How to TRIM/thin properly...

Hey guys. It seems no one can follow my grow journal with these stupid changes to the site. In any case, I am having a problem with branching, and how the bud sites at the nodes are growing those thin little stalks that look like they are gonna give me a bunch of popcorn. Instead, should I trim these off completely or "top" each one every now and then to keep the nodes closer on these secondary branches. However, the nodes on my stalk, or main stem, are close and pretty just like I wanted. But how can I thin them out...keep in mind my stealth grow area is 18x24 inches....small, so please only people that know it is ok to trim MJ should reply. I ALWAYS tie down my shade leaves, so I won't be trimming much of them, need to know more about this branching. I usually don't "lollipop" them but I may have to in this tiny space!

My grow journal:

https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/268079-crazy-chemist-crazy-grow-4.html

More pics up today, 4central time at latest.

i really would like to see pics of your plants before giving any advice as to what to do...

depending on the setup and the plants themselves there could be alternate ideas to give you...

if you PM me (assuming you want my opinion) when you post pics ill be happy to take a look and give you my best advice..