A Discussion On The Prevalence Of Nationalism, Racism, Misogyny & Extremism In The Vampire Community

Posted on March 14, 2018 by merticus

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VOICES OF THE VAMPIRE COMMUNITY (VVC)
Global Vampire Community Discussion – March 14, 2018

(I.) Nationalism Steeped In White Supremacy, Misogyny & Other Extremist Ideologies Among Participants In The Vampire Community (VC) + Poll:

(a) As a community how do we identify individuals who embrace what the majority of society would consider to be toxic beliefs?
(b) What steps can or should we take to isolate or remove these individuals from participating in our space?
(c) At what point does the acceptance of the right to hold personal beliefs impinge upon our ability to provide support and guidance to those seeking our help or wishing to attend our events?
(d) Does passive tolerance or indifference potentially taint the charitable and philanthropic actions by groups and individuals in the VC?
(e) Does it serve to enable the ‘hidden’ or ‘silent’ spread of these beliefs?
(f) What steps, if any, should Voices of the Vampire Community (VVC), Dark Nations (DN), The Unity Project (Blood Nations), The Sanguinarium, Temple of the Vampire (TOV), Kemetic Order of Aset Ka, New Orleans Vampire Association, Vampire Court of Austin, South African Vampire Association, Temple House Sahjaza, House Kheperu, Iron Garden, Order of the Black Marble, Atlanta Vampire Alliance, the Vampire Courts in the United States or abroad, and all the other established Houses and Orders take to address this issue among their ranks or with those they influence?

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January 2016 In Review

Posted on February 4, 2016 by merticus

Vampire Community News (VCN) – January 2016 In Review

2015 Retrospective | A Year Of Movement Within The Real Vampire Community
January 1, 2016
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/12/31/2015-retrospective-a-year-of-movement-within-the-real-vampire-community/

SAVA & The SA VC – A South African Success Story – Octarine Valur
January 1, 2016
https://savampyrenews.wordpress.com/2016/01/01/sava-the-sa-vc-a-south-african-success-story/

Psychic Attack? Eat It – The Amador Vampire
January 2, 2016
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2016/01/02/psychic-attack-eat-it/

The Thankless Job Of Being A Good Vampire In The VC – The Amador Vampire
January 2, 2016
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2016/01/02/the-thankless-job-of-being-a-good-vampire-in-the-vc/

An Interview With Kinesia: Looking Into The Sang Medical Research
January 3, 2016
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/12/19/interview-kinesia-sang-medical-research/

Been There Done That Ad Nauseaum – Belfazaar Ashantison
January 6, 2016
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2016/01/06/been-there-done-that-ad-nauseaum/

Vampyrism – The Myth, The Fiction And The Truth – A Short Guide By Father Izak
January 6, 2016
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A70S4PU

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! – Comic Strip – Atlanta Vampire Alliance
January 6, 2016
http://www.gocomics.com/ripleysbelieveitornot/2016/01/03

The Pros Of Finding Baby Psy Vamps – The Amador Vampire
January 6, 2016
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2016/01/06/the-pros-of-finding-baby-psy-vamps/

Vampire Community Newbie Guide – The Shadow Sage
January 6, 2016
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/12/22/vampire-community-newbie-guide/

Vampirism In Mary’s Words – The Shadow Sage
January 6, 2016
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2016/01/06/vampirism-in-marys-words/

Psychic Vampire Primer – By Kate Gallwey
January 7, 2016
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2016/01/07/psychic-vampire-primer/

The Natural Function Of The Psychic Vampire In Daily Life – The Amador Vampire
January 8, 2016
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2016/01/08/the-natural-function-of-the-psychic-vampire-in-daily-life/

Shielding With A Remote Energy Source – The Singing Tarot
January 10, 2016
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2016/01/10/shielding-with-a-remote-energy-source/

Feeling Frenzy: Levels & Types Of Self-Reported Empathy In Online Vampire Community – Hesperus (CLAVIS)
January 12, 2016
https://www.academia.edu/20193409/Feeling_Frenzy_Levels_and_Types_of_Self-Reported_Empathy_in_the_Online_Vampire_Community

Police: Man (Justin Case Jacoby) Strangled Cat, Tried To Drink Its Blood
January 12, 2016
http://www.kcci.com/news/police-man-strangled-cat-tried-to-drink-its-blood/37393746

Additives In Blood Analysis And Human Consumption – By Lethenteron
January 13, 2016
http://sanguinarians.com/2016/01/13/additives-in-blood-analysis-and-human-consumption/

Rosemary Ellen Guiley Interview For Vampire World
January 13, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXVamfsHa3o

The ‘Vampire Girl’ Who Drinks Her Boyfriend’s Blood – Brisbane, Australia
January 13, 2016
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3393074/I-love-taste-texture-look-Inside-bizarre-world-self-proclaimed-vampire-drinks-boyfriend-s-BLOOD-feeds-thinks-s-cheating.html

“Vampire Girl” Drinks Her Boyfriend’s Blood, “Loves The Taste”
January 13, 2016
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/news/a52134/vampire-girl-drinks-her-boyfriends-blood-loves-the-taste/

Relatives Dispute Blood Drinking Claim In Cat’s Death (Justin Jacoby)
January 14, 2016
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/relatives-dispute-blood-drinking-claim-in-cat-s-death/article_33cd9db2-5ec3-5ef8-ac8c-7f27cd2292bd.html

Toxic! – Deacon Gray
January 14, 2016
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2016/01/14/toxic/

Indicative Sub-Culture Survey Results – Real Vampire Life (RVL)
January 15, 2016
http://realvampirenews.com/interactive-study-programs/

Should We Talk About Turning? – The Amador Vampire
January 15, 2016
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2016/01/15/should-we-talk-about-turning/

Man Tried To Force His Ex-Girlfriend To Drink Blood From His Wrist
January 15, 2016
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3400820/Man-tried-force-ex-girlfriend-drink-BLOOD-wrist-broke-him.html

Why Are So Many Vampires Silent? – The Amador Vampire
January 17, 2016
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2016/01/17/why-are-so-many-vampires-silent/

An Interview With Author Kate Gallwey
January 18, 2016
https://katescreation.wordpress.com/2016/01/18/an-interview-with-author-kate-gallwey/

Facebook, The Vampire Community, And Reporting – Alexia Ashford
January 21, 2016
http://sanguinarians.com/2016/01/21/facebook-the-vampire-community-and-reporting/

Psychic Generators… And What Do You Mean That You Can’t Feel It? – The Amador Vampire
January 21, 2016
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/psychic-generators-and-what-do-you-mean-that-you-cant-feel-it/

Vampires Are Never Too Long In The Tooth – Tony Sokol
January 21, 2016
https://smashpipe.com/article/571

Sydney’s Modern-Day Vampires & Witches No Longer Lurk In The Shadows
January 22, 2016
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/sydneys-modernday-vampires-and-witches-no-longer-lurk-in-the-shadows/news-story/e54817c61710a2f142e44abec5c51cc6

8 Tips For New Donors – Deacon Gray & Jade Oppress
January 22, 2016
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/8-tips-for-new-donors/

Real Modern Living Vampires… And Our Sub-Groups – The Amador Vampire
January 24, 2016
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2016/01/24/real-modern-living-vampires-and-our-sub-groups/

Crossroads 2016 – Real Vampire Life (RVL)
January 25, 2016
http://realvampirenews.com/crossroads-2016/

To Forum Or Not To Forum? – Damien & Rei
January 25, 2016
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/to-forum-or-not-to-forum/

Blood Bonds – Damien Ferguson
January 25, 2016
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/blood-bonds/

Spirit Servitors – The Singing Tarot
January 27, 2016
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2016/01/27/spirit-servitors/

The Witches’ Guide To Psychic Vampires – The Amador Vampire
January 31, 2016
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2016/01/31/the-witches-guide-to-psychic-vampires/

Some Of Lake’s Most Vicious – And Youngest – Killers To Be Resentenced
January 31, 2016
http://www.dailycommercial.com/news/article_8d8c8c02-ea85-5b13-b769-ce391ddf4193.html

On behalf of Vampire Community News (VCN) we’d like to welcome the new inductees of Voices of the Vampire Community (VVC) – Class Of 2016!

Alexia Ashford, Anya Rakoczy, Damien Ferguson, Jezabel DeLuna, Juanie Amador, Kate Gallwey, Kinesia, Lunah Valur Eir, Masticina, Rei Tadashi, Sarya Ingram & Traveler Asura-MacPhee

2015 Retrospective | A Year Of Movement Within The Real Vampire Community

Posted on December 31, 2015 by merticus

2015 RETROSPECTIVE
A Year Of Movement Within The Real Vampire Community

During the course of this past year we witnessed many changes within the Vampire Community — a proportional mix of optimistically progressive, familiarly regressive, outwardly prolific, and sadly tragic events. We lost Sanguinarius of Sanguinarius.org; a pioneer and advocate for vampires the world over. Newly formed organizations such as CLAVIS (Current and Longitudinal Analyses of the Vampire-Identifying Subculture) and Sanguinarians.com launched unique research projects and surveys. The New Orleans Vampire Association (NOVA) continued to host fundraising and local community projects to feed the homeless and less fortunate. The Iron Garden, Court of Lazarus, Bad Things, Vampire Court of Austin, and numerous other social organizations hosted vampire and nightside-themed events. Vampire Community researchers; Drs. DJ Williams, John Edgar Browning, Joseph Laycock, and Emyr Williams, published peer-reviewed papers, began new research projects, and participated in vampire conferences in Atlanta, Georgia and symposiums in Corinth, Texas. Dr. DJ Williams and his colleague published a seminal paper; “Do We Always Practice What We Preach? Real Vampires’ Fears Of Coming Out Of The Coffin To Social Workers And Helping Professionals” while Dr. Joseph Pierre of UCLA penned a groundbreaking article; “Dracula On The Couch: The Psychiatry Of Vampires”. Reporters from The Guardian, BBC, The Washington Post, VICE, El Mundo (Spain), The Daily Beast, Men’s Health Magazine, and many others wrote responsibly balanced pieces on real vampirism and television shows like the Doctors featured a vampire and their donor. Books were published including Corvis Nocturnum and L.E. Carruba’s; ‘Vampire Evolution: From Myth To Modern Day’, Kate Gallwey’s; ‘Being A Psychic Vampire’, and Michelle Belanger’s fictional work; “Conspiracy Of Angels”. Facebook groups continued to grow despite privacy concerns stemming from a now failed policy attempt, blogs such as The GraveYard Press, The Shadow Sage, The Amador Vampire, Real Vampire Life, Vamped, and others published numerous articles, and spirited and sometimes heated discussion was shared by many.

