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Ethics versus style debate continued 1-Jan-2007 At 1:56:58 PM brough

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On 1/01/2007 BigMike wrote:
> 2. the rules of conduct recognised in respect of a particular class of human actions -
>medical ethics.

Climbing ethics. Bolting ethics. Free climbing ethics. Aid climbing ethics. They all exist as underlying classes of human actions

On 1/01/2007 BigMike wrote:
>So, it might be bad style to grab a draw, but hardly immoral?

It goes against the code of conduct and principles (ethics) of free climbing. It's not free climbing, it therefore does not classify as a FFA, pinkpoint, redpoint, flash or onsight.

>And yes, ethics do inform style, but I think most climbers are happy to
>distinguish between the former as ``actions that affect others' enjoyment''
>and the latter as ``how you conduct your own climbing experience''.

Based on their own personal ethics

>But this is all hard work for a new year's day...

Yes indeedy