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What I wanted to know is what people think about vampire hunters. The real life people who go around looking for vampires (also real life) and try to cause them as much physical pain they can, to the point of death. What do you guys think about this?

i haven't encountered them personally face to face but i heard from a reliable source that there are people out there who go out and hunt the members of his vampiric house. i've seen pictures of a girl's arm with a huge gash in it that can't be fake so i do believe it

Ive heard rumors of such people when in my travels from city to city. Some are less then reliable sources.

All and all, ive met people who are "paladin" in nature doing anything they can in the service of their god, which is as close to a "hunter" as you can get, esp if their god doesn't like vampires.

They have usually violent and short lives, which i dont pity them for, or even feel any emotion towards the destroy what we dont know, or want to accept mentality. Those souls who have told me to my face if it was not for the alliances I held, they would have done their best to kill me on principal.

Again, sad children and idiots, however i dont keep stock in that they are just crazy, and never am without a form of weapon just in case one gets a little too over zealous. But thats just sense in these days.

I have never heard of them, you would think that an attack on someone of that nature would make the news or someone would post it and brag about it.

oh no...you saw a pic of someone with a cut....are you serious?
think about it.....two guys get in a fistfight it lands in the newspapers these days, someone running around torturing people and trying to stake someone would be front page news, swat teams, and K9 units on the alert...
worst case scenario is some nutter ranting at you, maybe attacking you, and landing themselves in psych ward.....
more than likely it was just goth bashing, which while bad....is not anywhere near the caliber of event as an active hunter

I haven't heard of anyone going around hunting vampires, but if that were to happen i think they would get there asses beaten.

I agree. The press would have a field day with something like that. I don't think it is really happening. Too many people would be screaming about something like that. Maybe in the fantasy role playing world they are doing this, but not in real life.

Yeah...someone in the media would be all over it. If not Glen Beck then maybe Jerry Springer? Either way, I wouldn't put too much stock in this.

There are always the wanna bes who might wish that they were VHunters but in reality, I highly doubt there is such a thing.

honestly it would depend on the situation,how ever no matter who or what a person is the Idear of causing pain for pains sake or because we do not understand them is just inhumane.

I have a friend who claims to hunt vampires. I know he's probably just being his normal crazy self, but yeah he said that he hunts them. He's always telling me his stories about them and how some vampire guy is hunting him back for killing his girlfriend. He even told me one time why he thinks vampires need to drink blood. It was an incredibly long explaination with a lot of scientific stuff that I can't remember. I don't really think he goes around looking for vampires to kill, but he does have some very detailed stories.

I'm not going to say it's NOT possible. I've had people to come up to me claiming stuff all the time. Being a vampire hunter was one of them. I think if you had people hunting down and killing witches or people who killed those even remotely CALLED a witch.....I don't see why not people who are crazy enough to try and kill someone that consider themselves a vampire. You have to realize....we live in a facked up world. LOL

I think they are myth and just fable that the movies have blown out of proportion again.

I think they're crazy going, looking for trouble. Real vampires mean us no real harm. That is unless we go after them first.

No I haven't heard anything of the sort.

But it really wouldnt suprise me.

Bearing in mind there are fake vampires running around out there, why wouldn't there be fake vampire slayers running around too!

This reminds me of a conversation I had once. The reason the Mythical Vampire still thrives is the single fact that people refuse to believe they exist. They can operate in complete sight, aslong as people refuse to believe what they are seeing. The same is true for those who would hunt said Myth. How many times have we seen movies about mobs and senators, Secret agents, and secret government orginizations that supposedly never make the news. Hell there is a popular tv show about redneck versions of Buffy hunting demons and monsters. And if the Vampire is the mythical reanimated corpse it is supposed to be, who is going to miss it? Would those who hunt true Vampires not be able to tell the differance between the them and those living the lifestyle? I find it amazing the scope of things that people will and will not believe. LOL

I agree. People now days really have no way to tell. Besides, I doubt they exist.

