Why did you join Mycotopia - Page 3

teeekay · 10-29-06, 15:19

I happened upon this board today and remembered some happy times about 30 years ago when I was in experimentation mode. Thought I'd sign up and look around.

10-29-06, 15:44

Welcome,
I think this has been said before but,
You can check in any time you like
but you can't ever leave.

OmBudsMan · 10-29-06, 16:59

A friend of mine mentioned to me about a site (mycotopia) that had some very powerful information in regards to mushroom growing as well as very deep, abstract and insightful discussions on almost any topic non relating to it, from existance of humans to favorite music. So I checked it out and I've been here since. There has been periods when I've been gone for months but I still post from time to time. For the most parth though, I'm a hermit...and just like to read.

alterego158 · 10-29-06, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippie3

huh ?
anyone should be able to view all our pix, not just members.
unless Zen changed the settings accidently during the recent troubles...

I'll admit it: I joined to see the pictures too. That was befre the recent move though.

jrogers311 · 10-29-06, 22:55

Was looking on the web for other drug info and happend upon it. The idea of growing myown shrooms never occured to me. Since I can't brew cid boomers are the way to go. I had room in my life for a new hobby -to learn about new things and expand my knowledge. Thanks mycotopia!

Tahoe58 · 10-31-06, 23:07

Well, I did shrooms more than twenty years ago while in college....then got responsible and raised a family....then the ex decided life was not so good - or at least my presence wasn't warranted anymore, so I get to live another chapter....or lived one dream, get to live another. Was looking into growing my own herb, and stumbled across the discussion about growing ur own shrooms, and viola! First jars/cakes in the fruiting chamber as I speak, and totally stoked about the chance to not only do shrooms in like 20+ years, but to trip on ones that I have grown myself! What am I looking for with my tripping? enlightenment, a walk to another dimension, and just some plain ole good fun! the people, the discussion, everything rocks! Life is awesome after divorce!

drtask · 10-31-06, 23:26

im an ex shroomery person... then i found the light. i joined here for the information, the hobby, and the occasional spiritual insight provided by psilocybin grown by numero uno. much more at peace knowing the fungus im eating is contam free and i like knowing what strain it is..... safety and trust issues. thanks to this site, i have more success than ever!

guitargrrl · 11-01-06, 18:48

I hadn't had shrooms for probably 6 or 7 years. I always loved 'em, and I really missed them. A friend had some one day and they were very expensive and pretty lousy. One day I just started looking up info and found the Shroomery and Mycotopia. I had never thought about growing my own until that day. After lurking at both boards for a few months, I joined the 'Topia. The members here seemed more mature and respectful of each other. A couple months later, I had that wonderful day of trying my own shrooms for the first time. It was such a sense of accomplishment and happiness to know "hey, I really did this!"
I come here and read about anything that catches my eye. I read about things I may never try, but it's all here... Just one giant treasure chest full of information.
I love being a part of this community- Thank you Hippie, Zen, and all the mods for taking care of this place!

SquaresandCubes · 11-02-06, 18:17

I learned about the shroomery and almost joined in order to learn more about the hobby. People seem to flame and argue more their and I decided not to join. I later learned about this site and I started my project with great success. I owe a lot to this site and I wish I could be more of a part of it but I havent been around a place with the internet lately. Ive been on the move and Im lucky I have a few solid days where I can soak up some info until I have to leave. So I may be posten plenty of q's so please answer promptly because after the 3rd Im back on the move. By the way it is nice to see so many new folks have joined.

Peace Squares

boomer1400 · 12-12-06, 11:18

I joined here due to my irresistible thirst for knowledge of a topic I can actually excel in. This is not rocket science, but at first can seem overwhelming. Also, moderators are excellent here. Some are a little sassy, but great overall.

Hippie3 · 12-12-06, 11:38

i'd say you're quite the 'sassy' one your own self,
seeing as that's twice you've taken that shot
so far today..

