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A comment on hierarchies of risk 26-Jan-2016 At 9:58:39 AM martym

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May I offer some solace from someone who's been on both sides of this discussion (haven't we all been newbys once?) While I don't pretend to have anywhere near the experience,knowledge or passion that you do - I have learned my fair share in 15 years of climbing. And I think a lot of that is by getting myself and/or others into and out of trouble, but have also received a dressing down from time to time. It's not pleasant but it did sink in.
I've only met Macca a handful of times and you were always funny and polite. But some of your online comments and I dare say this post - I imagine some people could find you a bit confronting, and climbers being a predominantly (tough)male population - they may feel the need to save face..
The good news is, even if people seem to "not be listening" - in my experience, even arrogant punks will dwell on comments and criticism, even if they appear to ignore you...