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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th March 2016, 11:01 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
They were recently on a news channel in Oklahoma...

They were recently on a news channel in Oklahoma http://ktul.com/embed/news/local/the-science-behind-bigfoot
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th March 2016, 05:11 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
People keep using the word "hybrid"....

People keep using the word "hybrid". Hybridization in simple terms is when members from two different species reproduce together to form an offspring. That's not what I believe Sasquatch are.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th March 2016, 04:51 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
There's nothing I can say that will help them,...

There's nothing I can say that will help them, but as time goes on they'll probably become more aware of the fact that they're dealing with people and not an undiscovered species of ape. They might...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th March 2016, 11:05 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
Kathy Strain wasn't happy about it. She's sent...

Kathy Strain wasn't happy about it. She's sent more samples now to other labs and is waiting for results.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th March 2016, 11:03 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
I don't know presice the location of their new...

I don't know presice the location of their new area, but the way Kathy Strain described it, it sounded like it's very close to the Branson property. They supposedly found some sort of area of refuge...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th March 2016, 10:34 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
The evidence is what makes it obvious. There's...

The evidence is what makes it obvious. There's enough of it for a person to figure out the answer, but one would have to let go of any bias to be able to give it a proper analysis. The PGF on its own...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th March 2016, 09:59 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
The NAWAC has recently decided to leave Mr....

The NAWAC has recently decided to leave Mr. Branson's property. They're now on another nearby property that they believe is more promising for their research. They've also finally heard back from...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th March 2016, 09:53 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
It's true that their tracks are more visible than...

It's true that their tracks are more visible than that of a regular person, but the idea that they leave tracks everywhere they go would be a faulty assumption. From what I've heard, that area there...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th March 2016, 09:34 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
I have an idea of what it would take and based on...

I have an idea of what it would take and based on that, I'd say it's not really an option at the moment. Also, seeing one wouldn't change anything for me at this point. I already know they're real...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th March 2016, 09:04 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
If they did, they probably would have mentioned...

If they did, they probably would have mentioned it, but why do you assume that animals always leave tracks? It sounds as if you've never walked in the woods.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th March 2016, 07:16 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
I highly suspect that it was the lack of light...

I highly suspect that it was the lack of light that made it confident enough to approach them in the first place. It supposedly came within 8 feet of them and turned back when one of the members...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th March 2016, 07:06 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
In the latter incident, it was at night and the...

In the latter incident, it was at night and the two members that were there didn't have the proper equipment on them. Not even a flashlight.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th March 2016, 07:03 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
It's in the Ouachita Project Monograph. I'll see...

It's in the Ouachita Project Monograph. I'll see if I can find it.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th March 2016, 06:53 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
Because a walking gait sounds different from a...

Because a walking gait sounds different from a gait where an animal is rapidly putting its foot down. The high step frequency will make it obvious that it's not a person that's walking.



Alton...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th March 2016, 03:10 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
Which animal puts 2 feet down at the exact same...

Which animal puts 2 feet down at the exact same time while walking?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th March 2016, 02:58 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
Bipedal footsteps are more distinct and separate ...

Bipedal footsteps are more distinct and separate

http://i.imgur.com/7mblSua.png


Steps taken by a quadruped

http://i.imgur.com/ZxA6Ure.png
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th March 2016, 08:01 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
If someone is determined to see one and they have...

If someone is determined to see one and they have a lot of time on their hands, then they should probably try the Kiamichi mountains. It's also the same place that the NAWAC conducts its research.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th March 2016, 07:37 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
You can rule out a quadruped, but if it's...

You can rule out a quadruped, but if it's bipedal, then it could just be a regular person. I think most people would need more than just sound to determine exactly what it is that's walking.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th March 2016, 06:21 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
If you can hear well enough and you're staying...

If you can hear well enough and you're staying still, a lot of times while out in the woods you'll hear animals like coyotes, deer, bear and squirrels moving if they're close enough to you.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th March 2016, 02:21 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
The lack of research done here is indicative of...

The lack of research done here is indicative of SLAARGing (Skeptic Live Action Alternate Reality Gaming).

Enjoy the game ;)
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th March 2016, 02:08 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
10 acres is the size of the private property...

10 acres is the size of the private property that's used to access that particular part of the forest. The interactions at the property itself are mostly rock throws that happen at night. You guys...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 09:00 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
They claim to have had dozens of brief visual...

They claim to have had dozens of brief visual encounters with what they believe is an unlisted species of primate here in North America. So far, only a few of those sightings have been clear and up...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 05:42 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
They've already done a camera trap study between...

They've already done a camera trap study between 2006-2011 with many cameras out at the same time.

http://woodape.org/index.php/our-research/projects/115-operation-forest-vigil
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 03:16 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
You claimed that RFID is used on books and...

