splicingdan

Yes, you are encouraged to rate a cache (before finding it) based on first impressions. Finder's ratings weigh more than non-finders. But, if it's rated poorly enough times, it gets archived. Your cache was very interesting. I had no idea such machines existed. Personally, I don't play the locationless caches, but I noticed your's because of your forum post. Please detail it here....pretty please I believe that is true. But it really has no adverse effects. Your name will be listed on the queue again and someone else will sponsor you. I believe that common sense is being used on TC.com also. Again, it's adults playing responsibly.

Yup. There's no denying that. There are only 20 Terracaches within 100 miles of me - 3 of which are mine. But I view that as a postive characteristic. In essence, it's a blank slate. As far as "park and grabs"; I see 9 caches listed in PA, 4 of which have been found once and the other 5 have yet to be found. The ratings range from 5.0 to 5.9 (where 5.0 is average). So, some people must consider them worthy. It's all relative. I have 328 "finds" here on GC.com and have listed in my profile 15 that I consider stand-outs - that's it, just 15. I have 14 finds on TC.com - one of them being my all-time favorite caching adventure (Take Me Out To The Ballgame), and one other that I rated "excellent". My point being that it's a low percentage that I consider of good quality, but hopefully will be higher on TC.com because of their system.

Around NYC, Navicache is a bit of a mess. There's caches still listed that have been archived for well over a year. I don't see the point in listing the same cache on two or more sites. Absolutely! This is a site well worth checking-out. The sponsorship part seems to be a point of contention with many people, but it's quite simple and plays a vital role. Once you fill-out an application, your name gets listed in a queue for everyone to see. Maybe someone will recognize your name and make an offer to sponsor you or maybe your profile on GC.com will be reviewed to see how active a player you are. Either way, I'd bet that you'll be offered sponsorship in minutes. Here's the key; your two sponsors are your approvers (you can change at any time). Once you're in, you have full access and can even immediately sponsor others. The point systems for you and your caches may seem quirky at first, but once they're understood, it becomes perfectly logical. Caches accrue points based on several factors. Then, as an owner and finder of a cache, you are awarded the points. More difficult caches accrue more points. When you list a cache, it gets rated. Crummy caches get automatically archived - plain and simple. The higher your caches are rated, the higher YOUR personal rating gets. Quality caches are highly encouraged. The only guideline is "nothing illegal". You play as a responsible adult. Locationlesss caches are also listed. But beware, the players are cut-throat.....right Brian? In an strange ironic twist, one of the most prolific and placer here on GC.com, has a negative rating. Maybe he'll elaborate more...hehe.

I recently inquired about this. With City Select, you get 2 unlock codes. Each additional was $99.00. A full version of City Select is/was $106.00.

Does anyone have a suggestion on how to solve a problem with NG TOPO (Northeast USA) and communication between my GPS and computer? The program displays a message stating that "The COM port is in use by another application". Obviously, it's not. I've tried each port, disconnecting everything, and re-installing the software. I have a Pocket PC (not a Palm) which doesn't seem to be an issue according to NG's website. Thanks.

That doesn't seem to be the case here. Number One I do consider myself an adult and I do make adult decisions!!!! I will not go for a cache by myself that I feel is too dangerous but that was not the issue I was bringing up here. The only reason I brought up this topic was because of your post at Dry Bridge where you almost got mugged or robbed. From your cold post I can see there is no point in caring about your well being or safety. I do think it it is the cachers responsibilty to post if the area they hid the cache in can be dangerous for other cachers. Especially for cachers who like to bring there kids with them. If you don't see that as logical then I have nothing more to say to you. The Hoboken cache is on a pier and I wouldn't consider that the ghetto!!!!!!!!! You can throw as many stats as you want at me. I never even said NYC was more dangerous than New Jersey. It's not even worth argueing with you. Who's arguing and who said your cache was in the ghetto? I'm merely putting your comments into perspective and debunking people's holier-than-thou perception of NJ. You made it a point to single-out "areas" of NYC that you avoid when there's clearly areas of NJ that are as or more dangerous.

