mresoteric
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Maybe it's just a mistake.
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If your plan is to keep your mouth shut, then you should keep it shut to start with. Making those kinds of statements with absolutely nothing to back it up is irresponsible and libel.
I have to admit that I dont understand the comments.
What difference would it make to you if I said that Joe favors Jane and to prove it even prseent a cache?
How is that going to prove anything for you? You dont know any of the characters, you dont know whats going on on my corner of the world so how are you going to decide if I am right or am I wrong?
Actually I believe that asking that question you already made up your mind and nothing I would say would change it.
Geocaching is a universal game and Earth is pretty big and people have to realize that things might not work the same way elsewhere.
When I read folks here complain about things I dont discard them as just being whiners and losers because I dont know where they are coming from. They have a gripe about something and come here to talk about it not being ridiculed and I respect that.
And to stay on topic, to answer the OP question: How close is too close? My answer is :
Whatever the reviewer wants it to be.
Cheers.
My comment should be easy to understand. Forums are open discussions. When you bring something to a forum discussion, you should be prepared to back it up openly.
It doesn't matter if I know the principals involved directly. If you mention specific incidents, there are moderators and reviewers who can verify the information for the rest of us as Keystone has been known to do. Perhaps you are worried that he would also reveal to us what is really going on which is also usually the case.
If you are not prepared to be specific when tossing out those kind of accusations then you should refrain from saying anything at all and take your issue up via email with Groundspeak directly and privately.
What is hard to understand about that?
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Blank physical logbook? Sure, delete. That is the only way to prove someone was there.
No it's not. It's the defacto evidence promoted by Groundspeak. But you can use a number of other methods to prove someone was there. Photos are one.
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I just roll my eyes and move on when finding a blank log. But that's ok, I own an Iphone with the caching app and I'll be sure to pay them back if/when they hide a cache.
I'm sure you are going to really hurt their feelings.
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It depends on how cosy you are with the reviewer.
If you are good chumps you can have two caches within a hair from each other, if not, Mount Everest could be between the two caches but the reviewer will refuse because they are not apart as per the guidelines.
And GC is none the wiser. Does GC even know what the reviewers are doing?
You'd better provide some backup to that statement, my friend. Typically the exact opposite is true.Im sorry, Im not about to plaster names in here. I know the crowd would want nothing more than for me to do that.
I see whats going on in my corner of the world that backs up my statement.
If your plan is to keep your mouth shut, then you should keep it shut to start with. Making those kinds of statements with absolutely nothing to back it up is irresponsible and libel.
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Swamps. Mud. Mosquitos. Poison Ivy. Especially when the CO bypasses perfectly nice areas to hide a cache there.
I disagree. At least on the swamps and mud. There are some great caches in those areas.
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It depends on how cosy you are with the reviewer.
If you are good chumps you can have two caches within a hair from each other, if not, Mount Everest could be between the two caches but the reviewer will refuse because they are not apart as per the guidelines.
And GC is none the wiser. Does GC even know what the reviewers are doing?
Pretty big accusations. Any proof to back them up?
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Cacher who placed th NA request has been active since 2001 and should have known better then place a NA before a NM especially if the owner is as active as I am and not someone who disappeared off the face of the Earth. I believe I don't have to write a note "still there" after each DNF. This same cacher found another cache of mine the same day, well the log in the baggy on the ground. So they put it on the sign an inch from the container which I was surprised they didnt see it right there.
It was probably one of those numbers guys.
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I can't tell which of you are serious and which of you are joking, but if the cachers did not sign the physical log, they shouldn't get credit for the find. Period. The guidelines are so simple a 2 year old can understand them. I'd rat them out.
Here we go again. Same arguement over and over and over and over.
But it's too easy to pass up.
Not really. I figure tozimbique will be by soon enough to straighten him out.
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So do you have any geo-anxieties? How do you manage them? Or do you?
Underwater roots. I'll let you know when I get back out in the swamp.
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Some folks will fool a fella. We'd been out on the gun range with our carrier battle group. When my destroyer docked in San Diego me and some of the sailors from my division hit the bars. I latched on to this one good looking gal and started buying her drinks. We danced and as the night progressed so did the bar-room romance, until we were making out pretty good. I finally got my hand up her skirt, reaching for heaven, only to find... man parts.
Ugh. I'm trying to figure out how to disentangle myself from this guy in a way that my pals won't notice when they all bust out laughing. They'd known it all along. I was totally fooled. This girl, guy, thing, whatever, was by all appearances a totally beautiful girl who gave me no clue at all as I was dancing and kissing on a man. 
I would saay Gay friendly for sure....lol.....not quite "family" yet
Do you realize how deep you dig the more you post in this thread?
Do I qualify for the gay cachers group yet?
I did not say the part in red. Please edit your post.
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The problem is not the original cache you talked about, which you seemed to have handled in a manner that made the CO happy.
What John is talking about is the fact that you admit to continuing to go into parks after posted hours even after having been called on it by a police officer and apparently having been taught not to do so while growing up.
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I'm a bit annoyed. I'm not the "sign the log nazi" but these guys just really bothered me.
I've seen the same thing happen, but it doesn't bother me. Everybody plays the game the way they want to. If they get a thrill logging an unfound cache, then I let them enjoy it. It really doesn't effect me.
What if they get a thrill logging a dangerous cache?
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The main thing to realize here is, how does a security guard or police officer know you are geocaching? You tell them that's how.
Really? You think a security guard or police officer isn't going to notice that you are walking in circles while staring at a GPSr?
If they know what geocaching is, they will know you are geocaching. If they don't, they are going to be very suspicious. If you try to tell them you are just out for an evening stroll to get some fresh air, they are going to know you are lying.
