You know what they say is the worst way to check the temperature of an oven? Opening it up and taking the temperature! You let all of the heat out.
My point in saying this is that "testing the waters" isnt really a great strategy as it basically sets you back to 0. I get that in DR, it is advised to try different things and see if they 'work'. But I wouldnt advise trying the things that this community already knows DOESNT work.
