The Curse of Oak Island

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

Why are people dismissing the coin as nothing? Did you expect them to just find some ancient treasure right away? As has been pointed out, this is a private venture costing a lot of money. They did a broad sweep of the island to try to find something and they actually did find something which is a pretty significant clue.

When it comes to reality TV, I don't think you can dismiss the possibility that this discovery was fabricated for the purpose of making a more interesting show. I'm not saying that that's the case, but we should be aware by now that reality TV is often not really real.

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by patteeu

When it comes to reality TV, I don't think you can dismiss the possibility that this discovery was fabricated for the purpose of making a more interesting show. I'm not saying that that's the case, but we should be aware by now that reality TV is often not really real.

I was telling the same thing to my girlfriend. I am skeptical until is been peer reviewed.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by hometeam

I was telling the same thing to my girlfriend. I am skeptical until is been peer reviewed.

Until what has been peer reviewed? The coin? The process of discovery?

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

Until what has been peer reviewed? The coin? The process of discovery?

Both.

There is always the chance the coin could have been planted by the crew and claimed to have been discovered. At least I would feel more confident about it if the coin was proven to be true, NOT by being shown on the show.

Hell, every reality show is bullshit, why not this one?

I am a skeptic through and through, and being skeptical of a reality show is quite easy in its own right.

Im not saying its definitely fake. I just don't believe it without scientific process in place~

Regardless, what I think does not matter, it is what it is.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by hometeam

Both.

There is always the chance the coin could have been planted by the crew and claimed to have been discovered. At least I would feel more confident about it if the coin was proven to be true, NOT by being shown on the show.

Hell, every reality show is bullshit, why not this one?

I am a skeptic through and through, and being skeptical of a reality show is quite easy in its own right.

Im not saying its definitely fake. I just don't believe it without scientific process in place~

Regardless, what I think does not matter, it is what it is.

What scientific progress will confirm the coin wasn't planted there? Should some independent researcher go out there and try to replicate the find? What you are asking for doesn't really make sense.

I wouldn't call this a reality show. I would call it a produced/edited exploration documentary. There is no reason for them to get the coin or process of finding it further analyzed when as far as we know, they know it was legitmately found there. Lets not forget, when something needed verification, they went out and got in the form of cocunut fiber from the 14th or 15th century. They are investing their own private money and want to do it right.

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

What scientific progress will confirm the coin wasn't planted there? Should some independent researcher go out there and try to replicate the find? What you are asking for doesn't really make sense.

I wouldn't call this a reality show. I would call it a produced/edited exploration documentary. There is no reason for them to get the coin or process of finding it further analyzed when as far as we know, they know it was legitmately found there. Lets not forget, when something needed verification, they went out and got in the form of cocunut fiber from the 14th or 15th century. They are investing their own private money and want to do it right.

There really is no way to confirm the coin wasn't planted. I would just like to see PEER REVIEWED evidence of the coin, the coconut fiber etc before I believe what they are saying. I mean part of the show was 'OMG THERE IS A CURSE AND GHOSTS AND PARANORMAL ACTIVITY INVESTIGATORS'

And I think we all know THAT is total bullshit. So its hard for me to believe anything I have seen on there without a grain of salt.

I will continue to watch the show with skepticism and intrigue, as I have already. (provided it returns)

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by hometeam

There really is no way to confirm the coin wasn't planted. I would just like to see PEER REVIEWED evidence of the coin, the coconut fiber etc before I believe what they are saying. I mean part of the show was 'OMG THERE IS A CURSE AND GHOSTS AND PARANORMAL ACTIVITY INVESTIGATORS'

And I think we all know THAT is total bullshit. So its hard for me to believe anything I have seen on there without a grain of salt.

I will continue to watch the show with skepticism and intrigue, as I have already. (provided it returns)

The curse stuff is just attention grabbers for that group of people. I think and hope most people are watching it for the hunt, and not because of the curse stuff. Luckily they didn't spend too much time on it.

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

What scientific progress will confirm the coin wasn't planted there? Should some independent researcher go out there and try to replicate the find? What you are asking for doesn't really make sense.

I wouldn't call this a reality show. I would call it a produced/edited exploration documentary. There is no reason for them to get the coin or process of finding it further analyzed when as far as we know, they know it was legitmately found there. Lets not forget, when something needed verification, they went out and got in the form of cocunut fiber from the 14th or 15th century. They are investing their own private money and want to do it right.

Disagree. How much is each person on the show being paid? Is that pay funding or partially funding the hunt? If so, wouldn't it be in their best interest to do another season?

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by aturnis

Disagree. How much is each person on the show being paid? Is that pay funding or partially funding the hunt? If so, wouldn't it be in their best interest to do another season?

I don't follow. What do you disagree with? They are no doubt being paid something, but their investment began long before the show started. I am sure they would love another season and I hope they get one.

[Lprechaun]

Originally Posted by aturnis

Disagree. How much is each person on the show being paid? Is that pay funding or partially funding the hunt? If so, wouldn't it be in their best interest to do another season?

How much do you think it takes to buy an island. Im sure they are making a bit of money off of it but I can tell you also that a lot of these shows are brought to the networks not the networks going after the show. The show "Tanked" was filmed by the owners of ATM the first season with no outside help. The company themselves paid for the production and then shopped the episodes around. A TV show is one way to recoup some money they may have spent but it wont come close to what they spend in the long run UNLESS they discover something.

I really feel this was two brothers who wanted to make this an adventure, and in the grand scheme of things like the younger brother has mentioned it isnt about the treasure its about the adventure. If they get a payoff all the better but if they enjoyed the time while they tried than they enjoyed the time. He seems to be smart enough to go ahead and pitch the idea for a TV show just to offset some of the costs AND get it documented without him forking out the dough.