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Title: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: Brad Young on April 14, 2019, 07:16:49 PM: Holy shit!

Ham-handed nimrods seem to be at large. Thousands of photos... poof. Long, long members with thousands of posts... poof.

Will the site survive? Oh the drama :o

Thank God for Mudn'Crud!!
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: mungeclimber on April 14, 2019, 07:43:31 PM: What are you talking about?
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: Brad Young on April 14, 2019, 07:47:45 PM: Quote from: mungeclimber on April 14, 2019, 07:43:31 PM

What are you talking about?

Click on the thread: "Please do not upload images you don't own on SuperTopo."

Started today. All photos that aren't hosted on Supertopo are gone (all of mine are gone). As far as I can tell, all of Dingus' are gone. Mouse From Merced protested and he's gone. It's a shit-show (which, in honesty, I hope settles down and is fixed).
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on April 14, 2019, 08:02:37 PM: Finally some drama!!!

I mean Brads pack was impressive.

Bummer!
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: mungeclimber on April 14, 2019, 09:20:28 PM: Can’t understand removing the url tags?!?

Yeah, that might be the end it. Shame too.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: Brad Young on April 14, 2019, 09:33:00 PM: Best post on the "sh#tshow" thread yet:

"How do you photograph a train wreck if you’re on it?"

I like the site and I know many, many others do too. I hope they get a handle on it.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: Brad Young on April 14, 2019, 09:33:55 PM: Quote from: mungeclimber on April 14, 2019, 09:20:28 PM

Can’t understand removing the url tags?!?

I don't understand this part of your post and am curious what it means. Could you explain it to me in plain English?
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: mungeclimber on April 14, 2019, 09:43:37 PM: It looks like on my TRs the image links aka urls that point to the flickr images are gone. Those links are what presents the image in line when it has tags. They did that removal by finding all the well formed [img] “tags” and deleting those en masse. They’ll never be able to restore those.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: mynameismud on April 15, 2019, 09:38:15 AM: unless they do a point in time restore, which I agree will never happen. If you upload an image onto their server, from the user agreement, it appears they own it. Unless I read that wrong or things changed.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: mynameismud on April 15, 2019, 09:54:51 AM: I do not understand deleting links to images. How is that copy right infringement? Anyone have a clear understanding on this one?

On another note. They are welcome here, lol
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on April 15, 2019, 10:04:22 AM: See my efforts focused on this site we’re well spent.

They must have been faced with a large elaphant....forcing an entire moles wracking in one go.

Now what do I do? Read a paper book?

Maybe it’s time for a new site...CAbouldering.com
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: mungeclimber on April 15, 2019, 10:08:50 AM: yep, the rise of the microsite is real, except for the dastardly FB jack boots!

Really, the ST deletions came about because someone felt cute, and followed through...

lol

reference for Brad on the meme I'm referencing... https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/feeling-cute-might-delete-later
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: mungeclimber on April 15, 2019, 10:11:03 AM: Just got worse... no political threads...

http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/3190978/SuperTopo-is-not-a-Place-for-Political-Discussions
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: mynameismud on April 15, 2019, 10:19:45 AM: I am ok with the shutdown of political threads. If it happens here and there due to some momentary laps of reason that is one thing. But the taco at times has way more politics than anything else. It has actually gotten better, there for a while it may as well have been a political site.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: mungeclimber on April 15, 2019, 10:23:23 AM: well the political shit going to the top is a result of people not posting real content.

So we're all implicated.

But a 'site for climbers' is not the same as a 'climbers site' so a mix of thread topics is ok. I just didn't like not being able to filter as the mood strikes.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: mungeclimber on April 15, 2019, 10:28:20 AM: Looks like they rolled out this change to embed links...

Code: [Select]
[Click to View Linked Image]
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: NOAL on April 15, 2019, 10:30:40 AM: Quote
Just got worse

I say better. That should have happened a long time ago. It's sad that grown people can't behave. I'm surprised that some of the heated stuff on there has not lead to some one hunting the other party down and killing them.

Hurry you can still enjoy BULGEMELON.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on April 15, 2019, 11:58:08 AM: A distraction is needed. Someone go bolt nut cracker!!!

Maybe we will get some new blood.

Add a Yosemite area. People can post up trip reports.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: mynameismud on April 15, 2019, 12:34:26 PM: Cascade Climbers went through a similar over haul years back. Accounts modded, content deleted. It gets less traffic but it is more of a climber site now. Any one remember the climbing site with the topless thread. lol It was by far their busiest thread. That is long gone but the site remains.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: NOAL on April 15, 2019, 12:36:00 PM: Quote
Someone go bolt nut cracker!!!

Just one bolt at the mantle move and bolted rap stations would be interesting.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: mynameismud on April 15, 2019, 02:42:03 PM: I belayed a 70 something year old dude on that mantel. No bolt required.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: clink on April 15, 2019, 02:58:22 PM: Super panties in a bunch is experiencing self moderated destruction?
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: NOAL on April 15, 2019, 02:59:08 PM: Quote
Insert Quote

I belayed a 70 something year old dude on that mantel. No bolt required.

Posted on: Today at 12:36:00 PM

Agreed. but just one added bolt would make a distraction.
Another one would be chopping the tree at base of generator crack. Always wanted to post that on April fools.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: clink on April 15, 2019, 03:01:08 PM: I'll video you doing both Noal.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: NOAL on April 15, 2019, 03:12:44 PM: Could also erase midnight lighting bolt like James Lucas did but replace with a chalk drawing of AC/DC logo (or drawing of penis)
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on April 15, 2019, 03:55:26 PM: Was it Jake Miller that posted boot flake fell off?

