corpusjuris

Thank you for doing this! I'm a dedicated fishkeeper with more than a few years in the hobby. A few years ago I received a fellowship from my university to be a backpacking bum in SE Asia after graduation (amazing experience), which I used to casually explore the locations and cultures where much of the ornamental fish industry is based. I've always been curious about the supply chain and back-of-house of the industry and the ethics involved. I was wondering where you make your contacts for livestock suppliers, and what kind of relationship/vetting you have with them. I personally won't keep marine tanks due to the percentage of deaths that occur in transit, and the relative rarity of a number of species kept in the hobby. Meanwhile, I try to only use species I know have a higher chance of being farm-raised. I was wondering if these considerations impact your stocking choices? Also, I was wondering if you might have any knowledge of current industry trends regarding sustainable harvesting / farming practices, and how widespread their adoption are in the industry? Thanks!

Hi from Seattle! Along with a couple other people in this AMA, I'd call you guys my favorite current band, so thank you for doing this!

I've always wondered about the thematic break in your music from Fuckin A to everything since. That is, MPPM and FA seem to be just straight up bitchin' post-pop-punk (I loved seeing you guys use that descriptor once, it fits so well!) albums without any grand theme, while everything from TBTBTM on seems to fit together as a kind of parable about the dangers of religious fundamentalism and in-group/out-grouping. I've found it really interesting as it's built over the last 4 albums, and I've wondered how conscious the process of building up the "plot line" (for lack of a better term) is, if it's something you see continuing in the future, and if you ever feel limited by it?

Again, I love you guys and gal, and can't wait to see you next week and then again up in Bellingham next saturday. Any chance you know when you'll take the stage this Saturday? I'll be in PDX for a bike event at the Clinton Street Theater and I've been debating booking it out of there early to ride over and see you a third time in a week, but I don't know if it's feasible...