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Are ouija boards safe?

I think it would be a really cool thing to try it and I have a friend that has an ouija board but I have heard stories about bad things happening, people being possessed, yadda yadda. Some people say they're fine though. I am pretty interested in it though, and I was just wondering has anyone used one before and has it worked and has anything strange happened? Just wondering.

Ouija boards are a lot of fun if you don't take it seriously. There is no possession, etc. If kind helpful spirits want to answer then fine, let them, be kind to them. Enter into it happy and that is what you will get out of it.

Ouija boards are cardboard, plastic, and a game. That's all.

I personally never touched one and I think those cardboard ones are a game but I have heard stories from close friends and family members that the old wooden ones are something you do not want to mess with.

Cocyk, I was only telling what I heard, I did not say anything that was factual. And do you have any proof saying that ouiji boards do not work.

No they are not safe.I have personally had bad experiences with them and know others who have also.I dabbled with them as a teenager and I would never go near one again. I will not get into specifics as I still don't even care to recall the experience.

If you persist in wanting to do this arm yourself with knowledge as there are ways to attempt to protect yourself.

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Originally Posted by SAB123

cocyk, I was only telling what I heard, I did not say anything that was factual. And do you have any proof saying that ouiji boards do not work.

The burden of proof lies on the one making the assertion.

Rats! I have to spread more reputation around before I can give more to "cozyk"! LOL! Personally, I think the worst danger would come from accidentally leaving it out and stepping on that plastic pointer thing in the middle of the night! :D

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Originally Posted by Ren6

Rats! I have to spread more reputation around before I can give more to "cozyk"! LOL! Personally, I think the worst danger would come from accidentally leaving it out and stepping on that plastic pointer thing in the middle of the night! :D

It is fortunate that you have never had an experience that was unforgettable and traumatic from this so called *game*.

I'm not a psychotic and I know what happened to me and my friends was real. I am not easily influenced and have a modicum of intelligence.

Perhaps some people can *play* with these things and nothing happens.Unfortunately, there are people who have strong psychic pull and things do happen.

If you research this on line you will find many instances of the use of this *game* that are well documented with less than favorable outcomes.

I understand the cynicism but this is not a toy.

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Originally Posted by artlady

It is fortunate that you have never had an experience that was unforgettable and traumatic from this so called *game*.

I'm not a psychotic and I know what happened to me and my friends was real. I am not easily influenced and have a modicum of intelligence.

Perhaps some people can *play* with these things and nothing happens.Unfortunately, there are people who have strong psychic pull and things do happen.

If you research this on line you will find many instances of the use of this *game* that are well documented with less than favorable outcomes.

I understand the cynicism but this is not a toy.

Maybe if I had more info. You aren't giving us anything to go on . I did do some research and nothing convinced me.

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Originally Posted by cozyk

Maybe if I had more info. You aren't giving us anything to go on . I did do some research and nothing convinced me.

Well than far be it from me to try.. we are friends who usually agree so lets just agree to disagree on this one :D

Honestly, I'm not a huge believer of the supernatural...

So, I'm looking at this entirely from a rational point of view. I honestly believe that a ouija board is just... that, a board. I'm sure if you started playing monopoly or chess with the notion that a spirit will communicate with you while playing this game, then I'm sure something can happen.

Ouija boards aren't safe for someone who isn't trained to use them. Often times untrained persons will bring a spirit through, and then the spirit may attach to them or their house and they have no idea to rid them. You will need to learn how to protect yourself with a shield (white or golden light), and know how to send the spirit to the light once you're finished conversing with the spirit. Good luck, and please be careful.

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Originally Posted by Peacekelsey

Ouija boards aren't safe for someone who isn't trained to use them. Often times untrained persons will bring a spirit through, and then the spirit may attach to them or their house and they have no idea to rid them. You will need to learn how to protect yourself with a shield (white or golden light), and know how to send the spirit to the light once you're finished conversing with the spirit. Good luck, and please be careful.

Oops, I mean disagree:eek:

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Originally Posted by cozyk

Oops, I mean disagree:eek:

Nope not kidding one bit. Actually 100% serious.

Hi Salamander5,

Ouija boards by itself are not dangerous, as it is just a board.

Even if you were to use another surface or method to call upon beings that are normally not seen by the human eye,chances are that you would not know what will happen once they have been allowed to contact you.