Yes earasing the lightening bolt crack would be a start....i like adding of bolts with pictures..more drama the better.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: clink on September 13, 2019, 01:22:29 PM: Does ST exist?
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on September 13, 2019, 06:07:03 PM: It exists in our minds!!
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: waldo on September 13, 2019, 06:14:49 PM: Quote from: mynameismud on April 15, 2019, 02:42:03 PM
I belayed a 70 something year old dude on that mantel. No bolt required.

What mantel? Pinns climbers stem until they can step onto the little ledge.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on September 13, 2019, 06:36:50 PM: It’s all about creating the drama.

Drama= entertainment

I am 1/2 tempted to add a bolt to Wet KISS just to see the drama.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: Brad Young on September 13, 2019, 07:10:51 PM: Quote from: F4? on September 13, 2019, 06:36:50 PM

It’s all about creating the drama.

Drama= entertainment

I am 1/2 tempted to add a bolt to Wet KISS just to see the drama.

It'd be the last drama you ever saw....
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: clink on September 13, 2019, 07:34:03 PM: Dear useless ones. My question awaits it's answer.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on September 13, 2019, 08:51:15 PM: Sure, get a shirt with “route maintenance” on the back.

Then again Gavin would catch me, as he rappels down.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on September 13, 2019, 09:24:32 PM: Quote from: clink on September 13, 2019, 07:34:03 PM
Dear useless ones. My question awaits it's answer.

Buy low, sell high. If anything gets in your way....turn.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: waldo on September 14, 2019, 09:25:11 AM: Quote from: clink on September 13, 2019, 07:34:03 PM
Dear useless ones. My question awaits it's answer.
Never buy a tunafish sandwich in Sacramento in August. Or September.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on September 14, 2019, 06:25:00 PM: Safe advice Waldo!

What about tolerance?

Accepting say were into add bolts to some route.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: briham89 on September 16, 2019, 09:14:31 AM: ST still exists, but you (or anyone) can no longer post. So it remains as a searchable "resource" but no new info can be posted.

I also think they removed all images from the site, except for those on trip reports. Also all photos that were not hosted on Supertopo (meaning hosted elsewhere and embedded, like how it works on this site) are removed.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: CruxLuv on September 16, 2019, 09:50:48 AM: Somewhere on the interwebs:

"Although SuperTopo will continue to exist as an archive, the online Forum will no longer accept new posts after June 1st, 2019. Last week thousands of SuperTopo members were shocked and saddened to see the following message from SuperTopo cofounder Chris McNamara:

“It is with a sad heart that I announce that normal operation of the SuperTopo Climber’s Forum will cease June 1st. The Forum has been an amazing digital campfire, with more than 2 million posts over the last 18 years. It has reconnected many climbers with old friends and helped many climbers make new friends. And, there have been many amazing and compelling posts on the site, especially those on climbing-related topics that have been enjoyed by millions of people.

I have received a ton from this community and feel lucky to have been a part of it. I’ve met a lot of my heroes on this forum and made many great connections. I give warmest thanks to you all. The forum was a big wild experiment with many highs and lows. But mostly highs.”

We reached out to Chris McNamara in Tahoe to see if we could get more details. I asked him about some of the highlights, especially when climbing legends like Royal Robbins joined the online discussion. “Having Royal and other legends join SuperTopo was a dream. Unlike a poster signing where you might just shake hands and say “good to meet you”, on the Forum you could engage with your heroes. That and the memorial tributes were my favorite parts.”"
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on September 16, 2019, 10:05:20 AM: Life without ST has been horrible.

Now, I don't have Supertopo to help me waste away my time at work.

I am actually having to do work.

Ugh!
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: waldo on September 16, 2019, 10:42:33 AM: Quote from: F4? on September 16, 2019, 10:05:20 AM
Life without ST has been horrible.

Now, I don't have Supertopo to help me waste away my time at work.

I am actually having to do work.

Ugh!

Clink might be able to help.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: clink on September 16, 2019, 01:49:26 PM: CruxLuv is a beacon of light shining over a sea of ineptitude.

:)
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on September 16, 2019, 06:46:00 PM: Hey I resemble that comment!!!

Where is the bearded admin??

How about more drama on this forum.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: CruxLuv on September 17, 2019, 08:42:34 AM: Quote from: clink on September 16, 2019, 01:49:26 PM
beacon of light

:)

Fluorescent or LED?
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on September 17, 2019, 11:35:40 AM: Must be LED, powered by solar.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: clink on September 17, 2019, 11:56:39 AM: LED
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on September 17, 2019, 12:04:26 PM: Mr Mud is a incandescent

Clink is an oil lamp.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: clink on September 17, 2019, 12:06:11 PM: Seal with a hint of walrus oil
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: clink on September 17, 2019, 12:15:15 PM: JC and KC neons?

Noal a black light?

I'm sure Brad in shorts is a siren according to his wife.

Waldo pure walrus oil lamp.

Beano a strobe

Munge a traffic light

Flair's, headlamps, warning, candles, all sorts...
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: NOAL on September 17, 2019, 01:44:19 PM: Quote
Munge a traffic light

Wrong. He's a Bud Light of the lime variety.
Title: Re: Sh#t's Going Down on Supertopo!
Post by: F4? on September 17, 2019, 05:56:22 PM: Hey, Hey, Hey, I tried to get Mungie to mix things up with Bud Lite Orange, but he would not budge.
A man with conviction!