I suspect I will get comments like "You're fault for using the site" and "What do you expect?" etc but when you see it or experience it first hand it strikes home that bit more. I posted this Sunday last on ukclimbing:
Subject:
Post criticising North Wales Rockfax deleted - why?
Post content:
UKC recently posted this http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=566434&new=7535888#x7535888 advertising their new North Wales guide.
Rick Sewards at 00.34 on Sunday queries the line of a route shown on one of the sample pages.
I commented "You do realise it's a Rockfax publication?" I had a look later, interested to see comments. There were none because my post had been deleted.
I have no idea if Rick's suggestion that there is a mistake with the topo is correct but I do know Rockfax have a track record of basic factual errors.
Anyone considering buying the guide should be aware of this.This second post was then deleted and I received an email from UKC stating that it had been removed. I replied, I think this was on Monday, asking for clarification about why but haven't had a response.
I think I'm just incredulous that supposedly functioning adults can believe that this is an acceptable or constructive way to run a business or conduct affairs. My comments whilst biased are fairly mild and totally understandable on the basis of Rockfax's typical output. Although UKC / Rockfax management may not like this the response of deleting posts is pathetic
I just wanted some kind of record hence posting here. Apologies for lowering the tone.
