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post #91 of 273
8/21/08 at 4:35pm

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Originally Posted by Bryan^H
The Bigfoot species are nocturnal. So think about how often would you see a species that has low numbers to begin with in the remotest parts of thick forests.


Day sightings are relatively rare. A successful expedition would require trained trackers in Bigfoot areas, with Starlight vision, and a lot of luck.
How do you know Bigfoot is nocturnal?
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post #92 of 273
8/21/08 at 7:51pm

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Your like Scully....except with Mulder's sense of humor
Let's keep it going. I like debate.

As they say, Russ is a masterdebater.

Hey, i found out about 2 weeks ago that we have bigfoot (or is it bigfeet?) in southeast Oklahoma! I never knew that. Course many of the people in southeastern Oklahoma, and western Arkansas dont get out of the meth labs long enough to take a shower and a shave. So, i could see how you might see bigfoot in that part of Oklahoma.

I go hiking all the time in that part of OK, and AR, never seen anything except deer, and wild turkey. Saw a dead mountain lion on the side of the road about 20 years ago. Didnt know we had any of them in OK either...but i still saw its dead carcass! Unfortunately, thats more than can be said about bigfoot. (for now anyway)

And i still have that little boy in me who wants to belive.
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post #93 of 273
8/22/08 at 8:12am

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Originally Posted by RickER
And i still have that little boy in me who wants to belive.

I think we all do. Just that some of us need more evidence then "What was that sound in the woods..... BIGFOOT IS REAL!!!!"

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post #94 of 273
8/22/08 at 9:01am

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There's only one big foot that really concerns me:

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post #95 of 273
8/22/08 at 9:01am

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Why does it matter so much whether or not there is a Bigfoot? It's not really going to affect anyone's life either way, is it?

Then again, I am interested when they discover new things that are millions of light-years away, and I guess that doesn't really affect my life either. But at least that contributes to a greater understanding of the universe. Does knowing about one more animal contribute to a greater understanding of the workings of the universe?

I "believe" in the existence of black holes even though you can't bring one to my doorstep, but I would be hard-pressed to believe in Bigfoot even if I encountered one. Is that a double-standard? Or is it a matter of priorities?
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post #96 of 273
8/22/08 at 10:06am

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Originally Posted by Bob McLaughlin
Why does it matter so much whether or not there is a Bigfoot? It's not really going to affect anyone's life either way, is it?
I said pretty much the same thing in a previous post. So there may be another great ape in North America? So what?

I suspect the primary motivation for those who are so interested in Bigfoot (other than some way to make money from the idea) is some kind of emotional satisfaction. If Bigfoot was confirmed to exist, I can see people dancing around yelling "see!? Science didn't know about it!!"

Whoopee.
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post #97 of 273
8/22/08 at 10:53am

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Originally Posted by RobertR
I said pretty much the same thing in a previous post. So there may be another great ape in North America? So what?

I suspect the primary motivation for those who are so interested in Bigfoot (other than some way to make money from the idea) is some kind of emotional satisfaction. If Bigfoot was confirmed to exist, I can see people dancing around yelling "see!? Science didn't know about it!!"

Whoopee.

While I think that's part of it, I think it's more because Bigfoot is so similar to us. I doubt many would care as much if a large unknown gecko, or even whale, was discovered. But something that 'looks' like us? Could possess close to human intelligence, but not human? That, I think, sparks the imagination, and the large desire in some for it to be true.
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post #98 of 273
8/22/08 at 4:29pm

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Why does it matter so much whether or not there is a Bigfoot? It's not really going to affect anyone's life either way, is it?
Nope, but I think it's the general discussion of the process of understanding our world, how the scientific method should work and applications of logic and reason that most of us have been curious about. And that definitely matters...

That and the fear that Bigfoot could move in next door to you. Imagine what would happen to your property value...
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post #99 of 273
8/25/08 at 4:38pm

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Here is a little insight on this one Sasquatch and Bigfoot Meet Serious Science | Newsweek Animals and Pets | Newsweek.com
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post #100 of 273
8/31/08 at 10:05pm

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Look Bob! Way out in the distance! Its Bigfoot!



