In reply to avonclimber:
Thanks to all who arranged this debate: I thought both sides presented their case well and that much of the vitriol of earlier discussions was absent. Naturally most who attended were past or present 'locals' and the regional ethic has always veered towards the trad end of climbing, which, let's face it is the reason why so many make the long journey down to Kernow to climb on these magnificent crags.