It's just a show, I didn't see it as anything to analyze, personally. I thought it had some moments, but wasn't all that interesting of an opener. I haven't seen enough episodes to make a call on it one way or another…

TV is for entertainment, and I don't view any of these paranormal shows as anything more than that. As for the TAPS methodology… pondering on that, I actually haven't seen any show that is really all that different: video (usually IR and thermal), audio, maybe some provoking tossed in to look tough (lol I'm thinking of GA)… All the same to me.

I watched GHA last night finally. It seems to be just another cog in the wheel for the GH franchise. I don't think it brings anything new to the table – just sort of a retooling of everything we've seen before.

Add to that – it had a pretty condescending feel to it. Somewhere along the way, someone got the idea that using TAPS methodology was the be-all and end-all in investigating. TAPS methodology is one way – but certainly it isn't the only way.

Also I found it interesting that they showed Jason Hawes at the beginning saying, "this isn't a game show" – but really it felt like GH with a game show element added in. I dunno if I'll watch it again or not. I suppose if I've got nothing better going on.

Here's a concern I had. There are so many people out there who believe that paranormal investigation is going to lead to personal fame and fortune. As every one of us here knows, that is a very rare thing indeed. And yet it seems to me that this show perpetuates that whole myth – that becoming a ghost hunter is a career move as opposed to a hobby. Did anyone else take that away from it?

Absolutely agree. Not only is the TAPS way of investigating not the be-all and end-all way of doing things, it's also a very specific way of doing things. And, of course, not everyone is on board with it.

I also felt that these kids wanted their fifteen minutes of fame from this show. Half of them seemed like ill-timed actors to me, not paranormal investigators.

Also interesting to me was that they have a medium and an empath on the show. The whole GH franchise hasn't gone in that direction since it's inception, when Jason and Grant had some demonologists on the show with them. To me, this seems like a cheap ploy to convince us that GHA is cutting edge and doing something different from GH and GHI. In short, it seems like a smokescreen to cover up more of the same BS that we get every week already. Just my opinion though.

Absolutely agree. Not only is the TAPS way of investigating not the be-all and end-all way of doing things, it's also a very specific way of doing things. And, of course, not everyone is on board with it.

I also felt that these kids wanted their fifteen minutes of fame from this show. Half of them seemed like ill-timed actors to me, not paranormal investigators.

Also interesting to me was that they have a medium and an empath on the show. The whole GH franchise hasn't gone in that direction since it's inception, when Jason and Grant had some demonologists on the show with them. To me, this seems like a cheap ploy to convince us that GHA is cutting edge and doing something different from GH and GHI. In short, it seems like a smokescreen to cover up more of the same BS that we get every week already. Just my opinion though.

I thought the girl who was the medium, should channel evil spirits, and have the other contestants have a full blown possession. /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Bingo, show over we have a winner. /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' />

The whole Steve/Tango as presiding authority over all aspects of this show is laughable. The only thing more pathetic is the contestants willingness to supplicate themselves to their methods/doctrines for a hint of approval. I remember one of the participants said they had been investigating the paranormal for two years prior to getting on the show. In that amount of time she should have gathered that the reality of paranormal investigation and the TAPS doctrine are separate animals. I say that if you have been actively researching for two years, you are on the right path, modeling your investigative approach based on experience and your own belief systems. You certainly don't need to attend an "academy" to relearn what you should already know. Seems like fame is a strong motivator in this show, and the underlying theme that "if you don't cut it, tons of others are dying to take your place" is apparent.

Andy

The whole Steve/Tango as presiding authority over all aspects of this show is laughable. The only thing more pathetic is the contestants willingness to supplicate themselves to their methods/doctrines for a hint of approval. I remember one of the participants said they had been investigating the paranormal for two years prior to getting on the show. In that amount of time she should have gathered that the reality of paranormal investigation and the TAPS doctrine are separate animals. I say that if you have been actively researching for two years, you are on the right path, modeling your investigative approach based on experience and your own belief systems. You certainly don't need to attend an "academy" to relearn what you should already know. Seems like fame is a strong motivator in this show, and the underlying theme that "if you don't cut it, tons of others are dying to take your place" is apparent.

Andy

Yup but it needs drama, imo. Look at the Apprentice. These contestannts need to be cut throat, and willing to do anything to win, imo. I want to be entertained. Jay said it's not game show, but the winner gets a prize, to investigate with them.

I don't think you Andy, or any other investigator here would train investigators in the way they did on the show.

The producion company had a casting call for Ghost Hunters Academy, that says it all to me.

I'm sure Andy that's what you do when you look for a new investigator to train. /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

The show seems, some what scripted and the out come predetermined from the start.

Maybe the show should of been called, How do I please Steve. /tongue.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Does this show remind anyone else of a knock off of the "Real World"

MTV productions? I mean a motorhome where kids get ousted every

week according to there performance or personality. Just saying if I

were over at MTV I would seriously consider a legal action. You'll

know the show has headed south when the story of the contestants

overshadow there investigation. How will they list this show?

Paranormal, Reality, Docu-Drama, Instructional…….. /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

We already have the story of the contestant's overshadowing the investigation. The empath chick and her hiding her "ability" from Steve and Tango. Tears abounded! *gag*

I refuse to watch it. Having Laurel & Hardy as instructors is absolutely ludicrous.

Well all I have to say is I am giving it a couple more eps to form an opinion but if these guys are the best of thousands I think they need to re evaluate thier rating system /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' />

Well all I have to say is I am giving it a couple more eps to form an opinion but if these guys are the best of thousands I think they need to re evaluate thier rating system /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Well said and so true…