geohatter

Moved from the UK and Ireland forum to the GPS and Tech forum

Moved from the UK & Ireland forum to the GPS and Tech forum

Moved from the UK forum to the GPS and Tech forum

Moved from the UK & Ireland forum to the GPS and Tech forum

You are forgiven Errmmm...no, and I aint going to. I'm quite happy having a split geocaching personality. Right. Back to the topic.

I haven't seen a full discusiion about it before, I haven't been in the forms long, only seen it touched on in threads about other topics. So I haven't seen every possible opinion on the subject. I would be interested to hear what others think if they have an opinion, might even make me change my mind. If we are allowed to discuss something again that's been discussed over and over ?? You seem a bit dismissive of people wanting to discuss a subject you have seen done to death, is it bad forum etiquette for us to continue do so? Wouldn't want to tread on anyone's toes or upset the apple cart. I think my humour may have been lost there. I was going to use the flogging a dead horse image but that would have been going too far. I have no problem with people discussing it. That's what the forum is here for. Tim, It's the latter. My thinking was that using my mod account to promote the Get Satisfaction route was more appropriate. Please follow my advice though and use the Get Satisfaction route as well as discussing it here. Next time I'll not try and be funny Geohatter

I've seen this discussed over and over in my time and seen every possible opinion on the subject. As has already been pointed out, put any and all ideas to improve the quality of caches by new hiders in the 'Get Satisfaction' section. TPTB are watching this section and welcome all helpful suggestions. Geohatter

Moving from the UK & Ireland forum to the GPS and Tech forum

No I'm still here. mtn-man never left tho. I've just had things to do. I think it's called life.....hehe Normal service will resume as soon as we decide just what that is. Geohatter

Moved from the UK & Ireland forum to the GPS and Tech forum

Hi There is one in the UK GCVE7W Full instructions for how to use them are on this page. Geohatter

This reminds me of "Worm Holes" which I seem to remember reading about. Places where you could drop off "travellers" which were then posted on to another location. Did I just image that? Or, are there such things? I think you're thinking of 'Stargate' caches. Geohatter

If you use GSAK you can export caches or parking coords as a Garmin POI file and load it into the unit. Then you just simply navigate to the specific POI. BTW. I'm moving this thread to the GPS and Tech forum.

They have indeed Let's get back to to the topic Geohtter

I apologise that my comment caused you to take issue. That was my impression and accept that my impression was wrong. Please don't stay clear of the forums. I have enjoyed your posts. I can also categorically say that the forum is not becoming a place where humour is outlawed. Geohatter

I agree sarcasm is a way of conveying an opinion and noone at Groundspeak feels differently. While I respect that you don't agree with the advice given, I feel that the way in which you put that opinion across disrespected the work the reviewers have done. I don't believe anyone has equated assault with stealing tupperware. From what I've read, all that has been said is that some people believe all crimes should be reported no matter how insignificant they appear to be. We both obviously have differing opinions on the validity of the advice. I'm happy for it to be discussed with sarcasm but, in my opinion, your post was a little over the top. But hey, it's your opinion to be expressed how you like within the guidelines.

This kind of comment is not of the kind that would support your opinon. Calling people fools (even if it is in inverted commas) for reporting a cache theft to the police and saying you would get a comedic thrill out of it is bang out of order. I remind you that the advice is simply that. Noone is saying that all instances of cache theft have to be reported. It is meerly suggesting an available option. It was also produced in consultation with the police so surely there is nothing wrong with taking this course of action. While everyone is entitled to discuss this issue. Please do so in a way that is non-confrontational. This also doesn't help. The forums are primarily a place for people to ask questions and obtain helpful information or to advance enjoyment of the geocaching game. While there is a place for sarcasm, in this case and in this form, it is disruptive and shows contempt for the work that the reviewers have put in to offer advice for those that have asked for it. Please continue to discuss the pros and cons of the advice and feel free to offer alternatives such as that suggested by *mouse*. Geohatter

Moved from the UK & Ireland forum to the GPS & Tech forum

This is a discussion forum for discussing. It does appear to me that the big stick is back... The topic being pinned does not mean the discussion can't continue. I was asked to pin the topic to display the advice from the reviewers in a prominent place. The angry comments that followed detracted from the work that was put in and overshadowed the advice. Feel free to carry on the discussion. Geohatter

The new mod has seemed a little heavy handed and too quick to act on a few occasions - but if it weren't for their introduction implying they'd done this before I'd put it down to being a newbie mod and finding their feet. At the end of the day it's Groundspeaks forum, and if Groundspeaks mod felt it needed deleting, well, what can we do? Perhaps we just had it too good while the American mods were babysitting us?? The comments were removed after the thread was pinned as they distracted from the advice being given. It was not intended as an attack on currykev's opinion. His comments have actually been saved along with all information regarding the GROEP discussions for future reference by the mods. As for your comments about my being heavy handed. I am happy to be completely open about this. All my moderating decisions have been in line with the board rules and in discussion with Groundspeak. If anyone has any further concerns, please feel free to contact me directly or send an email to contact@Groundspeak.com

Don't worry Lillian As you are fundraising for the Mega Event there's no prob. BTW. My alter ego will be placing an order very soon. Geohatter

Moved to the West and Southwest forum as this is clearly not a UK query Happy Hunting

Topic closed

Have a look at this post. It contains some good advice. http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=257210 Groundspeak are well aware of this group but as you say, they cannot stop them becoming members. The best advice I can give is to not discuss their actions in the forum. It just gives them the satisfaction they are seeking. Carry on, play the game and keep replacing everything that's gone missing as best you can. Unfortunately in the case of TB's and coins that can be very difficult if they are special items. Geohatter

You should consider joining your local caching forum. They have a section for events. http://www.secaching.co.uk/forum/index.php Geohatter