Winter Wading
I have waded in recently. It is not cold here. In fact, I have found some quite warm water by offering opinions, never very safe in a scientific community.
I have spent a share of recent time with Marine Organisms. I like 'thoroughly' observing an organism, offering some of what I learn in the process, usually in the form of descriptive texts or annotated photos, perhaps even external links. This inevitably takes more time than the more common alternative, I will never be a prolific Observer here.
I believe that if I offer an illustrated organism with a fairly certain ID, I ought to wade through some, if not all, of the Other Observations, particularly those not at Research Grade.
I believe others should do this too, specially if they are convinced that their own ID is correct. This is not always an easy, or safe, prospect, as there are often several hundred Other Observations and some misidentified ones to be tackled (or avoided).
I am learning to be calmer and more patient - surely a good philosophy when wading in unknown waters.
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I commend you for your journey of patience! It's indeed a bumpy road -- I struggle with it frequently.
I suppose it's important to remember that each and every natural history collection (physical and digital) is eternally in a state of flux. It's so important that it's not a 'stagnant field of study' despite my many frustrations on the messiness!
I also find that it's important for me to spend an equal amount on the observations that are "Wow! Neat critter/plant/fungi/unknown!" as I spend on the "Of course it's this species based on x, y, and z..." There's always room to learn -- and that's pretty exciting too. :)
Just my two cents worth! :)
Far more than "two cents.." - very valuable. Thanks Sam
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