What RS is really about . . .
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engineer goby
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Same here Brandon, I spend more time on here then I do with my wife, dog, son or Tank.
Well said AL great to be a part of your extended reefer family
engineer goby
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Great words Al and I couldn't agree more. I choose to hang out here because of the friendly members and great advice. And for a good ole laugh.
Yup, you provided plenty of laughs
dmatt88
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To give u n idea of the people we have here. Those of u who know me know we had a loss in our group leaving a 16 yr old gal without a mom n dad. Its my daughters pal. I got 3 pms asking if they could donate to a college fund or a fund for her. Seriously? Where else. Good folks. U all know who u r. Its the people that make rs special.
........wet floors add character.
........wet floors add character.
Its the things like this that really makes RS stand out in the crowd. It really is a very tight and caring group.
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Excellent post!
I'd like to add a few things. We do really want everyone have a successful aquarium system. More often than I'd like to, I have to make a post that tells someone that they are making major mistakes. I really don't like to write such posts, but some things must be said. Try not to take any post personally, but if you do receive a personal attack, report it so the administrators can deal with it.
Also, it never hurts to check previous posts on the subject, especially if your question or problem is a common one. While we are all happy to answer any question, you can often get a much faster and complete answer by searching previous posts. Subject such as lighting, algae, common diseases have been talked about many times, typically there will already be plenty of information.
StirCrayzy
Well-Known Member
Great point Dave!
Ive noticed that not many people take things the wrong way.
i dont read many hostile responses to what may seem harsh reality checks.
I claim that as a testament to the environment we have here.
Cheers to any newbies who dont get offended! 
Chris Taylor
Member
I couldn't eat a whole one :makefun:
Doogle
Well-Known Member
The thing that makes this a great place is the people. Thank you everyone who moderates and to the contributors for keeping the site going. The only thing that keeps this site a step above the rest is the compassion and genuine caring of our members, it only takes one time to make someone think this is just another forum, and to make yourself look like a jerk. We don't want to hurt the site like other site's members do. Often I have seen that some people who have been doing this awhile forget that there is no one way to enjoy this hobby and no one is wrong for doing it different and everyone started out the same- yearning for information and gain to experience in all aspects one can get it. It's on all of us to maintain the Sanctuary to it's rightful name, anything less is a disservice to the site and the people who are here for help.
Built347
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I agree.. well put Doogle. I can vouch for the sanctuary aspect here.. its a cache of people who don't have time for the drama found elsewhere... just flat out good people here... the atmosphere really motovates you to be as helpful and giving as possible.. because of this forum my network of people I consider friends has shot across the country, and a few over seas... I would like to say thankyou all for your time and advise and if there is ever anything I can help with don't hesitate... I am indebted to this sanctuary and its amazing members...
for a thread that says a LOT about our community 
blackwater
Active Member
wow +1 i should have made this my first read when i joined. at first i was nervous about sounding like an idiot for asking very basic questions, but after reading through other threads i felt everyone is very nice here and knows we all gotta start some where.
i deal in similar situations at work when a new kid fresh out of high school starts with us. some are very scared to ask questions because they think that they will get made fun of. well i was not born a mechanic, i had to learn it, and to do so by asking questions.....lots of them. its a must. on the other side we get some in that think they know everything only to feel overwhelmed when they really have to do something. bottom line...there's nothing wrong with not knowing something, but claiming to know everything is. you never stop learning.
just my 2 cents.
i deal in similar situations at work when a new kid fresh out of high school starts with us. some are very scared to ask questions because they think that they will get made fun of. well i was not born a mechanic, i had to learn it, and to do so by asking questions.....lots of them. its a must. on the other side we get some in that think they know everything only to feel overwhelmed when they really have to do something. bottom line...there's nothing wrong with not knowing something, but claiming to know everything is. you never stop learning.
just my 2 cents.
Cheers - RS is special & it's the great friendly members that make it so !
dmatt88
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I still sound like an idiot but fortunately many people on here are my friends. Big difference is now they tell me that.
Don't u, guys n gals.......
........... we cut living things into pieces. sheez