Why do people constantly equate being newer to the sport/not at the level of 5.12 with being a 'gumby' and disrespecting the land and other people?512OW wrote: Piggie, just stop bolting anything under 12c. It'll keep the gumbies away.
In fact, we should remove all the bolts on everything under 12c.
I would think newer climbers would want to get on anything, the closer/easier access the better. If they suck, then why would they go through all that trouble to climb something that's crowded? Wouldn't the 'hard core' climbers - who have more time and talent in the sport - be the ones who'd go to any lengths to climb wherever they wanted? THEY are the problem, the ones so motivated and driven, that no one else matters, nothing can stand in their way.
If I don't do 12's, I can't climb there? I DO respect people, places, and am happy to look for a decent place to park and climb, but somehow should lose out? WTF?!
Please don't let such air-headed arrogance infringe on others - That would make YOU part of the problem as well.