Looking good in there Subgirl!
A grow bible I read years ago said that you should never pluck a leaf unless it's more than 50% damaged. Personally, I've pretty much stuck with that philosophy ever since and it seems to work well for me. There are definitely situations where it makes sense to thin things out though. But, we always have to keep in mind that the light is feeding these girls, (and guys, if you're into that sorta thing
), as much, (or even more so), as the fertilizers we give them, and they do that drinking with their leaves.
Just a thought.