[KoiCop]

I know I've said it before, but it does bear repeating:

This board's motto (see above) is "Straight from Japan . . . For the Serious Hobbyist."

What turns us on is koi shows and show koi -- their breeders, dealers, judges, clubs, owners, ponds, health and care.

Why do you keep talking about growing the hobby and measuring it in terms of goldfish, watergardens and pond tours? Hasn't it sunk in yet that it would have absolutely no impact on 'our' hobby were all three to disappear from the face of the earth tomorrow!

Rule One: Know your audience.
Rule Two: If you can't change your message, change your audience.

There are, no doubt, other boards out there where your populist anti-elite, anti-show, anti-judge message would resonate. But it ain't in here in Bito-ville, bubba.