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Should dB quit The Paracast?

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Again, not speaking FOR dB but just speculating here; from what I've heard him say on the show in the past, I'd venture that he's taking a hiatus/LoA for a great number of reasons, not just the moronic imbeciles he has to deal with.

David, you will be missed. I'd have to mirror many of the comments made here already including good luck and I hope you return only when the time feels right for you. I hope it's a weight off your shoulders and that you can press forward in other ventures, and I also hope that once the weight is relieved you sneak back to The Paracast and the forums, both.

Until that time, stay safe, and good luck, man.

J.
 
Holy crap. Like Bob Heck said, I feel like I just looked out a window and saw a big mushroom cloud.
David, I wish you the absolute best and hope you are back soon. My world is going to be a less interesting place without you around. Take care of yourself my friend.
 
Just adding my voice to the chorus. Thanks, David, for your contributions, your perspectives, your humor, your honesty, and the sharing of your experiences. I'll certainly miss you, but you've got to take care of yourself and your sanity.

Come back when the time is right. I'm guessin' there'll still be sand in the sandbox.
 
Whatever David's reasons for leaving the Paracast I wish him the best personally and professionally.
If doing the Paracast is having a negative impact on his life then he needs to take care of himself.
There are things in life worth sacrificing your personal well being for, the Paracast shouldn't be one of those things.
 
This has probably been a long time coming. As I've said before there is something about this field that seems to "get" to people trying to uncover whatever truths there might be. And I'm sure I'm not the only one sensing Davids growing frustrations with this endeavor although I'm sure there may be other factors contributing as well.

I've been here since the beginning. I remember listening to my first podcasts in 2006 as I travelled across country alone moving from Arizona to the midwest. And I remember thinking there was something special, something different, about this show. It was surprisingly ,...... reasonable! And refreshing. One where the hosts actually questioned the usual suspects and their stories. A show where the interviewee was often taken by surprise to the unorthodox questioning. It presented a much deeper look at the field and it's inhabitants.

I sincerely wish David the best as everyone here does. And while it is disappointing for sure, I thank you for the time and effort you put into the show and everything involved. You may not have personally felt the "return" for your investment but we certainly all have. Thanks again David.
 
This is specifically for Sandanfire:

I don’t post on here for numerous reasons. Stating that what you have asked of David is one of many problems we face today. It is so easy to just quit when things do not go your way. Lets all just give up until things go our way. Unfortunately we have to stand behind our decisions whether right or wrong, and make do with what we have brought forth. I am here for one reason and one reason only, I need to know what is going on for my own health, even though at this moment I feel it has not been healthy for me to do so. This is the first time I have a resource that has given me hope that others have seen what I have seen, and are searching for true answers. I will not discuss my experiences, and it is not out of fear, its not because I am worried about what others think of me. It is because I don’t need to hear idiots rant or diagnose my experiences and tell me what they are, when what I do know is that there is no one who knows what is truly going on especially with me. I don’t agree with everything that DB states, and I have many differing opinions, however DB has intelligent thought and is very credible. The Paracast without DB will not be the same nor will it be worth the download time. DB will make decisions that are best for him, and by asking him to do what you think is best, is your poor judgement in questioning his intellect. DB is not only very intelligent, but I am sure he knows what is best for him as you and only you know what is best for you.
 
Double A said:
This is specifically for Sandanfire:

I don’t post on here for numerous reasons. Stating that what you have asked of David is one of many problems we face today. It is so easy to just quit when things do not go your way. Lets all just give up until things go our way. Unfortunately we have to stand behind our decisions whether right or wrong, and make do with what we have brought forth. I am here for one reason and one reason only, I need to know what is going on for my own health, even though at this moment I feel it has not been healthy for me to do so. This is the first time I have a resource that has given me hope that others have seen what I have seen, and are searching for true answers. I will not discuss my experiences, and it is not out of fear, its not because I am worried about what others think of me. It is because I don’t need to hear idiots rant or diagnose my experiences and tell me what they are, when what I do know is that there is no one who knows what is truly going on especially with me. I don’t agree with everything that DB states, and I have many differing opinions, however DB has intelligent thought and is very credible. The Paracast without DB will not be the same nor will it be worth the download time. DB will make decisions that are best for him, and by asking him to do what you think is best, is your poor judgement in questioning his intellect. DB is not only very intelligent, but I am sure he knows what is best for him as you and only you know what is best for you.
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You choose to vent your experiences in your own way. David has, too, although one difference I'd like to point out is that he did so on a very public forum; the Paracast. My comments were out of concern for him as he himself vented his level of stress and frustration. When I hear someone vent in that manner my first reply is the question, "Then why do it if it's so stressful and causes you so much pain?" In way too many words, this is what I was saying when I started this post. Outside of getting people to think and expressing a true concern, I, in no way, was trying to push David out of the field or away from the Paracast. If that's what you believe than perhaps you should read through my post once more.

You're right; you have your way of dealing with the events of this field, I have my way, and David has his way. Personally I give the Paracast more credit than you in that I think it will continue to be a valid program with Gene at the helm and look forward to not only all future episodes but also a time when David returns to the show, refreshed and with a fire to tackle the paranormal once more. I'm sorry you feel that the Paracast is "...not worth the download time..." without dB but maybe that's for the best since apparently you only listened to the show for David's input (as valuable as it is.) I counter your narrow-mindedness regarding the Paracast in saying that the show will continue to be a strong and dominant force in the world of paranormal research, even while it waits for David to return.

In reading your post again, I think that, perhaps, you're not aware of David's response to this post, and that maybe you should scan all responses for his, specifically. From my understanding, and what other people had told me, in truth and confidence, David had already made his decision long before I started this thread. Blame me if you wish (mostly because I don't give a crap), but as many people have said David's a grown man. He's made his own decision and I seriously doubt my expression of concern had ANY weight on his call to step away for a while.
 
I did indeed make up my mind before any thread went up.

Thanks to all who posted, I truly appreciate all the kind words. This thread is now closed.

dB
 
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