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climbsomething
Feb 7, 2007, 11:56 PM
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saxfiend wrote: Power_Tie wrote: I should probably just leave it at that, but some of the more colorful responses beg a reply. [ remaining "I've got a big shlong" horseshit snipped] Either this is one of the biggest trolls yet perpetrated on rc.com, or power_tie is actually Donald Trump. JL 
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tradrenn
Feb 8, 2007, 1:21 AM
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kman wrote: You are right though. I would probably get my point across better if I avoided personal insults, after all it only makes the person defensive which accomplishes nothing in the end. Perhaps instead of "you are a complete fucking moron" I could instead write some thing more along the lines of "you are endagering the lives of people that are putting their trust in your (lack of) skill and knowledge...." Also, in the future when calling some one a moron, I will use more care when using your and you're 
I didn't say anything about your "Your" comment cause I have noticed ( and been told ) that it don't matter any more ( mostly N. Americans schools )
The problem is that psychologically a person will not read your post because you insulted them, all they are going to think about is your moron comment.
The way I see it, it is a n00b section and we shall educate them for the benefit of all of us.
And since you have started it:
endagering is spelled endangering.
You have a good day now.
WR
P.S. Holy shit did this thread got big in a hurry.
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tradrenn
Feb 8, 2007, 1:28 AM
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I would like to add one more thing to this thread:
P T you should always think about the future where you might pick up trad climbing.
The people you have pissed of are most likely your enemies now ( not too literally ), but you might need them in future when you need some help with trad.
Just a hint.
WR
P.S. Thanks Dan
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cintune
Feb 8, 2007, 1:48 AM
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tradrenn, I have to admit I started it all by calling the guy a dick. My bad. But he's certainly lived up to it, hasn't he? Exceeded expectations, in fact.
Also, FWIW, all current signs point to him becoming a sporto anyway. 
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tradrenn
Feb 8, 2007, 2:13 AM
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5.9 crack climb, hence the reference to trad.
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cintune
Feb 8, 2007, 2:23 AM
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M'kay.
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the_leech
Feb 8, 2007, 4:44 AM
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Those of you with 10,000+ posts are seriously responding to this thread?
Are you really all that clueless?
I’m disappointed.
Thankfully, it seems some of you finally figured out what should have been apparent to you well into the first page.
Here’s the newsflash for those who haven't figured it out.
--- THIS IS A TROLL!!! ---
I’ve finally broken out of my multi-year lurking status to make you all aware of this.
Look at the clues:
This is a new username
The username is “Power_Tie.” This name was chosen to elicit the ire of certain climbers, even if only on a subtle or subconscious level. Duh.
Mr. Tie took the effort to establish himself as a n00b with his initial posts. Please review them.
He then makes a post specifically designed to instigate climbers on many levels. It’s so friggin’ obvious. He brings business into climbing. He takes an obnoxious “team building” management exercise to the local crag. He describes hogging lead routes with a TR and an ensuing conflict. He describes bringing out a team of n00bs when he himself has no experience to speak of.
When he receives criticism, he responds indignantly and uses inflammatory terms like “you climbers” then throws out some veiled insults of his own.
There are more responses and criticisms from the masses. He responds initially with politeness so as not to completely blow his cover, then quickly throws in more cleverly constructed insults and indignation to fuel the fire.
The fire is fueled. The responses continue ad nauseum.
Do I need to continue? I hope not.
Good work Mr. Tie. You’ve hooked the suckers. I suggest getting a new username now and being a little more subtle in your approach. This was good, mind you. But I think you can do much better.
For those of you who are not aware, there is a whole subculture of people who construct intricate trolls just to suck you in and see how many posts they can generate. In fact, quite a few of the lengthier threads on this site are just that...
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zeke_sf
Feb 8, 2007, 4:50 AM
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^^^Nice try, the_leech, or, should I say, Power_Tie? Hmmmm?*
*While played out, I would still have liked a little Dr. Evil emoticon here displaying his evil pinky pose
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the_leech
Feb 8, 2007, 5:05 AM
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zeke_sf wrote: ^^^Nice try, the_leech, or, should I say, Power_Tie? Hmmmm?*
I am not Mr. Tie.
I am the_leech. From this point forward to be known as "He Who Exposes Trolls."
But thank you for the compliment. It was a nice troll on Mr. Tie's part, and I am honored that you credit me with his work.
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majid_sabet
Feb 8, 2007, 7:49 AM
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PT FYI
I ran in to a friend of mine tonight who is happen to be a park ranger in Bay area and I was trying to find out if you need a permit to take a large group of people for climbing instruction on a public place , well guess what, If you are doing it as commerical guiding or instruction, you need bring up your insurance paper work, business lic and basically get a permit and an approvel ahead of time so they know what you are up to in their backyard.
Now, any thing happens to one those kids out there without them (park ranger) knowing about, you are going to have the official people in charge turning your multi million $ business upside down like hell .
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Davey
Feb 8, 2007, 9:02 AM
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I tried to say this before. just not as inrormativlly.Thanks
And if this is a troll, thank you It was a good one.
"inrormativlly" Is this spelled right? Is this even a word? It is now.
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devils_advocate
Feb 8, 2007, 6:13 PM
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tradrenn wrote: And since you have started it: endagering is spelled endangering. You have a good day now. WR P.S. Holy shit did this thread got big in a hurry.
It got big yes, but in the tense of your sentence you might want to try the word get. Or remove the word did.
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Power_Tie
Feb 8, 2007, 6:31 PM
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Ok, I took a step back from this discussion and looked at it objectively. Sincere thanks again to those who responded to my question, including those who took a little jab at me!
Thank you also for the entertainment! After browsing this website to try and educate myself more about rock climbing, rules and safety, I see that a good internet flame is quite common. And I am not above enjoying some of your clever low brow insults, nor above laughing at myself.
Thanks again. I'll try to be more conscientious when my team and I head out again in a month.
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lumpy
Feb 8, 2007, 6:53 PM
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Thank you too power tie for one of the most entertaining, well planned, and flawlessly executed trolls I have seen in a while. Pure entertainment! I look forward to your next work.
-Patrick
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j_ung
Feb 8, 2007, 6:54 PM
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the_leech wrote: I am the_leech. From this point forward to be known as "He Who Exposes Trolls."
If you, yourself, are not a troll, then I think we'll call you "The Guy Who Got Trolled So Bad He Ended a Multi-Year Lurk," instead. Thanks for the assistance, Leech, but I wouldn't have lasted 10k posts if I really minded getting trolled now and again.
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tradrenn
Feb 8, 2007, 11:20 PM
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devils_advocate wrote: tradrenn wrote: And since you have started it: endagering is spelled endangering. You have a good day now. WR P.S. Holy shit did this thread got big in a hurry. It got big yes, but in the tense of your sentence you might want to try the word get. Or remove the word did.
Oops I facked up, oh well.
WR
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kman
Feb 9, 2007, 1:15 AM
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I'm still hoping that this was NOT a troll. Anyone got any pliers to pull the hook out of my mouth? 
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tradrenn
Feb 9, 2007, 2:53 AM
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OK
I will reverse the question.
Why do you care ?
I'm on this site for over two years now and I still can't figure out the TROLL crap that some of you people talk about.
Can anyone post a link to one thread where OP says something like "I was trolling you suckers"
I dare you to find one.
WR
P.S. I don't care, this is a n00b section and you already know what I think about it.
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