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rightarmbad
May 2, 2011, 10:54 AM
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I couldn't be bothered writing anything more than whatever is required to register.
I think a lot do similar.
I don't want to have to keep track of every site that holds info on me and keep it up to date.
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enigma
May 2, 2011, 11:41 AM
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rightarmbad wrote: I couldn't be bothered writing anything more than whatever is required to register. I think a lot do similar. I don't want to have to keep track of every site that holds info on me and keep it up to date.
Well the simple truth is when you post something of interest in a forum whether its in beginners, injuries, technique, climbers do have an interest of where or what background you have.
In addition myself, as well as other climbers are reluctant to go to a crag or a destination with someone who doesn't have any photo's or basic information on their profile.
That being said, it could be a little information and you don't have to update the information on every climb you do.
There are many areas and climbs that I have never posted on my profile. Its just a starting point.
While you may be an excellent experienced climber the sheer fact you have been a member here for years, and can't be bothered sharing your climbing profile says something. Its hard to trust someone you don't know, especially in a sport that is considered dangerous.
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lena_chita
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May 2, 2011, 12:21 PM
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enigma wrote: rightarmbad wrote: I couldn't be bothered writing anything more than whatever is required to register. I think a lot do similar. I don't want to have to keep track of every site that holds info on me and keep it up to date. Well the simple truth is when you post something of interest in a forum whether its in beginners, injuries, technique, climbers do have an interest of where or what background you have. In addition myself, as well as other climbers are reluctant to go to a crag or a destination with someone who doesn't have any photo's or basic information on their profile. That being said, it could be a little information and you don't have to update the information on every climb you do. There are many areas and climbs that I have never posted on my profile. Its just a starting point. While you may be an excellent experienced climber the sheer fact you have been a member here for years, and can't be bothered sharing your climbing profile says something. Its hard to trust someone you don't know, especially in a sport that is considered dangerous.
O.K., so don't! If your way of deciding whether someone is trustworthy is the stuff they put in their profile -- by all means, never go climbing with people who don't have their profile filled out, and never listen to their advice online, if you are asking for one.
But believe it or not, different people make decisions about trustworthiness of someone's advice in a different way. So you follow your rules, and don't worry about everyone else, they will survive.
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johnwesely
May 2, 2011, 12:32 PM
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enigma wrote: rightarmbad wrote: I couldn't be bothered writing anything more than whatever is required to register. I think a lot do similar. I don't want to have to keep track of every site that holds info on me and keep it up to date. Well the simple truth is when you post something of interest in a forum whether its in beginners, injuries, technique, climbers do have an interest of where or what background you have. In addition myself, as well as other climbers are reluctant to go to a crag or a destination with someone who doesn't have any photo's or basic information on their profile. That being said, it could be a little information and you don't have to update the information on every climb you do. There are many areas and climbs that I have never posted on my profile. Its just a starting point. While you may be an excellent experienced climber the sheer fact you have been a member here for years, and can't be bothered sharing your climbing profile says something. Its hard to trust someone you don't know, especially in a sport that is considered dangerous.
I find it hard to believe that someone has ever judged you trustworthy enough to partner up with you online.
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olderic
May 2, 2011, 2:01 PM
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Because George Orwell will sell it to the FBI with my SS # and pictures of my children and everything. Past lovers will stalk me. I'd be doomed.
Oh wait that was another web site. Never mind - I'll go update my profile with just the genuine truth immediately.
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chadnsc
May 2, 2011, 2:45 PM
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enigma wrote: kickasssoprano wrote: It seems you spend an awful lot of time worrying about what other people are doing. No, I have a pretty full plate of my own. This is just for entertainment and sport. Haven't you noticed? 
Your plate can't be that full; you spend a lot of time here posting up for entertainment and sport.
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happiegrrrl
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In reply to: ... look at some of the recent posts....
When I am vetting potential partners from online, I do use a review of their posts as a tool also. First, I look at their profile, just to see what they've put down.
Then, I take a quick look at their recent posts, to see what sort of mindset they have. If there's mostly misogynistic remarks, that person in out, since I am a woman. If they are verbally combatative in a nasty way, out. Verbal jousting I like, but only if it is sophisticated and not attacking the person themselves.
