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Who is responsible for bad belaying? 21-Nov-2007 At 12:19:09 PM certifi

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yes i remember our run in, i also remember getting off when your belayer asked me two. my partners prehaps 'irresponsible'
actions speak in no way for my own. i think that you have witnessed very little of my climbing and belaying, and speak un-
reasonably and un-justifiably of (if not specifically named) myself. why do you consider it dangerous to give constructive
criticism directly, if witnessing bad technique. wouldnt it be more dangerous to leave it to the prehaps "blind" eyes of
particular gym staff? staff that may not know the difference between "Good" and "Bad" technique....... As stated SEVERAL
times im in no way saying it wasnt at all my fault, merly that it was a combination of several factors that led to the mayby
avoidable accident. fate was used as a keyword for a particular action taken by a particular person (un named of course). i
do not wish to speak to you on either of the matters (unless you would like to), i just hope that in the future you realise your
power and responsibility as a climber to point out dangerous doings to people that may not be as skilled or informed as
yourself. i think to say im not humble is a bit rude, you dont know me. humility is one of my strong points as well as being
able to stick up for myself and what i believe. as some of you see it on this forum as my responsibility to accept it as my
fault i agree and disagree. i think that i should have realised earlier that some fault may be my own i also have a personal
feelings to up hold. being blasted and pushed into a corner by a bunch of people australia wide (on purpose or not) is a bit
daunting for a sixteen year old. it makes you want to give up then and there. if i let you (you meaning a wider community) to
walk all over me i may as well walk away. i am just defending myself not escaping responsibility. i did take offence to things
you have said as its prity obvious (but in a very underhanded way) to me that you were talking about myself. in the future
when pointing out "just a pertinent and timely example[s]" be a little less specific and detailed to avoid personal offence to
any persons involved. i guess ill see you round