Never heard of them, yet for mortals to believe and think they are or show charateristics of vamp, why not would there be hunters. but its not the movies were there is no eveideince left. its murder still. huh,

thats crazy if people are looking for trouble, it doesn't make any sense. Why cause undo harm when you can just not hunt for real vampires because how could you tell if you cane up upon a real vampire or not. The look just like us- Real People

I dont beleive such people exist.
And if they did, i would suggest they have a mental flaw.

I agree with faceless. we call it homicide. The dillusional that can't disquinguish between the real world and fantasy.

Ahhhh...I have seen many say the same thing about those who call themselves Vampires. LOL Lifestyle or not. LOL LOL LOL

I don't agree with such people going out there and doing that kind of thing. If they do exist, then they exist. But true, vamps aren't really here to hurt or to bring and end to humanity.... Hunters existed then, why not now? But to me they just need help... A lot of it.

Yes I have heard about them. I even know one, but that person is going to retire in around 2 or 3 days.

Okay, since I don't have a serious standpoint on the existence (or lack thereof) of vampire hunters, I thought I'd bring something up. I noticed a few posts from people who actually talked to self-proclaimed vampire hunters. People, if someone tells you they're a vampire hunter, specifically one who's been successful, then they're NOT a vampire hunter. That's common sense. If they told you they've killed a vampire, they've just admitted murder and should be charged and investigated accordingly. When it turns up that they're lying, or that they actually killed someone, then you can either call them on their bluff, or they'll be sent to jail and violated by some guy named Molly.

I agree...If you've actually spoken with someone who has "killed a vampire" - TURN EM IN! Sheesh...scary what people will do ...

What amuses me to no end, however, is the little teenagers who claim to be hunters. Even if they haven't killed a vampire, they're likely not going to. Lgically speaking, wouldn't it be a better idea to keep your identity a SECRET???? Especially with the illegality of your occupation, and the fact that once everyone knows you're a self-proclaimed hunter, no vampire (roleplaying OR metaphysical) will associate with you. Bottom line, anyone who so much as brings it up in conversation is not a vampire hunter, but rather a fucking idiot.

I could imagine that zealots exist that fervently believe in the existence
and implied threat of vampires that feel the need to intercede on the behalve of the unenlightened, are they delusional for believing in vampires? sure a mortal I imagine could care less, a vampire I imagine would be wise to take notice of such possibilties that if they "exist" then if they step out to far they would I image get unwanted attention

Even if that was the case, if there were real hunters out there, we wouldn't be hearing about it. The whole concept of discussing such a secretive and, might I add, ILLEGAL occupation is just a bit silly. It's akin to discussing serial killers. Anyone involved in murder is going to keep it secret, so this discussion is almost moot. If you've heard talk of a vampire hunter firsthand, chances are it's bullshit. Logically speaking, that is.

do you really think that someone would anounce that they're a vampire hunter/killer and face being ridiculed by the public

I hate the utter words and to think they are still out doing what they believe is right and killing off those that are trying to make it in this new world of high tech. It seems no matter what century it is there will always be those that will work for the greater good or for an higher meaning to fight off all that is evil in their eyes. Now you know way many of us have stayed in the shadows for such a long time. B/c of them and the trouble that follows them. Last time I checked its not the dark ages any more from my standards.

It has been claimed by those that kill that they are vampires.. it has been claimed that someone killed because they had suspicion that someone was a vampire.. delusions? Or Para-Behavioral activity. Something that became so rehersed and reenforced with all the hype and lore, and an impressional person believed something they where told would make them enlightened and safe, or less ignorant then those that considered it make believe(the same thing they thought at one time) so they figure to be even more enlightened they would kill a vampire for group initiation, others argue he has taken it to far.. he ask? Do you believe in vampires..? then when the person responds predictable as conditioned yes .. then " Well then you know what has to be done.. they are a threat!" so a vampire and a hunter go out to kill each other both just as convinced that the other excist and the interpitation of what fits a vampire or what a hunters actions are hide the trigger to kill. The vampire claims defense the hunter claims sactification they are both right.. or would you wargue tother wise...

Heh...I ran across this website. Apparently some peeps DO have too much time on their hands.

http://www.geocities.com/vampiricstudies/hunters.html

I have not heard of this thru anyone I know personally, but nothing would surprise me. So many people in this world are ready to kill or destroy anything they fear or do not understand...anyone or anything different than their beliefs. Its a sad, sad fact that people fear the different.

