+Relic Hounds Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I was just wondering how you become a reviewer Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 get a lobatomy and then an unhealthy desire to recieve huge amounts of abusive posts!!!! they have my sympathy and gratitude for doing a job i would dislike having to do. cheers to them all. Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I was just wondering how you become a reviewer I am fairly certain that everybody who has asked this question has never become a reviewer. --Marky Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Here's a link to the last poor soul who asked this question. http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=126361 Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Here's the serious answer. If you are an experienced geocacher with a good reputation in your local geocaching community (which often includes a record of working with the local authorities to promote the sport), you might be approached and asked if there is a need in your area. The smart people say no . Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I always heard it was something like this: Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 In order to be approached you have to have the kind of curb appeal that's going to stand out to the people who's opinion matters. Both TPTB who would ask directly and those the TPTB would ask for input. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I seem to recall something a bit different. Quote Link to comment
+KolarBear Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 You're chosen at birth... if you come out with a GPS in hand then they just know Quote Link to comment
+clearpath Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Lots of brown nosing ... Quote Link to comment
+Milbank Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I was just wondering how you become a reviewer The first step is to paypal $100 to the address in my profile. Quote Link to comment
+Milbank Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Of coarse I'm just kidding. Quote Link to comment
+Deliveryguy428 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 It is very simple all you must do is drink out of this nice glass full of kool-aid Quote Link to comment
+Katydid & Miles Stone Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 When you submit a cache, add this to the reviewers note: I've noticed you're taking much longer to approve caches than in the past. I've got plenty of free time on my hands and am certain I can do a better job than you. Who do I talk to about getting your reviewer's job? Quote Link to comment
+Milbank Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 When you submit a cache, add this to the reviewers note: I've noticed you're taking much longer to approve caches than in the past. I've got plenty of free time on my hands and am certain I can do a better job than you. Who do I talk to about getting your reviewer's job? Quote Link to comment
+Allen_L Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I seem to recall something a bit different. I thought this was after you became a reviewer. Quote Link to comment
+Robespierre Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) Ask again after 2 years AND 500+ finds, successful results with 3 event caches, and spending $4000 at the company store. edit: want a pickle? Edited March 23, 2006 by Robespierre Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 The REAL answer is to eat lots of pickles, and never turn down a pickle when it is offered to you. Mmmmm, pickles. The "stock" answer that Signal the Frog tells me to give out is the one I wrote in the FAQ thread over in the "Getting Started" forum: Geocaching.com asks geocachers to become volunteer cache reviewers based on an identified need in the local area. Qualifications include experience level (most volunteers have hidden dozens of caches and found hundreds or thousands), reputation within the local geocaching community, involvement with any local geocaching organizations, demonstrated ability to work with land managers, communications skills, and knowledge of the geocache listing guidelines. The best thing you can do if you'd like to become a cache reviewer is to work on each of the qualifications described above. Then, when you least expect it, you might be asked! Finally, and this almost goes without saying, but you must be comfortable with the idea of participating in a conspiracy to achieve world domination through subversive religion masquerading as science. Quote Link to comment
"Paws"itraction Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) The REAL answer is to eat lots of pickles, and never turn down a pickle when it is offered to you. Mmmmm, pickles. <snippage> Finally, and this almost goes without saying, but you must be comfortable with the idea of participating in a conspiracy to achieve world domination through subversive religion masquerading as science. Pickles + science = All Hail The Glowing Pickle! Edited March 23, 2006 by PAWSitraction Quote Link to comment
+JMBella Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Finally, and this almost goes without saying, but you must be comfortable with the idea of participating in a conspiracy to achieve world domination through subversive religion masquerading as science. Oh man.. nobody ever invites me to the good parties. Quote Link to comment
+JMBella Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 The REAL answer is to eat lots of pickles, and never turn down a pickle when it is offered to you. Mmmmm, pickles. <snippage> Finally, and this almost goes without saying, but you must be comfortable with the idea of participating in a conspiracy to achieve world domination through subversive religion masquerading as science. Pickles + science = All Hail The Glowing Pickle! DON'T LOOK AT IT! Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Finally, and this almost goes without saying, but you must be comfortable with the idea of participating in a conspiracy to achieve world domination through subversive religion masquerading as science. Oh man.. nobody ever invites me to the good parties. When should we tell him that his dog has been the New York cache reviewer for the past few years? Quote Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Lots of brown nosing ... ... and never forget the only difference between brown nosing and a** kissing is depth perception. Quote Link to comment
+JMBella Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Finally, and this almost goes without saying, but you must be comfortable with the idea of participating in a conspiracy to achieve world domination through subversive religion masquerading as science. Oh man.. nobody ever invites me to the good parties. When should we tell him that his dog has been the New York cache reviewer for the past few years? I KNEW it! Now I have to deal with NY Admin yelling "scratch my belly, scratch my belly or your cache won't get approved!" Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Lots of brown nosing ... ... and never forget the only difference between brown nosing and a** kissing is depth perception. Practical tip: If you can see Mopar's feet, you've gone too far. Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Finally, and this almost goes without saying, but you must be comfortable with the idea of participating in a conspiracy to achieve world domination through subversive religion masquerading as science. Fortunatly for me, I already participate in another conspiracy -- Proud member of "That Vast Right Wing Conspiracy" Quote Link to comment
