I hope im not insulting anyone on here and want to pre apologize for those who may feel offended when I say that I have been growing weed longer than alot on this site have been alive, that's not a brag, that's a fact. topping or fimming BOTH have their purposes, some strains respond better to one than the other some dont respond well to either, both techniques are more suited to small indoor grows as opposed to large outdoor operations, I have tended and partnered in grows that if we were to spend the time required to fim all of the plants we would be well into culling males before were done. whatever your preference or your technique is lets not forget why we are all part of this community, its about respectfully sharing information and experience to help our fellow growers and to gain a better understanding of what works for us and what doesn't. Some people on here have said that by the time a seedling has sprouted they have tested the soil four times and added amendments and adjusted lighting and temperature thirty times, i dont hate on these people, I may chuckle a little when I read their posts. but i do take the time to READ their posts. And sometimes i may glean a little tidbit of information that i was previously unaware of. so fight nice kids,, and help one another , this has never been a contest or competition. Remember, that we all thought we knew it all at one point in our lives, the older i get and the more I know as fact, the more I realize how little I actually do know. Ignorance breeds contempt, and true humility is the sign of profound education, I forget who said that , but it wasnt me.