Research. This is probably the most important part of any cycle. You research diet, compounds, doses and ways to train. Also doing your research BEFORE asking questions gets you a lot more help. Research should also be used when deciding whose advice you can confidently accept. Sure you can research or try to verify what your told. You can also research the person giving the advice. Karma level IS NOT an indicator of knowledge. I made this mistake when I first joined eroids. I'll use myself as an example. I'm a LVL 2. That has nothing to do with my knowledge of AAS or the great advice I've given. I'm still learning. I learn 2 or 3 new things a day. I'm in no way capable of helping a person with their cycle or pct. Other than links to info. I buy a shit load of gear. I post pics of this gear. I go on SI pages and talk shit and have a good time. Lately I have dudes, mostly new members. Seeking advice from me. There are some dudes on here just like me with WAY more karma than I have. However some will give advice. They will for no other reason than needing to feel important tell you something wrong. Maybe even dangerous. When deciding who you will listen to look at their profile. Look at earlier posts. Research their history here on eroids. Separate the righteous from the wicked. Integrity isnt what it used to be. Just because they call you brother doesn't mean they are looking out for your best interest. The Mods know their stuff. What they tell you, you can take that to the bank. Bad advice given in the open will be called out by them or a member that is knowledgeable. However this is a large site. They cant catch everything. Anything through private conversation isn't seen either. Check out the dude your trusting. Beyond just his karma. There are a lot of great members here with a vast knowledge of AAS, diet, and training. There are also a lot of dudes that think they have vast knowledge but are just meat heads with a big number by their screen name. Learn as much as you can for yourself through reading. Post your questions in the open forums and you will be able to tell pretty quick who can help and who can't. Hope everyone reaches their goals and stays safe.