Have been in the hobby for about 3.5 years, so probably would be counted as a new reefer. And yes,...haha,...have had a few challenges and debates over some things with old schoolers. What comes to mind is Copperbands, beating cyano, QTing fish, beating aiptasia, and probably a few others.
But don't get me wrong, the old schoolers are also still the greatest source of knowledge. And there are a few on canreef that I am exceptionally grateful for. I would say the internet and the forums (canreef is my fav) have been the best and most immediate source of information, on products, livestock, husbandry, as well as pure inspiration with all the pics of corals and fish. But of course, you can't believe everything you see on the internet, even if it seems to be popular opinion (am sometimes surprised how often this happens).
I think it is much easier to propagate corals now, especially SPS, and local reefers have become a greater source for buying corals. I think the online reef stores also have become more popular.
I think the availablity of cheap good cameras has also helped the hobby. People are proud of their tanks, corals and fish, and like to show them off. This also inspires others,... sure worked for me.
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