ShockValue said:

OP:  This is how things work;

Step 1:  Read this - http://www.shroomery.org/8461/Which-psilocybin-mushrooms-grow-wild-in-my-area

Step 2: Familiarize yourself with the mushrooms that appear on the above list for your area.  Pay close attention to what season they grow and in what habitat they prefer.  This will narrow your search considerably.

Try these sites for reference:
http://www.shroomery.org/6236/PHOTOS-DESCRIPTIONS-AND-HABITATS-OF-MANY-PSILOCYBIN-CONTAINING-SPECIES
http://books.google.com/books?id=3u-DyDXgQiEC&pg=PA122&lpg=PA122&dq=Psilocybe+Liniformans+Var+Americana&source=bl&ots=koNLjh59zj&sig=hVGzpQoqJFFobP-EIoaAdzmoFN0&hl=en&ei=378kSq3-N6fEtAOU0rmPBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6#v=onepage&q=Psilocybe%20Liniformans%20Var%20Americana&f=false
http://psychoactive.wikidot.com/


Step 3: Read this too http://www.shroomery.org/6235/Mushroom-Hunting-FAQ

Step 4:  Find some mushrooms that you suspect might be active or of interest.  Take GOOD pictures of them, including the cap, stem, gills and if possible, habitat.

Step 5: Post and ID request with these specifications: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/2263556


Picking random mushrooms and hoping they're active is going to be a waste of time and frustrating.  You're chances of getting one like that are about the same as winning the lotto.  Good news is that unlike the lotto, with research and effort you can actually increase your odds significantly!

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Gordy said:

stickies for;

bulk subs: poo (the differing kinds, what to look for when gathering, and how to process/pasteurize it) compost(cuz there's right kinds and wrong kinds of compost)

casing(what it is, how to prepare diff recipes, and how to lay it)

grains(go over different kinds, cooking methods, and serilization)

general sterile technique and practices (still air boxes, glove boxes, etc.. as well as differing lid techniques, alcohol lamps, inoculation methods and specifics.)

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Ythan said:

Basically, what do you think we should include in "Shroomery 101"?

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Reminders of some of the basic rules, such as no asking for drug hook-ups, no sharing information received via without permission of the person who sent the said , and other such rules.

Doc_T said:

"how to" UTSE to get useful answers

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Platinum said:

Doc_T said:

"how to" UTSE to get useful answers

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I agree with this.

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hamloaf said:

Make sure people read the rules before becoming an active member by requiring a 5 question quiz over the rules of the shroomery you must get correctly answer 100 percent and you can't register for ten days if you answer a question incorrectly until you get 100% correct answers!

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Quote:

Ythan said: So anyway, like the subject says I was wondering what common themes you keep seeing over and over again in posts from inexperienced users. What are the most common things that make you want to just say "UTFSE"? What fundamental misunderstandings do you see most frequently? Hopefully we can address these questions directly, or do a better job explaining how people can use the tools we provide to find their own information. Basically, what do you think we should include in "Shroomery 101"?

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