As supernatural/paranormal phenomenon are not always visible, you would never know if the things you hear or see is the truth.

It is a chance you take when you call upon spirits.
I would advise better safe and not try such things as you are calling an unknown entity to enter your life,which may or may not leave and possibly cause you harm.

There are procedures to follow when calling up spirits and these are in place to protect the person from harm. Therefore, if these are not followed, then it is entirely dangerous to pursue the mechanization of a ouija board.

However, one can always put cards down A to Z and numbers l to 0 and use up side down water glasses as the vehicle.

... forgive me for my ignorance, but there are actual people that believe ouija boards can conjure up spirits?

I never believed in these things, mainly because I'm more of a science person... always follow reason, evidence, etc.

I'm tempted to even try...

I'm with cozyk and ISneezeFunny.

Bad things happen to people all the time. If there was any reasonable evidence that any of it was caused by a game, somebody would have sued Parker Brothers, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission would have recalled all the Ouija boards.

The wikipedia entry on ouija boards looks good.

Ouija - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Did any of you people here who profess to know what is not happening ever use this toy?

Anyone ever hear of Edgar Cayce?

Read what he says about the subject!

http://www.ghostweb.com/ouija.html

I'm saying this because some things happened to me when *playing* with this toy,its not a toy! Period!

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Originally Posted by artlady

Did any of you people here who profess to know what is not happening ever use this toy?

I have used one. We all put our finger tips on the plastic thingy, and it wouldn't even move. We had to help it along. It was so silly. I can't remember what we were saying. It's been so long ago. What do you say? Just ask it questions? Do you call on specific spirits. Kim to grandma, Kim to grandma, come in grandma. If I played it today, I would have a hard time trying to keep a straight face. I can hardly type this without snickering and giggling. I think my drink would come out my nose if I sat down and tried to take this thing seriously.:D

I used it a few times as a kid and then with a boy friend in my 20s. As far as I can tell, it doesn't go anywhere unless someone gives it a little pressure in that direction. My boyfriend got made at me for not taking it seriously. Bad things have happened to me in my life, but I've never had any reason to blame a ouija board.

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Originally Posted by cozyk

I have used one. We all put our finger tips on the plastic thingy, and it wouldn't even move. We had to help it along. It was so silly. I can't remember what we were saying. It's been so long ago. What do you say? Just ask it questions? Do you call on specific spirits. Kim to grandma, Kim to grandma, come in grandma. If I played it today, I would have a hard time trying to keep a straight face. I can hardly type this without snickering and giggling. I think my drink would come out my nose if I sat down and tried to take this thing seriously.:D

I got you.. that's you .my experience was different, I think you know by now that I am not a nut job.. I know what I know and you know what you know.. no biggie.Peace ;)

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Originally Posted by artlady

Anyone ever hear of Edgar Cayce?

Read what he says about the subject!

Ghost Society Photo of

I'm saying this because some things happened to me when *playing* with this toy,its not a toy! Period!

I went to that site and others with info on Edgar Cayce. All I could find is that he said it was dangerous. Why should I buy that? You got anything more substantial? I'm trying here, but so far, Santa Clause holds more probability. And really, I'm not trying to be a smart a@@, I'm just waiting to hear, see, or read ANYTHING that holds water. Even just a tiny bit of water will do.

... cozyk, there's only one way to settle this.

... wanna play some ouija?

I can tell you I had more than one bad experience.. as a result of this game.
You can try to make a mockery of what I'm saying but I am telling you the truth as I know it and your mocking me and that is wrong.
Just because this never happened to you does not mean its not true and you being pretty crappy to me about it.
I'm saying it for a reason! I am a sensitive.

I'm not trying to mock you. I'm mocking this game. I'm sorry you're sensitive about it.

However, I am really willing to try this game out, just to see what's going on.

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Originally Posted by ISneezeFunny

...cozyk, there's only one way to settle this.

...wanna play some ouija?

I'd love to but I can't guarantee that Pepsi won't come spewing out of my nose when I try to with hold my snickering. Maybe spirits are afraid of snickering. Maybe that is why I have never been contacted by any. Or they see the words logic, realism, and common sense
Stamped all in my brain, and that scares them away. We tried a séance one time about 6 years ago. Again, I could not keep my eyes from rolling:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:. My friend was all serious and I just had to laugh.

