Not really sure what kind of "discussion" we can have other than the ones we've already been having. It's a bad idea, but there are plenty people who will do it anyway, as evidenced here. Not sure what more you're expecting to discuss.
Maybe what I did was kind of stupid, but it not like can just delete this post. Beside I'm sure you have "never" post anything dumb before.
No he hasn't.. he has over 30 years T experience, so I highly doubt that he ever posted something stupid on this forums..
Dude...of all the active members, Poec54 is one of the most knowledgeable. You chose the wrong person to call out there bud.
It IS a great song, I'll give it that much!
You're too kind. I'm far from perfect, and I'm sure all of my posts haven't been Pulitzer prize candidates, but I try to help and inform people, and add some humor here and there. My agenda is to keep the hobby going for the future, and one of the best ways to do that is to educate, breed, encourage responsible ownership, and to discourage handling and other stunts. This is the best time ever for taxonomy, information, being able to contact collectors (we're a global community!), and the number of species available, & yet simultaneously we're at the most vulnerable time ever for regulations and bans. We need to welcome and teach beginners, the future of the hobby, and at the same time screen out the thrill seekers and fools who would ruin it for everyone else, and direct them to other non-spider ways to demonstrate their irresponsibility and proclivity to injuring themselves. Just because someone owns a tarantula doesn't mean they should have it, or should be welcomed into this hobby. Some people get them for very wrong reasons, we've encountered some here. If we can't turn them around, it's in everyone's best interests if they find another pastime.
Well IMHO I have only found your posts very helpful and informative
I just love how he calls out Poec54 of all people. Sure sometimes I think hes a little harsh and blunt, but it's needed when he does it. I haven't been around these forums for too long but I've already come to see who around here are the more recognizable and experienced. Poec54 is on the top of said list. Your not going to win against him because ultimately he's right.
This is what I like about you. You recognize the need for beginners to join the hobby, but only those who are willing to learn and aren't in it just for the "fun". Noobies like myself look to people like you, who aren't always praised for what you do. Your experience amongst others on this forum have given me so much knowledge in such little time it's amazing. I'm so glad I live in this day in age where knowledge, albeit sometimes bad, is at the tips of our fingertips. I'm pleased to say before I even bought my first T no more than two months ago I was able to properly harbor my animal due to this forum and it's users.
Wow! Well said there!
Great. Now I gotta watch the stupid thing again to see what the deal is about the t-shirt.
+1 I fully expected the vid to end with the irminia exhibiting its spectacular teleportation skills....I only watched till the end with this thought on my mind.
I'm not at the top of the knowledge/experience list; let's just say I'm somewhere in the upper half. And no, I'm not always right, I haven't always 'won out': there's so many species today and so much to learn. One thing I found out early on is that rarely do things apply across-the-board with tarantulas. There's almost always exceptions to everything. I come here to fill in the gaps in my knowledge, and to pass on what I've learned. One of the main reasons I'm here is to help and encourage the next generation of serious collectors and breeders, the budding Chris Allen's, Tom Patterson's, Chad Campbell's, Kelly Swift's, Steve Nunn's, etc. If I can play a part in a few beginners following in those footsteps, I'm thrilled. Mission accomplished. One of my mentors during the growth surge of the 1990's was Bryant Capiz of Arachnocentric. He really did a lot to promote the hobby, and sincerely help enthusiastic collectors like me. There's a natural progression of the experienced helping the up-and-coming.