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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Dec 10, 2011 - 03:45am PT
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I'm a software guy and use a lot of social media, but Supertopo is the only one I participate in where I've witnessed it gel into a real, enduring community.
We've developed rants, raves, debates, ideas, charity, relationships, history, videos, stories, and even products - and now, in a real sign of maturity - integrity and humility. And, I don't mean just Steve, because I suspect his brave acts will fold into the fabric of who we all are both as individuals and together as a collected whole.
Bravo...
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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Dec 10, 2011 - 07:21am PT
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an awesome display of human nature,
courage and confidence
eclipsed by arrogance and mischief.
guilt carried.
then humility and kindness extended.
i am moved by your spirit.
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Dec 10, 2011 - 08:39am PT
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I haven't been involved in the WOS debate for a long time, but I feel like I have to chime in on congratulating Steve in his resolve and Richard and Mark for their gracious acceptance.
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Maysho
climber
Soda Springs, CA
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Dec 10, 2011 - 09:23am PT
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Bravo Steve!
I am proud to be your friend...You have contributed so much to this funny rich lifelong scene of climbing...and never more than today!
As has been said...
"climbing may be hard, buts it's easier than growing up!".
Peter
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Double D
climber
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Dec 10, 2011 - 10:02am PT
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Bold move from a bold guy. Nice job Steve.
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NigelSSI
Trad climber
B.C.
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Dec 10, 2011 - 10:35am PT
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Best post in the whole WOS taco saga, Steve.
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tallguy
Trad climber
eastside
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Dec 10, 2011 - 10:38am PT
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Steve,
Given the length and quality of the circle jerk you just received, I'd recommend coming up with some more things to confess...
well done.
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Dec 10, 2011 - 10:56am PT
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Doing something like this takes a strong man or woman. Props to you and may your conscious gain some clarity.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Dec 10, 2011 - 11:24am PT
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He made amends. Like an adult - never easy. At least not for me, so I´m hoping some of his courage might rub off on me.
Now it´s done and we move on.
JL
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PhilG
Trad climber
The Circuit, Tonasket WA
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Dec 10, 2011 - 11:36am PT
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Steve:
Your actions were very understandable knowing the traditions and culture of that day.
Any of us can make mistakes, only the strongest can admit and accept them.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 10, 2011 - 11:41am PT
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Great confession poopi....
Much like Werners post, I'm in the camp of it is a shame that so many poor bastards got tossed under the bus during the sh#t-storm and finger pointing sessions on the rabid hunt for shitters.
Since you are no rat, how about a list of "non-shitters" culled from the accused in the various WOS threads? How about clearing their names?
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Blakey
Trad climber
Newcastle UK
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Dec 10, 2011 - 12:11pm PT
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As a distant bystander it's very pleasing to see that something good has eventually come out of this saga.
I was eventually able to get a copy of the Magazine in the UK and the article made for an interesting read.
Well done to Steve for his humility, and a big well done to the WOS team for their noble acceptance of his sincere apology.
Happy Christmas to you all!
Steve
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pc
climber
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Dec 10, 2011 - 12:21pm PT
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I'm glad Mark and Richard got the apology and good for them for continuing to be class acts and accept it with grace.
Bummer though...WOS is/was one of the few raging climbing topics. Back to politics and religion I guess.
Cheers,
pc
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Dec 10, 2011 - 12:43pm PT
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Good on ya, Steve. Growing up;....happens to most all of us;...just takes longer for some of us than others. Everyone screws up....but not many find the sac to try to fix the screw ups;.....thanks for being an example, once again, to all of us....pointing us in the right direction and giving us all a tiny push. Much appreciated and respected. Good on Mark and Richard for hanging tough, being real, and being able to appreciate and respect Steve's honesty and sincere apology......We all know climbing is a dirty and dangerous sport.....Bravo to the climbing community for figuring this one out;....(took a couple of decades.....)...
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Dec 10, 2011 - 12:43pm PT
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Good Job steve. Hopefully the rest of the bullys will come forward and make amends.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Dec 10, 2011 - 12:47pm PT
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With such a display of candor and humility you can kiss your political aspirations goodbye!
But maybe you could go onto the lecture circuit? Well done :-)
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Gunkie
Trad climber
East Coast US
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Dec 10, 2011 - 12:50pm PT
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Who the hell started this whole freaking mess on Supertopo? I'd say let's kick their ass, but they're probably very fit, athletic, and some sort of MMA fighter.
May 17 2005
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Dec 10, 2011 - 12:52pm PT
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Good job Jason. You should take some Psyc courses and become a conflict resolution counsler ;)
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graniteclimber
Trad climber
The Illuminati -- S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Division
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Dec 10, 2011 - 01:03pm PT
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Thank you, Steve.
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Jennie
Trad climber
Elk Creek, Idaho
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Dec 10, 2011 - 01:44pm PT
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A heartfelt apology with genuine humility ! Deep reverence, Steve.
One wonders how much group contagion (for doing the outrageous) in a place like Camp4 might lead to insolent acts an individual wouldn't do at home.
Camp 4 would appear a terrifying neighborhood in those days...but most of you turned out to be good people.
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