Xerces · 12-12-06, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippie3

huh ?
anyone should be able to view all our pix, not just members.
unless Zen changed the settings accidently during the recent troubles...

when i was an unauthorized member i couldn't see the pics.

I joined because I was researching on alternative sources for mushrooms, since Azareus Online Store wouldn't send me a grow kit.
I had to join because otherwise I couldn't see the pics, but I'm glad I did and I'm glad I didn't buy a stupid grow kit on Azareus.

Thanks all.

Hippie3 · 12-12-06, 11:49

that should be fixed now

Bio_DUD · 12-12-06, 11:55

I figured if I join my bad luck would go away.
It is just such a great resource!

The BNL was a side benefit....

boomer1400 · 12-12-06, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippie3

i'd say you're quite the 'sassy' one your own self,
seeing as that's twice you've taken that shot
so far today..

I can be quite so from time to time. I do try not to cause too much turmoil. Generally I try to come into a situation with as much lighthearted friendliness as possible.

royer9864 · 12-12-06, 12:03

i was at the shroomery and i saw a post saying something about mycotopia. i said wtf is mycotopia and they said it was another cool web site devoted to mushrooms so i came and checked it out. and i joined .i like both places = for different reasons.

mycotopia rocks !!

Mindzpore · 12-12-06, 12:41

I joined because I wanted some variation to the shroomery, and mycotopia has a good rep.

reefer · 12-12-06, 12:53

Welcome Mindzpore. I think you'll like it here.

Psily o' Cybin · 12-12-06, 14:55

I joined because the people here are intelligent and seemingly nice, not sure I haven't gotten a chance to meet you all, but hopefully that will change

. Mycotopia is a great website with good information on the more important things in life...:P

boomer1400 · 12-12-06, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psily o' Cybin

I joined because the people here are intelligent and seemingly nice, not sure I haven't gotten a chance to meet you all, but hopefully that will change

. Mycotopia is a great website with good information on the more important things in life...:P

I second that. Nice to meet you Psily o' Cybin!! Hope you stay a while.

casgoodie · 12-12-06, 16:40

ended up coming here because shroomery is weird. mycotopia is serious but doesn't lack humor. shroomery is wild and people arent very polite or as wise as here. mycoporn is a big plus too

CoyoteMesc · 02-08-07, 13:20

cause I need to know it "all" and
its "all" here

woot

dial8 · 02-08-07, 13:31

I could not have said it better!

to you, trout and to topia!

Quote:

Originally Posted by troutlips

There are many very good websites than can adequatly teach you how to grow shrooms. They all have some very good cultivators and some really cool people.
But when I found 'Topia, it didn't take long to know it was the site for me.
I call it "The Spirit of Topia".
It's the spirit of Topia that keeps me here.
It reminds me of the old days when I first experienced the 'hippy ethic" if you will.
Caring, sharing, helping, a positive vibe.
Everyone knows that a newb who doesn't have sucess at cultivating, early in their quest, often just quits trying.
The people at Topia were friendly, helpful and just plain fucking cool.
They welcomed and encouraged me and pretty much assured sucess in cultivation.
There was no flaming, no rudness ...just a bunch of cool peeps going out of their way to help a newb.
It's the spirit of all the like minded people at Topia that makes me come back everyday.
The Spirit of Topia!

cheshire · 02-08-07, 13:32

SharkieJones · 02-08-07, 13:38

Wanted to learn about growing mushrooms. Also there was a link on PF's site that said for more in-depth info check out this site.

CoyoteMesc · 02-08-07, 13:49

pf's site paved the road to mycotopia. Now thats
poetry.

BuckarooBanzai · 02-08-07, 14:10

I wanna revise my answer a little, 'cause I've been thinking about this a lot lately.

I joined so I could post a few specific questions. I posed those questions to Dial8 and Freakachino (can't remember who I talked to first, sorry!), because they both had such personable posting styles. Both seemed infinitely approachable.

