Sweet, i made a post on my first day called heavy yielding strains (dumb title because i was really asking for reputable breeders) i got a lot of a good feedback on that post and actually made out on a good trade
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I know many probably don’t read it. But that’s actually in the trade etiquette section. Junior member should send first.
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And it needs to arrive befor the other side sends
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Bit people with big hearts I believe tend to disregard that rule and I’m all for that. I will. But if you have misgivings and you ignore that rule you shouldn’t be upset when things go south. And brother you damn sure shouldn’t tear yourself apart about it.
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I’ve been real lucky so far and my bad experiences come from people who we found out were douchebags anyway but my nature allowed me to trust them without forethought. Now I’m much more cautious but still send ALOT of beans regularly, to newbs as well. There’s sooo many great people on here I tend to just stick with those I know although I do tend to allow others into the circle semi easily, has not steered me wrong yet tbch. I’m sorry that this is changing your outlook @ifish as IMHO you are one of the kindest,most helpful and most generous people I’ve met. For real. Perhaps we all need to tighten the reigns a little bit??? 
but would that alter what OG is? It’s such a fine line it’s tough to fully fathom.
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Spend more time talking to new people I guess. Get to know them. I’m new so I don’t know how much you already do. Hi! I’m NDNCHILD
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I remember reading that when I first started. I thought it was common practice so I offered to send first for months, especially if I was the one asking for the trade. Seems like a good policy that could help with sussing people out?
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I didn’t know this rule but it’s a good one ^^
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Your a top bloke yourself tree’s
: )
I gree , I just find myself holding back a lot
Vary wary only with a handful will I relax
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So I’ve been keeping up on these scammer/negative trades threads and have read some valid points. I’ve had interactions with many. Here’s my perspective and let me preface by saying I think war is the worst fucking thing we’ve come up with as a species but it’s only an analogy . Also, my perspective may be different as I make seed with the intent to spread it as far and wide as possible and hold thousands in my fridge.
We are bombing the world with cannabis, be it seeds or clones and our intended target are people who’ll grow them and enjoy them. One type of bombing is precision. Vetted targets, accurate but kinda slow. Another is carpet bombing. Not precise, but covers a wide area and there will be collateral damage. In my analogy, the collateral damage are the “scammers”. I guess I’m a carpet bomber an I don’t dwell too much on collateral damage. Sorry for the terrible analogy. War sucks.
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Speaking of giving seeds to a newbie, I just bought a house and have a small garden, I left Paris recently and have no more contacts to get my high, so I would be happy to receive some from a good heart 
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Yup. I’m kinda on the reverse of this I guess. I’ll probably always offer to send first regardless of green dots or join date.Cross ship whatever. Cause they’re seeds. I was gonna make them anyway. Hell those I keep I just bury in the dirt anyway. I’ll probably mostly be doing the asking too. I’m hoping that doesn’t make me a bad person? I however will not be asking for sealed packs or special bought stuff. I can see how that would be upsetting. I’m only interested in trading OG stuff. That’s the special stuff to me.
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I sympathize with your situation, it’s stressful not having access to good medicine. I don’t mean to be rude but this is sorta what people are concerned about. You would be better off spending time looking at threads and talking with people about their grows. People love talking about their grows and if you show genuine interest, they also love sharing the beans they create. It’s better when it happens organically.
If you need beans quick, you can also hang out of the free beans thread. I guarantee you spend a few days in that thread and you will score some beans! 
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I totally understand, I’m the same. And I appreciate you saying that, I truly do 
I try and be what I would want to see on here, has served me well thus far, The thing that gets to me is when this happens …. When good , genuinely trustworthy, helpful people who have established themselves over years either get burned or change their outlook, I’ve been a recipient of your generosity first hand, and your help countless times. I suppose it’s time we start all looking out for these guys and making everyone aware at first signs, as well as changing rules on giveaways if you see fit. Honestly I just love this place and want it and everyone here to thrive and grow. Literally @ifish
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I like your analogy very much actually @Budderton well put
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Thanks 
@Loggershands I will soon start a grow diary for a seed, the only one that I successfully germinated out of 10 and keep positive, hoping for my first lady to be a lady 
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I’m pretty much at the point of not sending anything without receiving a tracking number first. I’ve been getting burned a lot for trusting people recently. I actually think it’s getting worse. Selfish bastards
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Get paid first Chara 
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I think really that’s what @ifish is upset about. It’s not the beans. It’s principal, integrity and trustworthiness of those who should be friends. Good people get burned other good people get upset. What I’m worried about is someone that has an obviously good heart is gonna let it be hardened by dorks. And someone that’s been around a long time will be one of the old OG’s that left. Then who’s really missing out? Scammers gonna scam. Brothers new and old ride or die.
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I only give seeds to long term friends! I’ve given out so many and never seen the person again on line
I like to see my friends grow what I make not disappear instantly 
🥷
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