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Whats happened to chocky? 10-Nov-2005 At 8:44:59 PM Rosie

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On 10/11/2005 Nick Kaz wrote:
>Thats a load of polly waffle, the grade you climb has nothing to do with
>the relevance of what you have to say. Climbing is about challenging yourself,
>setting out your ticklist isn't going to get you laughed at, in fact it
>may just give you that little bit of encouragement you need to go out and
>achieve your goals...

I'm not suggesting that it would get me laughed at. Just that I don't really feel comfortable adding to the discussion in some circumstances.

On 10/11/05 Kerro wrote:
>Agreed and with everything you said. Can be intimidating for newbies and a lurking >thread that watches and comments often abusively on what others say is a real >bummer on a forum and the perfect way to turn off newbies or those who may be a bit >shy. Negativity is positively not positive.

Thanks. I've noticed quite a few times where you've been completely shut down for what is an honest inquiry or comment, and I do think that's a shame. I can't think of an example right now (nor do I have time to troll through old threads to find one!)