I'll say this until I'm blue in the face.
There's NO ONE RIGHT WAY to do anything in this hobby.
What works for me may not work for others.
What works for others may not work for me.
When I find something useful to share, that has led to some level of success - I think it's the greatest.
If someone else want's to try it or do it that way - it's their choice.
If they prefer another route - it's their choice.
There are dozens of ways to cycle a new tank.
None of them are the best.
None of them are the worst.
They mostly all work - but may have various outcomes.
Each person will either "choose" a method or go by another persons "advise".
Same thing holds true with most every other aspect of this great hobby.
If we were all sitting in a room, discussing our successes, failures and tankkeeping methods - I highly doubt that too many nasty arguments would break out. Maybe some heated debates, and interesting perpectives, but I would hope not too much name calling and nasty comments.
For all of us, typing on a bulletin board such as this, is a way to voice our "OPINIONS".
One should try and keep things in perspective, and avoid finger pointing and personal accusations.
We're all guilty of this occassionally - I know I've had my share of adding a crude remark over the last couple of years. I normally don't find it helps me or the group too much though, and try to refrain from doing it.
Passionate people many times feel their way is the best, that their opinion is the best, and that everyone else should follow their guidlines.
Having passion for a hobby is great.
It's how you handle yourself and share this passion that counts.
Comments welcome, and if you disagree, constructive replys are of course always encouraged.
This is only my opinion
