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    Problem sending messages in Message Center

    in Website

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    On 9/4/2019 at 11:15 PM, lodgebarn said:

    Detour is to go to owner page then click send message. Paste in the stuff that was not sent and all is fine.

     

    Thanks. This worked for me. I was trying to send some Earthcache and Virtual answers and it was most annoying trying to use the "Message this owner" from the cache page.

     

    As you suggested, I used the  "Message this owner" from the cache page. I typed out my info, then copied the text. I went back to the cache page, clicked on the owners name that took me to the owners profile page. From there I clicked on SEND MESSAGE, pasted my message and then SEND. It went right away.

     

    This is a good work around for now. Thanks.

    Issues With Cache Map

    in Website

    Posted

    Browse Map seems to be working for me now (using Chrome on Windows 7). Previously I could only click on certain caches and zoom level made a difference on what caches I could highlight and click on. 

     

    It seems to be working on all caches at all zoom levels.

    Very hard to find info on Mystery at the Museum

    in Website

    Posted · Edited by Highlands_Guy

    I'm finding it difficult to find info on the new promotion. I've seen the FAQ page previously, but am having a hard time finding a link to it now.

     

    For example, if I'm on a cache page with a clue, there is a box on the right with info about the clue and a link to "Go to Mystery at the Museum".

     

    The page that the link takes you to has very little info and no links to the FAQ page or the main website.

     

    I went to the Geocaching main page and can't find anything there. I went to the blog page, nothing found (I scrolled to the bottom).

     

    I know I'll find it with a Google search, or checking old e-mails, but other more casual cachers may not as persistent. Just a suggestion to GC that they make it easier to find the FAQ page for a major promotion.

     

    (PS: Credit to GCHQ for starting a promotion before a weekend. Previously they started a promotion on a Monday and we use lose the 2 weekend days just before. I expect previously this was related to the Leader board and the fact it resets on Monday)

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    Is it possible to have an audio alert when a new message is received?

    in Official Geocaching® apps

    Posted · Edited by Highlands_Guy

    I did a search, but couldn't find anything. I have an iPhone 6S and don't get a sound when a new private message is received on the official app. 

     

    I was looking for something like the sound when you receive a text message.

     

    Under Settings, Notifications, Geocaching, I do have everything turned on (banners, sounds, Badges).

     

    Does anyone know of any settings that will turn on an audio alert upon an incoming message?

     

    Thanks,

    Order of logs not correct on iOS APP

    in Official Geocaching® apps

    Posted

    I typically use Cachly, but was using the official app today for a bit and noticed the logs (activity) on the app are all mixed up. It's a new cache that was published today (GC7QY3X). On the website and Cachly, it shows (from bottom to top)  the cache published log, then my DNF log, then the CO disabling, then enabling, then a cacher note, then my found log etc.

     

    On the official app, the order is all messed up. At the bottom is my DNF log, then a cacher note, then my found log, and the very top is the cache published log.

     

    I haven't noticed this before. Maybe it will sort it'self out, but makes it hard to figure out the current state of a cache.

    Final Cache Placement for Puzzle Cache or Night Cache

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but it is the only one I found that asks the question I'm looking for the answer for.

    Can the final of a night cache be closer than the standard 1/10 mile distance?

    The link in the reply above no longer works. I found the guidelines for night caches, but it didn't specifically answer this:

    https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=127&pgid=69

     

     

     

    Can you log an event if you attend via the Internet?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    FYI; This was the response received from Groundspeak when I posed the question to them of the inconsistency between their guidelines as outlined in their response.

     

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    Thank you for contacting Geocaching HQ.  We feel that both the guidelines and Help Center are consistent with the message that you need to personally attend an event to post a legitimate attended log. 

    Guidelines: "Any Event Cache (including Mega-, Giga- and CITO Events) can be logged online if the geocacher has physically attended the event."

    Help Center: "To post an "Attended" log on a geocaching event, you must have been at the coordinates of the event during the designated time period."

    This is backed up further by the guidelines for owners to maintain cache listings.   "Delete logs that appear to be false or inappropriate."

    We feel that each of the messages is clear enough to stand on its own.  They also support attendees who have legitimately attended an event from getting their log deleted for ALRs like not signing a log book that is not required.

     

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    Handheld GPS

    in How do I...?

    Posted · Edited by Highlands_Guy

    Make sure the model you choose is compatible with Pocket queries. Most are, but not all. It seems that Garmin has better integration with Geocaching.

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    Can you log an event if you attend via the Internet?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    12 hours ago, boisestate said:

    Here is the rule from geocaching.com website:

    https://www.geocaching.com/play/guidelines#intro

    Logging Event Caches

    • Any Event Cache (including Mega-, Giga- and CITO Events) can be logged online if the geocacher has physically attended the event.
    • Event Cache attendees are not required to sign a logbook.

     

    Thanks for all the responses.

    I think this is pretty clear to me. Virtually attending an event may be a fun thing to do, but it doesn't meet the criteria for logging the event.

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    CO posting wrong coordinates and requesting correct coords removed from log

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    As I expected, the CO didn't know about the 'Update Coordates' log. I posted a note and the CO followed up with a proper coordinate change. As to how accurate the new number is...that's for others to figure out.

     

    I see the revised coordinates now and they are accurate to both my GPSr and Google maps/Google earth from when I was there last week. All is good.

     

    Thanks for the info here and helping me understand a bit more on the cache guidelines. It will be useful in the future.

    CO posting wrong coordinates and requesting correct coords removed from log

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

     

    More has happened with the cache in question. A reviewer disabled it and apparently communicated with the CO separately about the "fuzzy" coordinates. The CO has since enabled the cache again with a comment that they've updated the coordinates. They have not.

     

    I noticed that. The original coordinates were 48 27.328 123 24.302. The new coordinated that the CO entered after it was disabled by the reviewer are now posted as 48 27.328 123 24.302. Exactly the same.

     

    Sounds like the CO is playing games. Interesting to see how the reviewer takes the games.

    CO posting wrong coordinates and requesting correct coords removed from log

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    Thanks for all your input. This would be a totally different game if CO's posted bogus coordinates to make it more difficult.

     

    I have restored my log showing the correct coordinate, and sent a note to the cache owner with a link to the listing requirements. I couldn't see how to post a Needs Maintence log, only a Note log.

     

    A-team was correct, about 15-meters away.

     

    Question: How do I message the reviewer? It looks like the person that published to listing is no longer active.

    CO posting wrong coordinates and requesting correct coords removed from log

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I found a traditional cache yesterday and found the coordinates were wrong. Many previous logs also referenced the posted coordinates took then to the wrong location.

     

    In my log I posted the correct coordinates, but the CO contacted me requesting me to remove the correct coordinates as it makes it too easy to find.

     

    This is the note I was sent:

    thanks for the note on Gingers Walk #1.the coords were correct for were I wanted you to arrive,then you have to read the hint to finish the search for the cache.can you please go back and deleate the other cords you have posted,other wise its just way to easy a find if you don't have to think about it.thank you very much for you help on this. cache for two

     

    What are your thought on this>

     

    https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC349CC_gingers-walk-1

    Suggesting a souvenir: Solar eclipse 2017

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    It would be great to see a souvenir for any geocache found within the path of solar eclipse totality on August 21st.

     

    I'm planning on a trip down to Oregon on August 21 to see it and will be grabbing some caches along the way. Just thought it would be a great idea for a souvenir. I don't know if there is a way to suggest it the Groundspeak, other than posting here.

     

    Here's some info on the eclipse:

     

    https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/

     

    https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/nasa_eclipse_map.jpg

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