I totally agree that this topic bears discussing for the reasons you cite and others. While it does bother me that groups are seriously offering certification, the ones that charge for it get me riled. They are nothing but a scam and rip people off. My personal opinion is that in the field of the paranormal, anyone who charges for ghost hunting or paranormal investigation certification should be charged with fraud with intent to commit theft.

I think it is a topic that bears discussing – because more and more groups are offering ‘certifications’ – which I suppose was inevitable given Ghost Hunters Academy.