When i post something, I always make sure to be "politically" correct, not to offend anybody. Some people just don't know how to play this.

Except "political correctness" can also be offensive to some people. What you meant, I think, is tact.

I've had my run-ins with Daniella in the past, but have learned to respect her opinion. If anything, she might not be as articulate (another word for long winded) in English and come across as too blunt at times.

And there is no tone in a post. A bunch of people sitting around chatting can get away with saying the same thing because tone changes the words. Can't do that here.

Either way, I like the large fake displays at Rainforest Cafe, etc and I would honestly hate to come in and see a real display that wasn't being taken care of, with everything dying, which is what would happen at most of these franchises and businesses if they had a real living reef.

Very true. More spats happen on the internet that would never happen in person. People read too much into posts sometimes.

As for artificial reefs, don't like them myself. I have been downright appalled (sorry if I offend anyone:sad:) by some of the displays in the Vancouver Aquarium, although totally understand their limitations and challenges. It just makes our hobby all the more rewarding, though.

I went to Vegas in November and wanted to check out the gumball machine tank that they built at Serendipity3. When I went, they said that it was only there temporarily. What does that mean? I was disappointed not to see the spherical tank.

Hmmmm all the fish died within 4 days

Read on

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2167302

http://lasvegasbadger.blogspot.ca/20...racked-up.html

People are offended way too easily. Seem that it's easier to see a bad side to a post then the other way around.

So what if I don't like artificial display in a tank? why should that offend anyone? it's my taste. who cares what I think if they like it then they should put it in their tank.

Often when people learn that my artificial sponges are artificial they reply that I am ruining my tank with fake sponges. Do I care? not one bit :)

I simply put them in my tank because I like them. I do not need anyone to agree with me on that one, it's my tank and mine alone. I have done it for myself, not for anyone else, and of course for the comfort of my reef inhabitants.

Anyone putting such thread can expect to read various opinions, good or bad about arficial display. :)

Nobody cares that you like or dislike artificial reefs. People including myself were offended that you insulted a members tank as explained in the PM I sent you. You always have to have the last word and hopefully this time it'll be sorry to Mr Hassan:wink:

So what was the good side about your post?

Perhaps that she likes artificial sponges :)

(sorry but couldn't resist commenting).

Feeling a little embarrassed since the whole artificial reef has turned to me :redface: