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There is a certain reviewer who is claiming that some new hides will cause a FTF frenzy. The situation is as follows. A cache was placed many months or even years ago and has since gone missing. The owner has gone back and replaced the cache with a new cache and archived the old one. He gives the new one a name that is similar to the old one but has "Redo", Do Over", or "Remix" in the title. This reviewer then claims that they cache placement is not allowed because it will cause a FTF frenzy.

 

I have always been under the impression that Groundspeak does not recognize what a FTF is. They are not defined or mentioned anywhere in the guidelines. As an extension of Groundspeak I would think that to the reviewers, a FTF is irrelevant.

 

What do you think?

 

StaticTank

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There is a certain reviewer who is claiming that some new hides will cause a FTF frenzy. The situation is as follows. A cache was placed many months or even years ago and has since gone missing. The owner has gone back and replaced the cache with a new cache and archived the old one. He gives the new one a name that is similar to the old one but has "Redo", Do Over", or "Remix" in the title. This reviewer then claims that they cache placement is not allowed because it will cause a FTF frenzy.

 

I have always been under the impression that Groundspeak does not recognize what a FTF is. They are not defined or mentioned anywhere in the guidelines. As an extension of Groundspeak I would think that to the reviewers, a FTF is irrelevant.

 

What do you think?

 

StaticTank

 

That is really all there is to the story. The owner went to replace his caches that had gone missing. He wanted them to be in the same spot but something a little different. He named them similar and it was denied because "it would cause a FTF frenzy". Nothing more to the story.

 

StaticTank

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That is really all there is to the story. The owner went to replace his caches that had gone missing. He wanted them to be in the same spot but something a little different. He named them similar and it was denied because "it would cause a FTF frenzy". Nothing more to the story.

 

StaticTank

 

I want to hear the rest of the story. I don't believe that story for a moment.

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That is really all there is to the story. The owner went to replace his caches that had gone missing. He wanted them to be in the same spot but something a little different. He named them similar and it was denied because "it would cause a FTF frenzy". Nothing more to the story.

 

StaticTank

 

I want to hear the rest of the story. I don't believe that story for a moment.

 

I agree with all the skeptics, there is more to this story.

 

What GC codes goes with the caches that might be replaced?

How many caches are we talking about? How close are they to one another?

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That is really all there is to the story. The owner went to replace his caches that had gone missing. He wanted them to be in the same spot but something a little different. He named them similar and it was denied because "it would cause a FTF frenzy". Nothing more to the story.

 

StaticTank

 

I want to hear the rest of the story. I don't believe that story for a moment.

 

Why does there have to be more to the story? That is it. If I am going to bother to ask what others think of a situation, I am going to give all of the details. That is it...if I have more to give I will give it when I have it. The situation has been appealed and I will let you know the answer, when I get it.

 

If you have questions about the story please feel free to ask. I will give you the answer.

 

StaticTank

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There is a certain reviewer who is claiming that some new hides will cause a FTF frenzy. The situation is as follows. A cache was placed many months or even years ago and has since gone missing. The owner has gone back and replaced the cache with a new cache and archived the old one. He gives the new one a name that is similar to the old one but has "Redo", Do Over", or "Remix" in the title. This reviewer then claims that they cache placement is not allowed because it will cause a FTF frenzy.

 

I have always been under the impression that Groundspeak does not recognize what a FTF is. They are not defined or mentioned anywhere in the guidelines. As an extension of Groundspeak I would think that to the reviewers, a FTF is irrelevant.

 

What do you think?

 

StaticTank

 

Must be a newbie reviewer. Please direct them to the E.T. Trail and such like.

 

I'd like to be there to watch them cry. :D

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There is a certain reviewer who is claiming that some new hides will cause a FTF frenzy. The situation is as follows. A cache was placed many months or even years ago and has since gone missing. The owner has gone back and replaced the cache with a new cache and archived the old one. He gives the new one a name that is similar to the old one but has "Redo", Do Over", or "Remix" in the title. This reviewer then claims that they cache placement is not allowed because it will cause a FTF frenzy.

