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Mystery solved they were intended as notes and not logs. He accidentally posted them and realized so he deleted them. Thanks all!

It does have the word archived written next to it in red. I wonder why? This is how I received them. As soon as I received the emails I tried to go to the listing to see if the clues were correct,since it was a DNF and it was that way. Weird huh? Wonder if he did that or if there was a glitch in the system? Thanks, Ginger Sorry, other people posted explanations before I sent this up. Why would he delete all his logs?

It does have the word archived written next to it in red. I wonder why? This is how I received them. As soon as I received the emails I tried to go to the listing to see if the clues were correct,since it was a DNF and it was that way. Weird huh? Wonder if he did that or if there was a glitch in the system? Thanks, Ginger

This is the link I received. So I go there and it looks like it is there, but when I click on the cache name, there is no log. It's the same for all the ones he posted. Visit this log entry at the below address: http://coord.info/GL5WPF4Q

Anyone else having problems with logs not showing up? I received about 20 emails last night from one cacher that had logged some of my caches, but when I go to the cache page none of the logs are there. Any one know whats going on and how I report it? Thanks, Ginger

I'm starting to think there may have been some off-line comms..... There have been none!

I'm willing to bet that is why it is taking so long. He most likely got some nasty-grams from the OP before he (OP) resorted to the name calling on the forum. That's the way to teach a teacher a lesson. I find it extremely hard to believe the OP is a teacher. There is no need to be rude. I have not called anyone a name, nor have I sent any "nasty-grams". I came into this actually not even knowing that Texas had only one reviewer so it was not a personal attack against the Prime Reviewer. Yes, I was upset and angry when I posted originally, but I still feel that I have some legitimate complaints. Yes, I'll agree, I should have worded some things differently, however, I do not change my opinion that Texas needs more reviewers. It is obvious that to complain or suggest that is a big NO-NO in this forum, regardless of its validity. If I could disable this post and erase it, I would, as I see now that it was pointless and fruitless. Although I will say that it probably did get me one thing, prolonged posting of the pending caches I currently have waiting and any future caches. To those whose responses were helpful, thanks! To those who were not, I apologize for offending you.

I am not sure how the process works. If there are others that are being published infront of mine, how is it that it wouldn't be possible? If mine are being looked over, because there are so many of them, and he goes to a few in that area that someone else only posted a few, how does he know where mine are located if he hasn't had the chance to review them yet. Again, not a personal assault on reviewer, I guess just ignorance of how it all works. To me unless he has an automated system that loads all the coordinates up as the caches are submitted, yes, I can see how it could happen. You're not SERIOUSLY suggesting that while you have an active review pending that Prime Reviewer would let someone hijack your prior cache submission, and publish a brand new submission for someone else within that interference zone instead ???????????

You're not SERIOUSLY suggesting that while you have an active review pending that Prime Reviewer would let someone hijack your prior cache submission, and publish a brand new submission for someone else within that interference zone instead ???????????

Well I'd just like to get my caches published before someone else tries to place caches in the spots I've already done. I know that because of the nature of many humans they will now take even longer to get published. My intent was never to criticize the reviewer, but instead to make a case for why Texas needs more reviewers. I repeatedly stated that I cannot even begin to imagine how one person could possibly handle all the stuff that is required. I know how it is to volunteer to do something and listened to people complain about how it's done, yet they aren't willing to lift a finger to help. That is why I offered to help. It was not intended to be a personal attack on him/her. I have emailed him personally to see if there is a problem but I have still not heard from him. I did also post a reviewers note on every cache I sent up too. They all stated that caches did not need to be held, but could be posted at his convenience and if there was a better way for ne to submit them to please let me know. I want to do whatever it takes to make his job easier. So, as I'm sure he has seen these post, I am apologizing that it probably feels like a personal attack against you, but in no way was it personal. I know you job is abundant and frustrating at times. Please forgive me for hurting your feelings.

GC1417E Not a year on this one but a good while GCYD8H Took a year but did get done, actually just disabled GC14VZX Took a year from first request then two more were made before archiving GC1M7K5. There are several like this one were people have reported that it needs maintenance or archiving for over a year and co finally disabled it and it still sits for months. If there I'd any way you can just look at my logs this would be much easier. Many times I've just come across them and seen them. I'm not saying he is a horrible prime reviewer, I'm saying he needs help!

Care to post some examples of caches you've posted a NA on? Perhaps they've seen your NA and decided that the cache is fine. If I went and posted NA's on your caches, you'd then be whining about how PR archived all your caches if they acted on every NA log. 1. What were the "few problems" with your unpublished cache? What did you do to resolve them?2. Where do you get the idea that PR is reviewing caches in another area? 3. Of course you can lodge a complaint. contact@geocaching.com It's usually fun right about now when Keystone pops in and reveals the real reason your cache won't be published. . .

Yeah, I've never had a problem with PR myself. I know that any time I've contacted him he's always responded quickly and politely. I also don't see how he does it. I've seen caches go live at all kinds of crazy times of the day and night. I think he lives off Monster drinks and no sleep. I can't say I always agree with him, but that's OK too. Making those tough calls is what he gets the big bucks for. What do you mean tough calls? Calls about what? Whether to publish or not? I have never said they guy is not doing a good job, I think he does an amazing job, especially since he is the only reviewer for the whole state of Texas, I just think it's time the Groundspeak admit it's time to get him some help! Why can't the chores be divided up? That would make a lot of sense!! No one should have to carry the burden of all those caches!! People have lives and I can see that this job alone could consume one persons life!

You obviously cannot be from Texas! I have reported MANY that need archiving, and it has been nearly a year and they still are not archived nor has a 30 day notice been sent.

