chucK

But like, is it a good virus or a bad virus

Just updating my profile to change my avatar image (Pretty nice, huh? huh?), and I noticed a place to check whether you want to "Hide Avatars of Other Users? " Looks like the default is checked no. What does this do if you check yes? Please someone tell me what this does. As Cap'n knows, I need beta. I am afraid to try anything myself.

quote: Originally posted by Greg W: That's scarier than Dru's flashing-eyes kitty Are you trying to dredge Dwayner out of lurkerdom?

Good question UT. In most other realms "sandbagging" means to understate your own abilities with the intent to gain some advantage. In climbing lingo you're understating the difficulties of the task not your ability. I guess the two could meet if you've got something so wired that you can float it and make it look easy. Then you can sandbag the victim by walking the problem and saying, "I'm sure you can do this. You're a way better climber than me." [ 11-13-2002, 01:49 PM: Message edited by: chucK ]

quote: Originally posted by Dru: It is my honest opinion that the SW buttress of the old settler, south peak (hereafter referred to as the SWBOSSP ) is one of the best rock climbs I have ever done, and possibly one of the best rock climbs on the planet, if not in the galaxy. It is better than any of the routes I have put up on that peak. If it was in my back yard I would get up at 4AM to solo it every day before I went to work. The fact it is 4th class does not downgrade my opinion of it although, if it was consistently 5.7, it might possibly be even better. The rock makes Squamish granite look like choss, and strangely enough, it is never crowded or busy up there (never seen another party in the area on my trips in). That is no underground spray but straight truth about the route and my opinions of it. What are you saying Chuck, that you went there and it sucked? No. I guess I was saying in a roundabout way that I have read your glowing reports about Old Settler before and that made it sound fun and made me want to go "explore" up there. But now that you talk about your desire to make shit up just to mislead people, I don't know what to think. Get it?

quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: quote:Originally posted by chucK: So is the Old Settler "A ten star route, no kidding", merely underground spray? Why dont you go find out Good idea! I hear it is in a rain shadow. Sunny and dry 361 days/year.

So is the Old Settler "A ten star route, no kidding", merely underground spray?

quote: Originally posted by Dru: UNDERGROUND SPRAY Here is how to do it. Make a "trip Report" or apparently useful beta which is actually totally false*. Then sit back and wait for some sucker to believe your useful beta and get in trouble and then for the name calling to start Isn't this already call that "sandbagging"? Talk about a chestbeater inflating his status. You're renaming a time honored climbing tradition! Maybe for the internet version you could call it UNDRUGROUND SPRAY! By that way, an important tip when sandbagg...er..undruground spraying is to make sure you include something to the effect that the climb seems improbable and a bit scary right at the start but that it gets much better after the chossy unprotected beggining. This really makes for good fun by really improving the chances that you get some newbie hospitalized. HAW HAW! [ 11-13-2002, 10:53 AM: Message edited by: chucK ]

Dru, About a page and a half of spray got deleted by whomever. See the long time gap between Caveman's and forrest_m's posts between 11/7 and 11/8. Forrest_m's post that starts with "well, let’s see, after all the excitement, can we restart this?" is the first post-thread-distillation post.

quote: Originally posted by Greg W: I'll gut you with my belay knife and make a macrame plant hanger with your intestines. Macrame? Plant hanger?!! What are you Greg some kinda fruity hippy dweeb?!!!

quote: Originally posted by Fence Sitter: seriously, would you like this site to be only beta? Seriously, no. I don't think anyone has advocated transformation to a pure beta site.

quote: Originally posted by Mr. Chips: I said "a lot of times.." You know, sometimes it would help if you read the information a little closer sometimes. Yes, I read "round 1" and found it interesting and somewhat insightful, I have been on intra continental climbing trips and have some stories and lessons of my own. You don't see my avatar on that thread do you? There are SPRAYERS = only spray There are also people who mix it up with helpful ideas, comments, suggestions, beta, opinions, questions, and spray.....in fact, I bet that pretty much sums up most users in the forum. I am not talking about the poster of the round 1 thread wanting folks to "LOOK at MEEE", it's the sprayers who seek out the popular threads Now get your head outta yer Dude, what's up yer ? I have no idea of what point you are trying to make. And I have no idea of what is pissing you off about what I wrote. Oh well.

quote: Originally posted by Mr. Chips: I think a lot of the time it isn't just the thread material, it's the popularity of the thread itself that attracts the spray. They see that a thread is getting some attention, and in turn, everyone will read their remarks by default of checking out the popular thread. You think that's it Chips? You think it's all "Look at MEEEEEE!!!!" The "popular" thing doesn't really hold up in the "Round 1" thread. That thing started early, didn't fill a page 'till about 4pm. Then even with the spray avalanche it didn't get past two pages.