Hmm I think the thought of Vampire hunters is pretty dumb do to the fact that if they came upon a vampire and did any damage it would be there biggest mistake

I see fights, stabbings, and shootings, every day, and it never makes the news in my area. This is due to the fact no one wants to hear about it. Secondly if the crime is not reported to autorities, then it goes un noticed. I hve heard of hunters but what would you tell Police, ya I was attached by a vampire hunter becouse I am a vampire, they would lock you up, not to mention do you want to be exposed to the world.

I definitely agree with what some other people said, if you have ever met someone who said they killed a vampire, they probably have something psychologically wrong with them and maybe murdered someone.. Not good :/

yet those that choose embrace the role or identify themselves as vampires should be aware that there are those that embrace the role and identify with vampire hunters, whether they are really vampires or people in the role of vampire, "Ordained Hunters" or engaged in role playing extremes, They are likely to be taken in by those that claim to be vampires.. or visa versa' as well.. A professed vampire may stalk to kill a suspected hunter.. Another reason for the Masquarade.. that and to avoid waking others to the vampires that are claimed to exist..

I can feel my IQ burning itself away at the attempt to rationalize that link.

As with many things, I will believe it if no other logical option presents itself.

There are a great many things in this world, that require one to be a bit of a nutter. But the next time i meet a killer, who has never taken a life, they will learn a painful lesson. If they want the title of murder, if they want manslaughter, and criminal to be following them through their daily lives, like they quest for it like its their bread and butter, then let them lead what ever shit life they have set out before them.

2 things to remember

other then that i cant work this keyboard is...


1) if you live at home, have never had to work for anything in your life, or have never understood what it means to live life one day at a time, simply because to do other wise would be to die. Then you have no logical understanding of who you really are.

2) if you have read about the aforesaid things and have thusly thought that it applies to you because you feel the same way. It does Not apply to you. Just if psychologically speaking you are similar to something, it doesn't make you able to call yourself a member of that community to the point that you are some high muckety muck. If you have put in the years to develop yourself, and gain the influence of someone like unto the title your calling yourself, then you will have earned it through successful application of #1.

Hunters/hunter types are usually angsty religious zealots who sadly to say, more then likely never really new their god, because to go killing in Gods name, is to detract from gods word, which if LOGOS is God, then The Word is god, and to kill in the name of a word is silly, cause the dead don't hear words. However Vampires being living creatures beyond typical death do.

*shrugs* ive met a couple killers, yes people who should be on death row for the shit they pulled. They do need to be hunted down and possibly burned alive for the things they have done. As was said earlier, if anyone calls themselves a hunter, then walk away, and Turn them in. Murder is Murder no matter the species.

i know of a case where a man killed a co-worker of his on grounds that he was a vampire. The man shot him four times in the body and twice in the face. The man was arrested in front of a church with two pistols a sawed-off shotgun and a five knives. He was reportedly lokking for more vampires.
These kinds of things are disgusting and wrong and i think something should be done. perhaps a petition for vampire rights, i for one am tired of having to live in the shadows

Opposite reactions if there are those that claim to be vampires whether they are or they are not, they must accept that there are those that are threatened by that claim. If you want to go explan to them that not all vampires are bad and desive to die, then feel free to do so. By coming out at all you face the same convictions you share about being a vampire with a person that thinks vampires exist and deserve to be elimenated, the number of people claiming to be vampires openly , encreases the likely hood of more people declaring to be hunters, whether they are hunting real vampires or people that only claim to be vampires.. see the label you seek to wear inheirs the threat to you from hunters.. you didn't think there was a side effect to such claims..it is fun and such but when your resolve is tested.. if a stranger came up to you and asked are you a vampire .. what would you say?

I seriously doubt petitioning for vampire rights would be of any help, or make any sense, for that matter. Murder is illegal, and protection of any sort isn't going to stop the psychos who think vampires should die. All you can do is accept that there's nothing you can do. Just take the normal precautions that normal people take to avoid danger in this world, and stop telling strangers that you're a vampire! Aside from that, you're on your own, as is every other potential murder victim.

