You've been blinded by a wolf in sheeps clothing.
Why do polititions make donations to charitable organizations? 1) to make themselves look good in the eyes of the people. and 2) it's a tax deduction.
Pull the wool out from over your eyes.
I don't hate sub. And I'm totally not jealous. I don't like his sales/marketing tactics because he preys on children. Plus, his entire plant lineup hasn't been around long enough to be anywhere near stabilized, that's why so many people wind up with hermies. The poor genetics I can actually ignore. The preying on kids though? No.
If you knew me and what I have, you'd be begging me for a seed. No, I don't consider myself a "breeder", I'm not that arrogant, lol. I'm just a guy that's been "gardening" for almost 40 years and knows a bit more than the average person.
Funny thing is I didn't spend one penny on his genetics until I ran the Supersoil first. That is the only reason I had even heard of Subcool was that I stumbled upon his soil recipe online. I read and researched it because as a medical patient "water only" seemed like the hassle free way to grow. And because the supersoil worked so well, I figured that I had to try his genetics. And I will tell you I am no kid. I will also tell you that his genetics are definitely good shit. I got the pics to prove it.
The man has his methods and his ways. He is upfront and yes sometimes he can come off as an asshole, but that is what I like about Sub. If he don't like something he let's you know, but if you know Sub you know that in the end if he realizes he was wrong, he comes to his senses and admits it. In short, he's real.
I don't understand your problem with someone trying to educate the masses about proper marijuana cultivation for free on forums and youtube. If anything he not only details things with words but then also shows you with how to videos.
It's not like he has to do it. I'll give you that it does help attract people to him to buy his product, but the reason your buying Subcool's product is because he puts it all out there for you to see. On top of all the bullshit he has to put up with on a daily basis, would/does scare most breeders from doing what it is he does so well.
If you are helping people with their grows by going that extra mile and making the videos and detailed threads with pics, people are going to buy your product because you have formed a trust with them. They know if they follow his methods that they work, and he has shown them in such detail it's pretty much a no fail if you have half a brain.
It is smart for Subcool b/c yes, it helps him sell seeds, but it is also smart of the consumer b/c if he needs help later he knows he can ask the man himself and get a answer or how to go about finding the answer.
I have a hard time with your argument. It doesn't sound very legit. He markets to the masses because he is out there and open and people like that.
I don't know too many kids that are medical marijuana patients. Do you?