In reply to 1poundSOCKS:
> How would I know?
No idea, so why assume the bmc will be affected?
> And they'll use climbing to that end, regardless of any negative impact on what others find important in climbing. Better to not have their influence?
Only competition climbing is part of the Olympic program. No other part of climbing will be affected.
> Don't have time to climb as much as I'd like at the moment, so I pay my fees and buy all the guidebooks. If we're putting effort into a re-brand, can't we modernise communications so we don't all have to descend on the next area meet?
Yes, hopefully. But don't hold your breath. This is one of the first
Occasions I can remember when the bmc have been proactive in something, and have received a good kicking as a result. Just don't expect any more significant changes for a while, if there's even the remotest possibility of a backlash.
> I thought Sport England paid the companies that came up with the name change idea?
Yes and no. Funding became available from sport England, bmc applied, got some, engaged agencies, accepted recommendations, paid agencies. So yes they paid, but not so directly as I think you are suggesting ( or am I too jaded from reading the hearsay and rumour so prevalent on here.....). There was no obligation to take on any of the recommendations.