INDUSTRY STANDARD

Whenever I hear someone say "Industry Standard", I get a little sick to my stomach. I realize that every group of paranormal investigators has to start somewhere. I also understand that most have started because of the popular television shows. There is nothing wrong with that at all. But it would seem that because one group that does something, another must do the same or feel cast out. We all know that there are certain tools that work. We all use most of them. Most of us in the field even investigate the same way. But to say that because something was not done by "Industry Standard", so it is wrong, is ridiculous. People in this field need to realize that until someone has a one on one on camera with a spirit, there is no wrong way. Don't be one of the heard. Do it however it works for you. Do something different. That's how new things happen and new discoveries are brought to the field. Forget "Industry Standard" or you will go to your grave knowing you have done nothing but follow others. 

Lack of Dedication sucks.

I am having a hard time believing that it has become so hard to find reliable people to join SLGHS. Are the rules too hard? Show up, go over evidence and be part of the team? Well I guess it is more fun to join a group that doesn't have the responsibility of dealing with so many private homes. There is less pressure when going over the evidence for tourist locations. They are more fun that way. I hate the fact that we actually have to turn away investigations. The people who request us hate it as well. But being a small group has it's good as well as bad. One of the best parts is less contaminated, higher quality evidence. We get great evidence. One of the bad, if we are down two people non stop, less evidence gone over and longer wait time for the client. We still have our share of events set up. But like I stated before, we receive no money for the events. It makes them much more fun for us. But still the meat is the private resident. Events and tourist locations are easy. The private homes are the scary stuff. I think maybe that's it. People are afraid of the reality of it all. Or maybe it's just too much evidence to go over. Who knows? All I know is that this sucks the way it is. When we have people down, the task is left to myself and who ever else is left. I have never missed  an investigation. I have only postponed a few because of really bad weather. But I am an exception to the rule. I live it. This is what I do. I wish I could find some others that are not flaky and live it the same way. But people seem to just want the thrill of the hunt. Not to actually help those who are in a messed up situation. But to find a way to market what they do and cash in one way or another. Now I am rambling about the same old crap. Bottom line is, well, there is no bottom line. Dedicated people are hard to find. And everyone burns out eventually. We have had a great group group for some time now. But being human, we all have the need for self preservation and comfort. If there is no way for you to give this 100%, just don't bother. If you feel you can, hit the "JOIN US" page on the website.