+Just Roger Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 This afternoon I was reading this post by Haggis Hunter, in another thread: (can't work out how to quote it properly in a different thread) Just today I went out to two caches I had already done, to pick up TB's, and managed to get one of ARCHAIC CHARMER's logs deleted, as funnily enough he hadn't visited the cache, when he said he had. When "You have new mail" popped up. It was a notification that the gent in question had found one of my caches. I was immediately suspicious as one word logs are not very common so, as its only a 10 minute walk from home, I went to check - and he hadn't signed the log sheet. I have now deleted the log but how common is this logging of caches without visiting them?
+Simply Paul Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 (edited) In my experience, rare. The novelty soon runs out for the 'armchair cacher' as there's not much in it for them. No fresh air or exercise. No trinkets to trade. No geocoins to drool over... Occasionally a new name will pop up, usually with a subtle name like 'phantom cacher' and they'll log a few, from one end of the country to the other. A cacher will check their cache, see it's unsigned, and spread the word here. Before long the online logs have been deleted and the 'phantom' finds a new hobby. Edit: ARCHAIC CHARMER is an anagram of ARMCHAIR CACHER, of course... Edited January 17, 2006 by Simply Paul
+Just Roger Posted January 17, 2006 Author Posted January 17, 2006 Edit: ARCHAIC CHARMER is an anagram of ARMCHAIR CACHER, of course... I really should do more crosswords - I missed that.
+Moote Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 The very same person has logged one of my caches, I intend to delete the log if he has not visited.
+Firth of Forth Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 I think that we can safely assume that he/she/they haven't visited any of the caches that are logged, unless under another bona fide gecoaching name. It probably gives he/she/they a kick to see this being discussed on the forum, though, and it might be better to communicate about it via email.
+The Northumbrian Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 I done another couple of caches at the week-end that he had also logged, but there was nothing logged in the book for him. there's Strange folks out there. it may be some sort of sexual perversion .
+Haggis Hunter Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 This is the log I posted on the cache today, and this is the owners log very soon after. A result in my opinion!!
+walkergeoff and wife Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 Just a thought. Do you think he might get a buzz from getting emails telling him his log has been deleted? It might be, if no-one bothered even to delete them, that he would get bored and then give up!
+Silver-Fox Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 The same person has logged one of my caches and i need to do more x words too
+The HERB5 Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 (edited) Surely, we all play the game differently, if he wants to log logs why can't he ? I know it's not strictly as per the rules, but I've seen/heard of worse than this... IT'S ONLY A GAME.... Edited January 18, 2006 by Nebias
NickPick Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 I feel left out now Archaic Charmer is logging everyone else's caches, but hasn't done mine!
+Moote Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 I feel left out now Archaic Charmer is logging everyone else's caches, but hasn't done mine! I guess that is just aking for it to be done. Anyhow deleted the log which appeared on a cache of mine, and will delete any future logs even without visiting the caches
markandlynn Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 I feel left out now Archaic Charmer is logging everyone else's caches, but hasn't done mine! That guarantees a visit as that is how he is probably getting his kicks. This thread should be locked so that this person ceases to get the satisfaction of knowing we are at all bothered by this sort of activity.
NickPick Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 Sorry, I can't resist it: "Do I look bothered?", "I aint bovverred!"
+Kitty Hawk Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 Had read this thread with little interest, except about the anagram which amused me for a second. I figured I'd just delete the log if he made his way down here - he's logged one of mine now, and I've just found out that I don't care. I'd rather let him build up several hundred or 1000 caches then get TPTB to delete him.
NickPick Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 (edited) What if he logs a FTF.... Then he won't get the FTF prize / certificate which might be in the cache. The GUK stats will still credit the actual FTF if it's done on the same day (which it's likely to be) Edited January 18, 2006 by NickPick
+Just Roger Posted January 18, 2006 Author Posted January 18, 2006 Going back to the OP question - it seems that this is not a common problem at all only one sad performer being mentioned. As sugested by a few posts I am now locking this thread
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