Hi there 
, like the title suggests I think a forum like this would be a great addition to the boards. There are a bunch of members who like to try and apply plant science to cannabis growing and discussions often get bogged down by other members who refuse to read any references but insist on arguing in a deliberately obtuse manner because they don’t like being shown that their assumptions are based on junk science.
Whilst, as a professional gardener, I value experience highly, I find that the cannabis community has a plethora of growers with practical experience but a dearth of people who have studied the science behind it all to any great degree –which makes academics a very valuable part of our community. Given that said academics don’t always have a high degree of tact and diplomacy when faced with a barrage of mostly pointless or redundant arguments
, I feel a place where scientific info could be shared and discussed in the proper manner would help the more academically learned members fulfill their huge potential worth to this community.
Given the legal problems surrounding MJ, the practice of growing has existed largely in it’s own bubble for many years and in this way there is a lot of junk science and misinformation perpetuated. Finally we seem to have come to a crossroads where there is an opportunity to drag what we know into the 21st centuary, going from old school to new school if you like.
What better place than IC to host this revolution and move things forward for those that want it?
I have spoken to some people about this. Most importantly spurr says he would support such a forum (I hope and pray that his ban is temporary and he comes back - because he has a huge amount of knowledge that he is prepared to share). If there is a problem with shortage of moderators then I would consider doing the job myself (if I was deemed worthy).
Lets take growing to the next level with the help and support of icmag! - this will be the stuff of legend.
Sincerely
VG
, like the title suggests I think a forum like this would be a great addition to the boards. There are a bunch of members who like to try and apply plant science to cannabis growing and discussions often get bogged down by other members who refuse to read any references but insist on arguing in a deliberately obtuse manner because they don’t like being shown that their assumptions are based on junk science.Whilst, as a professional gardener, I value experience highly, I find that the cannabis community has a plethora of growers with practical experience but a dearth of people who have studied the science behind it all to any great degree –which makes academics a very valuable part of our community. Given that said academics don’t always have a high degree of tact and diplomacy when faced with a barrage of mostly pointless or redundant arguments
, I feel a place where scientific info could be shared and discussed in the proper manner would help the more academically learned members fulfill their huge potential worth to this community.Given the legal problems surrounding MJ, the practice of growing has existed largely in it’s own bubble for many years and in this way there is a lot of junk science and misinformation perpetuated. Finally we seem to have come to a crossroads where there is an opportunity to drag what we know into the 21st centuary, going from old school to new school if you like.
What better place than IC to host this revolution and move things forward for those that want it?
I have spoken to some people about this. Most importantly spurr says he would support such a forum (I hope and pray that his ban is temporary and he comes back - because he has a huge amount of knowledge that he is prepared to share). If there is a problem with shortage of moderators then I would consider doing the job myself (if I was deemed worthy).
Lets take growing to the next level with the help and support of icmag! - this will be the stuff of legend.
Sincerely
VG