Others often measure the success of a venture by how much attention is garnered and how many supporters gained. During a given period of time, I choose to measure success by examining what positive influences permeate within a culture and what propensity exists for movement rather than stagnation. For the first time in several years we are witnessing a resurgence of interest in professional community building, medical and psychological research, broader societal discussion of what it means to ‘identify as a real vampire’, the greatest concentration of media interest in recent memory, and a renewed focus on the value of cultivating individual relationships within the subculture. The Vampire Community is actively engaging with itself and with those who possess a sincere interest in understanding our beliefs and customs. I can’t underscore enough the importance of continuous innovation, inspiring and supporting those willing to advance information sharing, partnering with professionals to develop thought-provoking research, and to keep looking ahead. Granted, the methods we employ to express our disagreements may sometimes be labeled as ‘drama’ and ‘trollish behavior’, but we should never forget that this is also what makes us unique. It’s my fervent hope that our discourse will continue to mature and we will all personally strive to seek common ground or a respectful tone with those who share differing views.

We have come a long way from where we were just a decade ago and all of us should be proud of what has been accomplished. Continue to set practical goals for yourself and your projects by outlining where you are now and where you want to be this time next year. Pick up the phone and call someone you haven’t spoken with in several years, invite someone to dinner the next time you’re in their area, patronize vampire-related events and endeavor to be more than just words on a screen. I look forward to what changes and growth will come our way in 2016!

Happy New Year!

MERTICUS

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2015, A Year Of Change & Growth For SAVA
January 4, 2015
http://savampyrenews.wordpress.com/2015/01/04/2015-a-year-of-change-growth/

Crossroads 2015 – The Year Of The… – Real Vampire Life
January 5, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/crossroads-2015-the-year-of-the/

Real Vampires: Realtà Oltre La Leggenda. Il Vampirismo In Italia
January 7, 2015
http://www.laveracronaca.com/inchieste/1666-real-vampires-vampirismo-in-italia

Regarding SAVA’s Future On Facebook
January 10, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vampirecommunitynews/permalink/863514540354813/

Artist, Musician Brings Final ‘Fang Tour’ To TattooLaPalooza (DNash) – Miami Herald
January 10, 2015
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article5982039.html

Vampire Houses Bring New Blood To New Jersey Night Life – Tony Sokol
January 12, 2015
http://www.dailyoffbeat.com/articles/5786/20150112/underground-nightife-vampire-house.htm

10 Religions Spawned By Works Of Fiction – Vampirism #5
January 13, 2015
http://listverse.com/2015/01/13/10-religions-spawned-by-works-of-fiction/

New Study Links Social Anxiety To Being An Empath
http://www.spiritscienceandmetaphysics.com/new-study-links-social-anxiety-to-being-empath/

Bizarre Magazine, British Bastion Of Fetish, Freaks, Extreme Tattoos & Porn, Closes After 18 Years
January 16, 2015
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/01/16/bizarre-magazine-closes_n_6485340.html

No Good Event, Goes Off Without Bitching – The GraveYard Press
January 17, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/01/17/no-good-event-goes-off-without-bitching/

Community Radicals And Why They Matter – Deacon Gray – The GraveYard Press
January 18, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/01/18/community-radicals-and-why-they-matter/

Vampirekin Is Not The Same As Vampirism – Tumblr Posting
http://liongoatsnake.tumblr.com/post/105804516685/vampirekin-is-not-the-same-a-vampirism

Bubble Gum Vampires Speak – The GraveYard Press
January 18, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/01/18/bubble-gum-vampires-speak/

The Italiana Vampire Codex
January 21, 2015
http://www.mediafire.com/download/zeob5635k8onaec/FUORI+DALL%27OMBRA+-+THE+ITALIANA+VAMPIRE+CODEX.pdf

The Vampire And My Daughter – The GraveYard Press
January 25, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/01/25/the-vampire-and-my-daughter/

Analysis Of Non-Human Identity – A Survey For Otherkin, Therians, & Vampires By Amelia Nightside
January 27, 2015
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HgBz-_nokkxW0z5jK3TH_MVermVo80XxQO-chbVMoQ0/viewform

‘Boiling Blood’ – Aggression as a Community Building Tool in the Online Vampire Subculture
Current and Longitudinal Analyses of the Vampire Identifying Subculture (CLAVIS) – By Hesperus
January 28, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vampirecommunitynews/872315786141355/

One On One – A New Light In The Tunnel (CLAVIS) – Real Vampire Life
January 30, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/one-on-one-a-new-light-in-the-tunnel/

Words Of Prey – The GraveYard Press
January 31, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/01/31/words-of-prey/

London Vampire Magazine – Issue 1
January 31, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1396182140687368.1073741831.1392308394408076

One Woman’s Story Of Being A Victim Of Subculture Hate Crimes
February 4, 2015
http://fembotmag.com/2015/02/04/one-womans-story-of-being-a-victim-of-subculture-hate-crimes/

Volume 1 Journal Of Positive Sexuality Goes Live
February 4, 2015
http://positivesexuality.org/volume-1-journal-of-positive-sexuality-goes-live

Vampire And Vampirism – Encyclopedia Of American Studies – Johns Hopkins University Press
February 9, 2015
http://eas-ref.press.jhu.edu/view?aid=869

Vampire Mitten Unter Uns – Vampires Among Us – Dr. Mark Benecke
February 14, 2015
http://www.radioeins.de/programm/sendungen/die_profis/der_benecke/vampire-mitten-unter-uns.html

‘Vampire Cult Killings’ Profiled On Lifetime – Rod Ferrell
February 16, 2015
http://www.dailycommercial.com/news/article_42e39199-9ddd-54cd-b270-72e2832b10ed.html

Interview With Kindred (Demonic Vampire Kindred)
February 16, 2015
http://brianhwaters.wordpress.com/2015/02/16/interview-with-kindred/

My Mother Thinks She’s A Vampire – The GraveYard Press
February 17, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/02/17/my-mother-thinks-shes-a-vampire/

Warning Signs And ‘Red Flags’ – Real Vampire Life (RVL)
February 17, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/warning-signs-and-red-flags/

Vampire Woman Kills Three Children, Drinks Their Blood & Eats Intestines – Nairobi News
February 18, 2015
http://nairobinews.co.ke/vampire-woman-kills-three-children-drinks-their-blood/

Thanks A Latte! Woman Drinks Blood In Vampire Coffee – TNT Magazine
February 18, 2015
http://www.tntmagazine.com/news/weird/thanks-a-latte-woman-drinks-blood-in-vampire-coffee

House Kheperu Gathering – Presentation & Class Schedule
May 15-17, 2015
http://kheperu.org/gatherings/schedule/

The Iron Garden – Open Gathering
February 20, 2015
http://www.facebook.com/events/634744613296250/

Vampirët: Historia e Vërtetë – Flurudha (Albanian Blog)
February 23, 2015
http://www.flurudha.com/2015/02/vampiret-historia-e-vertete.html

Las Columnas De Opinión – Síndrome De Renfield – Vampirismo Clínico
February 23, 2015
http://serviciodenoticiasav.blogspot.com/2015/02/23022015.html

How To Recognize An Energy Vampire And What To Do About It
February 25, 2015
http://in5d.com/how-to-recognize-an-energy-vampire-and-what-to-do-about-it/

Media Vampires
February 26, 2015
http://katescreation.wordpress.com/2015/02/26/media-vampires/

One-On-One: A Growing Family – Real Vampire Life (RVL)
February 26, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/one-on-one-a-growing-family/

‘Werewolf’ Allegedly Murders His Vampire Neighbor
February 27, 2015
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/werewolf_allegedly_murders_his_vampire_neighbor

New Orleans Vampire Association (NOVA) – Easter Outreach To Feed The Homeless
February 28, 2015
http://www.neworleansvampireassociation.org/donate.html

Man Who Believes He Is A ‘Werewolf’ Who Killed A ‘Vampire’ Found Guilty Of Murder
February 28, 2015
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/28/werewolf-vampire-murder_n_6776282.html?utm_hp_ref=tw

Energy, Goals And Paths – The GraveYard Press
March 1, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/03/01/energy-goals-and-paths/

How Kink’s Largest Social-Networking Site (FetLife) Fails Its Users
March 3, 2015
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/03/how-kinks-largest-social-networking-site-fails-its-users/385586/

Mom Brainwashed Into Killing Girl, 8 – Obsessed With Vampires & Biting
March 5, 2015
http://www.iol.co.za/news/world/mom-brainwashed-into-killing-girl-8-1.1827569#.VPkhkbPF_Hw

Cannibalism And Vampirism Documentary Film
March 7, 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DyxWmVvjNE

Vampire Donors & Swans Research Survey
March 9, 2015
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9HYX3DZ

Vampires Of ATX – Vampire Court Of Austin – Orange Magazine
March 11, 2015
http://www.orangemagazine.co/atx/2015/3/11/r7lrszmmimc5d92hmsuqy9pdj91dnk

Alaska After Dark Vampyre Radio – Interview With A Fangsmith 1 & 2 – Midnight Custom Fangs
March 14, 2015
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alaska-After-Dark/306794669519877

