People send me seeds in exchange for information. I really profited off the mildew extermination protocol! Seeds seeds seeds!!!
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the past few months i won free seeds from a handful of dudes and another just gifted me some. each from a different user. i had planned to run some of them in the spring, but i had just bought a cloner and cloned all my prior batch that was in flower. I won’t get to start running their stuff until August and I might only be able to run 1 of each. i’m not sure that is what they intended, but i will run their stuff. also, i can’t run more than about 4 regs at a time. i have to run fems or clones at the same time to make sure i have enough smoke. one guy sent me about 60 seeds…there is no way i am going to get through all the beans…i might run all the strains though. when i first joined on here i didn’t even know you could get free seeds.
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I do grow out the beans gifted even if it’s 1 strain a run
I too have so many beans and so little space and time lol
And I have so many gifted I feel guilty holding them
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lol thats good one
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This is what causes concern for experienced members. There are common themes (red flags) when it comes to people just trying to score seeds. First, you’ve only been a member for two days. That’s a red flag I can almost overlook. New people stumble on the site and sign up right away. I lurked here for over a year before becoming a member because I wanted to become familiar with the rules, people and the general vibe.
The second red flag is the “story.” This is usually the reason the new person needs seeds. “I just moved, my dog died, I’m getting a vasectomy, blah, blah, blah.”
The third red flag is the very fact that you have no seeds at all. There are a ton of seed banks that sell inexpensive, very good genetics. There are even worthy causes here at OG for very little cost.
I apologize if you are genuine. Only time and trust will tell.
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I’ll send seeds to a new person if they’re participating in the community and seem decent. Got to start somewhere. Only costs a stamp and a bit of time.
Trade them packs that I paid cash money for? Not so much.
People that are only here for a handout are usually very lazy and pretty easy to spot. Posts are all dibs, no useful discussion or engagement, no grow journal.
At least put a bit of effort into the scam, geez. Kids these days 
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It’s a shame people have to scam especially in such a cool place as OG.
But… since we live in a world full of Shitbags it makes sense they would be everywhere.
I do think there are a lot of good people out there and I’m getting to know some of them here.
Keep an open mind but don’t give up on the ones you feel are genuine.
When I grew up it was bagseed or get something from overseas and take the risk.
Seeds, stems, paraphernalia, were all illegal and I almost got pinched many times over it.
I’m still guarded from those days. I still don’t tell anyone I grow.
Trying to get involved more here.
I do think the real treasure here is the information on how to be a better grower and the friendships one can make.
The scammers will lose out in the end.
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I know, right? It takes less effort to actually make a sock puppet than it does to create a sock puppet account and keep up the charade. Look, I just made this. I call her Foreigner:
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Well said brother…
Respect you and your work! 🫡 
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“what’s in you’re wallet” sorry watching commercials. 
This thread must be an extension of finding avatars with tiny dicks.
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God that man is dumb as a stump
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He is thick as bricks but don’t let the vacant eyes and simple smile fool you. He is/was a dangerous man!
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And may I say it’s about time… 
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Fuck him. I hope he dies a horrible slow death by brain a hemorrhage. He deserves worse. 
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Yes, I often hear about petty crime and I think c’mon guys, you should really apply yourselves. I would at least respect the effort.
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I don’t understand what they are doing with all these beans. Selling? Do they even make any money? It seems like a normal job at the widget factory would pay better and be much less effort. It’s not like it’s easy to sell seeds, there are so many hoops with payment and legality, and I live in a legal state!
I have been randomly gifted so many beans I have years of plants to grow. If I make some seeds? Even longer. People pop into my DMs like “hey, I heard you like the same weeds I like, want a couple?”
I’m forever thankful for OG getting me started. I have a PhD in torture and killing of seedlings and I would never be able to afford that degree if I had to buy seeds at $10 each.
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I 100% look like this although I’ve gotten a haircut since this pic was taken.
And there’s a Pippi Longstocking joke in there somewhere 
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Every once in awhile you do hear about them popping up for sale. But I agree, much easier ways to make a buck.
That’s about the only thing you could do with my seeds that would piss me off. If you wanna be my manager and take a cut we can talk about that but c’mon guys.
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They’re bound to happen over time but the good ones will far outweigh the bad. Welcome to OG @seeds2weeds
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Da. You know for sure.
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