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t-dog
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I don't know how I first noticed this, but I was browsing around RC.com (as I usually do at work) and couldn't find the Community forum in the forums list. I looked everywhere and still couldn't find it!!!! Then I realized that the reason I wasn't seeing it was because I wasn't logged in, and was browsing as an "outsider".
So that got me wondering, what other forums are hidden to outsiders? Here's what I found:
So the Community forum is hidden to outsiders... probably a good idea considering all that gets discussed in there!!!!!
But then I also noticed that The Ladie's Room is also missing from the list. I was a little more confused about that one, since I assume it probably contains usefull information for women out there. However, since some of the topics are very touchy/feminine, I could see users not wanting it to be open to the general public.
Of course, I left the best for last, and what do you know, the Bouldering forum can't be viewed if you're not logged in!!!!!!!! Now, with a HUGE stretch of the imagination I could *maybe* see the managers of the site not wanting this forum open to public view for liability reasons, but come on, it's not like the Aid and Trad forums are that much better in that regard. Or, maybe, just maybe, as an inside joke one of the original creators didn't want to advertise to the world of non-users that RockClimbing.com had a *gasp* Bouldering forum!!!!!!! Or it could just be a benign mistake in the process of creating the site.
So which is it? I'll leave it open to speculation and the usual rage that will erupt from rc.com, but a couple words from some of the managers/coders would be nice 8^)
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caughtinside
Dec 15, 2004, 9:28 PM
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In reply to: Note that there will always be a bouldering forum.
I don't think anything should be set in stone. Can't we have that forum liquidated for their impudence?
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j_ung
Dec 15, 2004, 9:40 PM
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Why don't we have a trolling forum, just for trolling? :wink:
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philbox
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Dec 15, 2004, 9:57 PM
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In reply to: Why don't we have a trolling forum, just for trolling? :wink:
That would be called community and we already have one of them.
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philbox
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In reply to: In reply to: Note that there will always be a bouldering forum. I don't think anything should be set in stone. Can't we have that forum liquidated for their impudence?
Good call. :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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philbox
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Dec 15, 2004, 10:00 PM
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philbox moved this thread from General to Suggestions, Questions & Feedback..
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djoseph
Dec 16, 2004, 5:35 AM
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In reply to: Now to the bouldering forum. For the short term at least we are stopping it from being viewed by all except when logged in. This is experimental only
I just wanted to request the re-opening of the bouldering forum to non-users. My browser is set to block all cookies, and therefore I usually visit rc.com as a non-user. And I enjoy reading the bouldering forum (and wondered where it went).
Just my two cents.
Thanks,
Dan
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philbox
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Dec 16, 2004, 5:46 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: Now to the bouldering forum. For the short term at least we are stopping it from being viewed by all except when logged in. This is experimental only I just wanted to request the re-opening of the bouldering forum to non-users. My browser is set to block all cookies, and therefore I usually visit rc.com as a non-user. And I enjoy reading the bouldering forum (and wondered where it went). Just my two cents. Thanks, Dan
Your request has been noted. I`m not promising anything yet however I wish to see how things go with the change before considering changing back.
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jt512
Dec 17, 2004, 3:14 AM
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In reply to: My browser is set to block all cookies, and therefore I usually visit rc.com as a non-user.
Here's an idea: Set your browser to accept cookies from rockclimbing.com.
-Jay
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toonarmy
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In reply to: Let`s see how this turns out, I`m hoping that the quality of posts improves in that forum when the drive by shooting trolls start to have to work a little harder to keep up with things in there.
From the looks of it, the quality sure has risen. Here's a list of the most recently posted to threads in the forum:
"coolest/funniest boulder problem names"
"easiest problem you would bother to name?"
"New Record???" (about some kid claiming to be the youngest to climb V12)
"Bouldering popularity a myth? marketing ploy?"
"Why are trad climbers fatter than boulderers?"
Do I need to log in to view the "why are rc.com mods so anal" thread?
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curt
Dec 17, 2004, 7:58 PM
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Not having the Bouldering forum appear unless you are logged in has to be one of the most stupid "improvements" ever made around here. Perhaps, similarly, the Aid forum should not show up, unless you are logged in? I mean, really. Those aid guys are weird, have plenty of their own flame wars, drink OE and are generally pretty offensive. Or, maybe NO forums should be readable until you log-in? Somebody in charge of "improvements" around here clearly has too much time on his/her hands. I suggest they get laid and try to unwind a little. Haha.
Curt
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If the bouldering forum is going to be hidden from non-users, maybe it shouldn't show up on the front page either. i surf from work sometimes, and don't bother to log in, just quick browsing if there's anything interesting-sounding on teh front page. I've noticed a couple of times that what's apparently a bouldering thread looks interesting, yet when i click i'm prompted to log in. a bit of inconsistency that's all.
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caughtinside
Dec 17, 2004, 8:25 PM
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Keep those boulderers buried! And hide the slackliners too, while you're at it! :lol:
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sdwoods
Dec 17, 2004, 9:30 PM
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In reply to: Keep those boulderers buried! And hide the slackliners too, while you're at it! :lol:
What's with the descrimination and alienation of a particular climbing group. It really makes the rest of the climbing population here look narrow minded.
climbing = bouldering = sport = trad = aid = ice = goodness
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epic_ed
Dec 17, 2004, 9:35 PM
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In reply to: Perhaps, similarly, the Aid forum should not show up, unless you are logged in? I mean, really. Those aid guys are weird... Curt
Boy, I'll say.
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nimrod
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In reply to: Here's an idea: Set your browser to accept cookies from rockclimbing.com.
here's an idea jt512: why don't you quit acting like a condescending jerk for once. And don't tell me you weren't being a smarta**!
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phxtradrock
Dec 18, 2004, 1:30 AM
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Personally I think the majority of RC.com's forums should be hidden from the public.
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curt
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In reply to: In reply to: Perhaps, similarly, the Aid forum should not show up, unless you are logged in? I mean, really. Those aid guys are weird... Curt Boy, I'll say.
Some of them even used to screw guys in prison. :shock:
Curt
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caughtinside
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Perhaps, similarly, the Aid forum should not show up, unless you are logged in? I mean, really. Those aid guys are weird... Curt Boy, I'll say. Some of them even used to screw guys in prison. :shock: Curt
The things you learn on a friday afternoon... :shock:
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epic_ed
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You got a purty mouth, boy.
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curt
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In reply to: You got a purty mouth, boy.
Hopefully, Burt will show up with the bow and arrow pretty damn soon.
Curt
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collegekid
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It's been said before, but I'll repeat it here:
Bouldering is to climbing as masturbation is to sex; it is something to be shameful of. Duh.
Which reminds me, i'm going to bishop tomorrow! woohoo!
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sdwoods
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In reply to: Bouldering is to climbing as masturbation is to sex; it is something to be shameful of. Duh.
Funny... especially when your profile says you prefer bouldering! :oops:
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dingus
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The bouldering forum should be hidden. It is a sad, embarrassing affair. Yes, this is a rock climbing site. It is not a bouldering site. As in, there are only a few dedicated boulderers here and most of them are really old. REALLY OLD, grandfather old.
So you see, the bouldering forum is not reflective of the community of boulderers unless you kill everyone over the age of 30. You will note the correct spelling of "Bouldering" as a dead give away.
Sorta like engaging in sport climber talk at rec.climbing lol!
DMT
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