why the attitude???

[RN]

To a point, yes. That fine line between advice and instruction gives me pause. You never know if that gas plan you are discussing is for an intro diver with a brand new UV-26 or someone who is rated to make the dive. I guess I'm a little jaded myself after meeting a few people who are no longer with us.

I'm a firm believer in mentoring. This allows new divers to get accustomed to doing things the way they were taught in a manner that allows personal growth as well as exposure to alternative ideas and methods.

I'm with you 100% on that type of advice. I'm also a firm believer in mentoring. I won't give dive planning advice on the open forum. However, advice on buying gear is different than advice on how to use the gear on a dive.

[SuPrBuGmAn]

The internet is for entertainment just as much as (mis)information

[JamieZ]

The internet is for entertainment just as much as (mis)information

I agree......

[caverphill]

In the immortal words of a close friend, after puffing up my chest, and saying, "i'm full cave" he puffed up his chest and replied, "well i'm super cave". I will not forget that, and I love him for those type's of thought's. Cave on friends, we will all be dead soon enough.... enjoy it.