ParaUnity
ParaUnity: Why We Can’t Get Along
Very few people earn a living in the paranormal field. The perception that only investigators who are on TV are the “professionals” in this field is misleading. Actually, it’s untrue. Plenty of people know as much as or even more about the paranormal than those on TV. Although most of us are not “professional” paranormal people, we do act professionally.
The paranormal community takes repeated bashing from skeptics. So, why do we beat up on each other? We should stand together. Here are some helpful communication tips:
- Think before you speak, tweet, or post.
- Educate yourself before expressing your opinion.
- Constructive criticism is okay. It’s actually quite beneficial. Keeps us on our toes, invites discourse and discussion. Blindly trashing someone based on emotional attachment is ineffective.
- Don’t proffer an opinion without educating yourself on the issue. If you don’t know the answer, say so.
- Conduct research. Research is vital.
- Add to the discussion.
- Support your opinions with facts.
- Remain positive. Being positive does not mean you’re complacent. More sugar; less stick.
ParaUnity is attainable. The paranormal community can get along. We are a family—often dysfunctional—but a family.
The Haunted Librarian 
While i whole heartedly agree with what your saying. My biggest problem in the para community is those who are chasing their ego’s. Or worse Doing things that endanger themselves and those around them, As well as their clients. The ego chasers are out provoking anyways they think will draw them a viewer base or completely missleading people by deeming everything demonic or dark. Withtout taking time to research it and figure out the truth. Those being dangerous are copying things they see on a tv show or movie or heard someone famous done it . And are doing diffrent rituals or spells or things of that nature without knowing the proper way or the effect its going to have. Untill atleast a standard code of ethics is being used by all im afraid the community will forever be devided, Between those hunting fans and those hunting the truth.
I wanted to add “TV para-people need to control their fans.” But thought better of it. This came from some tweets addressing the guy stabbing himself at the Ax Murder House. Some were taking the position that no one should judge since the full story wasn’t available, when in fact there were a few out there. I was miffed, so here’s my vent. I totally agree with your comments on ego!
The issue of respecting one anothers’ claims/beliefs/statements reaches far beyond the paranormal demographic on the internet. Having guaranteed anonymity is a brand new concept to the human race. And it’s not beyond the human race to indulge in the act of attacking others; directly proportionate to the current factors making each one of us feel less important and further continuing the cycle.
Good lord. Times be tough. But hey, if you create, then you will receive all sorts of opposition. The edge you have is that you made something; you created. They didn’t.
I realize this isn’t exactly paranormal related but human is always on the plate. Don’t feed the trolls; community will always overcome adversity
Beware of trolls! I agree wholeheartedly. It does go beyond the paranormal. Constructive criticism needs to be encouraged instead of flame wars. Thanks for commenting!
You got those who work the field in helping people in dealing with their experiences. Then you got those who worry about their 15 minutes of fame.
True. Very true.
I’m happy to contribute! I’m not on here to prove or disprove anyone’s opinions or beliefs but the ethical standards by the way. I love meeting others who can share a truly interesting discourse about the solemn topics of death and the afterlife.
Reblogged this on Beyond Reasoning, and commented:
Very well stated.
Thank you! It really hurts us all. Thanks for sharing and commenting!