And relize as well that if other people who claim to be vampires hang around you and brag about others they know are vampires. If someone you know carries on about Vampire Hunters ask them what they mean. They may be thinking of going to eliminate someone they think a vampire hunter, or they may just be trying to impress you.

I've never heard of real life vamp hunters...but I guess it would make sense. Most people would probably want them around if vamps were causing trouble.

I have a few friends that I know of that are vampire hunters because they believe that although these people are vampires they walk around just has human as we are today. You would never know unless they told you that that person hunted for human vampires of this world. I hope that made some sense and if not someone can clarify it for me more.

Throughout history people have been vampire hunters because of fear. William Shakespere so eliquently wrote, "In time we hate that which we often fear", and the quote is as equally true today as in the past. People feel the same today because they fear what they do not understand.

We imagine such things and after a while the fiction of old ceases to appease us ,
we then mat start to role play the fiction, when that loses its appeal, we recreate it as nonfiction.., followed by claims of being or being witness to such things.

In fiction there are vampires, the lore of slayers expanded with the advancement and enhancement of vampires. People interpite what they imagine a vampire to be, based on information gathered from available sources. Just as a vampire would read lore on vampires a slayer does as well. whether they are role playing or sincerely convinced they are what they claim to be.

I would love to sit down with one of these self proclaimed hunters. All they do is make themselves look stupid. The fact that one person will make the decission to end someones life because of their choice of a persons lifestyle. I would love for one to pay me a visit, because the only one being buried would be him. And the world would careless, is just another waste of resources while they exist.

End a life? Eliminate a vampire? Self proclaimed Vampire Hunter? If a person can be a vampire as some accept here, then a vampire hunter really exist as well, .. see if a person was killed then it would be a clear case of murder.. so if someone was a vampire it would only be elimination.

The posts that state this is murder is correct. If someone ends another persons life because they think they are a vampire, then that person is no better than a murderer

So if a person( a vampire hunter) witnessed a vampire feeding and attacked the vampire (the Vampire Hunters Instinct is Like that of a herding dog). Whether or not the person was pretending to feed is moot, the fact that someone with preconditioned distaste for those that appear to be vampires, could that sight take a person in role play and make them convinced they need to react? He would sit in court and say over and over.. " I saw him feeding." he may even produce footage, would the victim be required to prove they are not in fact a vampire, should they be called to explain why they did such things outside the privacy of their homes?

A person that is zealous against that that pretend to be vampires, those that claim to not only pretend but allude to being vampires (and they seek to be noticed for it) cannot ignore such possibilities as people who encouraged and feel that the surge in vampire hype and popularity will create a solid base for those that seek to sway others to the opposing side.

I think of vampire hunters the same way I think of people that hunt animals for sport. They should be shot. Leave the vampires alone.

So should vampires seek to destroy Vampire Hunters, that may or may not exist?

Right now there are only one form of vampire hunter I truly have heard of and that are those of a group of archaeologists who go around the world to try and hunt down proof vampires exist. Other then those I am sure that if there were such extremists in this world they would either be locked up someone for everyone's protection or they would be a major underground little cult that only very very select people have actually encountered.

Its sad, people disapear every day and are never heard form again, no one ever finds what happened to them or where they are taken too, it owuld not be too difficult for a ban of hunters to make a vampire disapear without drawing too much attention to them selfs.

especially because a vampire would have a thin trail to begin with, and limited contact with information collectives, DMV would likely even be a conterfiet ID.

Honestly, those folks are watching waaaay too many refuns of Buffy and need to get a life. Or stop playing so many video games.

One could say the same for people who think themselves vampires..

so tell me is this like a myth??

well if some take myth and make it possible reality, then vampires exist in their reasoning. By that same reasoning Vampire Hunters could exist,out side of myth., and lore. Onecould be deluded to think they are a vampire one can be deluded to think themselves a vampire hunter, both
exist off of each others accepted level of conviction.

I don't think much of them at all. They're only fiction found in vampire films and television shows. Unless you're talking about people that actually search the world for proof of mythical creatures. That I find fascinating but you don't hear much on the subject if they find anything or not.