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Originally Posted by SmackoftheGods
I can understand why some people are inclined to think this way. I also understand the idea that a some "real serious" people might believe in transparency. It just depends on the individual's personality. I just don't think the line's that well defined.
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You're right, it's not a well defined line. For me, it's the same as locking my door when I leave the house, or not announcing to everyone I meet that I have 1500.00 in 100.00 dollar bills in my pocket.
I don't recall how long ago it was that this happened, as I recall I think it was just over a year ago..... A fairly well known "serious" breeder of L series catfishes, the L-46 Zebra Plecostomus, had his place broken into while he was out. The perps stole all his L-46 specimens, many thousands of dollars worth, and threw other specimens of rare L-series catfishes on the floor to die that they didn't want to take. This was someone who participated on forums, and anyone could build a profile of the guy if they followed his posts long enough.
It is an unfortunate fact that "transparency" can also translate into "target", especially when anyone can read all about you on the forums.
As someone who is a "serious breeder" myself, I have an absolute rule of no visitors here, and I divulge very little details about what I keep. While I realize that proudly showing off your collection in your sig file which attaches to every post you make is a matter of pride, it can be like walking down the street waving 100 dollar bills in the air to would be thieves.
It's a risk I would rather not take myself.