I gotta beleive that scene accounts for at least 75% of supposed Bigfoot sightings...
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post #101 of 273
9/1/08 at 12:32pm

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I bet that bear does in fact have big feet, and large poops, he may in fact be the real "bigfoot"!
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post #102 of 273
9/1/08 at 8:42pm

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> Why does it matter so much whether or not there is a Bigfoot?

If a live one is captured or a body found and authenticated, it would finally put the question to rest. Humans are curious. Look up the Zeigarnik effect, basically the idea that we want stories to come to a conclusion.

Since the non-existence of Bigfoot can't be proved, the only real way to settle the question would be if real proof of its existence were found.

Same thing with UFOs/aliens.
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post #103 of 273
9/1/08 at 8:51pm

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Originally Posted by Chris Lockwood
> Why does it matter so much whether or not there is a Bigfoot?

If a live one is captured or a body found and authenticated, it would finally put the question to rest. Humans are curious. Look up the Zeigarnik effect, basically the idea that we want stories to come to a conclusion.

Since the non-existence of Bigfoot can't be proved, the only real way to settle the question would be if real proof of its existence were found.

Same thing with UFOs/aliens.

the only way to settle it is if evidence came through? Well, you can make a pretty solid case for bigfoot not existing, mainly since every sighting is completely unreliable. your example with UFO and Bigfoot is the equivalent of someone saying. "I rode a unicorn, so unicorns exist. I can't prove it, but you can't prove I didn't, so you have to agree that Unicorns exist."

Philosophically it may be logical, but in a practical world that we live in, it's ridiculous. Just like the Lochness monster living in that lake when it's been so completely scanned and searched.
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post #104 of 273
9/2/08 at 9:57am

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You know the great thing about Bigfoot?

You can't prove he doesn't exist, and I can't prove that he does!

We can continue to discuss why we choose or not to believe in him. I will also say that someday there will be proof, and all the nay sayers will switch gears and focus on something else that doesn't exist like aliens, or the Loch ness monster
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post #105 of 273
9/2/08 at 10:03am

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Originally Posted by Lew Crippen
How do you know Bigfoot is nocturnal?

I'm not sure, but most Bigfoot experts believe it's a nocturnal species. People that devote their life to finding proof. I agree with their assumption.
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post #106 of 273
9/2/08 at 10:59am

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Originally Posted by Bryan^H
You can't prove he doesn't exist,


Bzzzzt!!!! You just broke a fundamental rule of logic. You can't ask someone to prove that something does NOT exist. It is an impossibility. Think about it. Proving that Bigfoot does not exist would require someone to observe every square inch of the earth all at once, which is impossible. So to require it is a logical fallacy.

Sorry, but the burden of proof is on existence, not non-existence; and lack of "proof" of the latter is not any proof of the former.

BTW, it would'nt be a "I know XYZ exists" thread without someone asking the skeptics to prove a negative.
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post #107 of 273
9/2/08 at 2:13pm

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Originally Posted by Jeff Gatie
Bzzzzt!!!! You just broke a fundamental rule of logic. You can't ask someone to prove that something does NOT exist. It is an impossibility. Think about it. Proving that Bigfoot does not exist would require someone to observe every square inch of the earth all at once, which is impossible. So to require it is a logical fallacy.
Oh, a technicality.

Then I guess all the skeptics should get together and start finding a way to prove that the species does, in fact exist

Thanks for clearing that up.
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post #108 of 273
9/2/08 at 2:14pm

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Originally Posted by Bryan^H
Oh, a technicality.

Then I guess all the skeptics should get together and start finding a way to prove that the species does, in fact exist

Thanks for clearing that up.

Skeptics use a thing called "common sense", and instead attempt to inform the public into not being scammed by such things as tarot cards, aliens and bigfoot hunts....
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post #109 of 273
9/2/08 at 4:34pm

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Originally Posted by Russell G
Skeptics use a thing called "common sense", and instead attempt to inform the public into not being scammed by such things as tarot cards, aliens and bigfoot hunts....
Nice
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post #110 of 273
9/2/08 at 5:42pm

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I'm not sure, but most Bigfoot experts believe it's a nocturnal species. People that devote their life to finding proof. I agree with their assumption.
Just a question, but what are the criteria that makes one a Bigfoot expert? And what have the experts observed that lead them to conclude Bigfoot is nocturnal?

