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what is a "purist"?

post #1 of 18
5/17/08 at 3:22pm
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i mean i know what the term means, i mean in relation to the hobby. i see it mentioned from time to time, there are still some "purists" out there that do this, dont do that, whatever. but what exactly does that mean?

thanks
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post #2 of 18
5/17/08 at 3:25pm
Originally Posted by alix2.0 View Post
i mean i know what the term mean, i mean in relation to the hobby. i see it mentioned from time to time, there are still some "purists" out there that do this, dont do that, whatever. but what exactly does that mean?

thanks
In the way it is used here, I would assume it is someone who is against change. So old school so to speak.
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post #3 of 18
5/17/08 at 3:29pm
depends on the type of purist or how the word is used

some purists believe old technology is the best and tend not to agree with any newer advances. or tend not to think outside the box in trying new things.

or

some purists believe in keeping ocean specific tanks, and mixing species of anything that originates in different oceans/location shouldnt be done in the home aquarium.

or

you get the slur for purist, its just used as a way to subtly insult some one, when some one elses views differ.

heck there may be more meanings, but these three are generally how I have seen the word used.
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post #4 of 18
5/17/08 at 4:01pm
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ok, thanks. i had the general "old school" idea, so when i posted it in "advances in the hobby" i was kind of like, uhh... sure.
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post #5 of 18
5/17/08 at 8:35pm
Originally Posted by reefkprZ View Post
depends on the type of purist or how the word is used

some purists believe old technology is the best and tend not to agree with any newer advances. or tend not to think outside the box in trying new things.

or

some purists believe in keeping ocean specific tanks, and mixing species of anything that originates in different oceans/location shouldnt be done in the home aquarium.

or

you get the slur for purist, its just used as a way to subtly insult some one, when some one elses views differ.

heck there may be more meanings, but these three are generally how I have seen the word used.
AIR STONE SKIMMERS RULE!!!!!!
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post #6 of 18
5/18/08 at 9:13am


well any skimmer is better than no skimmer

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post #7 of 18
12/12/08 at 10:30pm
When it comes to looking at my tank I thing it means I am drinking my vodka straight from the freezer
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post #8 of 18
12/12/08 at 10:36pm
Originally Posted by reefkprZ View Post


well any skimmer is better than no skimmer

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post #9 of 18
12/12/08 at 10:55pm
undergravel filters and crushed coral 4 life!!!! You can't keep coral in a home aquarium!!!!BIOBALLS!!!!
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post #10 of 18
12/12/08 at 11:03pm
Originally Posted by reefkprZ View Post
some purists believe in keeping ocean specific tanks, and mixing species of anything that originates in different oceans/location shouldnt be done in the home aquarium.
I'm voting for this version as being the SW aquarist's definition....
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post #11 of 18
12/13/08 at 12:56am
Originally Posted by T316 View Post
I'm voting for this version as being the SW aquarist's definition....
I gotta say region specific tanks are really cool, though few and far between.
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post #12 of 18
12/13/08 at 1:08am
Originally Posted by reefkprZ View Post
I gotta say region specific tanks are really cool, though few and far between.
I'm not saying I agreed with it because I'm in favor of it. But when I hear the expression "purist", this is the closest reference that I have taken it as. But I'm sure you are right, a tank like that would be pretty cool.

Say, since I have both you and Alix in the same chat, either of you ever come up with my drawing, or have both of you forgotten about it?
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post #13 of 18
12/13/08 at 2:50am
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i didnt forget about it... i played around with the idea for a while and i have to admit, i couldnt make anything that i would let see the light of day. i got a new editing program though, once i play around with that more and figure it out, ill try again. lol. sorry.
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post #14 of 18
12/13/08 at 3:05pm
Originally Posted by alix2.0 View Post
i didnt forget about it... i played around with the idea for a while and i have to admit, i couldnt make anything that i would let see the light of day. i got a new editing program though, once i play around with that more and figure it out, ill try again. lol. sorry.
Okay, just checkin'....
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post #15 of 18
12/13/08 at 9:02pm
Originally Posted by Rotarymagic View Post
undergravel filters and crushed coral 4 life!!!! You can't keep coral in a home aquarium!!!!BIOBALLS!!!!
Haha I feel pretty lame because i actually get that joke. Ah the world of SWF
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post #16 of 18
12/13/08 at 10:50pm
Originally Posted by joebob7 View Post
Haha I feel pretty lame because i actually get that joke. Ah the world of SWF
Well I missed it....What's the joke...?
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post #17 of 18
12/13/08 at 11:01pm
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all that stuff sucks / isnt used anymore.
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post #18 of 18
12/13/08 at 11:49pm
Okay, I get it....The older I get, the slower I get....but I can still remember when Alix wins something at the reef club (even though she can't)
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