// Definition
The practice of keeping cannabis genetics private and refusing to share or distribute seeds or cuttings. Strain hoarding was common during prohibition when growers operated in secrecy, but it limited genetic diversity and hindered community breeding efforts. The term carries negative connotations within the Hash Church community, which values open sharing of genetics and knowledge.
// From the Episode
Discussed in the final hour of Ep 052 as the panel reflected on cannabis culture history. The concept of 'invisible handcuffs' was raised to describe the self-imposed secrecy that prohibition created among growers. Skunkman Sam was mentioned in the context of genetics sharing in Europe. The panel contrasted the secretive prohibition-era mentality with Hash Church's philosophy of radical openness, arguing that sharing genetics and knowledge advances the entire community rather than enriching individuals.
// Source
Ep. 052 Hash Church LI 51 →