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Avery
climber
NZ
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 4, 2014 - 12:22am PT
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Supertopo is great site, but it's in grave danger of becoming irrelevant. Sure, plenty of folks are posting, but climbing is becoming a very distant second to mindless babble.
Worst still are the sometimes savagely abusive messages being posted, which I know for a fact are turning some folks away from the site.
Fair enough, we all like to engage in a bit of tit for tat banter. I've both received and given the odd acid remark. But there is a big difference between light weight banter and obscene abuse.
I myself am preparing for some flak after proclaiming I would not initiate another thread.
I unconditionally surrender. At this very moment I'm standing beside my computer holding both my arms high in the air.
This issue, however, is too important to pass without comment.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Didn't you leave?
Or was that some other Kiwi?
Whatever. Nice to have you here, regardless.
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Avery
climber
NZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 12:41am PT
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The whole point of supertopo, QITNL, IS talk about climbing.
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Todd Eastman
climber
Bellingham, WA
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Haven't been around a campfire with crappy wine arguing the state of the world recently have ya?
We are more than just climbers...
... we are doctors, lawyers, carpenters, professors, engineers, programmers, addicts, teachers, business freaks, tree trimmers, etc.
Live here in the USA, be in possession of a brain, and not feel compelled to ask questions and rave about the larger world.
Should we send Chief to your islands?
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fluffy
Trad climber
Colorado
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This issue, however, is too important to pass without comment.
Yeah ok whatever save supertopo good luck man you are the Chosen One we have been waiting for lol
Good thing you didn't follow through on your declaration to quit the forum!
You came back...to save us! zomg!!1
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Avery
climber
NZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 12:48am PT
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"Haven't been around a campfire with crappy wine arguing the state of the world recently have ya?"
Interesting comments Todd and I will certainly take them on board.
Perhaps some crappy wine really is all it takes to lead a full and happy life
But I know of specific cases where people on this site have been obscenely abused and have taken it very much to heart.
I'm sorry if this upsets you.
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Avery
climber
NZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 12:50am PT
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Thanks fluffy, while i take time out to adjust my halo.
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Avery
climber
NZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 12:59am PT
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It started off as climbing but has been allowed to descend into the realm of self.
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Avery
climber
NZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 01:17am PT
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With respect, Randisi, I disagree. It's a mighty big world out there and there are climbers crawling all over it. Each and everyone of them have will something unique or special they may want to share.
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Avery
climber
NZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 01:37am PT
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Thanks QITNL, I'll go out on a limb and take that as a compliment.
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Reeotch
climber
4 Corners Area
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ST has been on the fast track to hell for some time now. Ever since I've been posting here (7 years or so).
When is it ever going to hit bottom? Could it possibly suck even more than it already does? LOL!
It is simply a matter of what you choose to pay attention to.
I do a lot more face palms these days, and a lot less reactionary posts.
It is just entertainment . . .
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Avery
climber
NZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 05:07am PT
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It seems that one persons entertainment, Reeotch, can be another persons abuse.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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At least we are "distinct."
We are not yet "extinct," Moa-boy.
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jonnyrig
Trad climber
formerly known as hillrat
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Isnt this an old thread? Why does todays date show on every post? Dejavu?
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Same as it ever was.......however Avery has a good point, people, ESPECIALLY some people who call themselves "progressives", have been very f*#king nasty to others on ST lately. If that's progress, I want nutin' to do with it. Maybe it's something in the water?
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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The whole point of supertopo, QITNL, IS talk about climbing.
Avery,
The whole point is...climbers are talking.
That we all climb makes us family. Awful as that is at times, it is to many of us the most wonderful part. Don't under estimate belonging.
And yes, a lot of us could use more class.
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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sounds like Avery needs some cheeze with his whine
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Couch, yer right in the thick of it swinging for the fences most of the time too. Give us a break.
What's the opposite of progressive? Here's a hint, it's not conservative.
Thanks Avery. Stick around.
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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cool pic
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Avery..You could start your own climbing web. site...?
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