Some more helpful and sympathetic posts, which is good.
The history and tradition of the BG is important, certainly to the vast majority of those who chose to become involved in it.
Bob Graham didn't use bolts; neither did Alan Heaton.
They have set a standard of moral and ethical behaviour in connection with the passage of this obstacle that all future contenders, in my opinion, should at least adhere to.
It it frightens you or you cannot protect the corner in an ethically acceptable and responsible manner (which in my book means includes removing your gear after you have passed by), go by another route.