hollowtrucker77 said:Right, because why wouldn't we just call in the UN peacekeeping forces to moderate a PDF of The New York Times?
Just take your meds and settle down. You have to stay level-headed on The New York Times, considering how much damage we’re capable of causing and just how many of us there are.
restlesscrane152 said:You're totally right. Mowing was the first thing that crossed my mind, but honestly, there's nothing to cut right now.
Still, it's weird to me how people say spring ephemerals are protected when they're literally everywhere you look. 🤷
Clearly, you aren't spending much time out in the wild. Thirty years ago, trilliums were everywhere; every single bush on my property had a white, fragrant shroud. Those were the trilliums. Now, I walk past those same bushes and see nothing—not a trace, not a scent. They’re just gone. And mind you, nobody mows or maintains that section; it sits right on the edge of a nature preserve that the locals guard like it's holy ground. I saw their reaction when a willow fell onto my fence. Fifteen cars showed up—police, park rangers, God knows who else. I demanded they respect the laws of Rhode Island and prune the trees threatening my property. What did I get? Nothing. Just a letter stating that no trees can be cut down in the preserve. If something falls, clear it away, leave it by the boundary so people can see it, and end of story. Apparently, this is a "unique ecosystem" along the Mississippi River, one of a kind in the country. That's what they tell you. The forest is basically just willows, locusts, poplars, some birch, and a mess of weeds, but they protect it fiercely. You can't go picking blackberries; heaven forbid you touch anything.
There used to be all kinds of wildflowers here. Today, there's very little—especially the spring ephemerals, if anything at all. We destroy and strip everything, drain the wetlands, persecute endangered species. We're performing miracles of destruction. My neighbors were shocked a few years back when I called the police, the environmentalists, and everyone else I could think of because someone "smart" decided to kill a swan. There aren't even swans in the nearby marsh anymore. What are we going to show our grandkids tomorrow if we wipe everything out, kill it all off?
You can all laugh at me if you want, but take a moment to actually think about it. If the ladies at the farmer's market want to sell something, they should plant it in their own gardens or pots and sell it from there. A pansy might go for a couple of bucks. A primrose for $1.75. But that requires planting, nurturing, working. It's easier to just head into the woods, rip up trilliums by the bulb—which we'll just toss afterward since we don't need them—and head to the market to sell them. If you think that's okay, more power to you.
restlesscrane152 said:Everything has the potential to be protected by law. If I went around culling cats right now, they'd suddenly have "the potential" to become rare. Personally, I don't see the point in protecting something just because it might become scarce, especially since every time someone mows their lawn, half the spring wildflowers get wiped out along with the weeds.
What's next—should we tell landscapers to stop mowing and start transplanting lilacs?
Good grief, who on earth is mowing large fields this time of year? Seriously, step outside. Walk through a meadow. Mowers and scythes are still tucked away in the garage. Besides, those wildflowers are already past their peak bloom. There isn't even any mowing happening. What are you talking about?
goldengull3 said:I am in complete agreement; the government ought to exercise much tighter oversight on this matter. Protected plant species that grow wild should exist solely for our enjoyment—to be observed and inhaled while one takes a quiet stroll through the woods or a meadow.
A series of modest fines would likely suffice to bring such sales back into line.
Go ahead and explain that to your little forum crowd. Try explaining it to those idiots who go out into the woods and fields shooting at anything that moves—deer, elk, doesn't matter if they have a permit or if it's legal. You can laugh all you want, but even elementary school kids are learning about protected plant and animal species in class.
The visibaba is an endemic species—protected by law. It’s like trying to find a wild violet in our forests; you could search with a flashlight and still come up empty. In both the plant and animal kingdoms, there are species that are strictly protected because they're on the brink of extinction. No one should be out there scavenging visibabas to sell. It would be just as absurd as starting a campaign to cull cormorants, hawks, or sparrows. Those species weren't considered "protected" yesterday, and they aren't today. I see grandmothers offering visibabas every time I drive through the valley. If they actually faced the legal consequences, they'd be screaming. Have people ever heard of flora and fauna conservation? Maybe try reading the law for once and checking when it was enacted. I fully support this initiative to protect and preserve our native plants and wildlife.
Sarah Wilson95 said:There have been death threats, disgusting lies, and total nonsense that has nothing to do with the topic at hand...🙄
Oh, look. More of us. And here I was thinking one guy had just lost his mind to paranoia. But no. These keyboard warriors hiding behind their screens won't do anything. They just bark like an open window.
Look, honey, stop rambling. I still follow the political news, even if I don't post much anymore. I’m telling you straight: the moderation over there is way too soft. A few people have gone completely off the rails, posting so much incriminating stuff they could practically hand a prosecutor a ready-made case. It's an endless stream of lies, insults, and pure garbage—it's unbelievable. Honestly? I wouldn't mind seeing someone lose their cool and sue half the moderators, the site owner, and that whole crowd of "genius" forum users. It would be a total circus.
So just watch what you say and don't go poking the bear. 🙄
So, kids, sleep tight. Don't worry, you aren't interesting to anyone (unfortunately for you). The moderators are just doing their jobs—to be blunt, they couldn't care less about you or your posts. redmarlin3 already summed it up perfectly in a single sentence.
