Quote Originally Posted by bluntwiz
just use your common sense and pick out the threads that make the most sense to you.
I think that sums it up nicely. :thumbsup:

OP... you can't have it both ways. It's either you want:
- ONE single person dishing out "supposed," expert opinion... with either references of studies that represent other peoples experience (which may or may not be manipulated to sway popular belief on the topic)

or...

-The ACTUAL testimony of those people that the "experts," say they represent? (who have far less potential for financial gain through endorsing particular methods or products)

Internet forums, in general, are set up for the member to have access to a variety of information... NONE of which should EVER be considered EXPERT opinion, unless further testimony from other members proves that the information is accurate and effective (forget about the REP system. Look for members vouching for the results experienced with the given advice.) Doctors... Scientist... ALL PROFESSIONALS.... are at a far greater risk of being convinced/corrupted into presenting research in a favorable way to benefit a private interest. A downfall to this design is that you DO run the risk of receiving poor information and you may lose money/time/energy because of that... ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Rules of thumbs...
- Do not participate in an activity that you, or your partner, do not have the time/energy to be active in.
- Do not purchase any items that you can not afford. This does not solely include items you will spend your LAST $50 on. It also applies to items that will leave you with a limited amount of money until the next pay day (shit does happen and you may need that money you just spent the other day on new soil)
- Do not base your absolute judgement on ANYTHING you find online. (This forum is fairly active all hours of the day. So if you have a specific question... explain to people that you suffer from symptoms and lack the computer know-how to research the info in-depth. Once you receive an update, verify and ask further questions/seek visual results/ get 3-4 additional responses THEN you can BEGIN to reach a conclusion)
- HAVE FUN WITH IT!! It can be stressful... it can be dangerous... but it can be a seriously satisfying and enjoyable experience. It is also a SCIENCE! You should never expect to be an expert on anything that you have no experience at. I assure you that it WILL get easier. And once you're there... YOU'RE THERE!! :thumbsup: You will encounter problems in the future... but you should know that from LIFE.

I hope you haven't been too worked up because of all this... if there is anything that this site is designed for, in my opinion, it is NOT anger/stress/discouragement. It's all to help. We aren't perfect either... we just do our best :hippy:

Stay and Keep :jointsmile:
TheMetal1 Reviewed by TheMetal1 on . Contradictions! Seriously - WTF!? I swear to dog I am going to lose it. Those of a sensitive nature may wish to skip this post and move on to something else. Also, I mean no offense whatsoever to those who have actually grown these plants and have had experience with certain things that have worked or not worked - it is just that I am fed up with running in circles with information. So, I am going to have a real good rant now. As a complete newbie to growing this sort of plant, but not being new to either gardening or Rating: 5