+M-T-P Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 (edited) This quote was from a recent engadget article about a non-geocaching topic, but I was really shocked by this statement. "Since geocachers are known to be a particularly violent and rowdy bunch who would no doubt cause wanton destruction in a free-for-all pursuit of these $60 treasures. . . ." http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/31/cash-in...caching-skillz/ Maybe it's just a joke, but .... Edited February 1, 2006 by M-T-P Quote
+sept1c_tank Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Evan Glass obviously has no clue; his article also refers to the map as the upper 48 states. Quote
+ksphotoguy Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 I am sitting here trying to visualize what would be left to recover if the equipment is left to fall out of the sky? I also wonder how much they anticipate getting sued for damages if it hits someone or damages property upon landing???? I can just see the lawyers lining up as we speak Quote
+ParrotRobAndCeCe Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 This quote was from a recent engadget article about a non-geocaching topic, but I was really shocked by this statement. "Since geocachers are known to be a particularly violent and rowdy bunch who would no doubt cause wanton destruction in a free-for-all pursuit of these $60 treasures. . . ." http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/31/cash-in...caching-skillz/ Maybe it's just a joke, but .... ... and maybe it's because the author reads about the wanton disrespect for peoples' property, park rules, and general laws that gets discussed here and in cache logs all the time. Oh yeah, don't forget the pictures - pictures of people where they shouldn't be in the middle of the night, people climbing up lightpoles in the middle of downtown Frederick... you get the point. Quote
+budd-rdc Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 This story is about SkySite, a balloon to provide cell phone coverage. I'm a bit suspicious about the motives behind this article. Maybe someone is trying to provoke a group (Geocachers) to get more free publicity? Someone should forward this article to gun owners, so the balloons can be used for target practice. Let's see if they'll enjoy THAT kind of publicity. Quote
+El Diablo Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 This quote was from a recent engadget article about a non-geocaching topic, but I was really shocked by this statement. "Since geocachers are known to be a particularly violent and rowdy bunch who would no doubt cause wanton destruction in a free-for-all pursuit of these $60 treasures. . . ." http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/31/cash-in...caching-skillz/ Maybe it's just a joke, but .... I took that statement as a tongue-in-cheek remark. I remeber Mark from Skysite telling me once that a couple took a month vacation and spent it recovering the ballons. If I remeber right he said they made $4,000.00. Not bad money having fun chasing ballons. El Diablo Quote
+El Diablo Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 I am sitting here trying to visualize what would be left to recover if the equipment is left to fall out of the sky? I also wonder how much they anticipate getting sued for damages if it hits someone or damages property upon landing???? I can just see the lawyers lining up as we speak They don't just suddenly drop 10,000 feet from the sky. It's a gradual descent. They can even purposely drop the ballons to a diferrent altitude in order to get in in a airstream to keep it in positions as long as possible. El Diablo Quote
+sept1c_tank Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 More information about the recovery program (Today's Cacher, November 2004). Quote
+carleenp Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 I read it as tongue in cheek, but I'm an optomistic type, so who knows? Regardless, I see no reason for alarm. It is merely a single comment, buried in a tech article, with no support for the assertion. Quote
+TotemLake Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 This quote was from a recent engadget article about a non-geocaching topic, but I was really shocked by this statement. "Since geocachers are known to be a particularly violent and rowdy bunch who would no doubt cause wanton destruction in a free-for-all pursuit of these $60 treasures. . . ." http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/31/cash-in...caching-skillz/ Maybe it's just a joke, but .... Ditto Carleenp. Quote
+WalruZ Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 I've seen some fairly wanton FTF persuits. I suspect that if they just posted the lat/lon of an item that carries a bounty of $60, you'ld see some wanton violent free-for-all goin' on, especially in Texas. Given the types of vehicles needed to navigate the terrain and the price of gas, I would think there's a low profit margin overall. This is probably the real reason you have to stake a claim to a SOG before you can go retrieve it. I wouldn't mind seeing a post from someone who actually does this. Quote
