Originally Posted by
tfar
I honestly don't know why it would require luck or be a problem to compile a list of methods used for spotting and behavioral detection. It's not like it's a secret art. Sure, the TSA would like to keep their methods under wraps if possible, but after all it's just about psychology and behavior, so some common sense should be able to figure out most of the techniques.
It doesn't require luck, or constitute a problem to compile a list of available literature or share experiences. The problem is that such a list is not likely to be useful for your stated purpose to "avoid or prevent being SPOTted." SPOT is based on involuntary behaviors.
There have been a lot of articles published about SPOT and BDOs, and there is a fair amount of scientific literature available about behavioral analysis. The problem is that TSA doesn't release the info necessary to have a useful debate on the issue. Authors are left to compile what information is available, and fill in the details with their best guesses. The people who know are forbidden to talk about the details of the program. As a result, publically available information could be interesting, but is not always as useful as you might like.