Well, qurank is now one year old.   We've done seven issues over the course of the last year, and published more information on Queensland climbing than all other conventional sources combined. I hope you think it's been worth it.   There's no doubt it is a controversial topic, but perhaps now is a good time to ask the question: "Does publishing climbing material online have a detrimental impact on climbing?"   I know that I have been attacked for putting information online. I've been asked "Are you going to be responsible for crags getting shut down due to increased traffic?"   Is it better to have information doled out by those in the know through informal climbing apprenticeships? Does that foster a better understanding and respect for the crags?   Climbing information is a currency, and many people (climbing's self-imposed government?) become very irate when it is given away for free. Why is that? It's easy to preach that free access to information breeds young rapscallions with no respect for the crags, but does it go deeper?   I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on this, so drop me an email if you'd like. I'll gladly print all responses.   Enjoy the issue, and as I say every time "I hope you can contribute something for the next one".   Lee Skidmore Editor

Contents: Aaron Jones leading Future Tense (26) with Philippa Newton belaying, Frog Buttress, SE Queensland. Photo: Lee Skidmore, May 2000. Above right: Something to think about the next time you lower off?