Team Misguided Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Finally, and this almost goes without saying, but you must be comfortable with the idea of participating in a conspiracy to achieve world domination through subversive religion masquerading as science. Oh man.. nobody ever invites me to the good parties. When should we tell him that his dog has been the New York cache reviewer for the past few years? When we tell CR about Sissy. Quote Link to comment
+clearpath Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Lots of brown nosing ... ... and never forget the only difference between brown nosing and a** kissing is depth perception. Practical tip: If you can see Mopar's feet, you've gone too far. Now thats a mental picture I could do without ... Quote Link to comment
+Robespierre Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Perhaps one serious note about YOU. This was not about you. No one stopped to consider that this occasion to have a little fun might not be understood by the OP (you). So, please realize, we have been having fun, and this thread just happened to be the occasion. Cache on, and welcome. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Perhaps one serious note about YOU. This was not about you. No one stopped to consider that this occasion to have a little fun might not be understood by the OP (you). So, please realize, we have been having fun, and this thread just happened to be the occasion. Cache on, and welcome. Thanks for the reality check Robespierre. To answer the question... when an area is determined to need a reviewer, TPTB look around for someone that is respected within thier community (Keystone was grandfathered in), and has shown good caching knowledge and skills. The victim candidates are typically unaware they are being probed watched. Quote Link to comment
+clearpath Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Perhaps one serious note about YOU. This was not about you. No one stopped to consider that this occasion to have a little fun might not be understood by the OP (you). So, please realize, we have been having fun, and this thread just happened to be the occasion. Cache on, and welcome. Thanks for the reality check Robespierre. To answer the question... when an area is determined to need a reviewer, TPTB look around for someone that is respected within thier community (Keystone was grandfathered in), and has shown good caching knowledge and skills. The victim candidates are typically unaware they are being probed watched. Victim ... probed ... where do I sign-up? Quote Link to comment
+nicolo Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) course <doh, replied to wrong post!> Edited March 23, 2006 by nicolo Quote Link to comment
+nicolo Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 It is very simple all you must do is drink out of this nice glass full of kool-aid ... and wear Nike running shoes! Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 The REAL answer is to eat lots of pickles, and never turn down a pickle when it is offered to you. Mmmmm, pickles. The "stock" answer that Signal the Frog tells me to give out is the one I wrote in the FAQ thread over in the "Getting Started" forum: Geocaching.com asks geocachers to become volunteer cache reviewers based on an identified need in the local area. Qualifications include experience level (most volunteers have hidden dozens of caches and found hundreds or thousands), reputation within the local geocaching community, involvement with any local geocaching organizations, demonstrated ability to work with land managers, communications skills, and knowledge of the geocache listing guidelines. The best thing you can do if you'd like to become a cache reviewer is to work on each of the qualifications described above. Then, when you least expect it, you might be asked! Finally, and this almost goes without saying, but you must be comfortable with the idea of participating in a conspiracy to achieve world domination through subversive religion masquerading as science. Oh, I am so there! And I even have the bumper sticker to prove it! When do I start? Quote Link to comment
+Deliveryguy428 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Don't forget to turn your head and cough too.. In all seriousness Moose Mob is right, you do not pick to be a reviewer or vol they pick you because they feel you deomonstrate great values as a cacher in your community. Now if you don't have thick skin you can not be one, period, cause trust me, people wil and do complain about their local reivewers all the time, and sometimes they might be complaning to their reviewer face to face at an event and don't even know it. Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Now if you don't have thick skin you can not be one, period, cause trust me, people wil and do complain about their local reivewers all the time, and sometimes they might be complaning to their reviewer face to face at an event and don't even know it. ... Or even when they do know it. It is difficult for me to enjoy event caches like I used to before I acquired a second identity. I used to go to a lot of events but I am much more selective now, for this reason and others. Quote Link to comment
+Deliveryguy428 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 It is a thankless job at times and we as a community really need to stop and think all the stuff a reviewer has to deal with the next time our cacher is taking longer then you want to be approved...cause I know there are a few the second after they hit submit they except the cache to be listed. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I my reviewers. But just hearing the few things that I have about how tough the job is in all parts of a reviewer's life, I'd have to be bribed very heavily to become one of them. Quote Link to comment
+Tsmola Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I was just wondering how you become a reviewer I am fairly certain that everybody who has asked this question has never become a reviewer. --Marky Really? Can I be a reviewer? There, now I am guaranteed not to be asked to be one. Thank god because I don't want the job, it frankly doesn't sound too appealing when you read about everything they have to do, which makes me wonder what possesses people to want to become one. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) <snip> I don't want the job <snip> Well now that you put it that way, what are you doing 3-4 hrs a day, and during your lunch break at work? edit: speelin Edited March 23, 2006 by Moose Mob Quote Link to comment
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