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I don't have a problem with what this guy does. It's a free country - even to the point of borderline illegality. Just don't get caught. Or if he does, don't whine about it and get outta jail and do it all over again.
Whatever it takes to find meaning in life is OK with me even if I don't get it 'cos even if I don't get the activity I do get the desire. |
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The study that akelman cites does not apply here. I dont think we are talking about skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, surfing, motocross, etc. Those are actual "sports" that have lots of crashes and injuries but very little chance of death. To me, bunny-hopping a bike is not that impressive. Lots of people seem to be able to do it. What Brumotti is doing is striking and impressive not for the skill (though I sure cant do it!) but for the potential consequences and his ability to manage his fear. Last edited by marciero; 08-13-2017 at 04:14 PM. |
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Cheers...Daryl Life is too important to be taken seriously Last edited by Black Dog; 08-13-2017 at 11:34 PM. |
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On that last point, knowing one's limits, it's true that the friends I mentioned above also scorn weekend warriors who get in over their heads in the backcountry. But while I don't have data about which is riskier -- extreme sports or hiking -- I can guess the results. Add in that people who are out hiking very rarely film themselves in the hopes of generating lots of page views, and I'm even more confident that they're doing fewer things that will have potentially life-threatening consequences. Again, though, I'm not trying to change your mind about your appetite for risk. I think you should, within reason, seek thrills. So long as you're not engaging in illegal activities, so long as your activities won't put others in harm's way, and so long as you're not destroying public resources, you should 100% (again, within reason) do whatever you want with the time you have on this earth. |
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Additionally, calling out another forum member on their qualifications to express an opinion is an inflammatory tactic. An apology is due. |
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Nice to hear sane, adult feedback from somebody who has their head on straight and can see beyond vulgar self interest that obliterates any perspective beyond a life view directly in line with their own id. P.S. The idea that is catching flak here: that carnage is a welcome event because it keeps emergency response crews busy with something to do rather than just the boredom of just sitting around waiting for the klaxon is, well, stupendous. And I can't help but feel that somebody's pulling my leg here, that nobody could possibly be that indecent, offensive or self obsessed that this thought could be put out there in seriousness - maybe just a puerile, moronic joke said and DOA as a joke. Gotta be, nobody's that... Then again, gotta consider the source. Last edited by fuzzalow; 08-14-2017 at 08:31 AM. Reason: Added P.S. |
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