Is this the same Adam Bradley known for trollish ways? Cause if so, perhaps I should read the post in a different way.
As it stands now it seems to me you’re trying to make a big deal out of nothing and taking things out of context/not thinking any of the issues involved through. If shes telling you its impossible that he got a 2005 book in 2007, then why not accept that for truth?
Makes perfect sense to me that with such a lowscale printing operation, you’d sell through old stock and then print new stuff (which by the way I imagine you’ve seen on her site…they’re called “updates,” and to say they aren’t there is to call me a liar).
And finally, how bout thinking things through some. Your statement “It is simple enough to make a guide book available for purchase when most thru hikers start their hike annually,” kind of tells me that you’ve either not hiked before, or don’t really acknowledge the HYOH mantra. If you hiked before you’d probably have noticed that theres a ton of different styles present ranging from the “fly by the seat of their pants” hikers, to the micromanagers who have a itinerary and have planned their hikes for years ahead of time. You can even look through this site to prove her point that it really is impossible to know when everyones going to need a guide. I see posts all the time talking about some thru-hike in 2032 and who would like to start planning. Therefore, they may buy their book in Oct. instead of what you’re saying EVERYONE should do, which is purchase in April.
And by the way, way to take things out of context. Your substitution of the word “need” for what she was saying, and your complete lack of acknowledgment towards her relevant statement of town info constantly changing, tells me you aren’t really looking for honest discourse. Seems to me you just wanted to stir things up, try to create a point, and toss your weight on the side of being contrary. I guess your reputation precedes you on this one, and I should have known what to expect just by reading your name.
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