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When the effort itself loses meaning and cheaters take over, sport/activity receives 0 of my attention since it moves into pathetic amoral category, with little
by jajko 2y ago
When the effort itself loses meaning and cheaters take over, sport/activity receives 0 of my attention since it moves into pathetic amoral category, with little hope for improvement. It doesn't matter whether I do it or not.
One of benefits in my beloved climbing, alpinism, paragliding etc. - even top people there struggle to have good living and thus pros and amateurs alike are in for the actual sport, not chasing sponsors, getting an edge above the rest at all costs. Something about morality, fair game etc. Call me old fashioned if you want, I'll gladly wear that badge with honor (also a word very much applicable in these scenarios).
- AlexandrB 2y agoWith alpinism it seems like the problem is that you can pay for achievement. See all the Everest "tourism"[1]. [1] https://theconversation.com/death-on-everest-the-boom-in-climbing-tourism-is-dangerous-and-unsustainable-114033 https://theconversation.com/death-on-everest-the-boom-in-cli...