ORIGINAL: Luchnia
opjose, that post from Michael brings to mind something I have thought about often as I grow older. Knowledge is one matter and can be destructive, but understanding and the wisdom to use that knowledge correctly is a greater matter and a more worthy cause with great benefits. I have found many knowledgeable men in my life that failed in understanding and using wisdom in its utilization
Yup. Very true.
Thanks to CGRetired, we can get back to the actual questions in this thread.
To anyone starting out, there are very valid reasons why you tend to hear the same advice over and over again, which this thread opened with.
The "tried and true" techniques are the safest and usually the cheapest and most enjoyable avenues to get into and stay in the hobby.