I'm not exactly sure how to start this but last week I was planning a dive trip for next weekend. I had put up a flyer at the shop and no sooner was it up than the owner started to pick it apart. Some of the stuff I could understand(grammar, making it a little clearer as to what was going on etc.). I could understand if I had stated in there somewhere that I was going to solo dive but I did not. I merely stated that I was planning on going down a day early with the hope of getting in a night dive or two. I had to change it to going down and PERHAPS getting in a night dive or two with whoever wanted to go along. He even said jokingly(?) that if i wanted to solo dive I'd need to find another agency. "PADI does not teach solo diving" was the statement. I am a DM candidate and many of you know that I do not solo when students are present. I understand that some agencies are against it. I do not endorse or condemn it, neither do I advertise that I do it but if someone specifically asks I will not lie but do explain what is involved. I understand and accept the risks. Do I need to stop if my instructor asks me to? At least until I get my DM cert? I'm looking for a solo instructor in my area and have found only one but he requires two students before he'll teach it?:06: I'll keep looking just because I'd like to have the cert should an op require it. Or do I continue to do what I enjoy and what gives me relaxation and pleasure but not discuss it with anyone except other solo divers? There are alot of other things I disagree with as far as agency guidelines and recommendations but accept and follow them for the most part. I understand setting a good example but if I wait for a buddy to show up since I do not have a regular one I would not be able to dive as much as I like to. If students are present I understand but do I have to follow their rules when I'm alone? These questions are for solo divers on this forum and would like to know if you've encountered a similar situation. If you do not solo I respect your opinion but don't need to be preached at.