Ben Mitchell
Enthusiast
I am almost 100% positive that ball lightning does not exist. What I presume to really be happening is lightning striking a transformer (Seen in post above)
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.
For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.
From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.
Sincerely, Jeff D.
Storm chasers who have seen ball lightning?
- Thread starter Karl D. Stephan
- Start date
About 20 years ago, a brother of mine was in the garden of a cousin when lightning struck a house or garden in the street. It was a very bright flash followed immediately by a loud cracking boom such that the windows were shaking. Some neighbors told him that they saw a ball lightning rolling down the street for about 50-100 meters, originating from the place where the lightning struck. The nearest powerlines were maybe 30 kilometers away so I dont think that they had anything to do with it. But maybe it was just their imagination or something else. I wish I could see it myself someday. It looks like it could be caused by a powerful positive lighting strike.
