+Willy Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I searched the forums, so please pardon if this has been raised before ... What I'm proposing is the ability to add comments to logs much the way blogs allow folks to comment on articles. For example, a member makes a find on a cache, and writes something which invites comment. The cache owner or another member could click a "Comment" link and post a response. Folks could get email notification (if desired) of comments and replies to comments. The viewing of such comments might be restricted to the separate log entry page with a simple notification on the main cache page that "This entry has comments." Spoilers could be encrypted. Two events happened recently to inspire and reinforce this idea. In one, a local cacher posted an excellent log for one of my caches which included a question. I logged on, clicked on his name, went to his profile and emailed him directly. I then thought how cool would it be if I could just answer via a publicly viewable comment so that others could see the response. Today, I placed a new cache and would have liked to comment on both the FTFr's and STFr's log entries to congratulate them, thank them for visiting, and to gently needle the STFr I can imagine that this might open up some abuses, but those could be addressed by allowing cache owners to delete comments, and by allowing any member to report offensive posts. Overall, I think making log entries a defacto forum for the cache would be an overwhelmingly positive influence on the community. Whaddya think? Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) No thanks. I really wouldn't want to see the logs devolve into chitchat, and I sure don't want my PQs cluttered up with it. And I don't want to have to become a forum moderator for my cache pages. Edited May 30, 2008 by Prime Suspect Link to comment
+WRASTRO Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 You can always post a note to comment. As long as it doesn't turn in to an ongoing chat it seems to work out just fine. Link to comment
+Cache O'Plenty Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 You already can post a "Note" to the log - accomplishes the same thing. Link to comment
+Willy Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 No thanks. I really wouldn't want to see the logs devolve into chitchat, and I sure don't want my PQs cluttered up with it. And I don't want to have to become a forum moderator for my cache pages. Perhaps a radio button on the report a new cache page to enable this function. Those of us who like the idea can enable it, the rest of you can keep em the way they are. Link to comment
+Team Snorkasaurus Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 ...I then thought how cool would it be if I could just answer via a publicly viewable comment so that others could see the response... You already can do this. Under "log your visit" simply select the "write note" option. Various suggestions of how to add similar features have been suggested and rejected. It seems that the majority don't want to see cache listings turned into blogs or chat rooms or forums. Besides, it isn't necessary when what you want is already possible. Link to comment
+Miragee Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 <snip> Whaddya think? No! Not interested in such a "feature." Link to comment
+flask Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 not only would i not want it enabled for the logs i write, but i would wan tit disabled on the caches i place. not just disabled as in invisbile to me, but disabled, as in nobody can leave comments like this. you want to comment? write your own log. Link to comment
+JABs Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Argee with the post note for comment. Try editing your cache page to include a FTF note Check this one out. Green Power GC14NJ5 Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 not only would i not want it enabled for the logs i write, but i would wan tit disabled on the caches i place. not just disabled as in invisbile to me, but disabled, as in nobody can leave comments like this. you want to comment? write your own log. Aw350m3 post! +1 flask roxxorz!!!! Link to comment
+Tharagleb Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Log: TFTC TNSL. Comment 1: Nice log, don't strain yourself! Comment 2: Buzz off, nobody asked you. Comment 3: This is a 3/4 cache with a 2-mile hike in a great area, it deserves a much better log. Comment 4: It's none of your business though is it? etc. Yeah that would work. Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 not only would i not want it enabled for the logs i write, but i would wan tit disabled on the caches i place. not just disabled as in invisbile to me, but disabled, as in nobody can leave comments like this. you want to comment? write your own log. Sign me up for this option as well. Link to comment
+Cache O'Plenty Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Oh yeah! And don't forget to "Copy" it into your clipboard so you can "Paste" it into your next 10 finds. Wouldn't want to strain yourself..... Heck, you could even add LN and delete that extra space!!! Link to comment
+flask Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Log: TFTC TNSL. Comment 1: Nice log, don't strain yourself! come to think of it, i've changed my mind. i think this is a splendid idea. every time i see a "TFTH" log, i can comment on its lameness. Link to comment
+flask Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Log: TFTC TNSL. Comment 1: Nice log, don't strain yourself! come to think of it, i've changed my mind. i think this is a splendid idea. every time i see a "TFTH" log, i can comment on its lameness. Link to comment
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