Why All The Sudden The Big Fuss About Micro's

[+treasure_hunter]

Why is everyone all the sudden against Micro Caches? Please feel free to tell what Micro Caches have done to you to make you feel this way!

[+welch]

angst comes and goes... kinda like the tide

[+treasure_hunter]

angst comes and goes... kinda like the tide

I am begining to agree with you

Edited June 16, 2005 by treasure_hunter

[+tabulator32]

I have no problem with micros (they CAN be challenging) but I DO wish they would use them accordingly.

 

City park? Great place for a film canister.

 

15-mile hike into the desert to find a 200-ton pile of rock rubble? Please use an ammo can.

 

Thanks.

[+VegasCacheHounds]

They they they made me find them! They just sit there, mocking me because I just can't seem to find the little buggers, and I can't just ignore them, so there I am, going in circles in the parking lot of a mall looking like a fool.

 

 

[vagabond]

I love em

[+Yamahammer]

It's the topic that won't die!!! It comes around each week under a new title, but it does come around.

 

As far as the concerns about micro's, read the previous threads. It makes for lively and entertaining reading.

 

[+Cardinal Red]

Speaking only for myself: Because they annoy me, and they seem to be multiplying like Rabbits. If we had a contest for the biggest ignore list, I would have a shot at the Grand Prize. The more tools that allow me to ignore them the better. Keep them coming.

 

That being said, I think they are a great service to Handicapped or otherwise Physically Challenged individuals.

 

And if you able bodied Cachers want to pad your numbers with them ... Have Fun.

[+sept1c_tank]

...read the previous threads. It makes for lively and entertaining reading.

 

That's your subjective opinion. Frankly, I'm growing quite weary of the subject.

 

That's my subjective opinion (BTW, I like micros).

[joe_shmoe]

And if you able bodied Cachers want to pad your numbers with them ... Have Fun.

 

Your saying finding something smaller is inherently easier? That seems counter intuitive. Is it easier to find an ammo box or a needle in a haystack?

 

Isn't one point of micros somewhat like virtuals where you find something cool besides a bunch of toys in a box? The micros I have found were in fairly cool places.

 

I know where you're coming from if they are all hidden in magnetic hide-a-key containers on the bottom of benches and picnic tables.

[+Yamahammer]

...read the previous threads. It makes for lively and entertaining reading.

 

That's your subjective opinion. Frankly, I'm growing quite weary of the subject.

 

That's my subjective opinion (BTW, I like micros).

I've got to do a betta job of revealing my sarcasism. ... I almost didn't open the thread but I couldn't stop the craving!

 

For the record, the last time I'm addressing it - I promise, I like 'em. The are usually surrounded by muggs and that in itself, presents it's own set of problems.

 

Mental Note : Do not open any more threads about micro's.

 

[+Team GPSaxophone]

I was trying to drop off White Jeeps all week but couldn't find any caches big enough for them

[+carleenp]

The title asks "What did they do to you?" One once shut itself on my finger, pinching it rather hard, that is what a micro did to me!

Edited June 15, 2005 by carleenp

[+DaveA]

I use pocket queries so there is no longer any such thing as a micro. Thus, they don't bother me

 

Now if only pocket queries could filter out a few other annoyances in life...

[+sbell111]

I like Rabbits.

[+StarBrand]

Film can hidden (thrown) into the middle of a heavily wooded area with downed trees, live trees, 2 foot high grass, weeds, bushes, vines and pretty bad coords. 2 hours and several dozens scratches later, I had a thing againist micros in areas that could support larger caches.

 

Rated a 1.5/1.5

 

Edit to add rating

Edited June 15, 2005 by StarBrand

[+Joypa]

Here we go again! Micros-Gosh! There're fine and dandy.

[+briansnat]

Why is everyone all the sudden against Micro Caches?

 

All of a sudden? People have been complaining about micros since there have been micros.

 

We do see more complaints lately, probably because there are a lot more micros around and in some areas they are becoming the only kind.

[+JMBella]

The title asks "What did they do to you?" One once shut itself on my finger, pinching it rather hard, that is what a micro did to me!

See!!? Those damm micros are not to be trusted!

[+DocDiTTo]

Why is everyone all the sudden against Micro Caches?

Certainly not sudden. Like anything else, micros should be used appropriately. Inappropriate use of them (aka Needle In A Haystack hides) just wastes my time. They aren't fun to hunt, and they certainly require no skill to hide. All they do is provide the lowest example for cache quality, and give us ample fodder for forum feuding. So what have they done to me? Well, being that they're harmless inanimate objects, nothing. But will I waste my time, effort, and expensive gas chasing one down? Umm, no. But I WILL race across town in a heartbeat to hunt for a micro that's well camo'd and "hidden" in plain sight but still difficult to find. Those micros, which are hidden by talented cachers, are the fun ones to look for.