If their posts show them to be a gumby "ALWAYS Do" sort, or Ticking Time Bomb(on the cliffs at daybreak with a tick list that must be done).... I have to admit, I might choose to do a day of hiking instead.
But I won't necessarily discount someone for not having info. I'll ask for what I need to know(again - current lead/follow level, what they are looking to do, and what they have been doing).
As for taking someone's advise in the forums, based on their profile - it has really never occurred to me to even look. I can read the words they write and base my opinion on that.
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sandstoned
May 2, 2011, 2:47 PM
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Ha, the ironing is thick here, eh?
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altelis
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olderic wrote: Because George Orwell will sell it to the FBI with my SS # and pictures of my children and everything. Past lovers will stalk me. I'd be doomed. Oh wait that was another web site. Never mind - I'll go update my profile with just the genuine truth immediately.
you. just. blew. my. mind.
there's always been something about her posts that seems off, and not just in that she-can't-post-without-emoticons-being-obtuse-and-ignoring-all-facts kind of way...and you just helped me figure it out!
so i did some research, dug into it a little bit. what was she trying to tell us. this new thread with it's facination with what truths about a person could be gleaned from their profile- what did it mean? so i looked at her profile. too obvious, so i dug a little further.
she's talking about getting truth from the profile, which we all know is ludicrous. but, she can't be that thick, right? so i think "what CAN'T you fake in your profile?". and that's when it hits me like a ton of bricks- your FORUM POSTS. so i look, and there it is, a glaring gap. NO posting on April 30. that's odd. surely she couldn't be out climbing. what was happening on the 30th?
O.M.G. sure, the news broke yesterday, but with the time zones and needing to confirm DNA and all, it all makes sense. she was in pakistan. SHE killed osama. and then the truth, the truth about who she is, crystalized. and everything made sense.
ready for the truth?
can you handle it?
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edited because i'm a dumbass. it's pronounced "doomahs"
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shockabuku
May 2, 2011, 3:15 PM
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Personal privacy.
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Gmburns2000
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enigma wrote: rightarmbad wrote: I couldn't be bothered writing anything more than whatever is required to register. I think a lot do similar. I don't want to have to keep track of every site that holds info on me and keep it up to date. Well the simple truth is when you post something of interest in a forum whether its in beginners, injuries, technique, climbers do have an interest of where or what background you have. In addition myself, as well as other climbers are reluctant to go to a crag or a destination with someone who doesn't have any photo's or basic information on their profile. That being said, it could be a little information and you don't have to update the information on every climb you do. There are many areas and climbs that I have never posted on my profile. Its just a starting point. While you may be an excellent experienced climber the sheer fact you have been a member here for years, and can't be bothered sharing your climbing profile says something. Its hard to trust someone you don't know, especially in a sport that is considered dangerous.
I prefer to actually communicate with the person rather than read a profile. I'll e-mail them, ask certain questions, try to gauge from their answers if they are knowledgeable enough, etc. I would much rather talk with a person if possible, but that isn't always possible. In general communicating is the best way for me to judge a person's qualifications.
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blueeyedclimber
May 2, 2011, 3:59 PM
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altelis wrote: O.M.G. sure, the news broke yesterday, but with the time zones and needing to confirm DNA and all, it all makes sense. she was in pakistan. SHE killed obama. and then the truth, the truth about who she is, crystalized. and everything made sense. ready for the truth? can you handle it?
You sure about that?
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altelis
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hehe. woops.             
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majid_sabet
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I spoke to this low profile RC member once who had nothing on his file but then he happened to be pretty famous oldskool Austrian climber who created a bunch of knots and rope system with a PHD degree in math and physic.
be aware
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enigma
May 2, 2011, 8:51 PM
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johnwesely wrote: enigma wrote: rightarmbad wrote: I couldn't be bothered writing anything more than whatever is required to register. I think a lot do similar. I don't want to have to keep track of every site that holds info on me and keep it up to date. Well the simple truth is when you post something of interest in a forum whether its in beginners, injuries, technique, climbers do have an interest of where or what background you have. In addition myself, as well as other climbers are reluctant to go to a crag or a destination with someone who doesn't have any photo's or basic information on their profile. That being said, it could be a little information and you don't have to update the information on every climb you do. There are many areas and climbs that I have never posted on my profile. Its just a starting point. While you may be an excellent experienced climber the sheer fact you have been a member here for years, and can't be bothered sharing your climbing profile says something. Its hard to trust someone you don't know, especially in a sport that is considered dangerous. I find it hard to believe that someone has ever judged you trustworthy enough to partner up with you online.
