RiPA mentions and uses the term "Quantum" in quite a bit of their work, Be it Q-Physics, Q-Theory, Q-Mechanics you may have seen it on site.
Unfortunately, many other paranormal orientated groups use this claim too. but alas, many use it just to make them appear more "sciency".
This is becoming more and more common.
Stuart Robbins picks up the point and explains how the effect of misuse of the word can be detrimental to the user.

There is no formal logical fallacy that I know of called “Appeal ...

Following on from the"Ghost hunting, pseudoscience and skepticism" posts that have seemed to gain alot of interest on site. Steve Novella Writes a perfectly balanced analysis of the two writers debate.



Ok, so theres this whole debate thing going on on-site whether ghost-hunting is science or pseudoscience. The first salvo was apparently fired by Michael Dippold, who took the skeptical position. There is also a response by Peter Allen, defending the science of paranormal investigation. I hope t...

Ok, so the previous post on "Ghost hunting, pseudoscience and skepticism" sparked some controversy off it seems.
Below is a responce from what I percieve to be quite a believer. Do i agree with the person who wrote the responce? Not really, but I will not put my thoughts forward on this matter just yet.