Odd Jobs: How To Become A Real-Life Vampire – Raziel Nite – Australia
March 12, 2015
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2015/03/odd-jobs-how-to-become-a-real-life-vampire/

Psychic Vampires, Or Energy Manipulator? – The GraveYard Press
March 15, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/03/15/psychic-vampires-or-energy-manipulator/

The Real Vampires Of New Orleans And Buffalo: A Research Note Towards Comparative Ethnography – John Edgar Browning
March 24, 2015
http://www.palgrave-journals.com/articles/palcomms20156

What They Do In The Shadows: My Encounters With The Real Vampires Of New Orleans – John Edgar Browning
March 25, 2015
http://theconversation.com/what-they-do-in-the-shadows-my-encounters-with-the-real-vampires-of-new-orleans-39208

There Are Real-Life ‘Vampire’ Tribes Roaming New Orleans – Science Alert
March 31, 2015
http://www.sciencealert.com/there-are-real-life-vampire-tribes-roaming-new-orleans

There Are Communities Of People Who Call Themselves Vampires – Smithsonian
March 31, 2015
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/there-are-communities-people-who-call-themselves-vampires-180954817/?no-ist

Smoke & Mirrors Public Facebook Group
http://www.facebook.com/groups/SandMPublic/

Being A Psychic Vampire – By Kate Gallwey
April 1, 2015
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VJ3ZPT8

House Rakoczy – Kasey Hill
April 1, 2015
http://kaseyhill.hubpages.com/hub/House-Rakoczy

New Orleans Vampire Association Easter Outreach Program
April 5, 2015
http://www.neworleansvampireassociation.org/easter-2015.html

U.S. Sociologist Exposes A World Of ‘Real Vampires’
April 7, 2015
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/us-sociologist-exposes-a-world-of-real-vampires/story-fnq2o7dd-1227293952227

All The Pretty Vampires – Michelle Belanger – Upcoming Book; ‘Conspiracy Of Angels’
April 10, 2015
https://talespeaker.wordpress.com/2015/04/10/all-the-pretty-vampires/

Exorcists Warn Vatican Over ‘Beautiful Young Vampires’ & Satanic Yoga
April 13, 2015
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/exorcists-warn-vatican-over-beautiful-young-vampires-and-satanic-yoga-10174001.html

Real Vampire Community Academic Resources – Compiled By Merticus
April 13, 2015
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/04/13/academia-edu-real-vampire-community-academic-resources/

Real Vampires: The Houston Subculture That Drinks Blood And Chases Psychic Energy – Houston Press
April 14, 2015
http://blogs.houstonpress.com/artattack/2015/04/houston_vampires.php

Houston’s Vampire Court Gathers For A Pagan Sumbel
April 15, 2015
http://blogs.houstonpress.com/artattack/2015/04/members_of_houstons_vampire_court_gather_for_a_pagan_sumbel.php

Vampires In New Orleans – Fact Or Fiction?
April 18, 2015
http://strangeandcreepy.com/vampires-in-new-orleans/

Inside The World Of Real Life Vampires – John Edgar Browning – ABC News Australia
April 20, 2015
http://www.msn.com/en-au/lifestyle/smart-living/inside-the-world-of-real-life-vampires/ar-AAbpqSi
https://soundcloud.com/abc_rn/excerpt-inside-the-world-of-real-life-vampires

Die Positive Energie Hat Einen Dämpfer Erfahren
April 29, 2015
http://www.npconline.de/2015/05/die-positive-energie-hat-einen-daempfer-erfahren/

Avoiding Social Vampires: A View of Life From The Doughnut Aisle
April 30, 2015
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dana-odell/avoiding-social-vampires-_b_7182144.html

Zimbabwe ‘Vampire Killer’ Accused Of Murdering 12 Women & Drinking Their Blood
May 12, 2015
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/zimbabwe-vampire-killer-accused-of-murdering-12-women-and-drinking-their-blood-10245749.html

Man Confesses To Drinking Blood Of 13 Women
May 16, 2015
http://thesource.com/2015/05/16/man-confesses-to-drinking-blood-of-13-women/

Real Vampires Are Among The Living
May 17, 2015
guardianlv.com/2015/05/real-vampires-are-among-the-living/

Vampire Healing: Young Blood Can Mend Old Broken Bones
May 19, 2015
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/vampire-healing-young-blood-can-mend-old-broken-bones-180955336/?no-ist

Atascadero Man Who Claimed To Be Werewolf Sentenced In Murder
May 19, 2015
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2015/05/19/3640512_atascadero-man-who-claimed-to.html

Sweden’s Most Bizarre Unsolved Murder Was (Maybe) Committed By A Vampire
May 21, 2015
http://truecrime.io9.com/swedens-most-bizarre-unsolved-murder-was-maybe-commit-1706115395

Blood Turned Into Nerve Cells By Canadian Researchers
May 21, 2015
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/blood-turned-into-nerve-cells-by-canadian-researchers-1.3082288

Cut 5 Year Old Child’s Throat To Drink Blood
May 23, 2015
http://www.sanjeevnitoday.com/detail/23-05-2015/The-child-throat-caught-vampires-drink-blood-sand

Made To Drink The Blood Of The Innocent Victim
May 23, 2015
http://samacharjagat.com/detail/23-05-2015/Made-to-drink-the-blood-of-the-innocent-victim-of-five-years-Drinde

South African Vampyre Alliance (SAVA) Undergoes Metamorphosis
May 24, 2015
https://savampyrenews.wordpress.com/2015/05/24/sava-undergoes-metamorphosis/

Bay Area Council Of The Vampire Otherkin Therian Alliance
May 26, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/BayAreaCounciloftheVampireOtherkinTherianAlliance

Craigslist Ad Seeks An Immortal Lesbian Vampire For Immortality Purposes
May 27, 2015
http://weekinweird.com/2015/05/27/creepsters-of-the-night-craigslist-ad-seeks-an-immortal-lesbian-vampire-for-immortality-purposes/

The Deepest Secrets Of Vampirism
May 29, 2015
http://howtoexitthematrix.com/2015/05/29/the-deepest-secrets-of-vampirism/

Comprehensive Interview With Anthony Hogg – A Vampirologist, On Absolutely Everything Vampire
May 29, 2015
http://my-addictionbooks.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/comprehensive-interview-with-anthony.html

There Are Such Things! Vampire Studies Symposium 2015 – North Central Texas College
October 31, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/events/868106909929099/

Do We Always Practice What We Preach? Real Vampires’ Fears Of Coming Out Of The Coffin To Social Workers And Helping Professionals
Critical Social Work, 2015 Vol. 16, No. 1
D J Williams, MSW, MS, PhD & Emily E. Prior, MA
http://www1.uwindsor.ca/criticalsocialwork/Vampires
https://www.academia.edu/12761617/Do_We_Always_Practice_What_We_Preach_Real_Vampires_Fears_of_Coming_out_of_the_Coffin_to_Social_Workers_and_Helping_Professionals

Caitlyn Jenner: Where Our True Self And True Identity Is Found – Vampire Analogy
June 3, 2015
http://www.christianpost.com/news/caitlyn-jenner-where-our-true-self-and-true-identity-is-found-139915/

Florida Woman (Josephine Smith) From Elderly ‘Vampire’ Attack Now Accused Of Stabbing Boyfriend
June 3, 2015
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/alleged-vampire-biter-accused-stabbing-boyfriend-article-1.2242120

Student In Satanic Claims – The Voice
June 3, 2015
http://www.thevoicebw.com/2015/06/03/student-in-satanic-claims/

4 Tales Of Teens Who Have Taken Occult Practices Too Far, Some To The Point Of Murder
June 3, 2015
http://moviepilot.com/posts/2015/06/04/4-tales-of-teens-who-have-taken-occult-practices-too-far-some-to-the-point-of-murder-3277125

Video Shows Florida Man Dancing On Patrol Car To Save Children From Vampires
June 4, 2015
http://cw39.com/2015/06/04/video-shows-florida-man-dancing-on-patrol-car-to-save-children-from-vampires/

Norfolk ‘Paedophile Ring’ Case: Baby Blood Allegations ‘Nonsensical’
June 4, 2015
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-33014095

Drinking Blood Can Lead To Some Serious Complications: If You’re Not A Vampire Bat, Don’t Do It
June 9, 2015
http://www.medicaldaily.com/drinking-blood

Vampire Studies Symposium To Be Held In Texas On Halloween
June 10, 2015
http://vamped.org/2015/06/10/vampire-studies-symposium-to-be-held-in-texas-on-halloween/

Children Of Satan: What Do Their Disturbing Tales Of Bloody Rituals Mean?
June 11, 2015
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/children-of-satan-what-do-their-disturbing-tales-of-bloody-rituals-mean/story-fnet08ui-1227393630686

RIP Sir Christopher Lee :: 1922 – 2015
June 11, 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jun/11/christopher-lee-dies-at-the-age-of-93-dracula

Friends Or Consumer Group? – GraveYard Press
June 12, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/friends-or-consumer-group/

Penny’s People: Human Vampires Exist In The Thousands Says Glyndwr University Expert Dr. Emyr Williams
June 13, 2015
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/pennys-people-human-vampires-exist-9442973

Individual Pathways To The ‘Real Vampire Community’ – A Poll
June 16, 2015
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/06/16/individual-pathways-to-the-real-vampire-community/

Man Facing Charges For Having Sex With Minor & Making 3 Girls Drink Blood
June 30, 2015
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/06/30/man-facing-charges-for-having-sex-with-minor-making-3-girls-drink-blood/

Do We Always Practice What We Preach? Real Vampires’ Fears Of Coming Out Of The Coffin To Social Workers And Helping Professionals
Critical Social Work, 2015 Vol. 16, No. 1
D J Williams, MSW, MS, PhD & Emily E. Prior, MA
http://www1.uwindsor.ca/criticalsocialwork/Vampires

