In reply to olddirtydoggy:
> Expressions of interest from female and/ or non-white climbers would be particularly welcome.
> I find that deeply offensive and object in the strongest terms to that!
I'd assumed that most (all?) people would have read the sentence and realised that we would simply like, on the basis of inclusion, to have have more action photos of women climbers as well as 'climbers of colour' or 'BAME climbers', all of which are grossly under-represented in the guidebook at the moment. In common with many (most?/ all?) non-white people, I don't particularly like these latter terms as they are unwieldy and lack nuance. The first is ridiculous anyway, as white is a colour, yet its use excludes white people. So, after much reflection I decided to state the obvious: In blunt terms, if possible, we'd like more action photos of climbers who are not white and male.
Giving you the benefit of the doubt as to whether you're trolling or not, I'm slightly interested in hearing the rationale as to why you're so offended - but please note that I've no intention of partaking in a debate as to the merits or demerits of my statement. It is what it is and I certainly meant no ill by it; quite the reverse in fact.