Pickling Fad

With due deference and respect to those
individuals who pioneered and perfected the
application of pickling on crystalline glazes or
who are further exploring the effects of acid or
base:
I for one would prefer to see the resultant piece
rather than a photo of a bottle of chemical or a
gas mask. Anyone, even me, can get an
effective, relatively safe acidic solution with
vinegar, salt and heat. The use of exotic
chemicals or strong acids to get a solution with
hydrogen ions is unnecessary, especially not recommended for
those who do not understand the chemistry,
hazards and hazard mitigation.
Yours curmudgeonly,
Gordon