Vampire Hypothesis: Is Vampirism Explained Through Homeostasis?
July 4, 2015
http://vamped.org/2015/07/04/vampire-hypothesis-is-vampirism-explained-through-homeostasis/

‘Vampires’ Keep Doctors In The Dark For Fear Of Stereotyping: Study
July 7, 2015
http://news.yahoo.com/vampires-keep-doctors-dark-fear-stereotyping-study-002605126.html

Take People Who Think They Are VAMPIRES Seriously, Taxpayer-Funded Professor Urges
July 7, 2015
http://dailycaller.com/2015/07/08/take-people-who-think-they-are-vampires-seriously-taxpayer-funded-professor-urges/

Self-Identified Vampires Subject Of Study By ISU Professor DJ Williams
July 8, 2015
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/self-identified-vampires-subject-of-study-by-isu-professor-dj/article_73c4aaa2-24ec-11e5-8cc7-53d524c9a647.html

Vampiros; No Somos Cadáveres Vivientes, Estamos Tan Vivos Como Un Ser Humano
July 8, 2015
http://www.vlcnoticias.com/vampiros-no-somos-cadaveres-vivientes-estamos-tan-vivos-como-un-ser-humano/

Real-Life Vampires Have A Really Hard Time Finding Health Care
July 8, 2015
http://nypost.com/2015/07/08/real-life-vampires-have-a-really-hard-time-finding-healthcare/

Real Vampires Exist, And They Need Counseling Too – Newsweek
July 9, 2015
http://www.newsweek.com/real-vampires-exist-and-they-need-counseling-too-351575

Real Vampires Fear Prejudice, Discrimination When Coming Out Of The Coffin
July 9, 2015
http://www.modvive.com/2015/07/09/real-vampires-fear-prejudice-discrimination-when-coming-out-of-the-coffin

Researchers: Vampires Are People, Too, & Need As Much Psychotherapy As The Rest Of Us
July 9, 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2015/07/09/researchers-vampires-are-people-too-and-deserve-acceptance-by-medical-professionals/

Is ‘Vampire’ A Genuine Identity? A Look At The Surprising World Of ‘Alternate Identities’ – Christian Science Monitor
July 9, 2015
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/USA-Update/2015/0709/Is-vampire-a-genuine-identity-A-look-at-the-surprising-world-of-alternate-identities

Vampires Are Real & Need A ‘Willing Donor’, Study Claims – Latino Health
July 9, 2015
http://www.latinoshealth.com/articles/7491/20150710/vampires-real-need-willing-donor-study-claims.htm

What It’s Like To Be A Real-Life Vampire – Refinery29
July 10, 2015
http://www.refinery29.com/2015/07/90375/real-vampires-study

There’s A Global Community Of Actual Vampires & They’re Afraid To Go To The Doctor
July 13, 2015
http://fusion.net/story/164737/real-life-vampires-drinking-human-blood/

Is Vampire Discrimination A Thing? – Discovery
July 14, 2015
http://news.discovery.com/human/psychology/is-vampire-discrimination-a-thing-150714.htm

Vampires: Disclosure And The Public – GraveYard Press
July 16, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/07/16/vampires-discloser-and-the-public/

Otherkin Are People Too; They Just Identify As Nonhuman – VICE
July 17, 2015
http://www.vice.com/read/from-dragons-to-foxes-the-otherkin-community-believes-you-can-be-whatever-you-want-to-be?utm_source=vicefbus

Vampirism: Is It All In Your Head? – GraveYard Press
July 17, 2015
http://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/07/18/vampirism-is-it-all-in-your-head/

Vampire Media – A Roundtable Chat – Real Vampire Life (RVL)
July 18, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/vampire-media-a-roundtable-chat/

Music Fest Wants You To Pay With Your BLOOD
July 20, 2015
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/454756/Untold-music-festival-wants-party-goers-to-pay-for-tickets-with-blood

Vampires In America – The Common Philosopher
July 21, 2015
http://thecommonphilosopher.com/vampires-in-america/

I Let My Vampire Boyfriend Drink My Blood – Barcroft TV
July 22, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXucrqQ8jRg

Houston’s Self-Proclaimed Vampire Michael Vachmiel – Barcroft Media
July 22, 2015
http://www.barcroft.tv/black-swan-blut-katzchen-lets-vampire-boyfriend-michael-vachmiel-drink-blood

Meet The World’s Most Extreme Blood Donor: Lets Vampire Fetishists Drink Blood Directly From Her Body
July 22, 2015
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3170860/Meet-world-s-extreme-blood-donor-Woman-28-lets-real-life-VAMPIRES-drink-blood-directly-body.html

We Spoke To Three Real-Life Vampires About Blood, Lust, & Hunger – VICE
July 25, 2015
http://www.vice.com/read/we-spoke-to-three-real-life-vampires-about-blood-lust-and-hunger-235

Real-Life Vampires May Seem Far-Fetched – Here Are Three Vamps Who Love Their Unconventional Life
July 27, 2015
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/real-life-vampires-may-seem-far-fetched-but-here-are-three-vamps-who-love-their-unconventional-life/story-fnq2o7dd-1227458269006

Blood Bonds – The Psychic Link Between Vampire & Swan – Michael Vachmiel
July 29, 2015
http://reverendvach.blogspot.com/2015/07/blood-bonds-psychic-link-between.html?zx=b438b0d834c2fa05

Real-Life Vampires: We ‘Feed’ During Sex – The Real-Life Vampires Of Atlanta – The Daily Beast
August 4, 2015
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/04/i-feed-once-a-week-the-real-life-vampires-of-atlanta.html

Vampirology Poll Ruffles A Few Feathers – Octarine Valur
August 4, 2015
https://savampyrenews.wordpress.com/2015/08/04/vampirology-poll-ruffles-a-few-feathers/

Can We Reverse The Ageing Process By Putting Young Blood Into Older People?
August 4, 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/aug/04/can-we-reverse-ageing-process-young-blood-older-people

RIP Sanguinarius (Sangi) | 1970-2015 | Vampire Community Pioneer
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/08/05/rip-sanguinarius-1970-2015-vampire-community-pioneer/

On Second Thought – The Real Vampires w/John Edgar Browning & Merticus – Georgia Public Broadcasting
August 5, 2015
http://www.gpb.org/on-second-thought/episodes/307

Gerçek Vampirler: Haftada Iki çorba Kaşığı Insan Kanı Içiyorlar – Radikal Turkey
August 6, 2015
http://www.radikal.com.tr/hayat/gercek_vampirler_haftada_iki_corba_kasigi_insan_kani_iciyorlar-1409855

PRAVA KRV Priča O Pravim Vampirima Koji Se “Hrane” Tokom Seksa – Blic Online Serbia
August 6, 2015
http://www.blic.rs/Slobodno-vreme/Zanimljivosti/580911/PRAVA-KRV-Prica-o-pravim-vampirima-koji-se-hrane-tokom-seksa

The Daily Beast Podcast: Interview With A Vampire (Merticus)
August 8, 2015
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/08/the-daily-beast-podcast-interview-with-a-vampire.html

Seeking Vampires For Cable Network TV Series
August 8, 2015
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/08/08/seeking-vampires-for-cable-network-tv-series/

New Orleans HexFest Forced to Change Ritual Location
August 9, 2015
http://wildhunt.org/2015/08/new-orleans-hexfest-forced-to-change-ritual-location.html

Vampire Evolution: From Myth To Modern Day – By Eric Vernor (Corvis Nocturnum) & L. E. Carruba
http://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Evolution-Myth-Modern-Day/dp/0764348418

Religious Experiences Of Vampires – Research Survey – Dr. Emyr Williams
August 13, 2015
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/08/13/religious-experiences-of-vampires-dr-emyr-williams/

Interview With A Real-Life Vampire (Merticus): Why Drinking Blood Isn’t Like In Hollywood – The Guardian
August 15, 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/aug/15/real-life-vampires-interview

Vampyre Academy Reiki Survey – Octarine Valur
August 20, 2015
https://vampyreacademy.wordpress.com/vampyre-academy-formal-surveys/vampyre-academy-reiki-survey-aug-2015/

Blood Rave To Douse Amsterdam Dancers In Gallons Of Blood
August 20, 2015
http://www.nltimes.nl/2015/08/20/blood-rave-to-douse-amsterdam-dancers-in-gallons-of-blood/

Vampires… In A Town Near You? – The Time Traveler’s Dog
August 23, 2015
http://timetravellersdog.com/2015/08/23/vampires-in-a-town-near-you/

Psychic Vampirism: A Trend That Needs To End
August 26, 2015
http://thenephilimrising.com/2015/08/26/psychic-vampirism-a-trend-that-needs-to-end/

Lady Gaga’s “American Horror Story” Character Is Basically A Vampire – Cosmopolitan
August 26, 2015
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/news/a45393/lady-gaga-american-horror-story-cover/

There Will Be Bloed: Uncovering Holland’s Halloween Blood Rave – Vamped.org
August 30, 2015
http://vamped.org/2015/08/30/there-will-be-bloed/

Are Goths Really More Depressed Than the Rest of Us ‘Normals’?
August 30, 2015
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/30/are-goths-really-more-depressed-than-the-rest-of-us-normals.html

Vampires Exist And They’re Not What You Think – Seeker Daily
September 1, 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJexTE24zcQ

The Unity Question – Real Vampire Life
September 6, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/the-unity-question/

Skepticism: A Vampire’s Mirror – The Shadow Sage
September 8, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/09/08/skepticism-a-vampires-mirror/

Interview With A Vampyre – Berinvönn Dærthledd
September 10, 2015
http://www.anchoragepress.com/cover-news/interview-vampyre

Fanger Bangers: The Female Kinksters Who Get Off On Vampires
September 17, 2015
http://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/fanger-bangers-the-female-kinksters-who-get-off-on-vampires

Interview With The Vampire… Expert – The Bengal
September 18, 2015
http://isubengal.com/interview-with-the-vampire-expert/