Hold on a second. Can someone explain what this esteemed forum member actually wants? If I’m not mistaken, he can just edit his own posts himself. I don't get it. (Aupićka, I'm clearly a bit slow here)
Let an old timer clear things up for you. A lifetime ago, I spent some time working on a vBulletin board, and I can tell you this with absolute certainty: moderators cannot see your private messages. Besides, they have way too much work dealing with our nonsense to even care.
I actually had a site owner come straight to my house once to walk me through the mechanics of moderating, uploading content to the server, and all that. He brought a stack of paperwork with him—he was strictly following US federal regulations—and explained that both he and I were essentially operating on the edge of legal liability. To my stunned expression, he told me plainly: as a mod, you’re responsible for every bit of crap anyone posts. Since he owns the place, his liability is even higher.
To put it simply, this is a massive Reddit community with a relatively small moderation team. They are tasked with reading every single post; they are legally accountable to everyone here regarding potential lawsuits or claims for defamation and libel—the kind of stuff those legal PDFs are always full of. They are responsible for keeping the site running smoothly, but they also have actual lives. For them, this is basically spending non-existent free time. When a moderator logs on and is met with a mountain of our arguments, half-truths, and baseless speculation—since we all think we're geniuses and act incredibly rude when we're wrong—they have to read, redirect, comment, and edit it all while trying to stay sane. Do you honestly believe moderators have the mental capacity to spy on us? We're just a bunch of anonymous users who cause them nothing but headaches.
Do you really think anyone cares about our private messages? Let's be honest, there's nothing intelligent in them, just pure filler. Those messages are visible only to you, the user. A moderator definitely can't see them, nor would they care to. Moderation involves much more important and serious tasks than digging through DMs, email addresses (which are usually just fake info anyway), or any other trivial data we provide.
People, wake up. We aren't interesting enough to target, and nobody is wasting their time looking at the junk we entered during registration. This paranoia on the board is getting out of hand.
Don't even pretend they care. I've never understood people who show up just to stir the pot on Reddit, then suddenly spiral into this panic about how vital they are to the mods. Like the moderators actually have nothing better to do than obsess over their data. It's ridiculous.
I can't tell you how much the moderators actually care about our data. People are losing sleep over this obsession with privacy, thinking everyone is dying to know their business. Honestly, look at some of the questions being asked here.
Your info doesn't interest anyone. Nobody is watching you or stressing over it. Clearly, you don't understand site traffic or user stats. Sleep easy; you aren't some high-profile target Interpol is hunting down. The mods have better things to do—like monitoring the nonsense users post to stay out of legal trouble—than obsessing over data that’s mostly fake anyway.
Second point: if someone gets slandered and ends up on this site—which happens—and decides to sue the owner, the moderators, and the user whose post wasn't deleted fast enough, they'll get hit with a permanent ban.
A little over six months left. We just have to grin and bear him until then. No worries, though—in this relatively short window, he’ll find plenty of time to screw things up even more.
Hey, shoot me a DM. I’m happy to chat, answer your questions, and share whatever insights I can. You just have to make the trip out to my place. That's it.
Good luck with the strawberries. It felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders just getting them planted. Best of luck to you. If there's anything I can do to help—just say the word.
So now you're asking me about square footage? Look. Out where I live, people are asking anywhere from $4,000 to $5,000 per acre. I have no idea what prices look like around the outskirts of New York City, but I do know one thing: land has become outrageously expensive. Don't forget, I live 62 miles from New York City.
You can get land classification at any local county assessor's office. Don't go looking for "Class 1" or "Class 2" soil—we don't use that system here in the States.
A 5,000 square meter plot is slightly smaller than a typical farm field. I don't see why buying a piece like that wouldn't make sense, though, from an efficiency standpoint, having everything in one contiguous block is much better for equipment handling, costs, and transport time. I've always been amazed by how some places in the Midwest just have these massive, endless stretches of farmland.
Yes, if you’re moving toward serious production, a single contiguous tract of several acres is the gold standard. When buying, always demand to see the deed to verify the actual owner and ensure there aren't any liens or mortgages on the property. Never hand over cash under the table. Don't sign anything without a lawyer present. Get everything notarized and file the paperwork for recording immediately. No second-guessing.
If the land sits right up against a forest, fencing is your first priority. Go with the heavy-duty wire. Make sure you bury the fence line at least 8 inches into the ground and reinforce it with barbed wire. If you decide on orchards, flowers, or vegetables, digging a well is a must. But before you start digging, you need to secure water rights from the state. The fines for unauthorized water use are brutal, expensive, and completely pointless. I can't even remember how much I ended up paying.
Terrain slope? For certain crops, a slight incline is actually beneficial. Soil quality? Just send samples off for a chemical analysis. You tell them what you want to plant, and they give you a roadmap on how to amend any nutrient deficiencies. Also, don't let thick woods block your sunlight; stay clear of the tree line to avoid pest issues—insects, wildlife, that sort of thing. If you can't avoid the woods, study the local hunting regulations. They're online. Be prepared to deal with the local hunting clubs or game wardens, depending on who holds the lease.
You need reliable access roads. You'll need paths for tractors and for your car, because you'll likely be driving out to check your crops more often than you think.
As for evaluating the specific plot you've set your sights on, leave it to a certified agricultural appraiser. Pay the fee, get it in writing, and then nobody can pull any fast ones on you. Of course, there's always room to negotiate and try to drive the price down.