Quote Originally Posted by SnakeySnakeSnake
Hrm...

I really don't see the issue. This is a discussion forum. There is a difference if someone says "I heard, or I think, or I imagine", it sets the tone of their post as conversational moreso than 100% factual you can take it to the bank.

It would be one thing if a lot of people were giving bad information, and no one was negating it, but most threads where someone makes an inaccurate supposition they are often reamed thoroughly by other members putting them in their place and correcting their information @ Adam


Some people are experts, and others are noobs, but there has to be an in between somewhere. I have never bred a female, but if I hear someone saying what size they should breed a female at, I would say about 500 grams per foot, 3 feet, 1500 grams... only because I've heard this 100 times..

just my 2 coppers

Edit; Summary, I don't think first hand knowledge should be a pre-req for giving advice, as long as you acknowledge the source of your information...
I am not slamming those who come here and question something they have heard, that is what this forum is here for. But when someone asks advice and a person chimes in with an answer, then their tone is no longer conversational, but suggests a level of expertise. Nobody should have to put anyone in their place for giving incorrect or partiallly incorrect info. That is kind of what I meant by first hand knowledge that something works. I don't mind someone giving advice if it is from a reputable source but far too many people repeat advice from unknown or untrusted sources such as Jimmy in his basement (or admins from other boards that make up their own theories on BP heating requirements )