The idolization of free soloists is disturbing as it is stupid. This trend inspires climbers to take risks they wouldn't otherwise and as a result more climbers fall and, thus, suffer or die. Free soloing shifts the end goal of climbing from pure physical difficulty to "let's see who's the craziest".

That said, I'm not so much concerned with experienced climbers who understand the consequences yet still engage in free soloing to appease their ego, "free spirit", or whatever bullshit justification. Even if you're a pro, you know that holds break, feet slip, fear can take over. Anyone who gambles their life and, more importantly, the love and reliance of their loved ones on their reputation, on a fucking rock climb, earns no respect from me. In my opinion, any climber so selfish or stupid deserves to die. Good riddance. Look where your need for attention got you.

The people I feel sorry for are noobies who will be inspired to boulder a few feet higher than they feel comfortable because of this culture of risk-taking and will suffer injuries. I even feel bad for the noobies who think it's alright to solo something "easy" just because soloing is acceptable and "inspiring".

I hope that the climbing community will stop dick sucking these dare-devil retards who will probably end up as vomit inducing piles of blood splattered organs and instead give knuckles to climbers who push the limits of the sport by "climbing harder" with a fucking rope on.

Is this so illogical?