 

I have always been under the impression that Groundspeak does not recognize what a FTF is. They are not defined or mentioned anywhere in the guidelines. As an extension of Groundspeak I would think that to the reviewers, a FTF is irrelevant.

 

What do you think?

 

StaticTank

 

Must be a newbie reviewer. Please direct them to the E.T. Trail and such like.

 

I'd like to be there to watch them cry. :D

 

He is not a newbie he has been around for a long time. He has some stubborn policies that don't seem to align with what other reviewers do.

 

StaticTank

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That is really all there is to the story. The owner went to replace his caches that had gone missing. He wanted them to be in the same spot but something a little different. He named them similar and it was denied because "it would cause a FTF frenzy". Nothing more to the story.

 

StaticTank

 

I want to hear the rest of the story. I don't believe that story for a moment.

 

If that is, as you say, the whole story, then I would say that the reviewer is WAY out of line. Unfortunately, I have to get on the bandwagon. I can't help but think that there has GOT to be more to this.

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I agree with all the skeptics, there is more to this story.

 

What GC codes goes with the caches that might be replaced?

How many caches are we talking about? How close are they to one another?

 

I will say it again, there is not more to the story.

 

I don't want to give away who the reviewer or the cache owner is so I can't give you the GC numbers.

 

There are three caches involved. Two are fairly close together, separated by a half mile or more. The other is miles away.

 

StaticTank

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If that is indeed the whole story, I would e-mail contact@Groundspeak.com to appeal the decision.

 

I already did, I said that earlier. I will let you know what they say. I just like to post it here to see what the general caching population thinks.

 

StaticTank

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Why does there have to be more to the story?

Um, because it makes no sense?

 

It sounds like you're getting this story from someone else. To quote Dr. Gregory House, "People lie". While I think you're telling us all you were told, I don't think you were told the whole story.

 

The story does come from someone else, but I saw the emails. I am not lying. If I wanted to tell you a story and make you believe me and take my side I could exaggerate the story and say anything. When asking someones opinion about something I find it useless to lie because they would then not be giving me the opinion on the truth.

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Why does there have to be more to the story?

Um, because it makes no sense?

 

It sounds like you're getting this story from someone else. To quote Dr. Gregory House, "People lie". While I think you're telling us all you were told, I don't think you were told the whole story.

 

The story does come from someone else, but I saw the emails. I am not lying. If I wanted to tell you a story and make you believe me and take my side I could exaggerate the story and say anything. When asking someones opinion about something I find it useless to lie because they would then not be giving me the opinion on the truth.

 

You have to be run through the wringer anyway, sorry, unwritten forum rules. Anything which doesn't past the 'does it smell funny, like a peanut butter and raw chicken sandwich' test is automatically subject to people doubting the veracity of your post. Best to don the flame-proof suit or adopt an 'I don't care what you say' attitude.'

 

Best of luck with it all.

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Why does there have to be more to the story?

Um, because it makes no sense?

Exactly. You opted not to tell us who the cache owner was, what the GC number of the archived cache is or who the reviewer in question is. By definition, those details could provide "the rest of the story". Since you are giving the account in the third person, your version of the "facts" would seem to be dependent upon what the mystery cache owner told you, as opposed to what really happened. Assuming that there is any accuracy to your claims, I would guess that the reviewer provided several reasons for the denial, and the "FTF" silliness was just one concern, and likely the most minor concern given.

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StaticTank-

“There is a certain reviewer who is claiming that some new hides will cause a FTF frenzy.”

 

He [the reviewer] has some stubborn policies that don't seem to align with what other reviewers do.

 

I don't want to give away who the reviewer or the cache owner is……

 

I just like to post it here to see what the general caching population thinks.

So you want the geocaching community to give an opinion on a cache apparently (or not) denied by an experienced reviewer you admit to having issues with and you're unwilling to give any more "facts" or innuendoes.

 

What I think is: if it walks like a troll and smells like a troll........

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Why does there have to be more to the story?

