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Re: [quiteatingmysteak] UrbanClimber : crap propaganda mag:
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indevisual
Feb 11, 2007, 6:37 PM
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I can usually sit back and stomach all the criticism- and to an extent I still can. Of course, Urban Climber is not for everyone, nor was it intended to be. For those who consider what I'm trying to do with UC as Propaganda or prefer to think that bouldering is not rock climbing, then this magazine was never meant for you- because you just don't, and probably never will, understand it. And I can appreciate your conclusions as well. We're all entitled to our opinions.
I'm not actually writing to address that matter anyway- this is more personal. It's when people say "I don't want to see rockclimbing (in whatever form that may be) go mainstream" that hurts. What is mainstream? And is the ability for an athlete or an industry pro to make a living too much for you to handle? I personally want to see these athletes be able to sustain the quality of life they deserve doing what they love, and train so hard to do. Every other credible sport in the world can offer that- why can't climbing? Maybe it'd be nice for kids who find climbing at a very early age to have aspirations. What about the creative community within our sport? Do you know how costly and time consuming it is to make a video? I can safely, and very confidently, say that nobody within our sport has prospered from their efforts yet...and there are some amazingly talented individuals out there right now. But, the moonshine conspiracy and the element boys have their 16 mm features in every surf and skate shop and every best buy on every corner of every town---they're doing alright. why can't these guys? Goes the same for being a climbing photographer or journalist --- I think there are people who desparately want to make a simple living combining their passions and talents. And they are entitled to that. If you never tried to chase that dream- then you might not understand.
So mainstream, to me, does not include a clusterf**k of inexperienced people running to our areas and ruining our time outside. That will NEVER happen. Mainstream IS creating a POSITIVE identity, some credibility and an ounce of public interest for a sport/lifestyle that's been like a savior to me time and time again...
Joe
(This post was edited by indevisual on Feb 12, 2007, 12:23 AM)
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