Anika Inquest: Identity Of ‘Vampire’ Leaked – South Africa
September 19, 2015
http://beta.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/anika-inquest-identity-of-vampire-leaked-1918450

Vampyres Among Us! – Volume III – English Ed. (Limited To 400 Copies) – Dr. Mark Benecke & Ines Fischer
http://www.forensicbox.de/epages/es10551029.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es10551029_onlinebox/Products/MB-FS-Vampyres3

Top 10 Questions For Real Vampires – Logan South
September 22, 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ISMcG7jCp4

Dear Real Vampires: Let’s Be Real For Once – VTOC
September 22, 2015
https://vtochicago.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/real-vampires/

North Central Texas College (NCTC) To Host Halloween Symposium On Vampires
September 24, 2015
http://starlocalmedia.com/lewisvilleleader/news/nctc-to-host-halloween-symposium-on-vampires/article_651e8cc8-62e7-11e5-9742-33affc2de966.html

The Pariah Ploy – GraveYard Press
September 25, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/the-pariah-ploy/

Frustration: A Call For Medical Research – VTOC
September 27, 2015
https://vtochicago.wordpress.com/2015/09/27/a-call-for-medical-research/

Gay Former Teen Prostitute Shares Life In New Orleans Vampire Cult With Chilling Detail
October 1, 2015
http://www.queerty.com/gay-former-teen-prostitute-shares-life-in-new-orleans-vampire-cult-with-chilling-detail-20151001

Tips To Keep Sang Donors Healthy – Giselle DeCavalier
October 4, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/04/tips-to-keep-sang-donors-healthy/

Meeting Up – Safety Tips For Donors – Giselle DeCavalier
October 4, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/04/meeting-up-safety-tips-for-donors/

Linking It All Together: Building Sanguinarian Hypotheses – VTOC
October 6, 2015
https://vtochicago.wordpress.com/2015/10/06/growing-hypotheses-sangs/

Accused Killer Feared Woman With Vampire-Like Teeth, Court Hears
October 7, 2015
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/accused-killer-feared-woman-with-vampirelike-teeth-court-hears-20151007-gk348h.html

New Study Confirms Existence Of Real-Life ‘Vampires’ – Men’s Health Magazine
October 9, 2015
http://www.menshealth.com/science-of-real-vampires

The Unity Question – Part 2 – Peace For Our Time – Real Vampire Life
October 12, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/the-unity-question-part-2-peace-for-our-time/

What The Hell Is A Sexual Vampire? – Deacon Gray
October 13, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/what-the-hell-is-a-sexual-vampire/

Sexual Vampire, Or Sex Addict? – Deacon Gray
October 13, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/sexual-vampire-or-sex-addict/

Young Community Leaders: Goals And Expectations – Deacon Gray
October 14, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/10/14/young-community-leaders-goals-and-expectations/

‘American Horror Story’ Taught Us All How To Vampire Last Night – MTV
October 15, 2015
http://www.mtv.com/news/2350674/ahs-vampire-guide/

The Day I Went To Work And Met A Real Vampire – Archana Reddy, MD
October 15, 2015
http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2015/10/the-day-i-went-to-work-and-met-a-real-vampire.html

A Question Of Etiquette: Courts/Houses/Etc. – Rei Tadashi
October 17, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/17/question-of-etiquette/

Nocturnal Frequency Radio To Host Talk With House Of The Dreaming Matriarch Madame X
October 18, 2015
http://www.dailyoffbeat.com/articles/12064/20151014/vampire-house-interview-nocturnal-frequency.htm

Hybrid Vampires – Who, What, And Why? – Zero Nightskye
October 18, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/18/hybrid-vampires-who-what-why/

The Beast Inside – Damien ShadowSage
October 18, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/18/the-beast-inside/

Woman Killed Partner And Child ‘To Ward Off Vampires’
October 20, 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/oct/20/woman-killed-partner-and-child-to-ward-off-vampires

“Vampire” Slashes Open His Boyfriend’s Throat To Drink His Blood
October 20, 2015
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2015/10/swedish-vampire-slits-boyfriends-throat-and-drinks-his-blood/

The People Who Drink Human Blood – BBC Future
October 21, 2015
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20151021-the-people-who-drink-human-blood

Meet The New-Age Vampires – They Call Themselves Sanguinarians And ‘Need’ To Drink Human Blood
October 23, 2015
http://www.indiatimes.com/news/world/meet-the-new-age-vampires-they-call-themselves-lifestylers-and-need-to-drink-human-blood-246543.html

Inside The Human Blood-Drinking, ‘Real Vampire’ Community Of New Orleans – The Washington Post
October 26, 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/10/26/inside-the-human-blood-drinking-real-vampire-community-of-new-orleans/

‘Real’ Vampires Exist And There Are Over 5,000 Of Them In The United States
October 26, 2015
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/real-vampires-exist-and-there-are-over-5000-of-them-in-the-united-states

Sanguinarianism & Me – Countess Alexia
October 26, 2015
https://countessalexia.wordpress.com/articles/sanguinarianism-and-me/

Plain Speaking – Part 3 – Peace For Our Time? – Real Vampire Life
October 26, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/crossroads-plain-speaking-part-3-peace-for-our-time/

Trans-Murder Trial: Gay ‘Vampire’
October 27, 2015
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/World-news-Trans-murder-trial-amfAR-gay-vampire-Russian-law/53232.html

What New Donors Need To Know – Damien ShadowSage & Rei Tadashi
October 27, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/27/what-new-donors-need-to-know/

The Vampire Craze In Popular Culture Isn’t Dead Yet – TIME Magazine
October 27, 2015
http://time.com/4061384/vampires-twilight-halloween/

I Let My Vampire Boyfriend Drink My Blood (Blut Katzchen) – The Doctors (Television)
October 27, 2015
http://on.aol.com/video/woman-lets-vampire-boyfriend-drink-her-blood-519198771

5,000+ Vampires Live In The U.S., Drink Donors’ Blood For Energy – NY Daily News
October 27, 2015
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/5-000-vampires-live-u-s-drink-blood-energy-article-1.2412910

Buffy Star Juliet Landau Launches Crowdfunding Campaign For Vampire Documentary
October 27, 2015
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/27/buffy-vampire-juliet-landau

Vampirologists Are A Thing? – J. Gordon Melton
October 27, 2015
http://starlocalmedia.com/opinion/blogs/blog_5/vampirologists-are-a-thing/article_a3e79714-7cc9-11e5-853f-7f3bcb2b6036.html

Real-Life Vampire Couple – Vanian & Ethereal Dark
October 27, 2015
http://wpor.com/mornings/real-life-vampire-couple/

Are Vampires Real? – John Edgar Browning – GA Tech
October 27, 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69eNk_8Ndb4
http://www.news.gatech.edu/features/frightful-and-insightful

Interview With A Vampire (Merticus): Here’s What Real Vampires Do On Halloween – METRO UK
October 28, 2015
http://metro.co.uk/2015/10/28/interview-with-a-vampire-heres-what-real-vampires-do-on-halloween-5449290/

Real-Life Vampires Drink Blood To Sustain Survival – The Daily Meal
October 28, 2015
http://www.thedailymeal.com/news/drink/real-life-vampires-drink-blood-sustain-survival/102815

Bad Blood – M Dutch
October 28, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/10/28/bad-blood/

Why ‘Real Vampires’ Fear Going To The Doctor – Everyday Health
October 28, 2015
http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/why-real-vampires-fear-going-doctor/

Meet The Real Blood-Thirsty Modern Vampires Of 2015
October 28, 2015
http://www.konbini.com/en/lifestyle/meet-blood-thirsty-modern-vampires/

DJ Williams – Self-Identified Vampires And Subtle Human Energy
October 28, 2015
http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/dj-williams/Content?oid=3634595

Merticus ‘Impersonated’ On Kevin & Bean Radio Show – KROQ; Los Angeles, CA
October 28, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/MerticusX/posts/1087517044591685
http://kroq.cbslocal.com/category/kevin-bean/

How A New Orleans Vampire (Belfazaar Ashantison) And A Cajun Chef Made Blood Sausage Together – Munchies
October 28, 2015
http://munchies.vice.com/articles/how-one-new-orleans-vampire-and-a-cajun-chef-made-blood-sausage-together

Dracula On The Couch: The Psychiatry Of Vampires
Myth, Medical Illness, Madness, & Modern “Real Vampires”
By Joseph M. Pierre M.D.; Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA (Los Angeles, CA)
Psychology Today (Psych Unseen)
Contributions from Merticus of Suscitatio Enterprises, LLC & Examinations of Research from Joseph Laycock, PhD and DJ Williams, PhD
October 29, 2015
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/psych-unseen/201510/dracula-the-couch-the-psychiatry-vampires

Lives Of Real Vampires: More Than A Diet Of Blood
By Merticus – Everyday Health Guest Contributor
October 29, 2015
http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/hear-me-out/lives-of-real-vampires-seeking-acceptance-from-society-and-medical-professionals/

Interview: Michelle Belanger – Verbicide Magazine
October 29, 2015
http://www.verbicidemagazine.com/2015/10/29/michelle-belanger-interview-psychic-vampire/

What It Means To Be A Real Vampire In Houston
October 29, 2015
http://www.houstonpress.com/video/what-it-means-to-be-a-real-vampire-in-houston-Uf3CKH9z

Inside A ‘Real Vampire’ Community – New Zealand Herald
October 29, 2015
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11536203

6 Facts About Real-Life Vampires – Bustle
October 30, 2015
http://www.bustle.com/articles/120066-6-facts-about-real-life-vampires

Real Life Vampires: Meet A Guy (Merticus) Who Actually Drinks Human Blood – Irish Examiner
October 30, 2015
http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/real-life/real-life-vampires-meet-a-guy-who-actually-drinks-human-blood-362351.html

2015 Zombethics Symposium – “Vampires: Exploring Death Through Lens Of The Undead Elite” – Emory University w/Joseph Laycock & John Edgar Browning
October 30, 2015
http://zombethics.com

