Post by Brad-LaSpirits on May 14, 2007 14:17:35 GMT -5
Would like to get your view points on the use of Quija boards. LaSpirits, clearly expresses the fact that we do not affiliate ourselves with the use of this, or similar, devices. However, we would just like to hear your opinions on whether or not you think there is as much danger as claimed.
First, a bit of history on the Quija board, courtesy of Jason from TAPS:
In 1892, William Fuld became the owner of the Kennard Novelty Company, which
had developed the final form of the talking board. He then renamed it the
Ouija Novelty Company. Fuld was such an enthusiastic promoter, even claiming
that he had invented and named the board, that his name is still associated
with it, and its actual originators are mostly forgotten.
Capitalizing on public fascination with the exotic and mysterious far east, Fuld declared
that Ouija was the Egyptian word for good luck. It's more likely, however,
that he derived the name from the Moroccan city of Oujda.
Fuld went on to sell millions of talking boards, as well as other toys and novelties. In
spite of fierce competition from other toy makers, his company dominated the
market for 35 years.
Thanks to his own talent for sensationalizing a simple toy, his death in 1927 was turned
into a lasting legend. His fall from the factory roof while doing repairs was rumored to
have been a suicide, and to this day that story is still circulated as fact.
After his death his family decided to sell the company to Parker Brothers who still
produce the board to this day, and own all rights to this board.
People who have faith in the Quija board believe that this board is a doorway to another
plain of existence and due to this can put the user in great danger from malevolent
spirits. Most people say that if you are going to use one of these boards you
should place a silver coin on the board and this will not allow any evil spirits to
pass over to our realm.
First, a bit of history on the Quija board, courtesy of Jason from TAPS:
In 1892, William Fuld became the owner of the Kennard Novelty Company, which
had developed the final form of the talking board. He then renamed it the
Ouija Novelty Company. Fuld was such an enthusiastic promoter, even claiming
that he had invented and named the board, that his name is still associated
with it, and its actual originators are mostly forgotten.
Capitalizing on public fascination with the exotic and mysterious far east, Fuld declared
that Ouija was the Egyptian word for good luck. It's more likely, however,
that he derived the name from the Moroccan city of Oujda.
Fuld went on to sell millions of talking boards, as well as other toys and novelties. In
spite of fierce competition from other toy makers, his company dominated the
market for 35 years.
Thanks to his own talent for sensationalizing a simple toy, his death in 1927 was turned
into a lasting legend. His fall from the factory roof while doing repairs was rumored to
have been a suicide, and to this day that story is still circulated as fact.
After his death his family decided to sell the company to Parker Brothers who still
produce the board to this day, and own all rights to this board.
People who have faith in the Quija board believe that this board is a doorway to another
plain of existence and due to this can put the user in great danger from malevolent
spirits. Most people say that if you are going to use one of these boards you
should place a silver coin on the board and this will not allow any evil spirits to
pass over to our realm.