Hi guys...and Andrew.
Just to clarify thing ie. "We recently had a post on the forum from one such person who clearly thought little of traditional beekeeping methods (and beekeepers it seemed) although at the same time they saw the forum as useful to get answer". This refers to me btw.
Surely seeking answers to questions you have on any subject, is a good thing?
I was taught its better to ask a question or seek answers through what ever means of research than to bumble on blindly in ignorance. If you read my posts im sure all of you can find holes in my knowledge. Probably some gaping ones.
That said, i believe the best way of learning is to get hands on. In current times doing so at your local club or at a course just isnt a viable option. So, people such as myself have to resort to forums, youtube vids, books and the like.
Im not embraced by saying im a beginner.
Nor im i convinced that i should be. But if you have no beginners and no one showing interest in a pursuit that pursuit will die out.
A lot of people are put of by paper work, legislation and regulation. I for one am for sure. But at the same time i log all my activities with my bees on an App rather than in a ledger.
People make mistakes when learning new things. Yes it is easy to say "you should of known better " but thats not really very helpful as an approach.
Surely someone bumping along doing the best they can to take care of a few hives, is better than no one giving a monkeys about pollinators and sitting back thinking its someone elses problem.
Times are changing science is changing our understanding of the connectivity in nature is changing. To assume that beekeeping wont change also, is just foolish.
I considered registering. That is why i looked up the BBKA. Where i learned about beebase. But due to a few factors, my own privacy , a lack of skills in social situations and not least the bullish bullying "father knows best attitude i have been greeted with by A FEW by no means all. I personally will give it a miss for now thanks.
Just to clarify thing ie. "We recently had a post on the forum from one such person who clearly thought little of traditional beekeeping methods (and beekeepers it seemed) although at the same time they saw the forum as useful to get answer". This refers to me btw.
Surely seeking answers to questions you have on any subject, is a good thing?
I was taught its better to ask a question or seek answers through what ever means of research than to bumble on blindly in ignorance. If you read my posts im sure all of you can find holes in my knowledge. Probably some gaping ones.
That said, i believe the best way of learning is to get hands on. In current times doing so at your local club or at a course just isnt a viable option. So, people such as myself have to resort to forums, youtube vids, books and the like.
Im not embraced by saying im a beginner.
Nor im i convinced that i should be. But if you have no beginners and no one showing interest in a pursuit that pursuit will die out.
A lot of people are put of by paper work, legislation and regulation. I for one am for sure. But at the same time i log all my activities with my bees on an App rather than in a ledger.
People make mistakes when learning new things. Yes it is easy to say "you should of known better " but thats not really very helpful as an approach.
Surely someone bumping along doing the best they can to take care of a few hives, is better than no one giving a monkeys about pollinators and sitting back thinking its someone elses problem.
Times are changing science is changing our understanding of the connectivity in nature is changing. To assume that beekeeping wont change also, is just foolish.
I considered registering. That is why i looked up the BBKA. Where i learned about beebase. But due to a few factors, my own privacy , a lack of skills in social situations and not least the bullish bullying "father knows best attitude i have been greeted with by A FEW by no means all. I personally will give it a miss for now thanks.
