Those shows are bad, but Ghost Hunters is just as bad. While proclaiming skepticism and a scientific approach they do just the opposite. In fact, EVERY ghost hunting show on TV is laughable from a scientific perspective.
If you want to counter bad information on TV, it will be tough. First, you'll need some kind of media presence to get your message out. Secondly, you'll need to be rigorous about applying scientific methods to your ghost hunting.
That means no proclaiming "orbs" as ghosts, no misuse of equipment (e.g., FLIR and proclaiming residual heat spots as ghosts), no pareidolia where you proclaim you hear messages in white noise recordings, no proclaiming EMF spikes as ghosts, etc. This might be boring so don't expect a lot of ghost enthusiasts to flock to your message.
Paranormal programs are such a trend now and I am sure as day turns to night that those programs will wear out their popularity eventually and be replaced by some thing else sensational. I think the most believable show is Ghost Hunters. They set out to debunk everything, then if they do feel that there might be paranormal activity they don't believe it unless they have more than one thing to back up the claims.
I believe in paranormal things but I am very cautious about what I hear and what I believe. It takes alot for me to even consider something remotely believable.
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