I didn't intend for this to be a Sub/TGA bashing. I'm mostly trying to address those who hold a company, not even tga specific, to a different standard due to their online/social presence. At the end of the day we should be giving honest reviews, even if it means addressing an amateur mistake in our own gardens, or dissing a liked breeders gear. As a personality, Sub can do no wrong as far as I'm concerned. I've become a snob in my circle, as I'm sure many of us with some experience are guilty of, but even if I find myself disagreeing with sub, I do feel he's doing more good than bad for the community as a whole. But from a business standpoint, I disagree with the practice of keeping a product prone to malfunction in production.
I specifically stated my experience was with AOS alone, I'm not calling for a TGA boycott based on two unstable strains. A quick search for ace of spades hermie is enough to detour many from aos and plushberry. If that weren't the case, I'd say nothing, for I would never bash genetics when my own fault may be in play. I beat myself up over what might be wrong with my setup or how I might be failing as a grower, only to find out the issue was with the breeder I was so fond of.
I mean, everyone gets a goddamn butt boner every time Bodhi or other breeders replace a problem pack, so why are we so hesitant to call out a hermie issue? Why is that so frowned upon? No one gives a fuck about problematic Bodhi strains because
he handles that shit with stellar customer service. People could be failing to germ his beans in motor oil, and he'll still gift a pack without investigation. Clearly stated, he gives a fuck about his customer
base/fans, and our happiness is important to him. (so long as we're on the bay
)
If shit can be talked about a business, the business is neglecting their customers and fanbase. If the little guys can turn a major problem into a PR home run by showing their customers/fans a little love with a replacement pack, I don't see why the big players can't as well. Instead if you try to report a TGA issue, the new age 'avengers' will have your fucking head, which is apparently an equally effective marketing technique....