Gather round kids and let old Frater Threskiornis tell you why talking boards have such a bad rep. You see, if you are calling on a specific spirit, there’s a chance you’re gonna piss them off. Here’s why, and I’ll put it in terms you kids can understand. When you use other forms of spirit communication, it’s more like texting. The spirit can get back to it when they feel like and they don’t feel intruded upon. When you use a talking board, it’s like making a voice phone call. That shit better be important.

Now if you’re calling for unspecific spirits, then you aught to be prepared to run into some assholes anyway.

Really, they are no different than other forms of spirit communication. Just know the etiquette.