I just don't get some people. It doesn't matter to me what you use, we're all here to grow better cannabis. I've had so many people tell me what to do, what not to do, & I appreciate advice from those more knowledgeable than me, but I don't like it when people tell you that you have to do things a certain way. There is more than one way to do anything. And someone once told me I wouldn't be able to grow decent bud indoor in the desert. "Dude, outdoor Cali(fornia) bud is the best, anything else is just shwag." Ok man, I'm not arguing, but I haven't had to pay for my own smoke for almost 3 years now, and i find it more than acceptable. It might not be the very best, but I had a friend visit from LA and he said my best stuff was about as good as what he could get from the dispenseries, at least potency wise. My stuff was just a bit drier due to desert climate.
But anyway, I agree, big thanks AFN for being a really cool place without judgement or condescension! So far I've only felt good positive vibes here. I hope I can help spread that around!
p.s. - also I would get laughed at for talking about autos. "They're nothing but toys." Someone once said. Ok, that's your opinion, but why put someone down just because you don't like it? I don't criticize my neighbors for growing vegetables that I don't like. To each, their own. ,