Um, because it makes no sense?

Exactly. You opted not to tell us who the cache owner was, what the GC number of the archived cache is or who the reviewer in question is. By definition, those details could provide "the rest of the story". Since you are giving the account in the third person, your version of the "facts" would seem to be dependent upon what the mystery cache owner told you, as opposed to what really happened. Assuming that there is any accuracy to your claims, I would guess that the reviewer provided several reasons for the denial, and the "FTF" silliness was just one concern, and likely the most minor concern given.

 

That information is irrelevant. No other reasons were given, the cache was two years old and the reviewer told him he shouldn't have made it a new cache should have just reactivated the old one. I see no reason after two years why one can't put a new cache in place of an old one. Both the cacher and reviewer have plenty of experience and are very capable in their abilities. If I get permission from the cache owner I will post his name and the actual conversation between him and the reviewer.

 

I apologize there were only two caches involved not three.

 

StaticTank

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That is really all there is to the story. The owner went to replace his caches that had gone missing. He wanted them to be in the same spot but something a little different. He named them similar and it was denied because "it would cause a FTF frenzy". Nothing more to the story.

 

StaticTank

 

I want to hear the rest of the story. I don't believe that story for a moment.

 

Why does there have to be more to the story? That is it. If I am going to bother to ask what others think of a situation, I am going to give all of the details. That is it...if I have more to give I will give it when I have it. The situation has been appealed and I will let you know the answer, when I get it.

 

If you have questions about the story please feel free to ask. I will give you the answer.

 

StaticTank

 

Have you considered that there might be more to the story that you are not aware of, like info the Reviewer has that you do not? End of story.

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If that is indeed the whole story, I would e-mail contact@Groundspeak.com to appeal the decision.

 

I already did, I said that earlier. I will let you know what they say. I just like to post it here to see what the general caching population thinks.

 

StaticTank

I think you have your answer...the general Caching population(as sampled here) thinks...

 

There must be more to the story.

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There is never any controversy in the Sioux Falls area, is there, StaticTank!! :D I can probably make a pretty good guess at who is involved in this, based on my experience with caching your fine town, and I can almost guarantee that there is more to the story, if my guess is right.

 

Nevertheless, what the :D is a "FTF frenzy", and why would the reviewer care? That is the heart of the issue, I think. Its been a while since I've been over that way... have you guys taken to using violent means to get FTF, or something? You've always been very competitive, but I've never heard of anybody getting hurt.

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“There is a certain reviewer who is claiming that some new hides will cause a FTF frenzy.”

 

He [the reviewer] has some stubborn policies that don't seem to align with what other reviewers do.

 

I don't want to give away who the reviewer or the cache owner is……

 

I just like to post it here to see what the general caching population thinks.

So you want the geocaching community to give an opinion on a cache apparently (or not) denied by an experienced reviewer you admit to having issues with and you're unwilling to give any more "facts" or innuendoes.

 

What I think is: if it walks like a troll and smells like a troll........

 

I REALLY wish people would stop calling troll. It's rude and in most cases unfounded.

 

Just because you don't agree with someones post does not make them a troll.

 

:D

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i may be a troll but that is the dumbest op i have seen. we gotta do a little better next time.
New here, huh? :D

 

You have 4 posts, and joined a week ago. Static Tank joined 4 years ago. Please don't go calling posts or posters dumb until you have a little more experience. That was rude of you.

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Here is the quote from the reviewer note on the cache:

 

IowaAdmin: "Since this is a the same location as your previous cache, you should request that the previous cache be reactivated, since there is no reason to start a new cache here other than to whip up a first-to-find frenzy"

 

and the other cache:

 

IowaAdmin: "Same story as your other cache -- no reason for this to be a new cache because it's not a new location."

 

I really don't care if any of you believe that there is more to this. That is it. My friend is not hiding anything. There is no more to it. I know the location, I know the hider he is a very close friend and I telling you there is no more to this...this is the only message that has been exchanged between the reviewer and the cacher.

 

@knowschad, this is not one of the people you are probably thinking of.

