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Ethics and Arrogance 8-Aug-2008 At 2:14:18 PM namesake

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So I am just wondering; is glueing on holds that have come off a problem, back on to rock, acceptable where you come from?
The way I see it, in development of routes, if it comes off, it wasn't meant to be there. It wasn't structurally sound. The route needed better cleaning etc. If it comes off you should learn to climb harder. You get the picture?
So what gives a person the right to turn up to a small developing bouldering area on PRIVATE property, to then go glueing holds back onto rock?
I don't really care what your name is, who you are in the climbing community, where you come from, how hard you climb, and how great you think your shit stinks. You must be one arrogant c**t (and I never use that word).
First I doubt you got permission from the land owner to be there.
Second you probably haven't asked the land owner if they agree with your assumption that glueing is ok.
Third, why is it so important to go to all the trouble of finding out the best glue to use to restick a hold. I know! Why don't you just take one of those great purple indoor plastic holds and bolt it right in place where it suits you. What is the difference anyway? Glue is artificial right?
If you are climbing outdoors maybe you should consider accepting the rock the way it is. If you can't do that then go back to the indoor plastic, and take your attitude with you.
Where do people draw the line, seriously?