Pond Boss Forums MANAGING AN EXISTING POND Corrective stocking Skinny LMB in old pond

I've read more than a few posts on this forum trumpeting the pros of stocking threadfin shad for a trophy largemouth pond while claiming they have no negative effects on other species, and I have even been criticized when I tried to point out that many studies show that they do, and beyond that that I've personally witnessed very negative effects from stocking shad several times. Here again, it seems some on this board, as a new member was lambasted a few weeks ago for daring to even suggest, just like to argue, even if they have no experience with the method in question and those promoting it do. Pretty frustrating. It's even more baffling considering that the method currently being debated was recommended in Pond Boss magazine, for the exact scenario this lake owner has in his lake. If that's not just being contrary and arguing for the sake of arguing, I don't know what is.