+sept1c_tank Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 ...I wouldn't mind seeing a post from someone who actually does this. Where's Mudfrog when you need him? Quote
+DocDiTTo Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Once a balloon hits terra firma, or something close, it radios its location back to its successor in the sky, which then relays the data to the SkySite website. Since geocachers are known to be a particularly violent and rowdy bunch who would no doubt cause wanton destruction in a free-for-all pursuit of these $60 treasures, only a particular balloon's general location is posted, and the first certified 'cacher in the area who calls dibs gets the exact coordinates Taken in its full context, it's meant to be tongue-in-cheek. Perhaps more of the original text should have been quoted by the OP. But then we wouldn't be here discussing it, would we? Quote
+ksphotoguy Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 It does make for some amusing conversation. I didn't figure they just fell from the sky El Diablo. Just thought it was a comical idea. Quote
+Googling Hrpty Hrrs Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 you'ld see some wanton violent free-for-all goin' on, especially in Texas. Hey, I resemble, I mean er, resent that comment! Quote
+Renegade Knight Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 It was TIC. But I do hope to have as much fun as those cachers he's talking about. Quote
+briansnat Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 This quote was from a recent engadget article about a non-geocaching topic, but I was really shocked by this statement. "Since geocachers are known to be a particularly violent and rowdy bunch who would no doubt cause wanton destruction in a free-for-all pursuit of these $60 treasures. . . ." http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/31/cash-in...caching-skillz/ Maybe it's just a joke, but .... ... and maybe it's because the author reads about the wanton disrespect for peoples' property, park rules, and general laws that gets discussed here and in cache logs all the time. Oh yeah, don't forget the pictures - pictures of people where they shouldn't be in the middle of the night, people climbing up lightpoles in the middle of downtown Frederick... you get the point. If he read the forums here I think he would have read about all the people here who condemn the handful who break the rules. Quote
+Mudfrog Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 I wouldn't quit my day job for this This is my day job! You're right though, i probably wouldnt have quit my regular job to do this. But i had already quit my regular job back in March 2004 and since i like geocaching so much, this was right up my alley. And considering the short amount of time i spend doing this, the money is pretty dang good too! What it comes down to is that i have to shell out time, money, and fuel to to go gecoaching. It's great fun and we enjoy it immensely but it does cost. Skysite recovery is similar in that you use a GPSr to find your prize, but getting paid to do almost the same thing is pretty cool if you ask me! Yes there are headaches sometimes. Most do land on private property so i do have to spend time finding the owner and getting permission to go onto the property. Some land in hard to reach places,, challenging to say the least but that usually makes it more interesting for me. Some are way up in trees so i have had to devise a way of getting them down. Ive even went swimming for a couple. Nope, it's not for everyone but it's definitely something i enjoyed doing. As far as the article goes, Like Carleenp said above, it does sound tongue and cheek to me as well. Just the opposite of how most of us cachers are! Quote
+Mule Ears Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 ...would no doubt cause wanton destruction in a free-for-all pursuit ... We've developed a reputation for wonton destruction at the local New China Buffet Restaurant. Fried, steamed, those wontons are toast! Ohh, wanton destruction. Nevermind. Quote
+clearpath Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 "Since geocachers are known to be a particularly violent and rowdy bunch who would no doubt cause wanton destruction in a free-for-all pursuit of these $60 treasures. . . ." Wow, how did they find out ... just because we roughed up a couple of cache pirates doesn't mean we're a rowdy bunch. Quote
+reveritt Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Like...wow, man...mellow out...know what I mean? Bein' rowdy is so uncool. Quote
+Elde Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 If he read the forums here I think he would have read about all the people here who condemn the handful who break the rules. If he thinks about what he reads, he'll notice that the condemnation isn't accompnied by action. Quote
+Team Red Oak Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 I'm still stuck on the upper 48 states. So do we have a lower 48 states too? Quote
+Zzyzx Road Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Well, you know what they say about Texas.... "It's a whole other country!" Maybe that one isn't considered a state? <...I used to live there, so I CAN make fun...> Quote
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