They were both so incredibly polite and friendly (and they were answering questions I realize at this point they had probably fielded a few hundred times already), that I was really entranced. Truth is, everybody was so nice, I was a little suspect at first. Places like this just don't exist in cyberspace.

Hip was the one who really set the hook, though. Everything about this site is, in some way, a reflection of his personality and style.

A huge part of that style, the part that really made me feel at home, is the thoroughly pervasive sense of equality on this board. Hip puts up with no shit from anybody. Doesn't matter if you are a Newbie or a Visiting Expert Mycologist - everybody is held to the same standards of civilized behavior.

And the man actually has respect for people who hold opinions that are polar opposites of his own. That is very rare to find in a person with as much power as he weilds. When he archived my excessively wordy Amanita write up (one of my first big posts), even though he doesn't care for them, I was genuinely amazed.

When I got the official invite to be a moderator, I have no shame at all in telling you guys that I cried, and whooped a little and then cride some more. Hell, I'm crying now thinking about it. I touched me very deeply that such amazing people would value my (admittedly) tiny bit of knowledge.

You wonderful people and this wonderful site have changed my life in so many positive ways that I couldn't even begin to list them.

At this point, I'm just trying to pay back my miracle! If I keep posting every day for 2-3 hours, I figure I'll just about break even by 2010...

dial8 · 02-08-07, 14:52

Archive material > Faq section/vaults

Buckaroo, I love you man!

CoyoteMesc · 02-08-07, 15:54

Truly touching BB, that has to be the only post I have ever read that has made me feel..well the way I do. I must say that when this thread was started I was going through some crazy shit and many questions were locked in my mind with no answers, I think many were just answered with your post. ( I know you may not know wtf I'm talking about but thats ok.
because I feel better)
"thx for being you Mycotopia"

now lets get drunk!!!

\

Freaky · 02-08-07, 20:43

BB, that post made me cry!

I first joined Topia when I met Papashroom online and he told me I'd like this site. So I joined, and the rest is history. I've had so many wonderful times and made the best friends I'll never know here!
I've had the honor of meeting one Topiate and that was a great experience for me!
This website is more than just cyberspace to me. Its a true community of individuals who share knowledge and fun with me. When I had to take a vacation from the site, you all were there for me. I thank you for that.
There's something special about Mycotopia and Hippie3 that I'll be able to carry with me for the rest of my life. And Hippie, I owe ya a; you were right, from a long discussion we had years ago on the old board. Somehow you knew all that time ago I was living in a fantasy world with my view of love

I wonder if you remember that discussion lol????

And a special shout out to TCO

Thanks for always being there for me and listening to me bitch about life! All you do for me will carry with me forever and I'm always sending you good happy vibes

Thanks for sharing the albino with me, its a highlight of my mushroom experiences!

I

Mycotopia and always will! Sorry for getting so long winded, its just I can't help myself when I get to talk about Mycotopia!

TheJackal · 02-08-07, 20:57

I was at a friend's house and picked up a book on mushrooms. Hadn't done em in about twenty or more years. Got the itch. Started researching. Found shroomery, but never joined cuz it seemed a lot of the posts were bit immature and sometimes negative. Found this site, and the great vibes from you peeps, and knew it was my home.

Cheers!

Jackal

the_chosen_one · 02-09-07, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freaky

And a special shout out to TCO

Thanks for always being there for me and listening to me bitch about life! All you do for me will carry with me forever and I'm always sending you good happy vibes

Thanks for sharing the albino with me, its a highlight of my mushroom experiences!

anything for MCO

you've been the highlight of my mushroom experiences.

roc · 02-09-07, 14:45

Because I like shit!