Flesh is waiting for you. With his empty profile, his deleted posts, deleted threads etc. Dosen't that say something?
Besides, You have a pretty profile. Its more than just a profile its a starting point.
Then you have to speak to someone and see if you are on the same page.
You seem insecure
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enigma
May 2, 2011, 8:54 PM
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lena_chita wrote: enigma wrote: rightarmbad wrote: I couldn't be bothered writing anything more than whatever is required to register. I think a lot do similar. I don't want to have to keep track of every site that holds info on me and keep it up to date. Well the simple truth is when you post something of interest in a forum whether its in beginners, injuries, technique, climbers do have an interest of where or what background you have. In addition myself, as well as other climbers are reluctant to go to a crag or a destination with someone who doesn't have any photo's or basic information on their profile. That being said, it could be a little information and you don't have to update the information on every climb you do. There are many areas and climbs that I have never posted on my profile. Its just a starting point. While you may be an excellent experienced climber the sheer fact you have been a member here for years, and can't be bothered sharing your climbing profile says something. Its hard to trust someone you don't know, especially in a sport that is considered dangerous. O.K., so don't! If your way of deciding whether someone is trustworthy is the stuff they put in their profile -- by all means, never go climbing with people who don't have their profile filled out, and never listen to their advice online, if you are asking for one. But believe it or not, different people make decisions about trustworthiness of someone's advice in a different way. So you follow your rules, and don't worry about everyone else, they will survive.
O.K. I'm sure there are many troll accounts here for you to sort through.
Thank you for being so sweet as usual.
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johnwesely
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enigma wrote: johnwesely wrote: enigma wrote: rightarmbad wrote: I couldn't be bothered writing anything more than whatever is required to register. I think a lot do similar. I don't want to have to keep track of every site that holds info on me and keep it up to date. Well the simple truth is when you post something of interest in a forum whether its in beginners, injuries, technique, climbers do have an interest of where or what background you have. In addition myself, as well as other climbers are reluctant to go to a crag or a destination with someone who doesn't have any photo's or basic information on their profile. That being said, it could be a little information and you don't have to update the information on every climb you do. There are many areas and climbs that I have never posted on my profile. Its just a starting point. While you may be an excellent experienced climber the sheer fact you have been a member here for years, and can't be bothered sharing your climbing profile says something. Its hard to trust someone you don't know, especially in a sport that is considered dangerous. I find it hard to believe that someone has ever judged you trustworthy enough to partner up with you online. Flesh is waiting for you. With his empty profile, his deleted posts, deleted threads etc. Dosen't that say something? Besides, You have a pretty profile. Its more than just a profile its a starting point. Then you have to speak to someone and see if you are on the same page. You seem insecure
I am insecure. It makes it almost impossible for me to interact with society in a meaningful way. The reality of my insecurity hangs over me like a dark specter. Thanks for bringing it up. I hope that brought you joy.
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Gmburns2000
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tower_climber
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enigma wrote: I can understand if you just joined. So you haven't had a chance to post photos and information. However that being said, (if you are a climber why not attempt putting up some photo's and relevant information regarding climbing.) Or if you have retired or been injured, why not be open? I feel if someone has been on here for years with no information, it makes me wonder, why? Or is it fake? Using another name/s so you can post different opinions , like a ghost writer.
I don't actually climb. I just make all my shit up on the fly.
In reply to: Any thoughts?
Yes.
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onceahardman
May 2, 2011, 10:01 PM
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olderic wrote: Because George Orwell will sell it to the FBI with my SS # and pictures of my children and everything. Past lovers will stalk me. I'd be doomed. Oh wait that was another web site. Never mind - I'll go update my profile with just the genuine truth immediately.
Until this post, I've successfully resisted rising to the bait.
