what is a "purist"?

alix2.0

Active Member
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
 

perfectdark

Active Member
Originally Posted by alix2.0
http:///forum/post/2611925
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.
 

reefkprz

Active Member
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.
 

alix2.0

Active Member
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.
 

matt b

Active Member
Originally Posted by reefkprZ
http:///forum/post/2611932
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!!!!!!
 

t316

Active Member
Originally Posted by reefkprZ
http:///forum/post/2611932
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....
 

t316

Active Member
Originally Posted by reefkprZ
http:///forum/post/2874239
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?
 

alix2.0

Active Member
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.
 

t316

Active Member
Originally Posted by alix2.0
http:///forum/post/2874348
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'....
 

joebob7

Member
Originally Posted by Rotarymagic
http:///forum/post/2874073
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
 

t316

Active Member
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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