I actually did this thread with assumed negativity in mind (Thus the headline). My theory is that if you're "beard-positive" and be open about bearding people tend to respect ones choice to grow the beard. As opposite if one is being "beard-negative" or defensive or doesn't feel like settled with the bearding people tend to be reserved. Thou it's easy for me to say this as bearding is natural in Finland. The weather is cold so beard is seen as accessory against cold. So so much about my theories :D

Days of growing my beard