AN ORB IS AN ORB IS AN ORB

As I surf the internet, I come across paranormal websites with many photos of a little thing called an ORB. A round ball of light. It is amazing to me how many people declare this as the presence of paranormal activity or that of a ghost. I have had people send photos to me of the ORB's in their home.
Are there really that many ghosts out there? If so, I wish they would make themselves known in more than a round ball of light. ORB's are usually caused by dust coming up off of a carpet, out of an air conditioning or heating duct, or by a small insect that managed to fly into your viewfinder just as you flashed the camera.
I have personally taken video footage of an ORB that appeared to be coming out of a doorway, across a room, and into a wall. Of course someone walked across the carpet about 20 seconds prior to that event happening. When I ask people if their air conditioning was on when they took the photo or were you walking around when you took the photo, the answer is usually ,, "Well Yes".
(Some folks even send photos of ghosts they took while having a cigarette hanging out of their mouth, but that is a blog for another day)
If there were truly as many ghosts all over the place as the ORB's I have gotten photos of, you would think there would be more documented proof of hauntings. Fact is, an ORB is just dust, bugs, or even rain. Yes, Rain. So the next time you think about sending that special photo of that ORB to a paranormal group and ask them to come investigate your home because of it, think about what you just read and don't do it. Find more evidence other than some simple dust your camera managed to capture. All paranormal groups want to help those in need. Just make sure you're really in need and not falling victim to your cameras trick or treats.