Quote Originally Posted by johnnyrichards
Is it really necessary to be "first on the scene" to bring these incidents to internet attention? A sense of decency would seem to dictate letting those affected deal with this before the cave gossip begins.

I don't believe it is affecting those dealing with it, by posting the news of an incident.
By posting conjecture and assumptions, gossip and accusations, yes, that does affect the situation, but that's not the fault of the person reporting the news.

I appreciate getting the news regarding accidents through this forum and would much rather get it here from a group of friends in a tight knit community than have to read about it in the newspapers, which are always wrong. But then again, I don't make comments or assumptions on accidents, but I am concerned for all those involved and like to keep them in my prayers.

Brian