Secret Mountain Project Signal

Sometimes I'm out at the crags and get to chatting up other climbers. I want to ask if they are on Mountain Project, but I'm too embarrassed that they won't know what I'm talking about.

I was wondering if anyone had an idea of a casual, not-too-obvious signal that can be given that can identify an MP person. Perhaps a secret handshake or a vocalization that wouldn't otherwise be made in the course of climbing?

And by the way, much of the time, climbers I ask have never heard of the MP.

Mountain Project Merch? Mandatory T-shirt and sticker on your car and helmet.

can we have like a secret hand shake too... Maybe we can just ask the other person "hey do you like towells?" and if they say yes, then you know, but if they say no, you just refer to towlie from south park and everybody laughs.... when ever your out climbing getting sweaty don't forget to bring a towell.

John Hegyes wrote:I was wondering if anyone had an idea of a casual, not-too-obvious signal that can be given that can identify an MP person.

How about yodeling?

JL

John Hegyes wrote: And by the way, much of the time, climbers I ask have never heard of the MP.

Ever hear the phrase "I don't want to be in a club that would have me as a member"? Too many accounts would ruin it here. Plus, as I have made an ass of myself here more times than I care to admit, I trend towards anonymity with new people.

If we want to recruit more climbers here, the best way would be for everyone to post up on their secret project areas, and then simple word-of-mouth beta would spread quickly.

As far as recognizing each other, here's my plan:
Once you acquire enough points or people giving you a positive rating, Andy summons you up to his gym. He then locks you in a back room. Inside that room is a kettle filled with red-hot coals, the MP logo is forged on the sides. You lift the kettle with your forearms -burning in the logo- and set it on a pedestal that then opens a door to leave. We then all have MP logo scars on our arms, thus commanding both fear and respect at the crags.

Another way to get more people on board here would be to appoint Peter "piss-off" Rose as our ambassador of goodwill. His kind of
joy and empathy is totally contagious.

I wouldn't be to embaressed about asking someone if they use mountain project. Monty that's a funny idea, it reminds me of the folks at Teton Gravity Research forums. Yours is better as per the towlie referance (TGR uses the phrase/question "Got change for a nickle?" which doesn't leave that much room for interperitation so if they don't know what you mean you look like a tool).

John Hegyes wrote:Sometimes I'm out at the crags and get to chatting up other climbers. I want to ask if they are on Mountain Project, but I'm too embarrassed that they won't know what I'm talking about.

What's there to be embarrassed about? It's not like you're asking if they visit the same porn sites. Depending on what you're into, that could easily get awkward.

How about, as a test question, "Do you know (agreed-upon name)"--real simple, and nothing awkward about it if the person doesn't. I'm not sure what the agreed-upon name should be--it could be any of a number of well know MP posters, although I certainly wouldn't propose one without the poster's permission. It could also be a made up, rare but not ridiculous name.
Just don't make it Charlie.

Decoder rings for everyone?

what happens when we put all of our rings together????

Just ask them "What's new?" or "What's new in favorites" (for those high gravity days)

Mike Lane wrote:As far as recognizing each other, here's my plan: Once you acquire enough points or people giving you a positive rating, Andy summons you up to his gym. He then locks you in a back room. Inside that room is a kettle filled with red-hot coals, the MP logo is forged on the sides. You lift the kettle with your forearms -burning in the logo- and set it on a pedestal that then opens a door to leave. We then all have MP logo scars on our arms, thus commanding both fear and respect at the crags.

Wow, hardcore..... I think I like the handshake idea better.

"Do you know Bill W.?"

Oops, wrong topic.

All we need to do is get better at recognizing each other at the crags. Hence the following:

Top Ten ways to recognize an MP.com user:

10) Soft fingertips from typing on a computer instead of climbing.

9) Glazed stare from too much computer screen time.

8) Slightly embarrassed look after reviewing late night drunken posting.

7) They know who Tony Bubb is.

6) They know who Blitzo is.

5) Crumpled print-out MP beta in their pack.

4) They once had a beer with Hank and Jackie.

3) They have an extreme opinion about politics/gear/ethics/style/leaving draws etc.

2) Their opinion can’t be swayed.

1) MP.com logo sticker on their helmet.

Lee Smith wrote:1) MP.com logo sticker on their helmet.

Moi?

If you are really hardcore, once someone introduces themselves you should immediately know their point status and # of great contributions.

Otherwise if you have to ask if they use MP, it makes it obvious that you are still an amateur MP browser and probably not worthy of speaking to others at the crag.

You have to Represent M.P.com. You just have to...!

Forehead MP logo tattoos. Definitely.

What about a nice, friendly slap on the butt to everyone you meet at the crag?

Monty wrote:what happens when we put all of our rings together????

When all the decoder rings are put together everyone in that group is able to onsite 5.14b and harder for the entire day. After you are done climbing then the citizens of the county you are in will offer to buy the group beer and hot wings.

Rings- Tattoo's- Both sweet!! CAN we have both!?!?

How bout a limited edition MP.com quickdraw...??? Only availiable here, and the cost goes to the access fund or a MP event or something.... That would be kick ass.

Or, we could just dremel tool MP.com into our cams..... ;)