Hippie3 · 02-09-07, 16:28

i remember, freaky. had to stop, think but yes.

cap'n cube · 02-10-07, 07:35

I joined up cos I love growing shrooms....buying them wasn't an option when I started as they're pretty much unheard of 'round these parts! Also wanted to be able to post questions and use the chat room to chat with/learn from people with a similar head space to my own

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippie3

it was either join up or go to prison. no, wait, that was the Army...

ROFLMAO....you're a living ledg hip!!

cap'n cube · 02-10-07, 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoyoteMesc

Welcome,
I think this has been said before but,
You can check in any time you like
but you can't ever leave.

........ words of wisdom!!

Bobcat · 02-10-07, 20:45

Why did I join?

Quote:

Originally Posted by roc

Because I was lost and then I was found.

There it is!

Bobcat · 02-10-07, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippie3

you got that right.

And to laugh my arse off at shit like that.

Trichord · 02-12-07, 16:26

I somehow stumbled across it, and decided that there was much to learn by sticking around.

That brings us up to about right now, that first step

02-12-07, 16:47

I joined Mycotopia after stumbling across it when researching fungal-hobby info. I noticed a few things right away...

1. The amazing layout complete with tons of hidden areas, sweet spots, vaults, trashbins, galleries and rich features of chatting, messaging,searching.

2. Extremely well run threads that are free and open ,but lack the aggressive trolling and name-calling that 99% of ALL other boards (on any subject) get. That in its self is one of my favorite things about this place. No one gets jumped!

3. The learning curve in here is phenominal. You can almost smell the synapsis burning as day and night, mycotopians are learning, inventing, relearning and reinventing the "TEK's" and explaining them to others in laymens terms.

4. Sense of community is high. Not only do people release their findings in an "open-source" fashion, but they also encourage others, offer humour, ancidotes, knowledge, support on SO many levels. Dare I say ... you can feel the love ... I know that sounds cheezy but what the heck.

5. The archives are so very valueable, precious really. An international treasure and the sum total of many 1000's of hours of trial and error by very dedicated souls. The archives and this site in general are on par with a university and knowing them is like getting a PHD (Psliocybe Hippie3 Diploma)

There are many more reasons why I joined and why I choose to learn here, some I havent even thought of yet. I find this site inspiring (to say the least) and it constantly makes the wheels in my head go round, and round!

I stand in awe of how this all nicely came together and now I can plug'n'play!
Thanks to everyone

I look forward to seeing you all around and sharing with you

Lastly I want to thank the sacred mycelium , thanks for everything!

With Love

M

Elf Salvation · 02-12-07, 17:37

Im here for sex, drugs, and rock and roll

aumbrellaforainydays · 02-12-07, 17:47

i dont know about the sex or rock and roll, but definately the drugs!

i think i was researching where to get psilocybe spores. so i googled "psilocybe spores" and got shroomery and multiple venders selling it. then i decide i need to know how do i do it. so i google "mushroom cultivation"... another shroomery thread, but after some lurking around shroomery i found a link here and the rest is history.

greenweanie · 02-12-07, 21:33

I was told to join by my bro, since he used to come here when he was growing. Matter of fact, the second strain i am trying is one Hippi sent my brother a few years ago

CoyoteMesc · 02-12-07, 21:56

dont hold back any questions.
welcome GW

greenweanie · 02-12-07, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoyoteMesc

dont hold back any questions.
welcome GW

thanks, i wont. my bro just taught our buddy how to grow about 4 months ago, had him join here also back then. since then, he has lurked and caught up from where my bro left off, and since i talk to both daily, i usually just ask them over aim for quick response. like my bro never did anything but cakes, and our buddy only does pans, so its like having tech support on speed dial

might have to find someone who does petry dishes, lol. it was nice just to take over my bro's old setup, only needed to get some rubbing alcohol, some new syringes, and some rye berries to start. i coulda used his old rye flour & verm to make cakes, but i wanted to try pans first.

andyspof · 02-17-07, 19:45

This is why i joined mycotopia.

