Interesting information on this thread, thanks for all the info.

To claify though, it seems like MackSwell is saying the direct light caused from taking the top mature buds off won't cause an increase in the time they mature (the direct light doesnt always matter) Some others are saying it will speed up the process. I can understand the logic from both sides quite honestly. I am in the middle of a harvest right now (mostly milky, not much amber just yet) but I took one down last night anyhow becuase I like that "up" high. Will take another look tonight..do they go from milky to amber quickly?