Iron Garden – October Gathering – Mischief Night
October 30, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/events/1656018171350176/

Life Among The Vampires – John Edgar Browning – The Atlantic
October 31, 2015
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/10/life-among-the-vampires/413446/

There Are Such Things! Vampire Studies Symposium 2015 – North Central Texas College
October 31, 2015
http://www.nctc.edu/vampiresymposium

Halloween Sur Bayou: L’étrange Communauté De “vampires” Buvant Vraiment Du Sang Humain
October 31, 2015
http://www.atlantico.fr/decryptage/halloween-bayou-etrange-communaute-vampires-buvant-vraiment-sang-humain-nouvelle-orleans-2415514.html

Halloween, Viaggio Tra I Veri Vampiri Di New Orleans
October 31, 2015
http://www.lettera43.it/fatti/halloween-viaggio-tra-i-veri-vampiri-di-new-orleans_43675220839.htm

A Halloween Message To The Vampire Community From The Office Of Merticus
October 31, 2015
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/10/31/a-halloween-message-to-the-vampire-community-from-the-office-of-merticus/

Sanguinarian FAQ – Ask A Sanguinarian!
November 4, 2015
https://countessalexia.wordpress.com/articles/sanguinarian-faq-ask-a-sanguinarian/

Ask A Real Vampire – Facebook Group
November 4, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskARealVampire/

Vampire Evolution – From Monster To Seducer – Documentary By Corvis Nocturnum & Michelle Belanger
November 5, 2015
https://www.gofundme.com/9v4rv37k

‘Vampire Man’ In Sweden Convicted Of Killing Gay Lover Then Drinking His Blood
November 6, 2015
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3307227/Vampire-man-Sweden-convicted-killing-gay-lover-drinking-blood-using-draw-pentagram-wall.html

Vampirët: Historia E Vërtetë – Magazine Albania
November 8, 2015
http://magazinealbania.com/vampiret-historia-vertete/

Facts, Speculation, Evidence… Oh My – VTOC
November 12, 2015
https://vtochicago.wordpress.com/2015/11/12/301/

Calling – The Shadow Sage
November 15, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/11/15/calling/

Real Vampires – FATE Magazine – Issue No. 728
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2015/11/25/fate-magazine-issue-728-real-vampires/

FATE Magazine – The New Issue – Mysterious Universe
November 17, 2015
http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/11/fate-magazine-the-new-issue/

Historian Sinks His Teeth Into Local Ethnography
November 18, 2015
http://tulane.edu/news/newwave/111815_john_edgar_browning.cfm

Why The Goths Left Gotham
November 18, 2015
http://thecsjones.com/2015/11/18/goths-left-gotham/

New Orleans Vampire Association (NOVA) – Thanksgiving Homeless Outreach Program
November 26, 2015
http://www.neworleansvampireassociation.org/donate.html

Entrevista Con Un Vampiro (Real): “Basta Una Cucharada De Sangre A La Semana” – El Mundo (Spain)
November 26, 2015
http://www.elmundo.es/papel/historias/2015/11/26/56559ca946163f81098b4633.html

From Fictional Footnotes To National News – Public OVC Fora From Late Nineties To Present – By Hesperus
December 1, 2015
https://www.academia.edu/19309583/From_Fictional_Footnotes_to_National_News

Various Vampire Community Media Articles – 2008-2015 Updated Directory
December 1, 2015
https://independent.academia.edu/Merticus

Gaga For Blood: Is AHS: Hotel’s Countess A Real Life Blood-Drinker? – By Alexia Ashford
December 2, 2015
http://vamped.org/2015/12/02/gaga-for-blood-is-ahs-hotels-countess-a-real-life-blood-drinker/

Michelle Belanger, Author & Psychic – Exclusive Interview
December 4, 2015
http://buzzymag.com/michelle-belanger-author-psychic/

Google Is Trying To Patent A Watch Which Can Suck Your Blood
December 5, 2015
http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/05/google-are-trying-to-patented-a-watch-which-can-suck-you-blood-sort-of-5546266/

A ‘Real Life Vampire’ Has Been Jailed For Attacking His Friend To Drink His Blood
December 6, 2015
http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/06/a-real-life-vampire-has-been-jailed-for-attacking-his-friend-to-drink-his-blood-5547531/

Where Did The C In VC Go? – The Shadow Sage
December 11, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/12/11/where-did-the-c-in-vc-go/

CLAVIS – Subcultural Empathy Survey
December 13, 2015
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TmS4JtFAf6lkIS0grEBbGSk8PcmAcAwGIDBGR0lETc8/viewform

Core Feeding – The Shadow Sage
December 13, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/12/13/core-feeding/

Healing Energy – The Shadow Sage
December 14, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/12/14/healing-energy/

The Beast Part 2 – The Shadow Sage
December 14, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/12/14/the-beast-part-2/

First Results From Human Young Blood Rejuvenation Trial Expected
December 15, 2015
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22830522-000-first-results-from-human-young-blood-rejuvenation-trial-expected

Cyber-Feeding 101 – By Hesperus
December 16, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/12/16/cyber-feeding-101/

State Closes Murder Case Against ‘Vampire’ For Lack Of Witnesses
December 16, 2015
http://www.mediamaxnetwork.co.ke/people-daily/187120/state-closes-murder-case-against-vampire-for-lack-of-witnesses/

Vampires Of Reddit! – Interview Questions
December 17, 2015
https://www.reddit.com/r/vampires/comments/3x5jsh/vampires_of_reddit_some_interview_questions_for/

Expectations And Needs In The Vampire Community – The Amador Vampire
December 18, 2015
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2015/12/18/expectations-and-needs-in-the-vampire-community/

Is The VC (Vampire Community) Worthy Of Unity? – Lady CG
December 19, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/authorladycg/posts/953038224776560

Sanguinarian FAQ – Ask A Sanguinarian!
December 20, 2015
http://sanguinarians.com/2015/12/20/sanguinarian-faq-ask-a-sanguinarian/

Sanguinarianism And Me
December 20, 2015
http://sanguinarians.com/2015/12/20/sanguinarianism-and-me/

Judge Will Allow Evidence Of ‘Vampire Trucker’ Alleged Assault Of Four Other Women
December 21, 2015
http://www.sltrib.com/home/3336209-155/judge-will-allow-evidence-of-vampire

The Scope Of Our Research – Kinesia – http://Sanguinarians.com
December 22, 2015
http://sanguinarians.com/2015/12/22/the-scope-of-our-research/

I Attended A Vampire Studies Symposium On Halloween, Here’s What I Learned – Erin Chapman Of Vamped
December 23, 2015
http://vamped.org/2015/12/23/i-attended-a-vampire-studies-symposium-on-halloween-heres-what-i-learned/

The Vampire Personality, Emotions And Playing Nice With Others – The Amador Vampire
December 25, 2015
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2015/12/25/the-vampire-personality-emotions-and-playing-nice-with-others/

What Would It Be Like If There Were No Vampire Community? – The Amador Vampire
December 26, 2015
https://theamadorvampire.wordpress.com/2015/12/26/what-would-it-be-like-if-there-were-no-vampire-community/

Ten Tips For Building A Vampire Group – Deacon Gray
December 27, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/12/27/ten-tips-for-building-a-vampire-group/

A Tarnished Swan’s Tale – A Donor’s Tale Of Abuse, Rape Betrayal And Renewal – GraveYard Press
December 27, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/12/27/a-tarnished-swans-tale/

From A Dark House – Interview With A Member Of A Vampire House Gone “Dark”
December 27, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/12/28/from-a-dark-house/

Sanguinarians Blood-Drinkers Survey (Part 1)
December 28, 2015
http://sanguinarians.com/2015/12/28/sanguinarians-com-blood-drinkers-survey-pt-1/

What Are “Elders” Anyway? – Deacon Gray
December 29, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/12/29/what-are-elders-anyway/

FATE Magazine – Issue 728 – Real Vampires

Posted on November 25, 2015 by merticus

“The Modern-Day Subculture Of Real Vampires”
By Brad Steiger for FATE Magazine
October 2015 – Issue No. 728; Pages 30-38

FATE Magazine – Since 1948
http://fatemag.com/store/product/fate-issue-7278/

“FATE Magazine – The New Issue”
By Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe – November 17, 2015
http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/11/fate-magazine-the-new-issue/

October 2015 In Review

Posted on November 3, 2015 by merticus

Vampire Community News (VCN) – October 2015 In Review

Overview Of Vampire Community Web Traffic For Late October 2015
Gay Former Teen Prostitute Shares Life In New Orleans Vampire Cult With Chilling Detail
October 1, 2015
http://www.queerty.com/gay-former-teen-prostitute-shares-life-in-new-orleans-vampire-cult-with-chilling-detail-20151001

Tips To Keep Sang Donors Healthy – Giselle DeCavalier
October 4, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/04/tips-to-keep-sang-donors-healthy/

Meeting Up – Safety Tips For Donors – Giselle DeCavalier
October 4, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/04/meeting-up-safety-tips-for-donors/

Linking It All Together: Building Sanguinarian Hypotheses – VTOC
October 6, 2015
https://vtochicago.wordpress.com/2015/10/06/growing-hypotheses-sangs/

New Study Confirms Existence Of Real-Life ‘Vampires’ – Men’s Health Magazine
October 9, 2015
http://www.menshealth.com/science-of-real-vampires

The Unity Question – Part 2 – Peace For Our Time – Real Vampire Life
October 12, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/the-unity-question-part-2-peace-for-our-time/

What The Hell Is A Sexual Vampire? – Deacon Gray
October 13, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/what-the-hell-is-a-sexual-vampire/

Sexual Vampire, Or Sex Addict? – Deacon Gray
October 13, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/sexual-vampire-or-sex-addict/

Young Community Leaders: Goals And Expectations – Deacon Gray
October 14, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/10/14/young-community-leaders-goals-and-expectations/