What is it that the experts have identified that Bigfoot has in common with other nocturnal primates and animals?

And Jeff’s point of the erroneous logic in proving something not to exist is very much more than a technicality.
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post #111 of 273
9/2/08 at 7:22pm

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Originally Posted by Bryan^H
Oh, a technicality.

Then I guess all the skeptics should get together and start finding a way to prove that the species does, in fact exist

Thanks for clearing that up.

As Lew said, it isn't a technicality, it is an irrefutable tenet of logic and a basic concept of both philosophy and science. Big difference.
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post #112 of 273
9/2/08 at 10:56pm

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Bryan,

I've been consulting with my own experts, and they tell me that these "Bigfoot" creatures are just a myth. And my experts would also like to collectively inform the prepubescent girls of the world that they actually resent all the feminization of their noble and robust culture. They do not enjoy being drawn trotting around rainbows, floating hearts, and pink rivers. The unicorns have spoken.


Brad
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post #113 of 273
9/3/08 at 7:13am

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Bigfoot experts? Um, how do you get that title? After reading this thread and watching some fake videos on the internet, I think we all qualify as a Big Foot expert. In my professional opinion, I think they can fly and live on the moon. It's the only explanation of why we have never found a dead one.
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post #114 of 273
9/3/08 at 7:33am

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Originally Posted by RobertR
I suspect the primary motivation for those who are so interested in Bigfoot (other than some way to make money from the idea) is some kind of emotional satisfaction. If Bigfoot was confirmed to exist, I can see people dancing around yelling "see!? Science didn't know about it!!"

Whoopee.
I agree, and of course those saying science was wrong, would be wrong themselves. Science is not prejudiced against BF existing, no more than the moon being made of cheese. If scientific proof were provided which proved that the moon was made of cheese, science (after rigorous examination of the data) would accept it. When proof is provided of BF's existence, science will accept it.

The scientific method allows for change, for new discovery that alters what was previously accepted. Individual scientists may personally believe BF does not exist, and if BF is proven to exist, they as individuals, will be wrong. But the scientific method will not be wrong because it allows for change.

As for me, I think BF is extremely unlikely to exist in the present.
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post #115 of 273
9/3/08 at 10:25am

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I'm actually in the process of making an all Bigfoot soundtrack(music cd inspired by the thought of Bigfoot) with my Moog synthesizer. I've got the bulk of it worked out, I just have to spread it into 6 tracks.

track 1- Footprints in the sun

track 2- 1976 forever

track 3- Bluff Creek blues

track 4- Deep Forest, calm night

track 5- It's lonely at the top

track 6- Dermal ridges..conundrum

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post #116 of 273
9/6/08 at 8:57pm

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Canadian News Media Now Covers Sightings

Fairly recent sightings in Canada.
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post #117 of 273
9/6/08 at 10:15pm

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that sites terrible, I mean really. good articles in the links though, neither of them substantiate that Bigfoot is real.
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post #118 of 273
1/5/09 at 8:58am

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Saw this article on Randi's site, made me laugh

Why We Can't Find Bigfoot
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post #119 of 273
1/5/09 at 1:47pm

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That is funny. And true. That whole thing was weird. I lived in Palo Alto at that time, and for just a moment, I thought I might be real. Too bad.
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post #120 of 273
3/8/09 at 2:47pm

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Originally Posted by Lew Crippen
Just a question, but what are the criteria that makes one a Bigfoot expert? And what have the experts observed that lead them to conclude Bigfoot is nocturnal?

Cryptozoology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Real scientists that deal in the study of hidden animals(Loch Ness, Bigfoot).
Also, they are not a laughing stock in the scientific community. It is a relevant science. The nocturnal thing was a conclusion from Loren Coleman.
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