Back when I first got my very first email account 15 years or so ago, I had a half dozen old girlfriends, now divorced, try emailing me, wondering what I'm doing now.
Then, after prodding from my sisters, I opened a facey-book account several years ago. A different half-dozen old girlfriends, and old drunken college buddies wanted to be my "friend". I go there very infrequently now.
I don't really need new climbing partners. I have good partners. I could get a climbing partner for anything I'd like to do with a few phone calls. I have forged really close friendships by sharing the rope with really good people. I don't need to prove myself worthy to anybody.
Likewise, when I make my contributions to the injury forum, I generally do my best to try to improve the content of that forum, and to be helpful where I can. I have engaged in deeper conversations, when necessary, through PMs, or even via text message or real live telephone with people who have needed and requested my help.
The personal details of my life are not generally necessary to share publicly for me to be helpful to injured persons, whether in this format, or in my private practice.
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the way that this site has been going the last few years, I've been gradually deleting more and more of my profile. People whom I want to see my pics can find them on facebook. I've already got plenty of climbing partners. I know and like lots of people on this site, but I really don't need any more friends.
The only bad part is that I started using the ascents feature to keep track of what I climbed years ago, and I still do. Not sure how I can get away from that.
Oh, and if anyone wants MORE info on enigma, since she's all about putting tons of information online about yourself, JUST READ THIS THREAD.
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Enigma, YOU have a profile, and yet here;s what one of your internet meet ups had to say about you:
In reply to: I recently recovered the contents of an old hard drive and ran across this gem from a few years ago. This is not my story. It was written by "Crotch" about his experience climbing with a dumb tw#t named Randee who went by the handle "Enigma" over on RC.com waaaay back in the day. I haven't seen Crotch post much around here lately, but if you're out there, dude -- let me know if you want this story yanked. "We made plans to meet at HVCG at 10am. Plenty of time for me to drive up from San Diego. Wanting to be a good partner, I packed the night before and got an early start. I was at the park by 9am so I decided to solo some easy routes to kill some time. 10am rolls around and I'm at HVCG but no Randee. By 11am, I give up on her and start climbing some more on my own. At 1:00 after climbing 6 or 7 routes partnerless, I find a campsite at HVCG, and set up camp. 1:30pm and I've decided to walk over to Gunsmoke, do a few laps, then head into town for an outdoor concert put on by Coyote Corner. Just as I'm about to start walking, guess who pulls up. I make a quick decision that I might still want to climb more, so we settle on Toe Jam so that I can get a feel for Randee. As to why she was 3.5 hours late, she says that she went for a run the night before and had a hard time getting out of bed!!! I should have bailed right there, but I'm thick-headed. It takes her forever to get her disorganized sh#t together and then halfway there she realizes she's without a nut tool so goes back to her car. Then she realizes she has to pee, but the nearest toilet is too stinky so she goes to one farther away, making me wait even more. Finally, I'm on belay and climbing and by the time I get to the top I realize that as much as I love climbing, I despise this chick and won't share a rope with her. At the chains, I offer to let her set up the rap (2 bolts with chains, a no-brainer even for a sporto) but she says she'd feel more comfortable if I threaded the rope. Whatever. Back on the ground, I tell her that our climbing soiree won't work out. Something to the effect of: I like to share my rope with people that I respect and that respect me, and that I feel like I'm rewarding her by climbing with her. Her reply to this is that she won't tolerate me treating her like a child, and that I must not be able to handle strong, independent women. She says I'm lucky to have a girlfriend who can put up with my bossiness and women-demeaning attitude because no other chick would put up with me. It's like a break up after a five-year relationship and I've only known the chick for 15 minutes. The irony is that my girlfriend is about as independent as they come. She can thread her own rappel anchors :), MD, Ph.D. student, author of a book, has onsighted .11c crack, first ascents in Alaska, you name it. If only Randee knew how ridiculous she is. So I sent her home packing and had a good laugh. The following monday she posted something here about how she met some blonde-haired hunk and ended up in a cave with him at sunset. Something to make me jealous I suppose, but it made it more clear that she lives in a fantasy world. Cheers, Crotch" |
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what would the winklevoss twins do?
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