Blinky Bill
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"Geocaching is a game of love. When a cache owner cares tenderly for her geocache, that’s love. When a father takes his son out geocaching for the first time, that’s love too."
I did put a lot of LOVE in my logs (not to mention the time!).
They were to me like a piece of art.
And now Groundspeak tells me, nobody cares about old logs anyway, they are rubbish and are regarded that way (by them!).
But not by me!
I DO care about old logs, the ones I wrote and the ones I´ve received as a cache owner.
Somebody wrote that logs should be the crown jewels of the community. I agree.
And I never ever dreamt (or better:nightmared) that they would be swept into the dustbin overnight!
What comes next?
Destroying my listings that are written in HTML and expecting me to fix them?
Thank you, Groundspeak, and happy Valentine!
We DO care about our (old) logs too and want to have back the old way of formatting with HTML.
MarkDown is insufficient and the implementation of that junk was the biggest foolishness GS ever did.
At least GS could have started a survey and asking their members what they want - GS is living by its members, don't forget that issue.
Thanks GS - great job
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Generally spoken: good work, but we still miss a few things that have been there before:
the section on the my account page showing the inventory (trackables) doesn't remind us any longer if we have a TB or coin in possession for more than 14 days. This was a pretty good feature to overview which trackables have to be dropped first.
reloading the whole page when decrypting hints is rather disturbing, please return to the "old" way (issue has been posted by others, I know
)right-clicking on picture links (for example spoiler pics below description) results in loading the picture as overlay instead of opening the menu for saving, copying, printing etc. So at this time right-click and left-click on this link has the same effect: opening the picture
in the picture gallery a left-click on a picture which has been uploaded by cache owner (and only by owner; pictures from those who logged the cache are not affected) results in reloading the cache description instead of opening this picture
regards from Germany
Blinky Bill (Marco)
BTW, using Mozilla Firefox 3.0 (if some of the issues should be related to this browser only)
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Today we added a new cache type: The Wherigo Cache
The new cache type is a way to help integrate the functionality of Wherigo into Geocaching.com. Since the Wherigo Cache type is a unique type of Multi or Puzzle cache it warranted a new type to differentiate it from other types. Very quickly you can determine whether the type is available for you (depending on whether you have a device that supports it). Obviously our goal is to continue to support more devices so more people can incorporate media rich experiences as part of their cache hunts.
If you create a Wherigo cache you will use the Url field to point to the page of the Wherigo cart on Wherigo.com. Obviously to play a Wherigo experience you will need to download the cartridge from the Wherigo.com web site.
Already there have been several caches created with this type so it's part of the continuing evolution of geocaching. Make sure to check out the update in the guidelines to address this new type.
For more information on Wherigo, visit Wherigo.com
I suggest to remove Wherigo-caches from the geocaching platform. These caches request either the use of a pocket pc or the use of a new GPS.
First let me remember that you have added following statement to the guidelines (http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx) yourself:
Guidelines that Apply to all Cache TypesYou as the owner of the cache must visit the site and obtain the coordinates with a GPS. GPS usage is an essential element of geocaching. Therefore, although it is possible to find a cache without a GPS, the option of using accurate GPS coordinates as an integral part of the cache hunt must be demonstrated for all physical cache submissions.
Well, imho a pocket PC is not a GPS.
Secondly lots of users are not glad to be forced to buy new equipment, i.e. buying a new GPS (named Colorado) - I am not willing to buy another GPS unit as I'm still satisfied with the one I have already - just for taking part in a new variant of geocaching.
Perhaps a few want to, but I believe this does not qualify Wherigo-Caches to be listed within the common platform on geocaching.com.
A much better place for these caches is the aparted Wherigo.com database - you already aparted locationless and virtual caches to Waymarking.com so why not applying the same strategy to Wherigo caches.
If these caches remain on geocaching.com it should be the best to implement additional features referring the ignore lists for premium members. If Wherigo caches increase in number I will set them on my ignore list. Great additional options would be following:
-- select cache type you want to ignore (Wherigo-caches, mysteries or whatever)
-- select cache size you want wo ignore (micro, small etc.)
-- enter name of user you want to ignore completely
regards
Marco
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There are some maps for Cyprus to be found here
http://mapcenter.cgpsmapper.com/catalogue.php
No idea what they are like, you will need the free program IMG2GPS obtainable from here
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mdipol/img2gps/
I've used IMG2GPS to upload other maps from mapcenter to my Garmin without any problem.
Bob S
Thanks a lot, Bob. These links are very helpful. Already transfered the map to my Garmin and it works perfectly.
Happy caching
Marco
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Hello folks,
does anyone know if there are customized maps of Cyprus available that can be uploaded into Garmin units?
Some information or links would be appreciated - thanks in advance
Greetings from Germany
Marco
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There I found out that there is also (just as in Holland we seem to have a KabouterBond) a group of Flamish gnomes doing their good works out of sight. I have seen a CD with all 1:50.000 maps ready for use with Ozi Explorer.<BR>These disks pop up in caches it seems.
Yes you're right. The gnomes are doing a good job. Used those maps for a long time.
For Garmin users there's an alternative:
Just ask the donkeys.
Marco
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Having the same problems here in Europe. Searching for caches by country (doesn't matter if logged in or not) does not reveal any results. Tried several country searches.
Hope it'll be fixed soon.
Marco
Blinky Bill
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Got the same problem with a Tb which is in the US now. stlthy1 took it out of cache in November 2002 and our bug is still in his hands. No reply to our mail attempt at all.
Generally I'd suggest to keep a bug for a month approx. unless the owner is asked if the bug may stay for longer.
It's really disappointing to see bugs rotten in the hands of people who are obvious no longer interestes in caching.
Hope we'll see our Blinky Bill back on the track soon!!
Kind regards
Marco & Kerstin (Germany)
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Release Notes (Website: Solution Checker) - April 10, 2018
in Geocaching HQ communications
Posted · Edited by Blinky Bill
Sorry to say this but I´m really annoyed by recaptcha. Every time I have to "play" that game 7, 8, 9 or more times before recaptcha accepts the input though all pictures with bus or sign or car are ticked correctly. That doesn't make sense. The other systems like certitudes.org or geocheck.org or geochecker.com are working perfectly.
Please get rid of recaptcha.
Edit 09/06/18: It's a problem with Firefox, it doesn't work with Opera either. The only browser not producing this fault is Internet Explorer, but I'm not gonna use this spying browser from MS.