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Originally Posted by cozyk

I'd love to but I can't guarantee that Pepsi won't come spewing out of my nose when I try to with hold my snickering. Maybe spirits are afraid of snickering. Maybe that is why I have never been contacted by any. Or they see the words logic, realism, and common sense
stamped all in my brain, and that scares them away. We tried a seance one time about 6 years ago. Again, I could not keep my eyes from rolling:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:. My friend was all serious and I just had to laugh.

Well you believe in god right.. he's never contacted you either has he? Perhaps if you think a little more outside of the box you could open your eyes to all of the possibilities that you're missing out on... good luck to you!:D

Artlady, why don't you tell us what happened. Maybe you can convince us OR maybe we can convince you that you experienced a string of coincidences. Then you won't have to be afraid anymore. You have to admit that spirits or ghost or whatever come around you
And communicate with you through cardboard and a piece if plastic is pretty silly. If these boards were factual, I'd ask what the winning lottery numbers were. Or who was going to win a football game so I could place a good bet. And why do I and others have to basically push the little plastic thing around?

I'm still waiting to get a response on the Edgar Cayce guy.
Does he have any documented proof of any kind that these things are dangerous?

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Originally Posted by Peacekelsey

Well you believe in god right..he's never contacted you either has he?? Perhaps if you think a little more outside of the box you could open your eyes to all of the possibilities that you're missing out on...good luck to ya!:D

When I talk to God, I'm basically talking to the part of me that is my soul, my emotion, my heart. I don't believe that God is "outside" of me somewhere and I don't have to summon him. I certainly don't have to pull out a Parker Brothers game or any other material possession to make contact. I'm known for thinking outside the box, but the little evil spirit ghost box is something else. I appreciate the wish for good luck but am confused what the luck is for.

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Originally Posted by cozyk

I'd love to but I can't guarantee that Pepsi won't come spewing out of my nose when I try to with hold my snickering. Maybe spirits are afraid of snickering. Maybe that is why I have never been contacted by any. Or they see the words logic, realism, and common sense
stamped all in my brain, and that scares them away. We tried a seance one time about 6 years ago. Again, I could not keep my eyes from rolling:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:. My friend was all serious and I just had to laugh.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heUVrcYWqOc

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Originally Posted by cozyk

When I talk to God, I'm basically talking to the part of me that is my soul, my emotion, my heart. I don't believe that God is "outside" of me somewhere and I don't have to summon him. I certainly don't have to pull out a Parker Brothers game or any other material possession to make contact. I'm known for thinking outside the box, but the little evil spirit ghost box is something else. I appreciate the wish for good luck but am confused what the luck is for.

The luck was for you being able to see things in life a little less logical and perhaps you can find some magic in life. Life isn't as black and white as you seem to make it. Everything is an illusion and is perceived differently with every individual...

The Ouija board isn't something that I use. But have heard of others using it. Who are we to say that it doesn't work... just because it hasn't worked for you in the past (perhaps because you went into it with a closed mind) doesn't mean it doesn't work for others.

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Originally Posted by cozyk

Artlady, why don't you tell us what happened. Maybe you can convince us OR maybe we can convince you that you experienced a string of coincidences. Then you won't have to be afraid anymore. You have to admit that spirits or ghost or whatever come around you
and communicate with you through cardboard and a piece if plastic is pretty silly. If these boards were factual, I'd ask what the winning lottery numbers were. Or who was going to win a football game so I could place a good bet. And why do I and others have to basically push the little plastic thing around?

I'm still waiting to get a response on the Edgar Cayce guy.
Does he have any documented proof of any kind that these things are dangerous?

I will P.M. you. Suffice to say you can bring spirits to you through the board.They are not always friendly.

Hay everyone.. lets just be friends.. O.K. :)

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Originally Posted by ISneezeFunny

I'm not trying to mock you. I'm mocking this game. I'm sorry you're sensitive about it.

However, I am really willing to try this game out, just to see what's going on.

I'm not sensitive about it.. I am a sensitive.. someone who just is sensitive to things

My thing is nature,

Well Artlady, I don't think people will ever understand what you say until you support it with whatever happened to you, or else it just doesn't make sense to them
I have played with a ouija Board, and I'm not sure if it was working or not? Because no one said they were moving it, and it did move, but I have doubts and I am not sure if any of my friends playing moved it.
So I think this game is mostly just a game.
Nothing else really