That's a "welcome to my backwards world" !
Walter + Morons = Walter needing to make 80% of his posts saying....
"That's not what I said" and morons continuing to do stupid shit.
Vance + Morons = Vance needing to say, "that is what I said, let's figure out what went wrong", but Morons haven't observed enough in their own garden, or shared enough about whats really going on with the tree, for it to come of anything. But without enough information, which is no fault of your own, because you continue to assist, out comes the pitchforks! Which is just another version of...Morons continue to do stupid shit!
There is a thing I try to pay attention to as a thinker.....
We can't assume people's knowledge.
I always, but consciously try not to...
Assume people have thought about everything they need to think about, the preliminaries that are "givens" to us...
But then pops the other thing that leads to "booty hurt"...and pillories.
Assume they don't know a basic amd they get mad cuz "they do know" but, they really don't!
Its all bullshit, impossible to figure out over the internet, stuff.
@just.wing.it is a prime example of someone who comes, and is committed, thinks, does, and gains.
Couple other new people too, you can tell they are determined and independent thinkers who will achieve success!
I'm happy with the way Bonsai has been moving lately, especially here in the States...
It seems the 60 or so year old and large tub of shit we've been trying to sort thru for good information, is actually cleaning up.
We have someone here who "Champions" just about every popular tree....and they bring that real when the posts come up.
@garywood pops up when its crucial.
@Smoke won't miss a trident thread.
@BillsBayou on that BC.
@Adair M sifuing JBP.
@Anthony touches on all tropical with depth.
@Mellow Mullet serissa.
Many people are giving Ginseng ficus proper due, thanks to
@Generic User @sawgrass
@sam @ wtf? Lol! And the eleven together joint.
It is up to folks like me, to always properly like, or mention, "you are getting good help".
When it is true. But also to constantly point out climatic differences which NO ONE EVER TAKES INTO ACCOUNT FOR AS MICH AS IT MATTERS.
But most importantly....
A week studying the information on @bonsai4me alone is all the primer anyone needs to start making good independent decisions of their own.
At least have a primer!
It seems there are more people who first come with sticks.....dead shipped trees...
Wal-Mart ficus....the usual.....and remain...
Keep working those beginner plants with love, and acquire more, better material also.
Whereas before, it would just turn into a stupid shit show of "thats not a bonsai".
I like to think "Welcome to Crazy" is enough of a primer for folks to instantly develope a bit thicker skin.
Because usually what ensues afterward, or a bit before if I'm late, is at least 6 posts totally contradictory to one another.
All which make perfect sense.
Which makes it impossibly crazy to sort!
But we have become more welcoming as a whole.
Maybe we are finally seeing the results of GROWING sticks in pots!
Maybe the "own a finished bonsai" EGO shit is over, and people are actually finding PEACE in the process of creating bonsai.
Whatever it is......
It is Progress.
Very evident progress!
Sorce
