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Werribee Gorge Nobs 4-Aug-2006 At 2:00:57 PM NEVERCLIMBED32

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On 3/08/2006 simey wrote:

>There have been a few occasions where I have seen dogs at Arapiles and
>my response has been measured according to the situation. I certainly don't
>get hung up on someone making a minor indiscretion by bringing in a well-behaved
>dog into Araps for a few hours.
>
>If the dog was running around, barking like mad and chasing wildlife,
>then I would say something to the owner. Likewise, if the owner made a
>habit of bringing their dog into the park, I would consider that inappropriate
>as well.
>
>However I think the owner of the dog and the other members of RMIT have
>been more than reasonable in responding to the excessive criticism from
>yourself and others on this subject.
>

Simon
While I totally agree with your first couple of points.
I fail to see how you can consider it reasonable for someone to just say sorry after they have admitted deliberatly setting out to breach Parks rules.
You to would be aware of instances where access of climbing sites to the many has been denied due to actions of the few.