They are both full of good info and growers, but for some reason i like mycotopia's personality better.

grace · 02-18-07, 00:04

Joined in search of answers to some questions, but then I found so much more. Great site, great ppl. So, I'm still here.

maliki · 02-18-07, 08:01

Because I was bound and determined to grow mushrooms from that one spent cake that put out two more mushrooms a litle more tahn six years ago . It was given to me by a friend of a friend that lived states away .
That poor boy went thru so much shit to get to me, and I just had to give him a fighting chance. I named him George.. I know for a fact that the original culture I started damn near six and a half years ago is still in use today.
From that one tiny ity bity little pice of George I put on my first agar plate
He has flourshed into a gigantic specimean of love and O my fucking god...
He is a Mazaptek and ive still got spores from him

.
But George him self is still going strong thru cloning tisue directly.

And thats how I started .
The mushrooms became my budy George and I had to learn how to talk to him

Bob Smith (Maliki)

Posted on Friday, December 07, 2001 - 06:38 am: Edit Post Quote Text Delete Post Print Post Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Whats the average length of life of a cake? Ive been feeding mine a dextrose mineral water mix, and the damn things still going. And i got it from a friend who beat the hell otta this pour thing .He took the top of the jar sept 22nd let it fruit and stuff i then convinced him to birth it october 27th he then kept it in an enviroment of uper 80's and 70 to 80 % humidity . He got like a 1/4 total dry weight if that much. Then i got it one week ago started the inner resiviour tek and its fruiting better for me than him its also in 90% or higher humidity..........78 to 80 for temp....so it almost 2 1/2 months going now....

I belive that was one of my first posts.....
Im amazed its still in the archives...
Hell I was even at drool donkey for a short time before it closed....

coastalite · 02-18-07, 17:40

I voted for joining before I voted against joining. Or was it that I voted against joining after voting for it that I decided to vote against it before I voted for it to join? I really don't remember.

---------------------------------------------
"How can you tell when a politician is lying?"
.... when their lips are moving.

gsmith1981 · 04-28-07, 15:20

plus i just like to learn the proper ways of growing mushies

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10-29-06, 15:19	#101 (permalink)
teeekay Mycophiliac Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	Why I joined I happened upon this board today and remembered some happy times about 30 years ago when I was in experimentation mode. Thought I'd sign up and look around.

10-29-06, 16:59	#103 (permalink)
OmBudsMan Fruit lover Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 290	A friend of mine mentioned to me about a site (mycotopia) that had some very powerful information in regards to mushroom growing as well as very deep, abstract and insightful discussions on almost any topic non relating to it, from existance of humans to favorite music. So I checked it out and I've been here since. There has been periods when I've been gone for months but I still post from time to time. For the most parth though, I'm a hermit...and just like to read. __________________ I love lamp.

12-12-06, 11:18	#110 (permalink)
boomer1400 Mycophiliac Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 86	I joined here due to my irresistible thirst for knowledge of a topic I can actually excel in. This is not rocket science, but at first can seem overwhelming. Also, moderators are excellent here. Some are a little sassy, but great overall. __________________ The only constant thing in life is change itself.

12-12-06, 11:38	#111 (permalink)
Hippie3 DUNG DEALER Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 43,272	i'd say you're quite the 'sassy' one your own self, seeing as that's twice you've taken that shot so far today.. __________________ visit dial-a-hippie .

10-29-06, 15:44	#102 (permalink)
~CoyoteMesc Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome, I think this has been said before but, You can check in any time you like but you can't ever leave.

10-29-06, 22:55	#105 (permalink)
jrogers311 Mycotopiate Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 405	Was looking on the web for other drug info and happend upon it. The idea of growing myown shrooms never occured to me. Since I can't brew cid boomers are the way to go. I had room in my life for a new hobby -to learn about new things and expand my knowledge. Thanks mycotopia!

