Guys I think the vitriol against Hysterix was unjustified.
His language was certainly loose, I took a dislike to the way he seemed to brag about 'dosing' people with D. He also reacted very strongly over the video issue.
But you need to remember that he thought he was being accused of making the whole thing up.
Imagine the scenario: he actually extracted that amount of D, he genuinely wanted to introduce an experience that had changed his life to his friends, and he wanted to present his findings for our enjoyment/discussion. Then, having invested so much effort and money into this enterprise, he comes to the place he thought he would be welcomed and he's faced with (perceived) allegations of deceit.
The question I want to know is: why would he make it all up?
A concerned mother taking guerilla action?
Joe Rogan getting his revenge?
Master of Plants?
Bizarre attention seeking?
Either way, I reckon he should be educated and helped by us, not attacked. Surely we are an open minded community here? Of course we don't want this wonderful substance advertised widely and introduced to everyone, but we should make this point within a framework of rational dialogue, not hatred.
Why should any of us resort to name calling? Even if it's thrown at us? Surely we're more mature than that? Isn't that the point?
I really really like this community, the level of intellectual debate here is excellent, the chemical knowledge is unparalleled, the warmth is brilliant, the love is everywhere, but we shouldn't be elitist.
He clearly misread our policy here of being under the radar and obviously didn't realise our attitude to publicity and You Tube, but he could surely have played some part in our community?