‘American Horror Story’ Taught Us All How To Vampire Last Night – MTV
October 15, 2015
http://www.mtv.com/news/2350674/ahs-vampire-guide/

The Day I Went To Work And Met A Real Vampire – Archana Reddy, MD
October 15, 2015
http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2015/10/the-day-i-went-to-work-and-met-a-real-vampire.html

A Question Of Etiquette: Courts/Houses/Etc. – Rei Tadashi
October 17, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/17/question-of-etiquette/

Hybrid Vampires – Who, What, And Why? – Zero Nightskye
October 18, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/18/hybrid-vampires-who-what-why/

The Beast Inside – Damien ShadowSage
October 18, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/18/the-beast-inside/

Woman Killed Partner And Child ‘To Ward Off Vampires’
October 20, 2015
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/oct/20/woman-killed-partner-and-child-to-ward-off-vampires

“Vampire” Slashes Open His Boyfriend’s Throat To Drink His Blood
October 20, 2015
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2015/10/swedish-vampire-slits-boyfriends-throat-and-drinks-his-blood/

The People Who Drink Human Blood – BBC Future
October 21, 2015
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20151021-the-people-who-drink-human-blood

Sanguinarianism & Me – Countess Alexia
October 26, 2015
https://countessalexia.wordpress.com/articles/sanguinarianism-and-me/

Plain Speaking – Part 3 – Peace For Our Time? – Real Vampire Life
October 26, 2015
http://realvampirenews.com/crossroads-plain-speaking-part-3-peace-for-our-time/

Trans-Murder Trial: Gay ‘Vampire’
October 27, 2015
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/World-news-Trans-murder-trial-amfAR-gay-vampire-Russian-law/53232.html

What New Donors Need To Know – Damien ShadowSage & Rei Tadashi
October 27, 2015
https://damienshadowsage.wordpress.com/2015/10/27/what-new-donors-need-to-know/

The Vampire Craze In Popular Culture Isn’t Dead Yet – TIME Magazine
October 27, 2015
http://time.com/4061384/vampires-twilight-halloween/

I Let My Vampire Boyfriend Drink My Blood (Blut Katzchen) – The Doctors (Television)
October 27, 2015
http://on.aol.com/video/woman-lets-vampire-boyfriend-drink-her-blood-519198771

Buffy Star Juliet Landau Launches Crowdfunding Campaign For Vampire Documentary
October 27, 2015
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/27/buffy-vampire-juliet-landau

Vampirologists Are A Thing? – J. Gordon Melton
October 27, 2015
http://starlocalmedia.com/opinion/blogs/blog_5/vampirologists-are-a-thing/article_a3e79714-7cc9-11e5-853f-7f3bcb2b6036.html

Real-Life Vampire Couple – Vanian & Ethereal Dark
October 27, 2015
http://wpor.com/mornings/real-life-vampire-couple/

Are Vampires Real? – John Edgar Browning – GA Tech
October 27, 2015
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69eNk_8Ndb4
http://www.news.gatech.edu/features/frightful-and-insightful

Real-Life Vampires Drink Blood To Sustain Survival – The Daily Meal
October 28, 2015
http://www.thedailymeal.com/news/drink/real-life-vampires-drink-blood-sustain-survival/102815

Bad Blood – M Dutch
October 28, 2015
https://thegraveyardpress.wordpress.com/2015/10/28/bad-blood/

Why ‘Real Vampires’ Fear Going To The Doctor – Everyday Health
October 28, 2015
http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/why-real-vampires-fear-going-doctor/

Meet The Real Blood-Thirsty Modern Vampires Of 2015
October 28, 2015
http://www.konbini.com/en/lifestyle/meet-blood-thirsty-modern-vampires/

DJ Williams – Self-Identified Vampires And Subtle Human Energy
October 28, 2015
http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/dj-williams/Content?oid=3634595

Interview: Michelle Belanger – Verbicide Magazine
October 29, 2015
http://www.verbicidemagazine.com/2015/10/29/michelle-belanger-interview-psychic-vampire/

What It Means To Be A Real Vampire In Houston
October 29, 2015
http://www.houstonpress.com/video/what-it-means-to-be-a-real-vampire-in-houston-Uf3CKH9z

Inside A ‘Real Vampire’ Community – New Zealand Herald
October 29, 2015
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11536203

6 Facts About Real-Life Vampires – Bustle
October 30, 2015
http://www.bustle.com/articles/120066-6-facts-about-real-life-vampires

Iron Garden – October Gathering – Mischief Night
October 30, 2015
https://www.facebook.com/events/1656018171350176/

Life Among The Vampires – John Edgar Browning – The Atlantic
October 31, 2015
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/10/life-among-the-vampires/413446/

There Are Such Things! Vampire Studies Symposium 2015 – North Central Texas College
October 31, 2015
http://www.nctc.edu/vampiresymposium

Halloween, Viaggio Tra I Veri Vampiri Di New Orleans
October 31, 2015
http://www.lettera43.it/fatti/halloween-viaggio-tra-i-veri-vampiri-di-new-orleans_43675220839.htm

Pitfalls, Mousetraps & Elders Of The Vampire Community

Posted on January 16, 2014 by merticus

Lately I’ve been asked ad nauseam for an opinion on the following topic so here you go…

The Vampire Community is a convoluted ball of hypocrisy that has devolved in many areas into a form of perverse entertainment — many playing their own angles to nurture disruptive goals and longstanding vendettas. Any truth to be found is measured in shades of gray and who can convince what mercurial faction or personal friends to side with them while everyone involved conveniently ignore facts to support their own version of reality. If one delves too deeply into the outcries of dissatisfaction they may find themselves lost in the minutia, manipulated like pawns and trapped by madness.

After more than a generation of existence we should consider the inescapable reality that we are a fractious, stubbornly independent and often egotistical lot who have embraced the label of ‘vampi(y)re’ as an extension of our personal identity. If you are not happy within your own personal life you do not need to look solely towards the Vampire Community as the beacon of hope, means of an escape or a friend group who will be there to encourage your development. We do not hold the master key that one needs to be successful — that begins with finding the inner strength to develop your own voice and take control of your life.

Before contemplating accomplishing anything of significance on a large scale we need to first work towards understanding why many have stepped into the shadows decrying ‘elders’ and ‘cookie-cutter groupthink’, establish defined goals that are realistic to achieve and make a good faith effort to educate the uninformed as to how the Vampire Community has developed during the last few decades. This includes examining similar projects which either failed or faded from our chronically short-term memories. Setting aside for a moment the notion of serving as an elder, council member, ambassador, representative of an embassy, et. al. one should ask themselves what have they individually done – not just talked about doing – to improve problems they have identified within their local or greater community.

Back channel lines of communication between groups and individuals already exist. Choosing to use them and engage with others you either do not personally care for or trust is the true crux of the issue that needs to be remedied. Mutual cooperation among all vampires, groups and organizations along with other grandiose ideas would do well to take a back seat to focusing on personal growth, education, research into our own identity and learning to initially support one another as individuals rather than as a collective horde bound by artificial hierarchies.

I would like to remind everyone that perhaps the greatest source of confusion when attempting to conceptualize or define what it means to be a ‘real vampi(y)re’ stems from a confluence of various diverse movements within the Vampire Community (or the overall subculture alongside mythos, folklore, philosophical adaptations from spiritual, cultural and fundamentally disparate groups) approaching the subject at differing points in time, direction and originating influence(s). One’s self-identity with the loosely defined concept, condition, state of being, et. al. of ‘vampirism’ is entirely dependent on the individual and no more or less valid than the next person.

To frame this another way…

Some vampi(y)res have medical and/or mental conditions which they’ve yet to find a satisfactory answer for.
Some vampi(y)res have medical and/or mental conditions which they’re in denial over.
Some vampi(y)res incorporate magickal or ritual practices with a spiritual blend of ‘vampirism’.
Some vampi(y)res are left-hand path leaning ‘vampire’ spiritualists or esotericists.
Some vampi(y)res don’t believe ‘vampirism’ has anything to do with religion and/or spirituality.
Some vampi(y)res believe their soul is inhabited and/or are fallen angelic or demonic ‘vampires’.
Some vampi(y)res believe ‘vampirism’ to be an evolutionary advancement in certain humans.
Some vampi(y)res believe ‘vampirism’ is caused by a virus because they read certain websites.
Some vampi(y)res simply enjoy the ‘lifestyle’, wearing fangs, and dangling an ankh around their neck.
Some vampi(y)res really wish they could emulate fictional (perhaps even folkloric) ‘vampires’.
Some vampi(y)res felt a void in their life and have ‘attempted’ to fill it with ‘vampirism’ and the O/VC.
Some vampi(y)res have no clue who or what they are and don’t care either way – ‘vampire’ sounded good.
Some vampi(y)res have no desire to define their own identity because they never learned to think for themselves.
Some vampi(y)res are still searching for their own answers (physiological, medical, spiritual, or otherwise).
Some vampi(y)res are completely deluding themselves (regardless of whether ‘vampirism’ exists or not).
Some vampi(y)res really wish they could close their eyes and wake up somewhere else.
Some vampi(y)res won’t be here this time next year because they will no longer identify with ‘vampirism’.
Some vampi(y)res are just bat @&*# crazy.
Some vampi(y)res think ‘vampirism’ is a combination of ‘everything’ because they think this is an appealing idea.
Some vampi(y)res will think I didn’t cover some element of their own personal experience in any of the above.
Some vampi(y)res will be correct in this thinking.

I am personally indifferent to anyone and everyone who either ‘trusts/doesn’t trust’, ‘likes/doesn’t like’, ‘respects/doesn’t respect’, or ‘considers me an elder/doesn’t consider me an elder’ in the context of their professional interactions with me through the Vampire Community. Furthermore, how long one has been participating in the community is completely irrelevant to any personal opinion or measure of respect I may hold when weighed against the merits of one’s contributions or actions. I am far from perfect and will not pretend to hold anyone to a standard that would require or encourage that they ‘bow’ or ‘kiss a ring on my hand’.

While I personally consider the application of such doctrine disingenuous to the practical expectations of our, or any contemporary, ‘society’ I have not, and will not, intentionally dishonor those who believe in such formality or respect given by them to any existing elected or title bestowed vampi(y)re. I embrace the individually and rich history of our community and thereby the right of free-thinking adults to form whatever institutions, guiding precepts, rituals or beliefs they wish to follow. With this comes an acknowledgment of those who came before me, those who have come after me, and an objective evaluation of what ideas formed the basis of various segments of the community and which of these ideas can still be improved upon today.

In keeping with this view, I do not feel it is within my right nor ethically responsible to compile any list of individuals I would deem as ‘elder(s)’ and place this information in a publicly accessible group, forum, website or resource for newcomers and interested parties to reference. It is my belief that the attempted creation of any singular authoritative ‘elder listing’ would never obtain universal or even widespread acceptance without the presumption of personal biases and individual allegiances. I believe that opinions regarding the suitability of individuals to mentor and teach others rest in the hands of the seeker to discern; and that we as a community should provide the necessary tools for them to be able to independently make this evaluation through the lens of safety and abuse awareness. I will continue to focus my efforts on the compilation of resources, strengthening communication infrastructure and placing those who seek answers in touch with responsible individuals from their local areas who are willing to lend a hand.

Attitudes of entitlement, deep-seated mistrust, intentional deceptions or duplicity, wanton ignorance and purposefully baiting others to engage in negative rhetoric are not improving any of our lives or friendships. Such behavior is simply narcissistic and predatory vampires using their fellow vampires as prey. Rather than investing energy into destabilizing the efforts of other individuals and groups, those who are sincere in their claims of wanting to help should use their talents and time towards assisting those who are in the most need of direction and support.

I do not believe the majority of problems some perceive as prevalent within the Vampire Community derive from a present lack of organization, communication or information availability. No matter how all-encompassing or elegant a system that is designed, it is only as effective as the people involved and their willingness to continually invest time, effort and monies despite any setbacks they may encounter. Any system, council or organization’s ability to garner participants is only as effective as the level of respect afforded to its creators and in turn that respect offered unconditionally back to the members themselves.

Pitfalls, Mousetraps & Elders Of The Vampire Community
By Merticus – January 15, 2014

November 2013 In Review

Posted on December 1, 2013 by merticus

Vampire Community News (VCN) – November 2013 In Review

A Romanian Scientist Claims To Have Developed Artificial Blood – Smithsonian Magazine
November 4, 2013
http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/ideas/2013/11/a-romanian-scientist-claims-to-have-developed-artificial-blood/

Vampires In Bloemfontein… South Africa – News24
November 4, 2013
http://www.news24.com/MyNews24/Vampires-in-Bloemfontein-20131104

A Single Vampire Is Mad, Thousands Are A Minority – By Hesperus Rising
November 4, 2013
http://praniphagite.tumblr.com/post/66052167488/a-single-vampire-is-mad-thousands-are-a-minority

The Spirit Of Vampirism – By Hesperus Rising
November 5, 2013
http://praniphagite.tumblr.com/post/66096035025/the-spirit-of-vampirism

Prologue – The Spark – By Samael Anathan
November 5, 2013
http://eveningjournals.wordpress.com/2013/11/05/prologue-the-spark/

The Vampyre Family: Passion, Envy & The Curse Of Byron – Andrew McConnell Stott
November 5, 2013
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/bookreviews/10418486/The-Vampyre-Family-Passion-Envy-and-the-Curse-of-Byron-by-Andrew-McConnell-Stott-review.html

Ask Mr. Scientist: Real-Life Vampires & Death Scares
November 6, 2013
http://host.madison.com/daily-cardinal/science/ask-mr-scientist-real-life-vampires-and-death-scares/article_9b99d930-4686-11e3-bc3f-0019bb2963f4.html?

Interview With A Vampire: The Vampire Court Of Austin – FOX 7 News – Austin, TX
November 6, 2013
http://multimedianewsroom.us/2013/10/30/vampire-court-of-austin-a-role-playing-community/

Patricia MacCormack Talks About Ahuman Theory, Importance Of Non-Speciecist Ways – U.C. Santa Barbara
November 6, 2013
http://dailynexus.com/2013-11-06/patricia-maccormack-talks-about-ahuman-theory-importance-of-non-speciecist-ways/

Paul Sanelle Murder Trial – Testimony On Real Vampires (Blood & Energy) In Washington County, Oregon
November 7, 2013
http://www.oregonlive.com/north-of-26/index.ssf/2013/11/paul_sanelle_murder_trial_defe_1.html

Case Of Man Who Claimed To Be Vampire Killer Creates Challenge For Court – Canada
November 8, 2013
http://www.canada.com/news/Case+claimed+vampire+killer+creates+challenge+court+lawyer/9144215/story.html

Daley Catherine & Logan South – Vampire Court Of Austin – KLBJ Dudley & Bob Morning Show – Austin, TX
November 8, 2013
http://podcast.klbjfm.com/show/dudley-bob#2013-11-08

You Can Still Be A Vampire – A Mirror Made Of Words Blog
November 8, 2013
http://mirrormadeofwords.wordpress.com/2013/11/08/you-can-still-be-a-vampire/

Lutherans, Vampires, And First Communion – By Dawn Duncan Harrell – Patheos
November 8, 2013
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/cultivare/2013/11/lutherans-vampires-and-first-communion/

Oregon Murder Trial Spurs Question On Vampires + Guilty Verdict
November 9, 2013
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20131109%2FNEWS%2F311090310%2F-1%2Frss01

Is Republican President Michael Sata A Vampire? – By Peter Adamu – Zambia Reports
November 9, 2013
http://zambiareports.com/2013/11/09/opinion-sata-lack-of-concern-bloodshed/

Chatting With Vampires – Back & Toward The Future – Stefan Resurrectus
November 9, 2013
http://realvampirenews.com/chatting-with-vampires-back-and-toward-the-future/

Why Teenagers Join Cults – By Bulelwa Dayimani – South Africa
November 11, 2013
http://www.destinyconnect.com/2013/11/11/why-teenagers-join-cults/

Lady Gaga Calls Perez Hilton “Fake” On Howard Stern, He Calls Her A “Real-Life Vampire” – US Magazine
November 12, 2013
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/lady-gaga-calls-perez-hilton-fake-on-howard-stern-he-calls-her-a-real-life-vampire-20131211

A Place Among The Dead – New Vampire Documentary Directed By Juliet Landau & Deverill Weekes
November 13, 2013
http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3264686/anne-rice-featured-in-new-vamp-doc-a-place-among-the-dead/

Vampire Enthusiasts & Subculture In Chicago – WGN9 News – Chicago, IL
November 14, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDkQxngac_M

‘Vampire’ Shot As Revenge, Victorian Court Hears – AAP
November 15, 2013
http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/19842715/vampire-shot-as-revenge-vic-court-hears/

The Abode Of The Blood Kitten – Blood Cupping & Bloodplay Scene (NSFW)
November 15, 2013
http://blutkatzchen.blogspot.com/2013/11/blood-cupping-my-first-real-bloodplay.html

The Space Vampires – VampChix Presents Bite Club
November 15, 2013
http://vampchix.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-space-vampires.html

The Truth About Psychic Vampires – By M. ‘Niki’ Fears
November 15, 2013
http://www.examiner.com/article/the-truth-about-psychic-vampires

House Of The Dreaming Yearly Open Chat – Celebrate The Rousing Chimera
November 17, 2013
http://www.facebook.com/events/582972808430089/

The Modern Vampire Sub-Culture – Julia DarkRose
November 20, 2013
http://thedarkrosejournal.wordpress.com/2013/11/20/the-modern-vampire-sub-culture/

Dark Nations Is Looking For More Administrators
November 20, 2013
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dark-Nations/218515861496948

2013 Public Transcript Meeting – Voices of the Vampire Community (VVC)
November 20, 2013
http://merticus.com/vampirenews/2013/11/26/voices-of-the-vampire-community-vvc-discussions-for-2013-on-the-vcovc

Vampire Community Reformation Questionnaire – The Responses
November 25, 2013
http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/projects/reformationsurvey.html

Annual Thanksgiving Feeding The Homeless & Hungry – New Orleans Vampire Association
November 28, 2013
http://www.neworleansvampireassociation.org/thanksgiving.html

Feeding A Psychic Vampire – By Circe Arcanum
November 29, 2013
http://circearcanum.wordpress.com/2013/11/29/feeding-a-psychic-vampire-by-circe-arcanum/

Pupil Craves For Blood, Stabs Colleague In Lagos
November 30, 2013
http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/pupil-craves-blood-stabs-colleague-lagos

Vampire Community Reformation Questionnaire – The Responses

Posted on November 26, 2013 by merticus

Vampire Community Reformation Questionnaire
November 14, 2013 – November 24, 2013

Web/Text & PDF Versions Of The Responses:
http://www.veritasvosliberabit.com/projects/reformationsurvey.html

The purpose of this questionnaire is to objectively evaluate the current state of the Vampire Community through the process of a candid disclosure of perceived problems and to examine the individual needs of self-identified real vampi(y)res and how to best address them.

The Voices of the Vampire Community (VVC) would like to thank the 169 respondents to this questionnaire and encourage constructive discussions based on the opinions and ideas offered for review. Responses were collected by Merticus of the VVC on November 24, 2013 and made publicly available to the vampire community on November 25, 2013. The responses to this questionnaire were solicited from dozens of ‘real vampire’ related websites, groups, forums, mailing lists, and social media outlets and do not necessarily represent the views of the VVC or its members. The VVC assumes no responsibility over the use, interpretation, or accuracy of responses and claims made by those who chose to participate. This document may be reproduced and transmitted for non-commercial use without permission provided there are no modifications.

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