You know I am probably one of the only people who like Ouija boards. I see them as any other tool that you use to divine and speak with spirits: Tarot, oracle cards, pendulums,etc.. Though they are a pretty direct way of doing so. The only draw back I have ever found is that a persons own subconcious can take over and run with it. It has happened to me with a friend of mine. Something I didn't know could happen.
I firmly believe that you get out of them what you put into them and that attitude and expectations do have a lot to do with it.
Fear is a big thing I do know, but fear is a way to actually bring the nasties to you. It feeds them a strong sort of energy and makes them better able to mess with you, thus building more fear, a never ending cycle once that begins. That is why taking direct actions often help people out it builds up their confidence and breaks that chain. You can burn them you can throw them away, it is not the board that is the magic it is you.
I also don't believe that it is a portal to anything. Beings are around us Constantly. What I think happens is that it sents up a sort of beacon that shines like a hazard light in the spirit world that draws things to us and it opens a kind of awareness in us, a hightened sensitivity if you will. We begin to notice things that we wouldn't have maybe noticed before. That is always a danger when you decide to explore spirituality, and you have to be careful of your attitudes and thoughts. If you expect to be scared you will be, if you think this will draw demons to your door, it just might.
Disclaimer: The above statements are my own personal beliefs and may not fit into everyones world views. None of the above is in anyway a slam on others beliefs as well, I am a pretty flexible person so I generally can change views if brought an arguement that makes sense to me. Please do not be offended I only state my views in hopes that it can help someone.
Oh I also hope all that makes sense!
Cheers!
Danielle*****