Original Contents List

[+Iowa Tom]

We are encouraged, last I looked, to describe or list the original contents of a cache. That is a good idea however, once the cache has been visited many times, we can assume that the original contents are gone. I personally don't keep track.

 

I am wondering if anyone deletes this information after a time. I have occasionally. If not, what purpose does it have to remain?

 

-it

[Hugh Jazz]

I never put it in the cache listing, but I do post a note describing the initial contents and FTF prize if any. Seems to make more sense. I've seen 3 year old listings describing the initial swag load and after that much time it's just not relevant. By putting it in a note, the info is still there if you want to read it, but doesn't get in the way of reading about the cache experience.

[+geognerd]

It annoys me to no end when I find a cache listing with 15 lines describing the swag placed in the cache 30 months ago. Since I'm not paperless yet, I have to go through and delete these swag lists from the description so I don't waste ink and paper when I print it out. Iowa Tom mentioned that we are encouraged to list the cache's initial contents. Personally, outside of TBs and geocoins, I could care less what's in a cache. That's just me though. Is it really necessary to list each and every thing initially placed in the cache?

[AZcachemeister]

I never list the starting contents. If you want to know what's in there, go find the cache! As has been mentioned,　the list is irrelevant (and annoying) after a few finds. I do like the idea of a note, however, for 'historical' reference so I'm adding that to my cache-hiding protocol!

[+GEO.JOE]

It annoys me to no end when I find a cache listing with 15 lines describing the swag placed in the cache 30 months ago. Since I'm not paperless yet, I have to go through and delete these swag lists from the description so I don't waste ink and paper when I print it out. Iowa Tom mentioned that we are encouraged to list the cache's initial contents. Personally, outside of TBs and geocoins, I could care less what's in a cache. That's just me though. Is it really necessary to list each and every thing initially placed in the cache?

I can't add much to this post. I also still use print outs and I waste a lot of paper on unnecessary information.

I listed the contents on my first few caches and realized that after a week they were no longer valid so I removed them and I have never mentioned the original items unless I am going to continue to restock the cache with the same or similar items.

GEO.JOE

[+BadAndy]

I find it interesting to see just how much the contents have degraded...or in some instances, how much it's improved.

[+reveritt]

List of initial contents is irrelevant. I never include one.

Edited November 27, 2005 by reveritt

[rocketmann]

I don't like to put a list of objects in my caches on my cache page. I think it makes the page looks cluttered. Also kinda annoying reading through a on of random objects. It would be a good ideqa if you have a ftf item to post that but I would take it off a little while after someone gets it.

[+briansnat]

In the beginning I included a list, but I realized it was pointless. Eventually I I deleted any one that was still on my pages. I do sometimes take a picture of the cache and its original contents and that stays on the page.

 

I know some people who log a note when they first release the cache listing the original contents. That's not a bad idea. It doesn't clutter up the page with useless info and is there in case anybody is curious.

[+Lil Devil]

If I list the initial contents at all, I do so in a Note. That way it scrolls away just as the listed contents do.

[+Isonzo Karst]

"priceless swag"