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Multiple Challenges

WanderinWTF

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Everywhere I look I see people going for 1million dollars claiming they know 1 paranormal thing. So i need to ask this ? since i can perform multiple paranormal things do i qualify for more than 1 million dollars. I see 1million for 1 thing performed how about 2 would that get me 3million dollars. Or how about 3things performed would that get me 5million dollars.
 
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Everywhere I look I see people going for 1million dollars claiming they know 1 paranormal thing. So i need to ask this ? since i can perform multiple paranormal things do i qualify for more than 1 million dollars. I see 1million for 1 thing performed how about 2 would that get me 3million dollars. Or how about 3things performed would that get me 5million dollars.
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Read the challenge FAQ.
The answer is no.
Decide on one thing you think you can do, and apply for the challenge.
 
The JREF only have one million dollars to give you. But there's much more waiting for anyone who can prove the paranormal exists.

Unfortunately, even more awaits the huckster who can con people into thinking that the paranormal exists.
 
No one has ever passed the preliminary test.

In fact, a startling proportion of applicants cannot even manage to describe clearly what it is they intend to do, thus rendering their claim untestable.

I am sure you won't be one of them.
 
TheBoyPaj said:
The JREF only have one million dollars to give you. But there's much more waiting for anyone who can prove the paranormal exists.

Unfortunately, even more awaits the huckster who can con people into thinking that the paranormal exists.
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Or make everyone realize that they have all been conned into thinkin that paranormal does not exist by someone right.
 
That would be some people's opinion, certainly.

Would you like to tell us what you are thinking of demonstrating as part of your challenge?
 
People have said I sound like a troll or I ramble, I kinda want to wait it out for a min so I can be able to make it clear.
 
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People have said I sound like a troll or I ramble, I kinda want to wait it out for a min so I can be able to make it clear.
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That's OK. There's no rush, or even an obligation to talk about it here. Just apply and good luck!
 
I have posts in other parts of the forum go read em if you like. I'll answer any ?s the best I can if you like.
 
I have read some of your other posts, and I am no wiser. I think it's best to start again.

If you want to apply for the JREF challenge, you will have to describe clearly and precisely that which you will demonstrate. The challenge coordinator doesn't want to prise the information out of you, piece by piece. You have to offer as much information as you can. You would be best served by putting some thought into it before you apply.

So, can you describe your ability, and how would we test it?
 
Yes I know that's why I have waited so long I havn't just rushed into anything when it comes to the app. I havn't put every little piece either when it was needed I noticed that reading some of the posts. That is when i relized that is what a whole lot of people have made the mistake of doing in the past by thinkin they needed to defend themselves rather than focusing on what they need to do.
 
TheBoyPaj said:
You have to offer as much information as you can.
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Ow, that can be understood in multiple ways :) The coordinator does *not* want reams of 'information' explaining how the applicant thinks whatever they do works. What the coordinator wants is a clear, concise and simple description of the demonstration the applicant claims to do.

I find the best way to be clear is to,
* write whole sentances
* avoid compound sentances, pathenthetical clauses and the like
* write as if for someone whos first language is not English.
 
You're right. Maybe my choice of words was unwise.

What I meant was that the coordinator will expect the applicant to volunteer information about what they can do and how it can be tested. It's not just a case of "what do you want to ask me, Mr Randi?"
 
TheBoyPaj said:
Would you like to tell us what you are thinking of demonstrating as part of your challenge?
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emph said:
People have said I sound like a troll or I ramble.
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Interesting. Are you sure that's paranormal though? Some people can make rambling or troll-like noises when they have some specific condition like flu, "non sober state", hangover, tennis game or maybe after they have smoked too many cigarettes.

That said, if you still think your troll-like rambling noices are paranormal, you should concentrate on answering the following questions:

How do you plan to demonstrate this claim?

With what accuracy?

Under which conditions?

Do you have a microphone?
 
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The FAQ referred to is here. Make sure you have read and fully understood it before applying. If you do not understand anything quote it here and then ask what you do not understand. Many applicants do not appear to have done that and so their applications do not progress very far.

Please remember we are not representatives of JREF. We do not have any official standing.

You can also read this, which is a history of previous applications and correspondence.
 
Although others may become involved in the examination of claims and may add their reward money to the total in certain circumstances, James Randi (via the JREF) will carry out the implementation and management of the challenge.


who is others that is spoken here, I dont understand who that is.


Also when you refer to we are not represenatives of jref, who is we.
 
The forum members are not representatives of the JREF. We're just a bunch of hangers-on. Some forum members are very expereinced in their field, and bring a lot of knowledge to the site.

People who may be involved in the tests would be third parties such as local skeptic groups or people with specialist scientific or technical knowledge. Their input is needed because if, say, an applicant is based in Japan, the JREF don't want to have to fly someone out to supervise a test.
 
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