Ice climbing etiquette

I was just looking for different view points. I've learned a few ways I could and should have done things differently. I don't think the other climber was a jerk, just poor communication between both of us. Sorry if I came off as looking to blame someone else for what happened,wasnt my intention. I won't be getting into this situation again, I've been climbing for awhile now and definitely should have made a better call....and I'll definitely remember why I don't usually take part in forums on the Internet,but thanks for all the info.

Kevin Craig wrote: Oh, and thanks to your and your girlfried, after asking for advice, for carefully considering my several very good suggestions and not getting super defensive. Buuuut, I guess what you were really looking for was... "YEAH MAN THAT GUY WAS AN ASSHOLE! You guys totally rock and are kickass ice climbers." There; panties all nice and un-bunched now? Back to lurking mode (and I wonder why I'm about half-way to giving up the sport altogether).

Kevin Craig wrote: (and I wonder why I'm about half-way to giving up the sport altogether).

Kevin Craig, don't you DARE give up the sport. At least not until I climb with you at least once.