Paranormal Community Leadership Award

Since I have been writing Weekly Spectre I have come across many different characters. Some good, some, not so much!

I have come to realize that there are 3 basic groups of people in the Paranormal Community.

Group 1:

The Frauds, Fakes and outright Liars. This group is self explanatory.

Group 2:

The people/groups who are in it purely for selfish reason. Money, fame, whatever they may covet. You will find these people charging those who are in real need outrageous amounts of money for “investigation” services. You will also find that these same people shun or even bad mouth other groups because they see them as competition. These groups are full of arrogant know it alls who are close-minded and unwilling to hear anything that may contradict their view of things. You will find them posting pictures online of “paranormal” phenomena and when a natural explanation is presented they publicly attack the person personally and/or professionally.

This group is dangerous to the field of paranormal research. They bring far more negative attention to the field then a legitimate researcher is able to bring positive.

Group 3:

These people recognize that a paranormal community actually exists. They are the ones who go out of their way to help anyone who may be in need. They are in it for the knowledge, research, and experience. They recognize that being a positive part of a community of paranormal researchers is what will get us the most knowledge and scientific evidence.  These are also just genuinely nice and caring people.

I have experienced all of these groups in my short time doing Weekly Spectre. I won’t go into the first 2 groups, but I would like to pay tribute to those that I have come across in group 3.

I wanted to acknowledge their efforts so I made this award to let them know they are appreciated.

Courtney Mroch

Website: Haunt Jaunts

Facebook: Haunt Jaunts

Twitter: @HauntJaunts

Jason Stroming

Website: The Occult Section

Facebook: The Occult Section & New York Paranormal Society

Twitter: @OccultSection

Steve Fernino

Website: Paranormal Research Groups

Facebook: Steve Fernino Paranormal Investigator

Twitter: @ParanormalRG

Linda Moffit

Websites: Linda Moffitt & Appenzellar & Moffit

Facebook: Linda Moffitt & Appenzellar & Moffitt

Twitter: @LMHauntings & @CharleyandLinda

PISCA (Paranormal Investigation Society of Central Alabama)

Website: PISCA Online

FaceBook: PISCA, PISCA Online, & P.I.S.C.A. Girls

Twitter: @PISCAOnline

These are just a few of the wonderful people that have made an impression on me.

With many online awards there are rules that you HAVE to pass this on if you get it. No rules on this one. If you know someone who you think is deserving of this award please feel free to pass it on to one or more deserving people. Otherwise this is just a way for me to say thank you and thank you from the paranormal community!

Mommy D

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