Questionnaire for Explorers

I'm Alexis and here is my questionnaire for everyone! Thank you for helping me understand these subjects better

1.) When did you start exploring?

2.) Why do you go exploring?

3.) Are there certain rules to follow?

4.) Any special equipment?

5.) Do you have to ask permission before entering a building with the "No Trespassing" sign?

6.) Have you ever found any buildings that were haunted during your explorations?

Thanks again guys!

1.) When did you start exploring?
Since I could walk.

2.) Why do you go exploring?
Escape from the stress of everyday life,history,adventure,photography,discovering forgoteen things/places

3.) Are there certain rules to follow?
Yes

4.) Any special equipment?
Camera/good pair of boots/flashlight if going during the evning/night hours,

5.) Do you have to ask permission before entering a building with the "No Trespassing" sign?
sometimes

6.) Have you ever found any buildings that were haunted during your explorations?
Yes.many

WraithOfPestilence wrote:

1.) When did you start exploring?
Since I could walk.

2.) Why do you go exploring?
Escape from the stress of everyday life,history,adventure,photography,discovering forgoteen things/places

3.) Are there certain rules to follow?
Yes

4.) Any special equipment?
Camera/good pair of boots/flashlight if going during the evning/night hours,

5.) Do you have to ask permission before entering a building with the "No Trespassing" sign?
sometimes

6.) Have you ever found any buildings that were haunted during your explorations?
Yes.many

What are the Rules?

Unwritten Codes of Conduct

There are a few unwritten rules in Urban Exploration, and one should be cognizant of the protocol in order to be fully accepted and trusted as a new member of the sub-culture.

The most common and oft-quoted rule follows the mantra of the Sierra Club: “Take only photographs, leave only footprints.” Though not all urban explorers follow this directive, the vast majority do. Many abandonments possess a treasure trove of esoteric objects, unique contraptions, rare industrial components, or special antique items that could sell for a handsome profit on eBay. Despite all this, the community has decided to officially condem taking any object from a building.

Graffiti and vandalism are generally condemned, but there are exceptions. It should be noted that urban explorers are a diverse group of tens of thousands, potentially hundreds of thousands. The diversity of opinions falls in both extremes, but the moderate and mean consensus generally follows the rule of law except for the very notable exception of Trespass.

As of now, there is no officially sanctioned urban exploration moral codex. In fact, “following the rules” would run counter to the central principle of exploring. For this reason, urban explorers have a general understanding of the community’s moral compass and make of it what they will.

WraithOfPestilence wrote:

Unwritten Codes of Conduct

There are a few unwritten rules in Urban Exploration, and one should be cognizant of the protocol in order to be fully accepted and trusted as a new member of the sub-culture.

The most common and oft-quoted rule follows the mantra of the Sierra Club: “Take only photographs, leave only footprints.” Though not all urban explorers follow this directive, the vast majority do. Many abandonments possess a treasure trove of esoteric objects, unique contraptions, rare industrial components, or special antique items that could sell for a handsome profit on eBay. Despite all this, the community has decided to officially condem taking any object from a building.

Graffiti and vandalism are generally condemned, but there are exceptions. It should be noted that urban explorers are a diverse group of tens of thousands, potentially hundreds of thousands. The diversity of opinions falls in both extremes, but the moderate and mean consensus generally follows the rule of law except for the very notable exception of Trespass.

As of now, there is no officially sanctioned urban exploration moral codex. In fact, “following the rules” would run counter to the central principle of exploring. For this reason, urban explorers have a general understanding of the community’s moral compass and make of it what they will.

Thank you

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1.) When did you start exploring?

When I was a young lady of 14.

2.) Why do you go exploring?

To take pictures for my portfolio and understand human nature.

3.) Are there certain rules to follow?

Yes. They've already been posted.

4.) Any special equipment?

Not that I know of.

5.) Do you have to ask permission before entering a building with the "No Trespassing" sign?

Yes. I do so I won't be on the property illegally.

6.) Have you ever found any buildings that were haunted during your explorations?

I don't think so.

1.) When did you start exploring?
A few years ago when I was 11

2.) Why do you go exploring?
I like to escape, also because abandoned places interest me

3.) Are there certain rules to follow?
Take only pictures leave only footprints

4.) Any special equipment?
A camera

5.) Do you have to ask permission before entering a building with the "No Trespassing" sign?
Yes you should ask permission even if there isn't a sign and the property still has an owner you should ask.

6.) Have you ever found any buildings that were haunted during your exploration
There's a house down the road from me that is haunted

1.) When did you start exploring?

About 2 years ago.

2.) Why do you go exploring?

Love learning about the past.

3.) Are there certain rules to follow?

Yes. They've been stated.

4.) Any special equipment?

Flashlight, good pair of boots, a buddy or two (in case exploration goes wrong), camera, comfortable clothing.

5.) Do you have to ask permission before entering a building with the "No Trespassing" sign?

I don't. I just go with it.

6.) Have you ever found any buildings that were haunted during your explorations?