10-31-06, 23:07	#106 (permalink)
Tahoe58 Mycophage Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 141	Well, I did shrooms more than twenty years ago while in college....then got responsible and raised a family....then the ex decided life was not so good - or at least my presence wasn't warranted anymore, so I get to live another chapter....or lived one dream, get to live another. Was looking into growing my own herb, and stumbled across the discussion about growing ur own shrooms, and viola! First jars/cakes in the fruiting chamber as I speak, and totally stoked about the chance to not only do shrooms in like 20+ years, but to trip on ones that I have grown myself! What am I looking for with my tripping? enlightenment, a walk to another dimension, and just some plain ole good fun! the people, the discussion, everything rocks! Life is awesome after divorce!

11-01-06, 18:48	#108 (permalink)
guitargrrl Mycophiliac Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 88	I hadn't had shrooms for probably 6 or 7 years. I always loved 'em, and I really missed them. A friend had some one day and they were very expensive and pretty lousy. One day I just started looking up info and found the Shroomery and Mycotopia. I had never thought about growing my own until that day. After lurking at both boards for a few months, I joined the 'Topia. The members here seemed more mature and respectful of each other. A couple months later, I had that wonderful day of trying my own shrooms for the first time. It was such a sense of accomplishment and happiness to know "hey, I really did this!" I come here and read about anything that catches my eye. I read about things I may never try, but it's all here... Just one giant treasure chest full of information. I love being a part of this community- Thank you Hippie, Zen, and all the mods for taking care of this place!

11-02-06, 18:17	#109 (permalink)
SquaresandCubes Mycotopiate Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 330	I learned about the shroomery and almost joined in order to learn more about the hobby. People seem to flame and argue more their and I decided not to join. I later learned about this site and I started my project with great success. I owe a lot to this site and I wish I could be more of a part of it but I havent been around a place with the internet lately. Ive been on the move and Im lucky I have a few solid days where I can soak up some info until I have to leave. So I may be posten plenty of q's so please answer promptly because after the 3rd Im back on the move. By the way it is nice to see so many new folks have joined. Peace Squares

12-12-06, 11:49	#113 (permalink)
Hippie3 DUNG DEALER Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 43,272	that should be fixed now __________________ visit dial-a-hippie .

12-12-06, 11:55	#114 (permalink)
Bio_DUD Mycophiliac Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 37	I figured if I join my bad luck would go away. It is just such a great resource! The BNL was a side benefit.... __________________ Bio is Life

12-12-06, 12:03	#116 (permalink)
royer9864 Mycophiliac Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 33	i was at the shroomery and i saw a post saying something about mycotopia. i said wtf is mycotopia and they said it was another cool web site devoted to mushrooms so i came and checked it out. and i joined .i like both places = for different reasons. mycotopia rocks !!

12-12-06, 12:41	#117 (permalink)
Mindzpore Mycophiliac Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 27	I joined because I wanted some variation to the shroomery, and mycotopia has a good rep. __________________ "If you think something is foolproof, you just haven't met proper fools"

12-12-06, 12:53	#118 (permalink)
reefer Mod of the Ocean Join Date: Feb 1973 Posts: 1,029	Welcome Mindzpore. I think you'll like it here. __________________ The Phantom slowly, gravely, silently approached. The very air through which this Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery.

12-12-06, 14:55	#119 (permalink)
Psily o' Cybin Mycophiliac Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 61	I joined because the people here are intelligent and seemingly nice, not sure I haven't gotten a chance to meet you all, but hopefully that will change . Mycotopia is a great website with good information on the more important things in life...:P

12-12-06, 16:40	#121 (permalink)
casgoodie human (?) Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 475	ended up coming here because shroomery is weird. mycotopia is serious but doesn't lack humor. shroomery is wild and people arent very polite or as wise as here. mycoporn is a big plus too

02-08-07, 13:20	#122 (permalink)
CoyoteMesc howling mad Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,045	cause I need to know it "all" and its "all" here woot

02-08-07, 13:32	#124 (permalink)
cheshire Mycotopiate Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 650

02-08-07, 13:38	#125 (permalink)
SharkieJones Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,110	Wanted to learn about growing mushrooms. Also there was a link on PF's site that said for more in-depth info check out this site. __________________

02-08-07, 13:49	#126 (permalink)
CoyoteMesc howling mad Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,045	pf's site paved the road to mycotopia. Now thats poetry.