From what I've seen, reviewers recommend reviewers. I've seen the Province of Ontario go from 3 reviewers for all of the entire Country of Canada (one of whom didn't even live there), to 5 in Ontario alone in the last 4 years. I suppose if a reviewer doesn't recommend anyone to be a new reviewer, there will be no new reviewers. If you live in a state as big as Texas, how are you going to find someone capable of reviewing another part of Texas? Don't you have to find someone local to be the reviewer? I'm sure he doesn't travel to the other end of Texas enough to meet another geocacher who is qualified... I'm not sure how he can get what he gets done done! If there were only 10 people like me in one week posting caches, that would still be over 600 caches to review and post, not to mention all of the other responsibilities. I'm not knocking him, but he needs help whether he thinks he does or not!!

No, you are right it is not the end of the world, but if I did all the work, why should my caches be put off and someone elses put out ahead of mine? I understand that he is a volunteer, but why should we have to walk on egg shells for our Texas reviewer? I appreciate that he is willing to do it, but why is he not willing to accept help? If it is taking nearly 2 weeks to post some caches, its time for him to have some help. I would bet that you could find 1000's of people in Texas that would agree that Texas needs more reviewers!! Why should the largest state besides Alaska not have more than one reviewer? I followed all the guidelines, I did all the work, I did my part why shouldn't my caches be published? Why did the guy who hide 35 caches on June 14 get all his caches published on June 16th? Explain that one to me! I'm not one of those people who think I am entitled to things, but I am someone who will stand up and say something when I thing something is not fair. Those people are the ones who help changes to get made. It wasn't the silent ones who sat back and never said a word about the injustices of this country that helped get the changes in this country, it was the few brave and bold ones!! I knew I would get flack from a few jerks, but it was something that I was willing to endure. However, I will think you for your opinion. Have a good day!

That's funny!! I thought they all looked like that!

I'd just like to know what the process is for us to go about getting it changed. There is a huge need! It's not like we're complaining but not willing to help do the job, we're willing!! I'd be willing to be in charge of all the mass listings, or just the need archiving. I'm willing to help with some of the load, as many others are. I'll even pay y'all $30.00 a year to let me help!

Off hand, I'd have to say 4! True! ) I started to say 16 people submitting 4 each, but figured you all would get the jest!!

I also designed and created 64 different caches, went and searched out 64 good spots to place them, hid them, logged their coordinates, averaged the cords a minimum of 50 times for accuracy, took notes about the caches and sites, came back to my house, entered all of them into my Google Earth(so I can visually check each of the coordinates and keep records of my caches), wrote up all 64 caches with a reviewer note on each one, and submitted them in the same day. Yes, it was a lot of caches in one day, but I also did a lot of work. They are all different, no two caches are the same. I worked hard and I'm looking forward to seeing the excitement of the people who are going to find them. How is my submitting 64 in one day any different than 20 different people submitting 3 each in one day. If 64 people get in line ahead of you at the movie theater would it be fair to sell you a ticket before the 64 in front of you get one? No it wouldn't, if they got in line first, then they should get service first! I did request that they not be held and submitted all at once, but rather as he came to them. I understand the need for more time to post the massive amount of caches, but it has been 11 days.(Actually only 22 of them have been 11 days, the other 40(he did publish 2 of them last weekend)have only been waiting 5 days.

Thanks Keystone for looking. I feel confident that the reviewer is trying to be helpful, and I understand that most people want to wait and have them all posted at once, however, when I originally began the series, I had no idea how big it would get and how fast I could get them posted. I did note in the description that I would be adding to the series as I found more sites. This is why I did not feel like I needed to hold off on waiting and posting them all at once. I tried to do exactly what the guidelines told me to do as I understood them. I am a teacher and I hate it when people try to go around the rules, so I truly did try. Thanks for the advice and I will try it. I appreciate your kindness. :0)

I did post specifically that it was okay to go ahead an post the caches as there was no need to hold them and post them all at once. I wonder if there might be a way that large batches of caches could somehow be routed to a few designated reviewers that focused only on the "power Trails. Maybe all the Needs Archiving could be directed to designated reviewers, etc. Would that possibly help the reviewers any? I wouldn't mind helping with just checking on needs archiving or needs maintenance or disabled caches. I would love to help, I would enjoy having something else to do to keep me occupied. I'm a recent empty nester! :0) Thanks for looking at them!

Sorry for miscommunication, I put the note to reviewer on every cache I submitted so he didn't miss the note. The ones I have seen coming through appear to be "power trails" as there is one for every county in Texas. As for being in close communication with my reviewer, please tell me how I can go about that process? I'd love to be able to contact him, I thought posting a reviewers note was the process. I'm sorry that I must have offended you with my post, that was not my intention. I'm really just frustrated about these things. I really enjoy geocaching and I'm one of those Type A personalities, so I tend to expect rules and guidelines to be followed. I try to follow them if I know what they are. I know I am not the first, nor will I be the last person to say that Texas needs some more volunteers, I've heard it in the forums and I've heard it on Facebook and meetings,etc. If people don't speak up when there are problems then problems never get taken care of!! I saw what happened to the last person who tried to speak up about needing more reviewers and frankly, I felt she was treated unfairly, very unfairly!! However, knowing how unkind people were to her, I still chose to post, knowing that I too would probably get some heat, but this is not the first time I have taken heat for saying something that needs to be said. I know the volunteers work hard!! I have volunteered for many things, in fact I'm willing to walk in a reviewers shoes by being a volunteer. Please just tell me what the process is to go about getting more reviewers? Can we get a sort of petition going? Would that be permitted? Just so the powers who are in control of that can see how many people feel that there is a need for more reviewers? These are just simple questions that I don't know how to go about finding the answers to, so I'm seeking them. Please do not blast me! Thanks