Million Dollar Challenge has been terminated.

[Paul Bethke]

So I read that the million Dollar challenge is terminated –is that true?

http://web.randi.org/the-million-dollar-challenge.html

 

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Didn't we know this was coming?

 

[Brian-M]

Not terminated completely, just changing...

We plan on continuing the Million Dollar Challenge as a means for educating the public about paranormal claims, but the process for consideration of claims has been changed effective September 1, 2015. No application submitted under the previous procedures or relying in whole or in part on the previously published terms of the Challenge will be considered.

[...]

Effective immediately, JREF will no longer accept applications directly from people claiming to have a paranormal power. Previously available Application Forms shall not be used and will be rejected without any review of the contents. We anticipate providing minimum required protocols for the preliminary test early next year. No one should make any effort to pursue the Challenge until those minimum required protocols are issued. The only exception is that any established psychic may contact JREF via email to be tested directly (preferably with an independent, third party TV crew.)

http://web.randi.org/home/jref-status

 

[gerdbonk]

The Internet Wayback Machine records the "termination" announcement on the MDC page to have been made last September, same time as the last JREF status update that Brian-M quotes (http://web.randi.org/home/jref-status).

Previously, the MDC page held instructions and a link to the MDC application form. I think the "termination" refers specifically to the previous application process. JREF has been known to be somewhat cryptic/vague in its online statements.

 

[Wrong Number]

That is too bad. It's something I often point people who are so sure of supernatural nonsense.

 

[Paul Bethke]

Not terminated completely, just changing...

http://web.randi.org/home/jref-status

Well to my understanding “terminate” means to stop, discontinue—put an end.
bring to an end.
"he was advised to terminate the contract"
synonyms: bring to an end, end, bring to a close/conclusion, close, conclude, finish, stop, put an end to, put a stop to, wind up, discontinue, break off, cease, cut short, bring to an untimely end, abort;

 

[gerdbonk]

The application process has been terminated. If you want to quibble, contact the JREF. This board is no longer associated with them.

 

[Psi Baba]

Either way, it's gone unclaimed long enough that it proved its point.

 

[Gawdzilla Sama]

You think a psychic could prove they're the real deal by having applied BEFORE the end of the Challenge.

 

[gerdbonk]

The problem was that, mostly, only the nutjobs applied, and frequently either refused or were mentally unable to distill their claims to a testable statement. JREF wasted a lot of time with these while the popular paranormal advocates that JREF would have preferred to test disparaged the challenge and stayed far away from it, like any fraud would.

 

[Darat]

So I read that the million Dollar challenge is terminated –is that true?

http://web.randi.org/the-million-dollar-challenge.html

You are about a year out of date.

 

[Paul Bethke]

You are about a year out of date.

So what does that mean—was it terminated a year ago, so what is the present situation?

 

[Darat]

So what does that mean—was it terminated a year ago, so what is the present situation?

Why are you asking me - you need to contact the JREF for any information that isn't on their website.

 

[Crossbow]

So what does that mean—was it terminated a year ago, so what is the present situation?

If you actually have the power of God, then it should be necessary for you to ask us mere humans for any information.

 

[Paul Bethke]

If you actually have the power of God, then it should be necessary for you to ask us mere humans for any information.

But I am also flesh and blood, dependent on information—my status does not elevate me among the fellow humans, it just gives me an insight into the will of the Creator.

 

[Paul Bethke]

Why are you asking me - you need to contact the JREF for any information that isn't on their website.

Well thanks any way

 

[RecoveringYuppy]

You have paranormal powers but can't find the link on the page you've been pointed at?

 

[Crossbow]

But I am also flesh and blood, dependent on information—my status does not elevate me among the fellow humans, it just gives me an insight into the will of the Creator.

My grandfather used to say "A man can only make a fool of himself".

 

[alfaniner]

Guess that will free up your Thursdays, then.

 

[Ron Swanson]

I think it was necessary ... It seems the new application procedure will start AFTER the claimants have already convinced a TV News crew AND have affidavits to back your claims

It seems reasonable ... if you can't fool a TV News crew and a couple of local skeptics there is NO chance your claim is real.

BUT!! ... I'll miss reading the claims and protocol suggestions on the board here

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

So what does that mean—was it terminated a year ago, so what is the present situation?

Still terminated.

 

[Paul Bethke]

Guess that will free up your Thursdays, then.

Greetings
Yes you are correct—Thursdays are the days I envisage as the day.

 

[Paul Bethke]

You have paranormal powers but can't find the link on the page you've been pointed at?

Just needed to make sure.

 

[Paul Bethke]

My grandfather used to say "A man can only make a fool of himself".

Well he could be a wise man--Pro_10:8 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

 

[Crossbow]

Well he could be a wise man--Pro_10:8 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Proverbs 10 contains a number of good maxims and here are a few which I think are quite appropriate:

A wise son make a glad father,
But a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

The wise of heart will receive commandments,
But a babbling fool will come to ruin.

On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found.
But a a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.

The lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools die for lack of sense.

 

[Paul Bethke]

Proverbs 10 contains a number of good maxims and here are a few which I think are quite appropriate:

A wise son make a glad father,
But a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

The wise of heart will receive commandments,
But a babbling fool will come to ruin.

On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found.
But a a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.

The lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools die for lack of sense.

Then I comprehend, that you are a wise man?

 

[Crossbow]

Then I comprehend, that you are a wise man?

I am not nearly as wise as I should be, but at least I have the good sense not to publish absurd things like a "blinding list".

 

[alfaniner]

Then I comprehend, that you are a wise man?

If he claims to be a wise man, that surely means he doesn't know.

Carry on.

 

[Nay_Sayer]

I am not nearly as wise as I should be, but at least I have the good sense not to publish absurd things like a "blinding list".

Or un-withered grass.

 

[arthwollipot]

That is too bad. It's something I often point people who are so sure of supernatural nonsense.

There are a ton of other challenges still operating all over the world. I don't think many of them have the backing of a million dollars, but I bet if you added them all up...

 

[fishbob]

Well he could be a wise man--Pro_10:8 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Hi Paul. So nice to see you,

 

[a_unique_person]

The problem was that, mostly, only the nutjobs applied, and frequently either refused or were mentally unable to distill their claims to a testable statement. JREF wasted a lot of time with these while the popular paranormal advocates that JREF would have preferred to test disparaged the challenge and stayed far away from it, like any fraud would.

Too true.

 

[fuelair]

My grandfather used to say "A man can only make a fool of himself".

"But even a fool can make tools of others!!!!!

 

[Ron Swanson]

My Grandfather used to say

"Get me another beer from the basement"

"Beer goes best with bacon and egg breakfast!"