Quote Originally Posted by Witton Park View Post
OK Lecky I haven't done as you asked, but it's relevant because the establishment is miffed because they've gone through a "process" and come up with a piece of work that is getting a rather mixed reception.
It also seems that they are miffed that people who chose not to contribute via the desired email method are voicing opinions now.
I'm just trying to give an example of how people who might be quite willing to contribute and perhaps are in a position to do so with a little experience behind them might be unwilling to do so due to previous experiences.
Bear in mind I've was asked to make a contribution,I didn't just volunteer it and yet I heard nothing in response.

I'd rather see these guidelines scrapped. I don't care how they are written, it is nigh on impossible to write guidance notes that can cover the diverse range of events that are Fell Running. I don't see how they help me as an RO.
I've just gone back over as much of this thread as I could take and haven't noticed "establishment" people getting miffed about the general comments.

If you chose not to contribute via the email route and then start complaining now, it seems a bit like you may be trying to score points, for whatever reason.

In my view there isn't an "establishment", just a bunch of people who try to do their best. Some people may disagree with them, and I know that you are constantly one of them. But it doesn't mean that you are always right, or that they are always right. Sometimes it is worth agreeing to disagree and leaving it at that.

If emails fall on deaf ears it could be because they don't agree with you, have made that point and feel that they could end up replying to emails for ever on the same subject.