Bruce, although I have not posted very much I've pretty actively monitored and enjoyed the benefits of your's and other's experience and advice here on Pondboss forum in building my own trout pond in New Hampshire.

But I felt compelled to respond to your above post, and speak to the "maybe I should not post this" observation you made.

Sometimes doing what is right doesn't feel good. But it needs to be done. I applaud and appreciate that you call attention to this bad situation.

Generally, PB Forums maintain communication standards that are all about positive and supportive posts, explanations, and encouragement. But at some points the community standards should extend to business ethics and standards, and violations thereof.

I feel like this post, and your own motivation in posting, is consistent with that spirit. Posts like these can be very, very valuable.

Best wishes from the frigid northeast.