 

StaticTank

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Here is the quote from the reviewer note on the cache:

 

IowaAdmin: "Since this is a the same location as your previous cache, you should request that the previous cache be reactivated, since there is no reason to start a new cache here other than to whip up a first-to-find frenzy"

 

and the other cache:

 

IowaAdmin: "Same story as your other cache -- no reason for this to be a new cache because it's not a new location."

 

I really don't care if any of you believe that there is more to this. That is it. My friend is not hiding anything. There is no more to it. I know the location, I know the hider he is a very close friend and I telling you there is no more to this...this is the only message that has been exchanged between the reviewer and the cacher.

 

@knowschad, this is not one of the people you are probably thinking of.

 

StaticTank

 

Ummm what the cache reviewer said there has little to do with a "FTF frenzy"

 

Thanks for finally posting the rest of the story.

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Do not feed the troll. Ignore and move on.

 

The responses to my discussion here will give me pause to ever bring up another topic in the future...I am really disappointed in all of you.

 

That wasn't aimed at you, but at another poster in the thread, who is a known problem.

 

It sounds to me that the reviewer has a point, though. Same basic cache, same location, same owner. What's the point of listing it as a new cache with a new GC #? (Except, uhm, maybe to create a FTF frenzy? :D )

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Here is the quote from the reviewer note on the cache:

 

IowaAdmin: "Since this is a the same location as your previous cache, you should request that the previous cache be reactivated, since there is no reason to start a new cache here other than to whip up a first-to-find frenzy"

 

and the other cache:

 

IowaAdmin: "Same story as your other cache -- no reason for this to be a new cache because it's not a new location."

 

I really don't care if any of you believe that there is more to this. That is it. My friend is not hiding anything. There is no more to it. I know the location, I know the hider he is a very close friend and I telling you there is no more to this...this is the only message that has been exchanged between the reviewer and the cacher.

 

@knowschad, this is not one of the people you are probably thinking of.

 

StaticTank

 

Ummm what the cache reviewer said there has little to do with a "cache frenzy"

 

Thanks for finally posting the rest of the story.

Agreed. Sounds like the reviewer was doing their job by trying to keep the original caches active.

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IowaAdmin: "Since this is a the same location as your previous cache, you should request that the previous cache be reactivated, since there is no reason to start a new cache here other than to whip up a first-to-find frenzy"

Interesting. In your opening post, you stated the redux version was not allowed, yet the language I'm seeing here looks more like a suggestion. I may be reading too much into semantics, but there is a difference between "You Should" and "You Must". If the Reviewer is making a suggestion regarding what they think should be done in this type of situation, I agree with them. The same container, at the same coords really doesn't warrant a new GC number, does it? Unless there is something really remarkable about the location, why would your friend want to bring folks back there? Just another smiley for their collection?

 

On the other hand, if the Reviewer has made this a directive, refusing to publish the cache based solely on that reason, and your friend really wants the caches to have new GC numbers, he should take it up the chain of command, sending a polite e-mail, including both the old and new GC numbers to Groundspeak.

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IowaAdmin: "Since this is a the same location as your previous cache, you should request that the previous cache be reactivated, since there is no reason to start a new cache here other than to whip up a first-to-find frenzy"

Interesting. In your opening post, you stated the redux version was not allowed, yet the language I'm seeing here looks more like a suggestion. I may be reading too much into semantics, but there is a difference between "You Should" and "You Must". If the Reviewer is making a suggestion regarding what they think should be done in this type of situation, I agree with them. The same container, at the same coords really doesn't warrant a new GC number, does it? Unless there is something really remarkable about the location, why would your friend want to bring folks back there? Just another smiley for their collection?

 

On the other hand, if the Reviewer has made this a directive, refusing to publish the cache based solely on that reason, and your friend really wants the caches to have new GC numbers, he should take it up the chain of command, sending a polite e-mail, including both the old and new GC numbers to Groundspeak.

