+BiT Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I typically try to reply with thanks for your visit or your answer are correct, please feel free to log the EarthCaches as a find. If they write a little more in their log I may also comment on that. I always try to give some type of feed back for their effort. I myself enjoy EarthCaches the most and I want others to feel the same about mine. Quote Link to comment
+TerryDad2 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I try to reply that they are good to log or that thier log is safe. If they send multiple e-mails for multiple earthcaches they completed on a trip I reply to just one. I correct or clarify concepts if they sound like they didn't quite get it especially if they put some effort into the response. However, if they send the e-mail without a valid return address, I don't have the time to go send an e-mail through gc.com. Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I always reply to them. If they are off on their answers, I tell them the correct answer. If they contact me through my profile, I will take the time to look them up and reply. It only seems polite. After all, they took the time to look for one of my caches. I reckon I can devote 2-3 minutes to answer them. Quote Link to comment
+ventura_kids Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 from the other side of the table..... I don't care if you respond. Don't waste your time. I've complied with your requirements, and have logged the find. I still have over 100 other caches to log that I found that day. I'm just gonna delete your thank you to my thank you. Thanks for hiding the cache. Quote Link to comment
+geosliders Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 we always try to respond - especially when someone is kind enough to email prior to logging The usual response "good answers, hope you had fun" Sometimes if they are way off OR if they ask to be told if they are right or wrong, I'll send the correct answers along with the reply. A lot depends upon the cacher's email to us. Quote Link to comment
+GEO WALKER Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 (edited) I always reply just out of common courtesy… I usually end the reply w/something like I hoped or glad they enjoyed the cache. Edited July 8, 2008 by GEO WALKER Quote Link to comment
+BilboB Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I agree with Ventura Kid, but I try to respond when I can. Sometimes when there are lots of finds, it is not that easy to reply to them all. Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I always try to reply in a personalised way, and thank them for finding the cache - and also comment on their mail. Quote Link to comment
+ventura_kids Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 ...although.... I have a cache in Shell beach. You have to count the stairs down to the beach (yes, it's a grandfathered virtual). A husband sent me the answer stating that his wife thinks there are 83 stairs, and he thinks there are 84 stairs.... and he wanted me to tell him WHO was correct. I answered him stating "you are both correct". I didn't want to be the start of their divorce. Quote Link to comment
+danieloliveira Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 ...although.... I have a cache in Shell beach. You have to count the stairs down to the beach (yes, it's a grandfathered virtual). A husband sent me the answer stating that his wife thinks there are 83 stairs, and he thinks there are 84 stairs.... and he wanted me to tell him WHO was correct. I answered him stating "you are both correct". I didn't want to be the start of their divorce. eheheheheh Excellent story Quote Link to comment
+Accordiongal Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I appreciate an earthcache owners reply about visiting a site to correct answers/typos or just a "thanks for visiting" I don't always reply based upon mood, other stuff pending. If I do reply, there is a simple response, thanks for visiting or correct answers. I am not a wordy person, hate to write. Accordiongal Quote Link to comment
+danieloliveira Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I have a simple method. 1- Thank them for their visit. 2- I have created one *.pdf file for each EC I own with the answers to the questions asked that is illustrated with pictures. It can either be a simple image with the answer or something more complex with an explanation as well. I send them that as an attachment for them to confirm their answers or see the errors of their ways. (one exception is an earthcache I have with some dinosaur tracks. In that case I have a published paper that I send them as additional information). 3- should there be any other questions on the part of the visitor, then I get into a lengthier e-mail. this would be an example of what I mean (cache name obliterated): Quote Link to comment
+PinkDolphin Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I usually just reply "thank you for visiting ________". If they don't respond with the required information I ask that they do. I have had a couple people say they didn't answer the questions and they said it because my page was too long and it didn't fit into their PDA. I suggest they try. Oddly one of those who said that had the photo with the correct background. Somehow they usually come back with the correct answers. Quote Link to comment
+GEO WALKER Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I have a simple method. 1- Thank them for their visit. 2- I have created one *.pdf file for each EC I own with the answers to the questions asked that is illustrated with pictures. It can either be a simple image with the answer or something more complex with an explanation as well. I send them that as an attachment for them to confirm their answers or see the errors of their ways. (one exception is an earthcache I have with some dinosaur tracks. In that case I have a published paper that I send them as additional information). 3- should there be any other questions on the part of the visitor, then I get into a lengthier e-mail. this would be an example of what I mean (cache name obliterated): I like this approach... Mind if I borrow it? Quote Link to comment
+PaRacers Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I have a standard reply: "Thank you for visiting our earthcache "XXXXX", your answers are correct please go ahead and log your find if you haven't already." Then I add a personal note if it's appropriate. I think it's part of owning an earthcache, just like receiving their answers. It doesn't take that long, just common courtesy in the interest of the sport. Quote Link to comment
+danieloliveira Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I have a simple method. 1- Thank them for their visit. 2- I have created one *.pdf file for each EC I own with the answers to the questions asked that is illustrated with pictures. It can either be a simple image with the answer or something more complex with an explanation as well. I send them that as an attachment for them to confirm their answers or see the errors of their ways. (one exception is an earthcache I have with some dinosaur tracks. In that case I have a published paper that I send them as additional information). 3- should there be any other questions on the part of the visitor, then I get into a lengthier e-mail. this would be an example of what I mean (cache name obliterated): I like this approach... Mind if I borrow it? Not at all. Please feel free Quote Link to comment
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