02-08-07, 14:10	#127 (permalink)
BuckarooBanzai Prone to ranting... Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,050	I wanna revise my answer a little, 'cause I've been thinking about this a lot lately. I joined so I could post a few specific questions. I posed those questions to Dial8 and Freakachino (can't remember who I talked to first, sorry!), because they both had such personable posting styles. Both seemed infinitely approachable. They were both so incredibly polite and friendly (and they were answering questions I realize at this point they had probably fielded a few hundred times already), that I was really entranced. Truth is, everybody was so nice, I was a little suspect at first. Places like this just don't exist in cyberspace. Hip was the one who really set the hook, though. Everything about this site is, in some way, a reflection of his personality and style. A huge part of that style, the part that really made me feel at home, is the thoroughly pervasive sense of equality on this board. Hip puts up with no shit from anybody. Doesn't matter if you are a Newbie or a Visiting Expert Mycologist - everybody is held to the same standards of civilized behavior. And the man actually has respect for people who hold opinions that are polar opposites of his own. That is very rare to find in a person with as much power as he weilds. When he archived my excessively wordy Amanita write up (one of my first big posts), even though he doesn't care for them, I was genuinely amazed. When I got the official invite to be a moderator, I have no shame at all in telling you guys that I cried, and whooped a little and then cride some more. Hell, I'm crying now thinking about it. I touched me very deeply that such amazing people would value my (admittedly) tiny bit of knowledge. You wonderful people and this wonderful site have changed my life in so many positive ways that I couldn't even begin to list them. At this point, I'm just trying to pay back my miracle! If I keep posting every day for 2-3 hours, I figure I'll just about break even by 2010... __________________ Banzai Institute for Higher Education (a collection of growing Teks & threads)

02-08-07, 14:52	#128 (permalink)
dial8 fornic8 Join Date: Jun 1976 Posts: 4,070	Archive material > Faq section/vaults Buckaroo, I love you man!

02-08-07, 15:54	#129 (permalink)
CoyoteMesc howling mad Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,045	Truly touching BB, that has to be the only post I have ever read that has made me feel..well the way I do. I must say that when this thread was started I was going through some crazy shit and many questions were locked in my mind with no answers, I think many were just answered with your post. ( I know you may not know wtf I'm talking about but thats ok. because I feel better) "thx for being you Mycotopia" now lets get drunk!!! \

02-08-07, 20:43	#130 (permalink)
Freaky Magik Mod Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,901	BB, that post made me cry! I first joined Topia when I met Papashroom online and he told me I'd like this site. So I joined, and the rest is history. I've had so many wonderful times and made the best friends I'll never know here! I've had the honor of meeting one Topiate and that was a great experience for me! This website is more than just cyberspace to me. Its a true community of individuals who share knowledge and fun with me. When I had to take a vacation from the site, you all were there for me. I thank you for that. There's something special about Mycotopia and Hippie3 that I'll be able to carry with me for the rest of my life. And Hippie, I owe ya a; you were right, from a long discussion we had years ago on the old board. Somehow you knew all that time ago I was living in a fantasy world with my view of love I wonder if you remember that discussion lol???? And a special shout out to TCO Thanks for always being there for me and listening to me bitch about life! All you do for me will carry with me forever and I'm always sending you good happy vibes Thanks for sharing the albino with me, its a highlight of my mushroom experiences! I Mycotopia and always will! Sorry for getting so long winded, its just I can't help myself when I get to talk about Mycotopia! __________________