And when a cop (maybe not a security guard) knows you are lying to him, expect to be thoroughly questioned while he radios in for a complete check on your criminal history and warrant status.
You wouldn't be lying. You just not be forthcoming with the entire truth, which is what NeverSummer is saying. Don't just blurt out geocaching as the first thing you say.
I don't know. I prefer to go places when and where I have permission to be there. If I can't be forthcoming with what I am doing then I probably should not be doing it.
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Why are you making fun of this? If you were gay you would understand how difficult it is to be out there with people who don't approve of your lifestyle.
It's easy to say just don't bring it up. But it's a part of who these people are. You can't just not talk about it any more than I can't talk about my wife and marriage.
Sure, it shouldn't really be a part of the forums. The forums should be more general. But all the OP asked was if a group existed. He didn't try to gaynize any of you or push his sexual preference on anyone.
I wonder if you are a part of the FUITH group?
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I want to find a group of bacon lovers to cache with. They should love bacon, but not to the extent there isn't plenty left for me.
This is very important in my geocaching endeavors.
But only if you buy the bacon at the store, please.
Probably wrote that sitting in a leather chair drinking milk wearing leather shoes.
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I have entered parks after hours without being a geocacher. Does that put use of trails for walking your dog at risk of getting barred from the park? Not likely at all. Does it mean that I might get a citation for being in a park after hours? You bet. And that is something any and all of us can decide. Do we always go precisely at or under the speed limit? If you, Don, do not, then can I call you stupid or assume that you have a problem distinguishing right from wrong? Hardly.
I have never, ever BRAGGED about my "illegal" exploits. I offered a story to support wise decision making when seeking a cache. I also, apparently, opened your eyes to the reality that some folks do indeed seek caches after hours and claim their finds. Just because I have (out of my nearly 800 finds) looked for 2-4 caches "after hours" does not mean that I am stupid, cocky or unable to distinguish between right and wrong. On the contrary, I clearly know "right", "wrong" and "grey area".
I agree with you to a point. While walking your dog will be more likely to just affect you (ticket, etc.) it will probably not result in walkers being barred from the park. But, breaking park rules could easily result in the banning of geocaches or the enactment of permitting policies.
Again, there is really no difference between the two, but we are dealing with human beings here. Not everyone in authority acts logically.
I just wouldn't recommend mentioning it in a log and if someone were to do it like in the op I would remove it and offer them the chance to log again without the info.
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Canada is a big state, with many different cities, and many different communities.
Ahem....Canada is a country, eh.
And you don't need a Premium Membership to find out about events. You only need to subscribe to the weekly Groundspeak newsletter.
Or...when you're logged in, check out the "newest caches in Ontario" in your profile that will let you know all the newest listings of caches and events.
Opps, I forgot about those methods. I prefer a visual. 50 miles away down I-95 is one thing, 50 miles through the New Jersey forest backroads is another beast entirely.
I thought Canada was part of the U.S. though... Why do they have teams on the American leagues for Soccer, Baseball, Basketball and Ice Hokey?
I seriously hope you are joking about Canada being part of the US. If not, our education system has indeed failed.
Calm down, simple mistake. I know better, please stop going on about it.
No it's not. I agree it should be dropped, but it was a huge mistake.
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Going off-topic for a second...
A diabetes group paid Groundspeak hundreds of thousands to spread awareness of that, if you have pockets deep enough any agenda is possible!
Where did you get that figure from Coldgears? I doubt G.S would reveal such information and if it did, I'd be shocked if you were remotely in the ballpark.
The basic idea still holds true. If you have the resources to convince Groundspeak of your agenda, then it's possible to have an agenda.
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Ok, thanks! I'll replace them with film canisters in lightpoles.
Won't do a bit of good if you don't change the text on the listing.
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Here's a bit of a rant, but I'm looking for opinions...
A Cache was published in the morning of June 30'th, and was quickly found. I Headed out with my daughter to find it, as we attempted a FTF. We got there, opened the cache and saw the FTF log entry, and we were second. No problem, it happens, and the person that got the FTF is well known in the area, and has quite a few finds (Almost 3,000 finds.) This person decided not to log the find, and proceeded to travel to Geowoodstock, and logged it this morning, JULY 4'th. which is 5 days after Publishing.
So my question is this... I realize FTF is just a bragging right, and doesn't really count for anything. Should a Cacher claim a FTF, when they didn't bother to log it for 5 days? Or, did the technically find it first, but lost the claim, due to not logging in a timely manor? I Believe that a FTF should be logged ASAP, so other potential cachers know it's been found. After that, I don't really care when people log it.
Opinions, are welcome.
I don't get why so many people seem to find so many reasons to get upset about what should be a very simple, enjoyable hobby.
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So, this is the problem with getting a cache published at near dusk. Some FtF hounds can't wait unfit morning to get the FtF, as park hours are 8am to dusk. Now if the FTF logs the find while breaking the park rule, do i have the right to remove their comment?
If logger stated they broke the speed limit going to the cache, would you delete that log?
That has nothing to do with the actual hide where park hours do.
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Not that I agree with breaking park rules, but isn't that between the cacher and the park? If the CO tries to enforce the park's rules then isn't it an ALR, which is not acceptable per the guidelines?
DING DING DING, we have a winner.
Not quite. It might be an ALR if he didn't allow a find log at all. But asking him to remove the illegal activity when logging his find should be fine.
You'd better provide some backup to that statement, my friend. Typically the exact opposite is true.
Too Close for Comfort
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WOW. Especially when it's such an easy mistake to fix once discovered.
I'm glad most people are willing to forgive mistakes since most of us are mere mortals.