[+Sonoran Privateers]

The title asks "What did they do to you?" One once shut itself on my finger, pinching it rather hard, that is what a micro did to me!   

See!!? Those damm micros are not to be trusted!

A micro once lured me to sqwat down on a prickly pair cactus. I signed it's log all scribbly to get even.

[+cudlecub]

Micros give me gas. just kidding Caches are like people, there's all types and they each have their place. Some 6' under, but we can't do that with a cache, can we?

[+qhtxvckfkfl]

I LOVE them! 50-75 percent of all mine are geocaches-except the themed ones which need far more room. I am considering one called Riders on the Storm, about the 1960s rock group, The Doors. With a music Cd as the FTF prize. If you are ever in NW Florida, check it out!

[+Gorak]

I see no problem with micros regardless of where they're hidden as long as they are identified on the cache page as a micro. If the cache is properly identified as a micro and you hate micros, for whatever reason, then ignore them just as you would movies or tv shows that you don't like. I have a much bigger problem with people who would like to see micros eliminated simply because they don't like them.

[+Konnarock Kid & Marge]

We love micros, especially those on lamp posts in Wal Mart parking lots. It takes a lot of creativity and imagination to place a magnetic container on a metal post because they will not work on wooden posts. Anyone can take the time to round up a larger container, fill it with worth- while goodies and find an interesting place to hide it.

After this posting, I will go to confession and rid my soul of all the lies that I just told.

[+Marky]

The title asks "What did they do to you?" One once shut itself on my finger, pinching it rather hard, that is what a micro did to me!   

And an ammo can has never hurt you? Oh, right, that would be off topic.

 

--Marky

[+Marky]

The title asks "What did they do to you?" One once shut itself on my finger, pinching it rather hard, that is what a micro did to me!   

See!!? Those damm micros are not to be trusted!

A micro once lured me to sqwat down on a prickly pair cactus. I signed it's log all scribbly to get even.

Funny, I have a micro-cache that is hidden in a fake prickly pair...

 

--Marky

[+bpratt]

I love a micro when used properly.

[+briansnat]

If the cache is properly identified as a micro and you hate micros, for whatever reason, then ignore them just as you would movies or tv shows that you don't like.

 

What if you loved watching TV but you hated American Idol. Then your favorite channel switched to all American Idol, all the time. So you changed the channel and they were running American Idol, then soon every channel started running American Idol all day long.

 

Its kind of the same thing with micros.

[+Sagefox]

Speaking only for myself: Because they annoy me, and they seem to be multiplying like Rabbits. If we had a contest for the biggest ignore list, I would have a shot at the Grand Prize. The more tools that allow me to ignore them the better. Keep them coming.

Good work with your sucessful micro ignor list. Now if you can just figure out how to ignore micro forum topics your life will be complete!

[+geekster]

I hate them because there is no room to stuff them full of McToys and the things I clean out of my glove compartment

[+JMBella]

I hate coin on micro.

[+tanisdad]

Each type of cache has their place. The key is to use the proper type in the proper place. This does not mean that traditionals should always be placed in sparsly populated areas ar should always be used in forests and deserts where ther is almost no population. Micro's do not need to be used in only urban settings. In my opinion it is the responsability of the cacher hiding the cache to create something unique, exciting or just plain fun.

 

I have been to caches that were far from civilaization that showed me something I didn't know existed and a micro was hidden there. The sites made it well worth the effort of searching for the micro.

 

I have also found some nice ammo cans hidden in urban parks or drainage areas or flood control areas. These have also been fun to find.

 

As with all things geo caching it is the responsibilty of the cachers to determine the best location and provide the best experience.

[+backinthesaddle]

This is the real problem with micro caches. They lead to PORN!

[+welch]

This is the real problem with micro caches. They lead to PORN!

the store next door is named 'micro cache'

[CoyoteRed]

This is the real problem with micro caches. They lead to PORN!

ROFLMAO!!!

 

On a more serious note; I think a more common theme above is micros are fine if properly done.

 

Huh! That's just like any other sized cache.

 

I say "junk caches" are the scourge of the earth!

 

...right after busy-body legislators and cache maggots.

[+BlueDeuce]

the store next door is named 'micro cache'

I hate it when all of the sudden people don't use list the right container size.

[+Kit Fox]

I hate coin on micro.

 

It depends on the micro.

 

Micros I like

 

Fake bolts cleverly hidden.

Fake fire alarm (Micro hidden inside)

Fake pedestrian crossing box, micro inside.

Micros hidden in garden animals, in cool hiking areas

 

Micros I dislike

 

A 1/2" x 1/2" by 3" container hidden in a 1000 sq feet rock pile.

A film canister hidden next to the local bum outhouse, or hidden under a newspaper rack on private property, in a gang infested neighborhood.

