CT-Rich
Contributor
This is what bugs me about SB, pile on, whether you're qualified to do so or not. I really appreciate the comments by qualified posters such as DevonDiver and TSandM, even if they don't fully appreciate the post.
Good diving, Craig
Up front, I am not certified for Deco. But if the people who you feel are qualified to comment don't appreciate you "flexible" view of dive planning and others that are not certified for deco are not qualified to comment on what you as an uncertified deco diver are doing, why are you posting?
If you are not going to accept criticism graciously, why are you asking for advise? Feel free to argue your point, but don't complain about others being contrary. The point of the back and forth in the forums is so that ideas get tested. If you are right, stick to your guns and articulate why you are right. Don't blame the culture of SB if you feel that people are piling on to you. Do you need to have a cert for deco? No law says so, but people around here have questions about your understanding of the risks involved in doing deco with out having a complete understanding of the risks involved in these dives. A ride in a deco chamber will put a big dent in your wallet and a complete recovery is not guaranteed and if you really screw the pooch you can die.
Do what you want on a dive, but if you don't like the responses on SB you have 3 choices. 1) you offer a clear, articulate explanation of your views that clarifies your views and persuades others, 2) You ignore the advise of others, rationalize your actions and continue doing what you feel is safe. 3) You look at the opinions of an array other divers and consider them and then re-evalutate your dive practices... Just don't complain about people who take the time to ask questions and offer opinions.
Dive Safe