ukipiper
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Does anyone know why a CITO event does not count as an event for the socializer souvenir? It is listed as an event every where else. Originally I thought you would have to attend a CITO and an Event, but then they added the Earth Cache option instead of a CITO . I felt like that was a cop-out... Would it not have made more sense to clump the CITO and the Event Caches together?
Geocache Quality
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-In your mind, what is a high quality geocache?
1- Good Cache Page
Well written, good story, layer out well, interesting, photos etc.
2- Good Cache Container
Fits the location, waterproof, good camo, gadget,
3- Good Location
Intersections location, beautiful lication, hidden/secret location
A Good Geocache needs at least Two of the Three aspects. And higher Quality cache would have all Three aspects!
-In your mind, what is a low quality geocache?
A Lamp Post Hide…. Lol
A Low quality cache would only cover One or none of the above aspects.
A zip lock bag hidden in a abound lot near the Rat Poison sign, with no info on the cache page.
Location is also critical, I've seen some really good containers, good cache pages and even nice locations but they are not geocaching friend location. Hiding an Ammo box next to a police station is not a good idea…
-What steps can the community take to improve geocache quality?
Place good quality caches!
Many towns, Facebook groups etc have their own ranking systems and awards for local caches. Join your local groups and participate.
Good critical feedback in your logs, leave compliments and mention any problems you may have found.
Log your DNFs, log Needs Maintenance
-What steps can Geocaching HQ take to improve geocache quality?
Minimum amount of finds before you can place a hide , I'd suggest at least 100 (one hundred)
Maybe some kind of official quality marker, like an attribute that a finder can suggest (like needs maintenance) but a positive one! Not so much a rank, but either your cache has it or not, and can lose it too. Favorite Points are great! But don't reflect the current condition of the cache, only that someone liked it in the past.