Darkness Before Harvest?

[Rusty Trichome]

...Ok, so I "forgot" to mention something about the UV.... no big deal, no reason to be so smug about it.

No big deal...but I do feel the responsibility of warning folks of the dangers, trumps your forgetfulness and your 'safety-last' approach. After all..YOU are the one that brought up the UV light, not me. Also, you didn't mention any technique to limit exposure to the light. (a switch that cut's-off the light when you open the door, for instance)

I always just assumed it's common knowledge that UV rays are harmful.

Ahh...you assume...
I would assume that all drivers know that McDonalds coffee is hot...but each cup warns of us the fact. I would think that smoking is widely known to be a carcinogen, but each pack warns of the dangers. Do you really forget that objects in the mirror may appear smaller? The warnings are there for a reason. And yes...some people are morons that need it spelled-out, over and over and over again..

If I were to mention the technique of growing outdoors would I have to warn against the Sun's harmful UV rays and tell them to wear sunscreen, a hat, long sleeves, and pants just so someone won't try to make me look "irresponsible" for failing to volunteer the extra info?

Not likely, as the sun's rays are intense enough to make you realize fairly quickly, that your skin is being cooked. UV lamps offer no real physical warnings. They slowly cook your skin and eyes, un-noticed.

Not all members are as intelligent as you. That's the point. We are not a single-minded group, with the same education level, and not likely all of 'em immediatelly associate the sun's harmful rays with this bulb.
Somewhat more likely, they associate the thing with an expensive light bulb they heard may increase trichome production.
I forget... Which UV rays are harmful...UVA or UVB?

If you are going to tell a story, likely best (for those that you are offering your opinion to) to tell the whole story.