Re: PMDD

[Bob Ashcraft <bashcraft at brashearlp_com>]

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> Date: Thu, 2 May 2002 11:20:18 -0400
> From: "Jeffery Ludwig" <jjl22 at drexel_edu>
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> Howdy guys,
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> I have a proposal, I hope no one takes this the wrong way; can we
> password protect the PMDD recipe until a person passes a basic chemistry
> and mineral nutrition test?

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> Maybe I'm off base here, but should not someone's first planted tank be
> under 2W/gallon, non-injected, rich substrate, no fertilizer except
> potassium and maybe trace?  And then when you understand this ecosystem
> and simple chemistry well enough then go out and buy one of those
> "high-octane" setups?

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> Sorry about the rant,
> Jeff Ludwig
> Philadelphia

Jeff,

Your post  reminded me of a news report I watched last night.  It seems that the local horse racing track is proposing to put in slot machines.  The problem is, gambling is illegal in PA (unfortunately).  The news reporter interviewed an individual who was against the idea, admitting, that he thought "the kind of people who would be attracted to the slots, were the kind of people who couldn't afford to lose the money".

My point  is, who does this person think he is (and I'm including you in this too Jeff) to tell other people how they should spend their own time and money?!?!

And BTW, how well do YOU understand this ecosystem?

Bob Ashcraft
Pittsburgh