Ha ha! You guys are slooooooooowww quote: I even started to write an angry post about it. But then I realized that it’s like blaming the puppy for peeing on the carpet – the board is how the board is, and once past the tipping point, there’s no bringing it back, so you might as well go with the flow. Puppy peeing -> go with the flow nice one Forest. So you're saying just wallow in the piss? I aborted an early shot at writing an angry post. Then I thought, what the heck, might as well let these fellers know that some people don't enjoy every single thread being pee'd on. I say if you wanna change things around here, you can work on two things 1) Post good shit. We are all the content of this board. 2) If excess or misplaced spray is pissing you off, let it be known with a short message. The more you reply and/or rant, the more you are contributing to what's bugging you. A short message (perhaps even placed on a more appropriate forum) lets people know how you feel. You never know, some people might actually respect your request.

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From http://www.CarbonadoCarbines.com I feel the Mowich Lake Road discussion was a valid and pertinant discussion regarding the topic of nightime target shooting. The whole thread started with people saying they were there and there was all sorts of cool shit to shoot and destroy, so I thought hey, that sounds like fun. Little did I know people would be all up in my bid-ness about it. This leads me to my point, it seems that what ever the conversation some here have to jump in just to contradict or admonish other sportsmen for the sake of being a prick. But I don't really care as I will shoot at what ever I like and if you don't like you can all fuck off.

I'll post to back up Mattp, E-Rock, Erik, Figger Eight, and Ehmic. Also it sorta looks like Trask and GregW understand the message. Is every thread a fire-hydrant that needs to be pissed on to mark your territory? People still know you're here by reading your nonstop witty banter on the other 50 threads in the todays posts page. Pissing on the one remaining unsoiled thread reminds me mostly of "Look at me!! Look at me!! Looooooook at meeeeeeee, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWW!!!" Some people aren't interested in you. Get over it. Why do you need to go out of your way to tease them? Edited to include more names this post is backing up. [ 11-08-2002, 10:38 AM: Message edited by: chucK ]

quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: You'll never be dry in hell weather. Water or snow will run down your head and neck to your torso. Totally agree Cap'n. Especially if you're 'schwackin. Best tack is to just deal with the fact that yer gonna be wet for three days, then just plan accordingly to stay warm. I find all sorts of rap webbing cheap laying around up on the Tooth

Jeez Scott you're really monkeying with The Way around here by bottom quoting . Well here's a really cheap stove idea...Don't bring one! Then you don't have to worry about boiling water either . Guess this might not be the best way to go in Winter and Spring though. quote: Originally posted by ScottP: Yeah, but then Dru's going to post how they aren't any good because you can't pour boiling water into them. quote:Originally posted by chucK: quote:Originally posted by snoboy: Water bottles = Empty soda bottles. Use one of those squirt tops. Duct tape an old sling to the bottle. Clip it very closely to the shoulder strap of your pack. Easily accessible "hydration system".

quote: Originally posted by snoboy: Water bottles = Empty soda bottles. Use one of those squirt tops. Duct tape an old sling to the bottle. Clip it very closely to the shoulder strap of your pack. Easily accessible "hydration system".

Yeah dynamic freakin' ropes ! And using slings between 'biners, cheating!!! Don't even get me started about dogbone draws....grrr!

I'd pay $5 to pound some pins a VW!

Do you have to pay to get in too?

Damn, sorry, double post.... [ 11-07-2002, 11:51 AM: Message edited by: chucK ]

Yeah those f**kers are probably lying about the strength ratings . Newfangled plastic hexes!! Throw 'em in the junk heap with the wiregate 'biners, Friends, and crampons!