RULE #2
Record or write down everything as soon as possible, no matter how
inconsequential or insignificant it might seem at the time.
RULE #3
Always credit your sources and respect requests for anonymity.
RULE #4
Always be ready for anything, anytime. Looks for coincidences
when investigating claims of the unusual. Often, there may be a
synchronistic element at work.
RULE #5
It is impossible to be too objective when scientifically investigating claims of the unusual.
RULE #6
Always assume there is a mundane explanation until proven extraordinary.
RULE #7
Appearances can be deceiving. There may be more happening
than meets the eye.
RULE #8
If you publicize claims of the unusual, chose your words wisely, for
your "spin" may have tremendous influence.
RULE #9
Media coverage of the unusual, because of its sensational
nature, is often inaccurate and cannot be accepted as totally
accurate by the investigator.
RULE #10
The human mind, when faced with the unknown, reverts to
basic primal symbols to rationalize its experience.
RULE #11
When investigating claims of the unusual, one cannot reach
conclusions based on intuition alone.
RULE #12
There is a possibility that the (sub)culture itself may cocreate
manifestations of unexplained, individually perceived
phenomena.
RULE #13
We must be extremely careful not to perpetrate our own
beliefs, suspicions, or actual experiences into the minds of
those who desperately want to have a "special" event
happen in their lives.