02-08-07, 20:57	#131 (permalink)
TheJackal Cunning Linguist Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 688	I was at a friend's house and picked up a book on mushrooms. Hadn't done em in about twenty or more years. Got the itch. Started researching. Found shroomery, but never joined cuz it seemed a lot of the posts were bit immature and sometimes negative. Found this site, and the great vibes from you peeps, and knew it was my home. Cheers! Jackal

02-09-07, 14:45	#133 (permalink)
roc Old Man Join Date: Mar 1970 Posts: 4,296	Because I like shit! __________________ ubuntu! Member of Native Geekaho Tribe. "Think for yourself and question authority"

02-09-07, 16:28	#134 (permalink)
Hippie3 DUNG DEALER Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 43,272	i remember, freaky. had to stop, think but yes. __________________ visit dial-a-hippie .

02-12-07, 16:26	#139 (permalink)
Trichord Mycophiliac Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2	I somehow stumbled across it, and decided that there was much to learn by sticking around. That brings us up to about right now, that first step

02-12-07, 16:47	#140 (permalink)
~mycolumbian Guest Posts: n/a	I joined Mycotopia after stumbling across it when researching fungal-hobby info. I noticed a few things right away... 1. The amazing layout complete with tons of hidden areas, sweet spots, vaults, trashbins, galleries and rich features of chatting, messaging,searching. 2. Extremely well run threads that are free and open ,but lack the aggressive trolling and name-calling that 99% of ALL other boards (on any subject) get. That in its self is one of my favorite things about this place. No one gets jumped! 3. The learning curve in here is phenominal. You can almost smell the synapsis burning as day and night, mycotopians are learning, inventing, relearning and reinventing the "TEK's" and explaining them to others in laymens terms. 4. Sense of community is high. Not only do people release their findings in an "open-source" fashion, but they also encourage others, offer humour, ancidotes, knowledge, support on SO many levels. Dare I say ... you can feel the love ... I know that sounds cheezy but what the heck. 5. The archives are so very valueable, precious really. An international treasure and the sum total of many 1000's of hours of trial and error by very dedicated souls. The archives and this site in general are on par with a university and knowing them is like getting a PHD (Psliocybe Hippie3 Diploma) There are many more reasons why I joined and why I choose to learn here, some I havent even thought of yet. I find this site inspiring (to say the least) and it constantly makes the wheels in my head go round, and round! I stand in awe of how this all nicely came together and now I can plug'n'play! Thanks to everyone I look forward to seeing you all around and sharing with you Lastly I want to thank the sacred mycelium , thanks for everything! With Love M

02-12-07, 17:37	#141 (permalink)
Elf Salvation VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 621	Im here for sex, drugs, and rock and roll __________________ Hey...... can it stop

02-12-07, 17:47	#142 (permalink)
aumbrellaforainydays Mycotopiate Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,329	i dont know about the sex or rock and roll, but definately the drugs! i think i was researching where to get psilocybe spores. so i googled "psilocybe spores" and got shroomery and multiple venders selling it. then i decide i need to know how do i do it. so i google "mushroom cultivation"... another shroomery thread, but after some lurking around shroomery i found a link here and the rest is history. __________________ We are all born free and equal.

02-12-07, 21:33	#143 (permalink)
greenweanie Post Whore Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 469	I was told to join by my bro, since he used to come here when he was growing. Matter of fact, the second strain i am trying is one Hippi sent my brother a few years ago

02-12-07, 21:56	#144 (permalink)
CoyoteMesc howling mad Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,045	dont hold back any questions. welcome GW

02-17-07, 19:45	#146 (permalink)
andyspof Mycophiliac Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 65	This is why i joined mycotopia. They are both full of good info and growers, but for some reason i like mycotopia's personality better. Attached Thumbnails __________________ All of my posts are totally hypothetical, and any and all pictures i upload i created using the latest in 3d imaging software.