commented (strike three). 

Had I known the outcome beforehand I may not have offered any comments at all. But I'm glad I did. You see, my experience was cause for yet another change in my Bigfoot direction, if you will. 

I tend to try to humorize when it's unnecessary and in this particular instance my attempt at humor only dug me deeper into the ill reception that I couldn't grasp. I was not treated badly, I was simply brushed off as a silly, ignorant, newbie, bully skeptic. :) I kinda liked my new title. But I couldn't fit it in my non existent resume. 

I've commented similarly in other groups concerning other topics. Usually it was an opinion that went with the grain. You know the posts. A bunch of trees claiming 20 creatures, an ultra pixelated blob squatch, etc. etc. You see bullshit so you call it, "Bullshit!"

The difference in this case was that the bullshit I saw was the product of a more highly regarded research group (if there were four strikes in baseball this would've been it). What I didn't realize was the picture was not up for discussion and the majority had already decided upon its validity based on the presenters alone. 

My bad. I commented away unaware of the other's standing. I was being held at bay with promises of "wait and see". I was slightly condescended with offers of my own ignorance and shortcomings, to which I owned. Even though I led with the headings of no disrespect to the men or their work, just a simple distaste for the image, I became the enemy. I found it funny actually because my intentions have never been harmful or disrespectful. 

I went against the grain, purely by accident. And I'm so glad I did. I got the chance to see things from a different perspective. I got the chance to see what happens if you threaten to take away the fibers that weave this Bigfoot together. Again, not my intention. It was one piece of evidence and not a very good one. I'm not sure why it was held to so strongly, but I can't Bigfoot that way.  I'm glad that I still have the ability to separate myself from bullshit and have a clear line of sight into this never ending sea of info. 

Having friends is fine, having favorites may be harmful. If you are okay with celebrating less than mediocre evidence don't complain when you're sitting in the same boat 20 yrs from now. If you're going to be a part of a fan club hold the superstars responsible for their production. If they release a shitty album, say so. If they're offended rather than motivated there may be an issue. 

CeleBeauty and the Beast

When I became interested in Bigfoot I never expected to find out there were politics involved but I'm not surprised. I thought it was straight up and down dirty work. Going out, finding Bigfoot. Implement strategy, techniques, methods, team work. Fun, decency, respect! It's only been some of those things and only some of the time. Bigfoot would call bullshit, I bet. 

If you don't pull your shit together and I have to go into the woods myself I'm gonna be pissed. Do your job! Stop your shameless self promotion and your uploading of every nothing Bigfoot. I have more video of myself outdoors than those of you shouting praises to yourself from the rooftops of YouTube. That's a sad story. I'm beginning to have more respect for the damn cloaking crowd than the supposed "top researchers". 

And, again, to the enablers. Stop jocking these dudes and force them out into the wilds to produce something of note. Don't let them ride the coat tails of YouTube videos that don't prove Bigfoot and the accolades from you, their Facebook groupies, into Bigfoot infamy forever. The real top researches will accept your challenge with pleasure. 

Bigfoot Perch

Did you know that there are accounts of Bigfoot perching in trees? I'm not entirely sure of the size of those Bigfoot or the size of the trees. Perhaps they're the great Sequoias. The tree, not the creature. Well, maybe the creature is the great red wood as well. Perched among itself. Merged into itself, becoming one with itself. The mightiest of two living things converge to create the epitome of power, understanding, respect and spirit.  Bringing forth a strength that only time can dissolve until finally the stars align and the Sasquatch sequoia is enveloped by the earth and the circle can begin again. Never to be founded by the uncleansed, faulty minds of the human race. Because they are far too weak to behold the majesty. 

Did you like that? Did you like how I made Bigfoot unattainable? I didn't like it Stop that!

Cloaking and Why it doesn't Work

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Biased

I just realized that I've tried to pass this blog off as unbiased. I understand that isn't entirely true because in most cases I've erred in favor of Bigfoot existing. I think, initially, I meant it in terms of characteristics attached to Bigfoot or maybe concerning others beliefs concerning Bigfoot. At any rate, that also turns out to be untrue. I'm not as unbiased as I'd like concerning others ideas surrounding this subject. So, perhaps the same as the whole Bigfoot phenomenon, this blog has been a sham.  :) (kidding!!) It's real. Even if Bigfoot isn't the phenomenon is alive and well. 

From here on out I'm going to try to stay completely neutral. I will make an attempt at keeping this blog impartial. I cannot promise anything. But I will try. 

Witness Interrogation

This will be more of a Q&A for those who've actually seen or encountered a Bigfoot. 

If you'd like to answer the questions you may do so in numbered answers. I thank you.

1. Were your intentions to set out to find or have an encounter with a Bigfoot, or was it a surprise?

2.Whether you were searching for the creature or your sighting was a complete surprise, was it love at first sight? Or would you use a different term to describe your sighting?

3. If you answered No to #2 what term(s) would you use to describe your feeling(s)?

4. If you had doubts about what you were witnessing, how long did those doubts last? a).Seconds, b).minutes, c).days, d.)years?

5. Have you since returned to the area of your encounter? 

6. Do you feel as though your encounter is an unsolved mystery within your life that you'd like to see solved?

7. Upon mental playback of your encounter is there anything you wish you had done differently? 

8. Do certain aspects of the creature itself or your surroundings stick out more than others?

9. Have any aspects of your encounter changed or become more relevant since the initial happening?

10. Do you find that the circumstances surrounding your encounter have been a).helpful, b).harmful or c).neither pertaining to everyday life or your overall well being?

There is no rhyme or reason to this line of questioning. Just a very broad survey. 

*Protection orders may be applied for and will be promptly denied. There is currently no system in place to report or file grievance against a Bigfoot who may have abused you physically, mentally, emotionally or otherwise. 

Bigfoot Chopping Block

Within Bigfoot there comes an endless stream of information. A crap ton coming through from every other source available. Some is good quality interesting info. Some is entertainment and still valuable as far as I'm concerned. Some is absolute garbage/bullshit. And some is in no way relevant at all, still leaving it a notch above the bullshit.

My question is how can the community better categorize info? How can they successfully incorporate sound judgement and come to an agreement about what stays and what goes?

I think there should be a community wide system implemented where a piece of information is submitted and given a grace period of several days assuring as many members as possible have access to viewing and then they vote. Chopping Block, Authentic or Undecided. Ultimately ending or putting to rest the majority's take. All info should then be archived in their respective categories. 

Foot prints: Chopping Block, Authentic, Undecided.

Video: Chopping Block, Authentic, Undecided.

Photos: Chopping Block, Authentic, Undecided. 

Vocals: Chopping Block, Authentic, Undecided.

News Articles: Chopping Block, Authentic, Undecided.

And so on. 

In no way do I think it will end debate and argument, but it may give insight as to where everyone stands as a whole on the subject. 

I think cases should be capable of being reopened at request according to an intricate set of rules that will be set in place. More of a game than law. 

I like it. Let's get on that.