You claimed that RFID is used on books and merchandise, but not wildlife. That's what I was addressing.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 03:03 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
http://www.rfidjournal.com/articles/view?3270 ...

http://www.rfidjournal.com/articles/view?3270

WWF Using Simple RFID System in Complex Project

"The World Wildlife Fund is employing passive RFID tags to monitor the white-lipped peccary as part...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 02:53 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
RFID tags can also have a transmitter that...

RFID tags can also have a transmitter that broadcasts telemetry depending on the tag.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 01:45 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
Denial is often done to possibilities, not just...

Denial is often done to possibilities, not just facts.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 01:34 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
Try looking at what most non-Bigfoot researchers...

Try looking at what most non-Bigfoot researchers use for animal tracking. It's usually radio tags.

http://atlasrfid.com/jovix-education/auto-id-basics/gps-vs-rfid/
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 01:25 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
It was sold at least several times back when its...

It was sold at least several times back when its whereabouts were known. It's only now that we realize how valuable it really is.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 01:04 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
Radio frequency tags are common in studies that...

Radio frequency tags are common in studies that involve field research on animals. With this type of tracking, you can pinpoint the precise location of the tag. GPS tags are far more expensive and...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 12:23 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
It's the denial of possibility.

It's the denial of possibility.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 12:17 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
You would be labeled as crazy by your denialist...

You would be labeled as crazy by your denialist buddies here.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 12:12 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
I wasn't answering the question about denial. It...

I wasn't answering the question about denial. It has its own thread, but basically the people here tend to deny anything that threatens their belief system.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 21st March 2016, 12:02 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
There's very few facts associated with the film....

There's very few facts associated with the film. We don't even know for sure if it was Roger who filmed the Sasquatch, but it's not like it would matter anyway. What matters is what we see on the...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th March 2016, 04:46 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
Here's another example: "Roger Patterson has...

Here's another example:

"Roger Patterson has a history of unethical behavior, therefore the film subject is a man in a suit"
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th March 2016, 04:37 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
This should make it easier to understand ...

This should make it easier to understand

http://i.imgur.com/Q1gErzY.jpg

Examples:

"John has a history of lying, therefore anything he says is false"

"Products that are made in China are...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th March 2016, 04:02 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
It's hard to tell if you're lying or just really...

It's hard to tell if you're lying or just really deep in denial.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th March 2016, 03:55 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
It's called a genetic fallacy. There's a lot of...

It's called a genetic fallacy. There's a lot of sources on the Internet for it.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th March 2016, 03:48 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
If they did tag one, the most they will probably...

If they did tag one, the most they will probably get from it is data on its movements. I wouldn't expect anything more than that.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 19th March 2016, 11:54 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
The question should be "is it a suit?" not "who...

The question should be "is it a suit?" not "who was in the suit?". If it's a suit, then it doesn't matter who was in it. BobH's claims aren't of any value in any logical discussion on the...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 18th March 2016, 05:38 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
He isn't a known hoaxer though. As usual, all I'm...

He isn't a known hoaxer though. As usual, all I'm seeing here are people desperately trying to convince themselves that the film was a hoax.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 12th March 2016, 11:04 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
So if there's Sasquatch around Chicago, that...

So if there's Sasquatch around Chicago, that would be enough for you to assume there's plenty of them in every remote wilderness setting? What fear are you talking about?



I don't know, but it...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 12th March 2016, 09:44 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
kidding

kidding
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 12th March 2016, 09:42 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
I wear a tinfoil hat. That's all you need to know...

I wear a tinfoil hat. That's all you need to know :)
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 12th March 2016, 08:48 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
There's no reason to believe that anywhere in...

There's no reason to believe that anywhere in Ontario is the squatchiest place on earth. If you think being a proponent means believing there's a Sasquatch behind every tree where you live, then...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 11th March 2016, 06:01 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
Not to me. Even though there may be a few here...

Not to me. Even though there may be a few here and there, I think you'd be more likely to win the lottery than encounter a Sasquatch here in Southern Ontario.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 11th March 2016, 04:24 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
So far I've caught every species of game fish...

So far I've caught every species of game fish here in Ontario, except for Muskellunge. I've also had a really large snapping turtle on my line at Earl Rowe Provincial Park right above the dam. Its...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 10th March 2016, 01:42 AM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
My favorite hobby is fishing for steelhead on the...

My favorite hobby is fishing for steelhead on the tributaries here in Ontario. It's something that I really enjoy and it gets me into the outdoors a lot. I also have a pretty good understanding of...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th March 2016, 10:42 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
Getting proof of a 900 pound monkey wouldn't be...

Getting proof of a 900 pound monkey wouldn't be hard at all. A 900 pound humanoid that's extremely paranoid and aware is another story...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th March 2016, 06:19 PM
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Posted By OntarioSquatch
That's something you should ask people who had a...

That's something you should ask people who had a clear frontal sighting of one, but I'd imagine it would have to be erect to be noticeable, depending on how long the hair is and what color the skin...
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