A film canister hidden at the base of a ten feet diameter bush.

 

Micros with "increased difficulty" due to the "high muggle factor."

[+Team Cotati]

I really love American Idol, so it really doesn't matter.

[+Anonymous']

Why is everyone all the sudden against Micro Caches?

 

All of a sudden? People have been complaining about micros since there have been micros.

 

We do see more complaints lately, probably because there are a lot more micros around and in some areas they are becoming the only kind.

That's what I was about to say. Micros are just plain getting old.

[+Team Shibby]

People always bring up the idea that micros are good for handicap folks, well just to let you know that in all the micros I have found over the last three years (and I've found my fair share), maybe, just maybe 5 of them were easy for the disabled. To me, thats just a poor argument for micros.

 

I have nothing against micros aside from the fact that 90% lack creativity. They were put there to pad the cache hiders numbers or were simply too cheap/lazy to put something better together.

 

Come on folks...do you really mean to tell me that you enjoy crawling under the bleachers of your local ballfield or rummaging through a flower garden at your local war memorial?

 

Kar of TS!!

[+Melrose Plant]

Thank goodness micro-mania has not come to Des Moines. They're not my favorite, although they can be appropriate sometimes.

[+sept1c_tank]

...Come on folks...do you really mean to tell me that you enjoy crawling under the bleachers of your local ballfield..?

Depends on who's playing.

[+Ambrosia]

They they they made me find them! They just sit there, mocking me because I just can't seem to find the little buggers, and I can't just ignore them, so there I am, going in circles in the parking lot of a mall looking like a fool.

 

 

Kinda like threads about micros, huh?

[+treasure_hunter]

I hate coin on micro.

LOL Thats another story in itself!

[+Gorak]

If the cache is properly identified as a micro and you hate micros, for whatever reason, then ignore them just as you would movies or tv shows that you don't like.

 

What if you loved watching TV but you hated American Idol. Then your favorite channel switched to all American Idol, all the time. So you changed the channel and they were running American Idol, then soon every channel started running American Idol all day long.

 

Its kind of the same thing with micros.

I feel very sorry for you if every channel on your tv has the same show, especially if it's American Idol. Might I suggest cable or satellite? If you find yourself watching something that you don't like because its the only thing on then you really need to step away from the couch and start thinking about dealing with your tv addiction.

 

Same with caches. If the only caches in your area are micros, which is highly unlikely, then perhaps you should do something else with your time instead of hunting for caches that you don't like. Try stamp collecting - you can do that while you're sitting on the couch watching American Idol on every channel.

[+VegasCacheHounds]

They they they made me find them! They just sit there, mocking me because I just can't seem to find the little buggers, and I can't just ignore them, so there I am, going in circles in the parking lot of a mall looking like a fool.  

 

 

Kinda like threads about micros, huh?

Exactly!

[+fly46]

backinthesaddle - have you logged that as a locationless find, yet?

 

Seriously, though. I don't mind micros in certain circumstances. I did a cache where you walked along this walking trail for a couple tenths of a mile and there was a micro under a bench. I think this was great for a couple of reasons - no impact on the area since you didn't have to leave pavement, not really anywhere to hide a larger thing unless you put a decon in a pine tree (ouch!!!), etc... On the other hand, when the micro you're going for is smack dab in the center of a clump of ten trees, why not put in a larger container?

 

 

Edited to add:

The handicaching argument is not even remotely valid...

The last micro I found (today, in fact) required me to lay down on the pavement and reach up and under something. If you were in a wheel chair, there's no way you would ever have reached that container by yourself.

 

Around here we have a couple series at Cracker Barrell, and I don't think that most of those would be doable solo if you were a handicacher, either. Too low to the ground to reach from a chair.

Edited June 16, 2005 by fly46

[+VegasCacheHounds]

Now here is an Altoids tin that I wouldn't mind finding while caching:

 

LINK

[+Joypa]

I Love Micros!

 

I love micros

That's the cache for me

When I hunt the micros

It's something I can't see

 

Take me to a lamp post

Beside a busy street

I stand there acting normal

To anyone I meet

 

I'm holding my GPSr

And gazing at the screens

My waypoint keeps on moving

I wonder what it means?

 

Some people are now staring

At me as if I'm nuts

I want to keep on looking

But I haven't got the guts

 

I smile at the people

As if to reassure

But I don't think there're buying

My natural allure

 

I guess I'd better move on

Before they call the cops

It's either that or disconnect

The post's bottom from its tops

 

Okay, they're gone, I got it

And now I start to write

If I hurry I can put it back

There's no one else in site

 

Oh, good, I get a smilie

After all, that is the aim

I can't wait to post it

And get back to the game

 

I see a Walmart parking lot

In which a micro's placed

I think I'll go there next

I hope I don't get maced

Edited June 16, 2005 by Joypa