'Good skills', 'boys will be boys', 'looks rad', 'looks like fun' and 'young people take risks that's how they learn about consequences'.
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These are some of the responses to the Southern Highland News Facebook post of a story about a young skateboarder riding down Barrengarry Mountain.
Then there was the comment "How is this any different to riding a push bike on the mountain?" The difference is that push bikes have brakes, gears and the proper capacity to steer.
I get it. This risky act would be a real rush for anyone keen to stir up their adrenalin.
But the consequences could be devastating and not just for the boy on the skateboard.
As I write these words I can already hear the critics crying out about cotton wool kids and living in a Nanny state.
But again my thoughts turn to the possible tragedy that could occur from this act.
My mind turns to the family that would be left picking up the pieces - including a broken heart - if this or any other person trying this stunt didn't come to a safe stop.
My thoughts turn to the poor motorist who could have been in the wrong place at the wrong time if this skateboard ride had finished with a fall and rolling under the wheels of a passing car, motorbike or truck.
I take on board that young people take risks and that's how they learn about consequences. But I also acknowledge that you don't need to put your hand in the fire to know it will burn and hurt.
Sometimes we need educate our young people about the consequences without putting the situation to the test to see if what others say about the hot fire - or in this case a dangerous ride - is true.
We should not be hero worshipping and praising this skateboarder for his behaviour.
Those who claim this is something they used to do and survive is equally concerning. Just because it has been done before doesn't make it right.
Perhaps that natural selection comment that was posted on our Facebook page didn't kick in on those occasions but the likelihood of it eventually happening is still there.
We should not be praising or condoning this dangerous behaviour.
Parents should be checking that it is not one of their own and even passing on a warning about the risks and potential consequences.
There is little doubt that these risky rides will eventually end up in tears. The big concern is how many will be crying?
