Oh, dear God! Not grade inflation at the 5.2 to 5.9 level! What happens when some poor noob thinks they can handle 5.4, only to be shut down on some more honestly-graded 5.3? This must be stopped. STOPPED, I SAY!
Meanwhile, many sport route grades are getting compressed, robbing many of us of the coveted numbers we thirst for. The Quickening is .12c, Monkey Boy is .12b, Rude Boys is .13a/b...how are you supposed to spray up your resume, or even keep up your motivation to project shit if all the goods keep getting devalued?! This is a serious matter. Grade inflation is good for the ego; grade compression kills.