Albatros, that is a great observation point and you certainly adressed an interesting fact. Yes, a lot of people think it's kind of a "shame" when you compliment someones beard, some people even think that compliments are only reserved for female population. Since the beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and you think something is beautiful, I don't see compliments as bad, and we here adore beards, like beards, love beards and help anyone who have some issues with beards, either physically ones, ones in our minds or ones connected with acceptance. This is here not to just showw off your beard but also to enjoy the beauty of friendships and support.

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