A cache owner has absolutely no responsibility to supply information regarding the crime stats of the area. What do some people want?....An attribute for "ghetto" or "homeless"? If you're an adult, then you can make responsible adult decisions. If you don't feel comfortable in a certain area then avoid the cache - plain and simple. Hey Jerseytrex, do you realize that you're more likely to be the victim of a violent crime in Paterson, Newark, Jersey City, Orange, or East Orange than you are in NYC? Violent Crime Events per 100,000 people for 2003: NYC = 734 Paterson = 819 Newark = 980 Jersey City = 1212 Orange = 1229 East Orange = 1987 Even sacred Hoboken has more property crimes per 100K (3758) than NYC (2183). That doesn't seem to be the case here.

Highbridge Park is across town on the east side.

ha ha Don't be scared of caching in the ghetto.

The found number has a meaning. You might not put as much weight behind the number and what it represents, but just as I'm 6 foot tall and someone else might be 5' 10", there's a comparison that can be made. But, if I'm 165 and that person is 430, my height alone isn't an indication of me as a whole. Good analogy. I see as someone holding up a sign that says "look at me, I have xxx finds and I can't wait until I hit xxxx" I'm saying, how can the number mean something when events and CITOs count exactly the same as a 5/5 cache. The number has little relevance to one's caching experiences - the one thing that it's supposed to represent.

The found number here on GC.com means SQUAT. But...... If some value were to be placed on that number based on the difficulty and terrain rating system, then we'd truly have a competitive game here that would be ego satisfying.

Whenever I attempt a cache in a high profile area (like the ones attached to the underside of U.S. mailboxes or payphones in the middle of Manhattan) I first scout out the location from a distance then just go for it. Never, ever, look around to see if anyone is watching, you'll just appear to be a suspicious maniac. It's always makes for a good adrenaline rush.

Sounds wonderful! But try my Terracaches first.

It's not a one-sided affair because I placed the TB in a Terracache, it's because NJ's flag was moved and LI retrieved it first. The results would have been the same if I had placed it in a Geocache here on SI. Stop whining and go get it back or bribe me to do it.

Hopefully this will clear things up: 1) I did not trespass to retrieve the flag. I parked at the recommended coordinates (directly in front of the mailbox), crossed the roadway, and down to the stream. At the point where the trail crosses the steam, there is a large downed tree that provides an easy (albeit a bit high) bridge. The stream was flowing strong but not at dangerous levels - I just didn't want to get wet with an attempt on the rocks. 2) Your rules did not restrict me, a "neutral", to mileage limits. 3) Your rules did not restrict anyone from placing the flag in a Terracache. It specifically stated "cache" not "Geocache". Sure, I'll admit it's a sneaky move, but in reality it hurts no one. 4) I placed the flag inside JMBella's moving cache and buried the container here on SI. At no point did I cross paths with a single person. 5) JMBella was informed of the situation at precisely the same instance as everyone else on the watchlist. 6) In my log I provided the cache's waypoint for the flag's new location, which was only 6 miles from NJ. JMBella drove 60 miles to retrieve it. His only advantage was receiving my log for his cache. Later I realized that I should have provided the coordinates in the flag's log, but by then it was too late. I never expected anyone to retrieve so quickly. Any more questions?

All of the whining woke me up. GCxx=Geocache TCxx=Terracache

I asked the "finder" that exact question. It seems to be a numbers thing.

I don't know, but your geocoin TB is going to learn first-hand. I just flushed it.

I'm not sure what the old version was. I'm just assuming that it's not much different since it's still listed as the same cache. Thanks for the suggestions, Rozz. How about some caches in Nassau?

All kidding aside. Anyone willing to say definitively that there's a better cache, in Nassau or Suffolk Counties, than Squealy's Valley Rally? As I said in my log, it's the best cache from that point west through Brooklyn. Outside of NYC, I try to pick-and-choose quality caches.

No, I not confused. Naming the cache 'Jersey' was very appropriate - given its location.

Actually Kber you're the one that's Fearless Thanks everyone. It's good to see that my caches are enjoyed. Edit: fixed link - thanks Mark

Hey, you guys can create 135 variations - one for each superfund site.

Sounds like the Guardian of the Wreckers struck again.

How about a cache 100 meters from an airport? Doesn't seem to be a problem here.