I'll probably get chastised for this....

[k0bgalan]

For those into treasure stories such as the Sierra Madre et. al., I'd just like to know how many of them have proved to be valid? Try to remember this; If there aren't pictures so to speak, it didn't happen!

 

[Red-Coat]

From a low level AI search:

"Statistically, the proportion of specific, large-scale treasure legends (like pirate caches or lost cities) that prove to be true is extremely small, estimated at less than 1%. However, the historical events that inspired the legends are often true, making the ratio of reality to myth a complex mix."

AI is also disparaging about the concept of pirates burying massive chests of plunder on deserted islands, regarding it as largely a fictional trope, and pretty dismissive of things like the Oak Island Money Pit, the Treasure of Lima, and the Lost Dutchman Mine.

 

[jeff of pa]

For those into treasure stories such as the Sierra Madre et. al., I'd just like to know how many of them have proved to be valid? Try to remember this; If there aren't pictures so to speak, it didn't happen!

So Everything Before Cameras Were Invented Didn't
Happen ?

Your Post is OK ! However ......

........YES I Will Chastise You & Everyone else For Being a Nay sayer Openly on TreasureNet ! This is a Treasure hunting Forum !
It May be allowed To say a certain Treasure Can't Exist and explain why. I Do it Myself

However If You Argue with Another Member Who Believes it does & I See it.
The Other Members Opinion Takes Precedence

Discussion is allowed, Arguing, Suggesting a Member is a Fool or a Liar, Because They Refuse to Post Pictures out of Fear
Will Not be Tolerated By Me

Remember Sometimes it may Be better to Not Show Proof on an Open Forum

Some Members Actually Warn Of Posting Pictures of certain Treasures Found.


Jeff

 

[k0bgalan]

That's why I said "...so to speak". I admit I'm a skeptic, and there is a reason for it. some of the stories I've read and heard are so outlandish as to be beyond comprehension. The so-called alien crash here in Roswell, is an archetypical scenario. While there are undoubtedly billions of other civilizations out there, that fact alone doesn't mean they've been here!

 

[jeff of pa]

Nothing wrong with being a skeptic, I Don;t Consider skepticism
the same as being a nay-sayer. Skptics ask Who. What, When, Where & Why & Research if they want/can !

nay-sayer know-it-all & If you don't agree, They will Attack You !

 

[DizzyDigger]

The film, Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a treasure in itself....

I do recall that, back when I was 6-7 years old (60+ years ago) my
dad telling me about the LDM. I'd have to say that one was real,
although from the discussions on it here on Tnet I don't think the
whole story will ever be known.

 

[russau]

Only a fool would reveale a true treasure locations if they did infact find one , unless he had it protected ! That's why these old treasure storys have missleading variations or directions that don't make sense ! I was just talking to Jimmy Hoffa about the stories of his missing / death and he laughed about it !

 

[russau]

Give them hell Ol 217

 

[newnan man]

The LDM has been found. A new member called Sapper 21 claims to know its exact location and posted a thread about it on 06/06/26.

 

[Oregon Viking]

Only a fool would reveale a true treasure locations if they did infact find one , unless he had it protected ! That's why these old treasure storys have missleading variations or directions that don't make sense ! I was just talking to Jimmy Hoffa about the stories of his missing / death and he laughed about it !