Comments on Buck's Ghosts and Hauntings: The Need to Succeed

I think its obvious that we share at least a simil...

2008-12-16T12:14:00.000-07:00

I think its obvious that we share at least a similar distaste for this particular 'toy'. The company that produce it state that its "For Entertainment Purposes Only" and even the inventor of the Ovilus has told me that he dosnt understand it.

It blinks WHILE is spins; and in true multitasking...

2008-12-10T17:17:00.000-07:00

It blinks WHILE is spins; and in true multitasking modern gadget fashion, it also sends text messages, digital images, connects to Google, plays music, massages your pet, and serves as a shoe in emergency situations.

Well that depends, Cullan. Does it have flashing l...

2008-12-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

Well that depends, Cullan. Does it have flashing lights? :)

So, you are NOT interested in downloading my plans...

2008-12-10T09:41:00.000-07:00

So, you are NOT interested in downloading my plans for the Whirlygig 5000 Spirit Trap for the measley sum of $19.95?

I'd never read anything on that site before and on...

2008-12-09T18:04:00.000-07:00

I'd never read anything on that site before and only knew of the "review" thanks to someone posting a link on the SPI forums.

To say the least, despite whatever other idiocy they get into, the haphazard "experiment" with this piece of techno-garbage does not make me wish to explore their thoughts further. :)

Your first mistake was reading an article on Paran...

2008-12-09T16:22:00.000-07:00

Your first mistake was reading an article on Paranormal Task Force. I swear, some of the things I've read on there (such as obvious homophobia and absurd demon talk) make me want to scream or punch someone.

Great. Another pointless gadget to create instant experts! Woohoo! LOL

You're right. So many people seek validation. It's easier to swallow a paranormal explanation than a personal or costly one most of the time. The range of absurdity out there is amazing. True, some supernatural things are easily explained by psychological understandings (like tarot) and there is almost a cult mentality.

Yet belief and logic have a long history of being at odds with each other. And with this, devices such as Ovilus thrive. Rationality? Who needs it? Reality? Well, that's relative. Maybe that's why I've stuck with simple storytelling lately. Less arguing and depression!