Anyone caught notice of this yet?

[Weirong]

It's rather recent but I was still quite shocked!

http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...-from-apc.html

[|squee|]

Yes, what a pity. His posts are a good reference...

[celticfish]

good point vinz! edited...

[vinz]

Well, just wait for the official statement by APC. I think we should not stir the hornets' nest from over here.

[grey_fox]

Saw the initial post at the following yesterday, think this topic sparked it off.

http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...ime-algae.html

and this...

http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...29-post13.html

I did a search for Tom's posts (all of them) and I believe he's edited about 50% of them to reflect as "edit".

His words are of much help to A LOT out there but I agree with Vinz, let APC handle that. Tom's more than welcomed to AQ to spread and share his advise, I've benefited from his vast knowledge since starting into this hobby.

[valice]

Guess he is frustrated about people insisting in doing things a certain way and also he repeating things that has been proven to be working based on his experiments and theory...

Forums of the future should have the ability to input body language and expressions!! Hahaha... To prevent misunderstanding...

But I doubt he will return to APC even if the admin lifts the ban...

[guan]

are those line written as edit are all by tom? seems that, dont look good

[PeterGwee]

He won't be returning to APC any longer and will only concentrate more on his own site the BarrReport.com. The public forum is going to be more active from what he mentioned and he and greg would be looking for moderators to moderate it. The subscriber area will still continue to provide monthly journal reports.

Regards
Peter Gwee

[AquaObsession]

Sad for APC though...Losing him over such issues.

I guess for a genius like him with his researches, tests, articles, and followers (E.I), this was clearly the way to go given his character. Someone it is very hard to explain again and again the right way to people, and I guess frustration took over.

Well, unique people needs to have strong characters...and he showed it

Haha, lucky (and expected) all the resources on his website and AQ website will still be invaluable guide to all of us.

Hope he still participates actively here (there is no reason not do so) as he used to do...

[dc88]

Is truely a shock to to me to learn this news.
Hope we continue hear his guidance at this site.

[vinz]

APC has explained and discussed the issue in their thread and has closed the matter on their forum.

This is their matter and AQ is, and remains a neutral and un-involved party, so in respect for our virtual-neighbour, I'm closing this thread as well.

If anybody wishes to discuss the matter, it's only fair that you do so privately with the involved parties.