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.