Supertopo: A distinct Lack of Class

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Avery

climber
NZ
Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 4, 2014 - 12:22am PT
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.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jun 4, 2014 - 12:25am PT
Didn't you leave?

Or was that some other Kiwi?

Whatever. Nice to have you here, regardless.
Avery

climber
NZ
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 12:41am PT
The whole point of supertopo, QITNL, IS talk about climbing.
Todd Eastman

climber
Bellingham, WA
Jun 4, 2014 - 12:41am PT
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?
fluffy

Trad climber
Colorado
Jun 4, 2014 - 12:47am PT
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
Avery

climber
NZ
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 12:48am PT
"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.
Avery

climber
NZ
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 12:50am PT
Thanks fluffy, while i take time out to adjust my halo.
Avery

climber
NZ
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 12:59am PT
It started off as climbing but has been allowed to descend into the realm of self.
Avery

climber
NZ
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 01:17am PT
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.
Avery

climber
NZ
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 01:37am PT
Thanks QITNL, I'll go out on a limb and take that as a compliment.
Reeotch

climber
4 Corners Area
Jun 4, 2014 - 04:48am PT
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 . . .
Avery

climber
NZ
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2014 - 05:07am PT
It seems that one persons entertainment, Reeotch, can be another persons abuse.
mouse from merced

Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
Jun 4, 2014 - 05:36am PT
At least we are "distinct."

We are not yet "extinct," Moa-boy.

jonnyrig

Trad climber
formerly known as hillrat
Jun 4, 2014 - 05:54am PT
Isnt this an old thread? Why does todays date show on every post? Dejavu?
couchmaster

climber
pdx
Jun 4, 2014 - 05:56am PT
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?
clinker

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
Jun 4, 2014 - 06:09am PT
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.
anita514

Gym climber
Great White North
Jun 4, 2014 - 06:14am PT
sounds like Avery needs some cheeze with his whine
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Jun 4, 2014 - 06:19am PT
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.
clinker

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
Jun 4, 2014 - 06:28am PT
cool pic
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jun 4, 2014 - 06:28am PT
Avery..You could start your own climbing web. site...?
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