I would not mind doing a thread on this subject, but the key to what Bwanabud is saying is that every individual grow is unique because of environmental and human variables. It is easy for any of us who are more seasoned growers to look at a particular problem that is put up on the board for advice, and we end up looking at the OP's problem through the perspective of our own grows.
Not to say that it is wrong for us to do that but if you take 5 of the most experienced growers here and have them address a certain issue, or how they go about handling a grow, you will get 5 different answers and 5 different methods. No single method is wrong, but the problem is, (and I am guilty of making this mistake), the solutions need to be custom fitted to the individuals' own set of circumstances and unique variables. I have had many new growers ask for my individualized help because they couldn't figure out which person's advice to follow.
I try to tell new or less experienced growers that my method is just one of many solid methods on here, and it is up to the individual to learn as much as they can about MJ growing so that they can sort out the 5 different answers to a single question, and apply the one that best serves their unique situation. This is no one's fault nor is it necessarily "bad advice". It is more the pitfalls of open opinions being read by someone who is lacking in the level of knowledge needed to discern which information (best) applies to the individual with the question.
This is why whenever a grower asks a question about a particular problem or concern, we ask for as much information as possible so that we can give you the most accurate diagnosis. But even then, there can be multiple diagnoses with multiple solutions that will accurately apply to a given unique situation. It is up to the OP to "vet" the information as much as possible to be certain that the solution chosen actually fits that individual's problem or situation.
For example; we have seen repeatedly the question of flushing come up and be debated quite passionately. To the inexperienced grower, these debates often leave them as confused as they were when they asked the question. That is because, there are people here who have their grows so dialed in that they can sleep walk their way through a maintenance session. These people see absolutely no need to ever flush. I see fflushing as a very valuable tool for keeping issues from occurring for new growers who are using synthetic nutes. It is not a tool that should be used by every grower for every situation.
If I stop here, there will most certainly be many people who are growing organically (but not fully understand that they are fully organic) and they could easily think that fflushing is a good tool ffor them when it is absolutely the wrong tool for them as organic growers. We as experienced and knowledgeable advice givers have to be diligent to be sure we are giving advice that truly applies to the OP's specific situation and not just throw out generalized methods or solutions. But it is also the responsibility of the OP (new or inexperienced grower) to do the necessary homework so that you understand the advice that is given to you.
As always, if you are confused about advice laid out in a thread, please don't be afraid to ask. If you have to, go to any off the experienced growers individually to get more specific advice as there is NO one solution that fits all problems. Even the most accurate advice may need to be tailored to ffit your unique situation. I hope this helps