 

Well since the reviewer wouldn't publish the new cache it really wasn't a suggestion. I don't believe that Groundspeak wants reviewers to be FTF police. If a cache owner wants to replace a new cache at the same location I don't believe there is a good reason to not do it. I have done it many, many times. Hiding a different cache at the same coordinates. What is the problem with recycling an area. I found a cache today that was in the same coordinates as a recently archived cache and the rating was 3.5 stars different...

 

After having found all of the caches in my area, I really appreciate when caches recycle an area. I hate spending money and my time every weekend driving across country to find new caches. I am thankful that my reviewer has no problem with this. I plan on doing it with four of my caches next week.

 

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While i'd personally prefer old caches be left intact and not replaced with new GC numbers (i like the old ones), i've never heard of a reviewer being against this practice. It happens all the time here.

 

There is a "permanence" guideline he could theoretically cite, but i think "3 months" is the length usually used. 2 years is plenty of time to re-list a new cache there if the owner wants.

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After having found all of the caches in my area, I really appreciate when caches recycle an area. I hate spending money and my time every weekend driving across country to find new caches.

StaticTank

 

Haven't met StarBrand, have you? A lot of cachers spend time and money driving around to find caches. Recycling the same old cache with a new GC # just to get a smiley sounds really boring to me.

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The original post said:

There is a certain reviewer who is claiming that some new hides will cause a FTF frenzy.

 

The Reviewer said:

there is no reason to start a new cache here other than to whip up a first-to-find frenzy

 

The original post was totally misleading. Some of the words are the same in both, but they do not say the same thing.

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After having found all of the caches in my area, I really appreciate when caches recycle an area. I hate spending money and my time every weekend driving across country to find new caches.

StaticTank

A lot of cachers spend time and money driving around to find caches. Recycling the same old cache with a new GC # just to get a smiley sounds really boring and really a waste of time to me.

+6591

 

:D

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After having found all of the caches in my area, I really appreciate when caches recycle an area. I hate spending money and my time every weekend driving across country to find new caches.

StaticTank

 

Haven't met StarBrand, have you? A lot of cachers spend time and money driving around to find caches. Recycling the same old cache with a new GC # just to get a smiley sounds really boring to me.

 

+1

 

Finding new places to go geocaching is my favourite part of the game.

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Here is the quote from the reviewer note on the cache:

 

IowaAdmin: "Since this is a the same location as your previous cache, you should request that the previous cache be reactivated, since there is no reason to start a new cache here other than to whip up a first-to-find frenzy"

 

and the other cache:

 

IowaAdmin: "Same story as your other cache -- no reason for this to be a new cache because it's not a new location."

 

I really don't care if any of you believe that there is more to this. That is it. My friend is not hiding anything. There is no more to it. I know the location, I know the hider he is a very close friend and I telling you there is no more to this...this is the only message that has been exchanged between the reviewer and the cacher.

 

@knowschad, this is not one of the people you are probably thinking of.

 

StaticTank

 

Well, there we have it...the rest of the story. If you read english correctly, then you will be able to see the complete difference between what you said in your OP as the reason for denial, and what the Reviewer said in their note. They are completely different statements.

 

It appears that the reviewer is concerned that the ONLY reason for the new listing is to creat a False FTF hunt. If the CO has other reasons for listing old Caches as new listings, then they only need to let the reviewer know what the other reasons are. Take a liik at my two Caches, they are recycled Caches in Recycled locations, but there is another reason besides JUST a FTF race.

 

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...cb-d3ba1e55b28a

 

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...63-6ffd3d3bdeb9

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Ummm. I was just thinking (I know, dangerous thing for me) that if this is an issue for the actual cache owner, why isn't THAT cacher in here asking about it? If it isn't, why is ANYONE in here asking about it? Seems to me this is between 2 parties not even involved in this discussion.

 

As for the reviewers notes, I still think there is a bit more to this story. I've got the feeling that the reviewer sent an email or posted a reviewers note simply asking why not re-activate the old caches and is holding off on approving or archiving the new ones until some kind of answer is received. His note sound more like a "Why?" rather than a "No!" to me.

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