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« Last post by rjtrials on Yesterday at 03:08:32 pm »
The keyword in the thread title is "etiquette."
As a developer and someone who enjoys resurrecting abandoned projects, the key is communication.
If someone wants to climb on my routes, I generally have a rule that they should climb on it with me. It helps both of us get the thing done. There have been multiple times when I've spent several seasons on something and haven't done it. During the process, the route was de facto closed. Afterward, it is softly 'open.' If some crusher wants to climb the route "because no one owns the rock" then the project is definitely closed. If you call and talk to me and enquire about it I will give you all the beta and blessings.
I take the same approach to abandoned routes at crags I frequent. Talk to the developer, see what was done on it, and see what work needs to be done. Ask if you can do work on the route if it is needed.
There is a certain amount of respect to be conveyed on both sides of the developing/climbing coin. I understand that there are people on both sides who are not amiable and are a PITA to deal with. I still will shoot them a text and let them know i plan to fix up/climb on their routes if it is ok. Sometimes it isnt, and thats ok too.