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journos abusing online forums 20-Jan-2009 At 1:18:57 PM hotgemini

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Except we DID react differently to the Daily Telegraph reporter, his reaction stemmed from the community's belief that it was more appropriate for the identity of the climber to be publicised once the necessary process of confirming his identity and his relatives being informed had been completed.

The reaction to Mr. Bibby post, which I note included numerous complaints to the newspaper, mediawatch etc had a small sub-element of the above sentiment but almost exclusively stemmed from his failure to identify himself and his purpose.

I am still waiting for a promised reply from the newspaper regarding my complaint, although I'm very comfortable it will simply be a bunch of double-speak, platitudes and excuses.

I'm also still waiting to hear from Mr. Bibby regarding my earlier posts, which one is it Mr Bibby, are you incompetent or are you trying to suggest that we're gullible idiots?

-Adam.

P.S. As for these poor, hard-working journalists who are lamenting the community's failure to embrace them with open arms, have you considered that its not only respect which is earned but also disrespect?