After thinking about it for a minute and from reading here and elsewhere breeders finding reliable tester persons is a task some times it seems harder than the breeding of a cultivar, so I’d like this to be a thread where other breeders looking for tester persons can come to privately or publicly find reliable testers and breeders that have run tests can post who reliably tested for them.
off the top of my head I know @LED_Seedz and @Swampthing that have used testers and most tended to stick around for the duration… a couple stragglers aside
and of course I test for people… lol not previously well, because of a fluctuating system… but I think I’ve nailed it a bit.
also maybe, what if they are testing on another site but also a member here but breeder isn’t… can they link you to their grow for review?
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I’ll be able to claim reliable tester soon… I got my seeds from people at the end of outdoor season here. But I’ll be around regardless 
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I’ve tested several times.
Afropip’s Durban Poison Reproduction by DC’s Garden
Grass Monkey F2 and Diamobds and Pearl’s by @LED_Seedz
And coming soon, some autos from Female Seeds.
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My list of unreliable testers is much larger than reliable. I’ve had less than 50% follow through, and of these that have there are a few who have made seeds when specifically told that no seed making was part of the rules.
At the end of the day I appreciate all who have tested for me in the past, and I’ll keep that short list very close for things that come up in the future. That said I’m certainly not going to make it easy for anyone going forward and announce the reliable testers.
It’s no worse or better here than anywhere else though. The only difference is here there is zero accountability where at other places members are banned for such an act. Is what it is.
From my perspective a list of these thieves would be more beneficial.
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I really liked your 9lb x starfighter cross suprized you didn’t keep that going.
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Yes i have tested for female seeds too ( Gennaro at female seeds is a great dude.!) I also done testers for @buryseeds and @Swampthing ( still got a few of swampy’s testers that are next in line for a run .!)
I enjoy seeing what comes from the testers , most iv grown have been really good to excellent .!
I’m NOT ( by far, lol) a great journal keeper but i WILL test your beans if i say i will .! I wouldn’t take em if NOT gonna run them.
This is a great way for breeders/buyers to see the plants’ potential and the testers get to enjoy the bud.!
Win Win .!
Gaz
@LED_Seedz says that cross had the odd intersexual tendencies @Skiball mate.
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No issue here n I beat the tits off my girls
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I don’t think you’ll find many breeders willing to volunteer this info to just anyone.
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All it takes for me is one plant to intersex and I am done. I believe I only had one show so it’s not a tendency but because there is already enough bad juju surrounding the 9lb Hammer I just decided to give the rest away as freebies. That said I never have personally seen that in my test rooms.
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Not a tester
I have the Agent K running atm. From @Jellypowered. They will be loved ad flowered off together.
I gifted the auto seed @ReikoX donated to me to a new grower friend. First run. Will post pics from his once they get going.
Soon I will be running @Scissor-Hanz Tangle x oss.
Just got the Bruce Banner and Double Lemon Pie to do after the Agent K.
I will have 3 crosses to test in 6 weeks or so. May be I’ll give them to select members instead if giving then for free.
All my F2 will be given away.
Not saying i want seeds to run. I have my own things going and plenty to try get through in my box. But if someone would like me too I could work it in to my perpetual.
Peace
Bonged
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We can do that too. Might as well bust the busters too lol
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Great idea. Lot of good seeds and work lost to people who arent willing to even take a few photos…
It’s an interesting topic for sure. Shaming may not be cool though.
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@LED_Seedz does this only happen with low-reputation accounts?
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Not a fan of that. I agree that folk should follow through on what they say but this should remain between the individuals.
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I agree. People can make false accusations.
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unfortunately no… many regulars have snatch and grabbed…its not limited to one pips only
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There have been some memorable moments here on OG. It just ends up in a flame fest which should be reserved for the more egregious offenders, trolls, etc.
Otherwise, things do happen between two people on occasion. Life happens. These cases shouldn’t require the same treatment.
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No in fact a requirement of mine has always been a member in good standing here with a journal, or link to one. Some have even gone as far to boast about making seeds behind my back only to have my friends let me know about it.
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