[KoiCop]

Quote: Originally Posted by REC . . .the public bulletin board cult have to educate the masses on all aspects of the hobby, including helping those that want a "koi garden" to be successful. To paint the situation black or white on KB or KV or anywhere else will just drive the reader (who is looking for info) to someplace where they are more comfortable. REC

Not to put point too fine a point on it, REC, but I couldn't disagree with you more!

For the record I'm a huge fan of the work y'all do on KV -- but it's sort of like a K-6th grade education for koi newbies while this board is for more advanced hobbyists who've mastered the basics. Most of us are here because we're interested in learning about koi shows and show koi, their breeders, dealers, owners and ponds.

Many of us have evolved from that stone-age stage and know only too well the dangers to the koi and the keeper.

You can continue to provide those poor deluded fools with education, needles and condoms -- that's great. But we've kicked that habit and, hey, it's OK to just say no!

We are not going to dumb down our message: THERE'S A BETTER WAY!

And we'll be here if and when your 'students' learn enough to graduate.