+gui look Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 hey everyone, i just got a new cache published and it was super fast published. and i was thinking, can i be a cache reviwer too? if so how cuz i looked every were and nothing... plz help i also want to know how they are elected if so. thanks gui look Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 How are they selected? Well, everyone stands in a line. Volunteers are asked to take one step forward. Those that don't step back quick enough get to be 'The Chosen Ones' Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 13.8. Volunteer Cache Reviewers How do I become a volunteer cache reviewer? From the 'Book that is Knowledge' Quote Link to comment
Deceangi Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 The local Reviewers decide that the workload justifies the need for another colleague to share the workload. They Identify possible candidates, looking for someone who has shown a good knowledge and understanding of the Guidelines. Who has shown the ability to work with others, has a good track record on both cache placements and finds [not necessarily in the thousands but not someone with a very low No of finds]. Has not made posts in any of the geocaching forums which could be of concern. Once a person is identified, the local Reviewers will then submit the persons name to Groundspeak for their consideration. if Groundspeak decide that the person is suitable, They are then taken to the Reviewer Community for their opinion of the person. If this stage is passed successfully, Groundspeak will then make a final consideration, before providing either a yes or a no. If it's a yes, it's at this point that one of the local Reviewers will make contact with the selected person. And ask them to join the Reviewer Team. Not everyone accepts when asked, for variety of reasons. Deceangi Quote Link to comment
+Yorkie30 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 hey everyone, i just got a new cache published and it was super fast published. and i was thinking, can i be a cache reviwer too? if so how cuz i looked every were and nothing... plz help i also want to know how they are elected if so. thanks gui look Why would you want to take on lots of work, get abuse on the forums, blamed for anything to do with caching in the UK and not get paid for it???? Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Why would you want to take on lots of work, get abuse on the forums, blamed for anything to do with caching in the UK and not get paid for it???? He's not from the UK... He wouldn't have to worry about bumping in to anyone, that he'd upset, down a dark ally! Welcome to the UK side of the forums gui look. Quote Link to comment
+needaxeo Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) Has not made posts in any of the geocaching forums which could be of concern. So that rules out most of the people using them then Once a person is identified, the local Reviewers will then submit the persons name to Groundspeak for their consideration. if Groundspeak decide that the person is suitable, They are then taken to the Reviewer Community for their opinion of the person. If this stage is passed successfully, Groundspeak will then make a final consideration, before providing either a yes or a no. If it's a yes, it's at this point that one of the local Reviewers will make contact with the selected person. And ask them to join the Reviewer Team. Not everyone accepts when asked, for variety of reasons. Are you saying you submit names and do all this without the person's knowledge and before you've ascertained whether they have any interest in doing it in the first place? Management by committee eh? I'd speak to a good libel lawyer too, I am not one, but I would have said it's probably better to let someone apply for something first before discussing their suitability or what their posts are like amongst yourselves. Edited September 1, 2010 by needaxeo Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 There's nothing to stop any UK geocacher putting forward a name (including their own name) for consideration to become a reviewer at some time in the future. If you know of someone in your area who you feel meets the criteria set out by Deceangi in his post #4 above then send the name in to him (or to one of the other reviewers) with a few details about why you think that person is worth considering. Nothing may happen for months... years even... but then one evening their phone may ring... MrsB Quote Link to comment
+needaxeo Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) There's nothing to stop any UK geocacher putting forward a name (including their own name) for consideration to become a reviewer at some time in the future. If you know of someone in your area who you feel meets the criteria set out by Deceangi in his post #4 above then send the name in to him (or to one of the other reviewers) with a few details about why you think that person is worth considering. Well, I'm sure you implicitly meant to say "so long as you have their permission to send their name and details of course" but as that wasn't clear and as you and the earlier poster both seem to imply that you only ask them after the fact, let's say the thing I think that would stop most people from putting forward someone else's name is simple manners. Edited September 1, 2010 by needaxeo Quote Link to comment
+sTeamTraen Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I'd speak to a good libel lawyer too, I am not one, but I would have said it's probably better to let someone apply for something first before discussing their suitability or what their posts are like amongst yourselves. This is too silly for words(*), but the short answer is that "opinion is a standard defence in defamation/libel/slander cases". (*) That's an opinion. Quote Link to comment
I! Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Has not made posts in any of the geocaching forums which could be of concern.That's worth knowing ......By the way, since I've got your attention, would anyone be interested in a copy of the GS database that I harvested with my botnet? I'm currently trading as "TheFrogMustDie" out of Nigeria and will happily take stolen GCs as payment. ( just making even surer than sure that I'm well out of the running ) Quote Link to comment
+Lovejoy and Tinker Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Has not made posts in any of the geocaching forums which could be of concern.That's worth knowing ......By the way, since I've got your attention, would anyone be interested in a copy of the GS database that I harvested with my botnet? I'm currently trading as "TheFrogMustDie" out of Nigeria and will happily take stolen GCs as payment. ( just making even surer than sure that I'm well out of the running ) Yep, how much?? (Me too ) Quote Link to comment
+4 and The Dog Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Has not made posts in any of the geocaching forums which could be of concern.That's worth knowing ......By the way, since I've got your attention, would anyone be interested in a copy of the GS database that I harvested with my botnet? I'm currently trading as "TheFrogMustDie" out of Nigeria and will happily take stolen GCs as payment. ( just making even surer than sure that I'm well out of the running ) Yep, how much?? (Me too ) We told him to do it - so that's us out as well Quote Link to comment
+gui look Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 13.8. Volunteer Cache Reviewers How do I become a volunteer cache reviewer? From the 'Book that is Knowledge' so who do i contact for more info? Quote Link to comment
+Lovejoy and Tinker Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 so who do i contact for more info? Why not email your local reviewer and see what they say? I don't think the UK reviewers would be able to help. And from the advice given here so far it seems that your area's reviewer(s) would be the ones to decide if a new reviewer is required and who it should be. Quote Link to comment
+Lovejoy and Tinker Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 ...or have a chat with the folk in the Portuguese section of the forum... Quote Link to comment
+maxkim Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Has not made posts in any of the geocaching forums which could be of concern. Deceangi well not us then.... LOL Quote Link to comment
+gui look Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 ok thaks everyone but the local reviwer is not one of the best so i guess il stick as a normal geocacher. thx gui look Quote Link to comment
+goldpot Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 There's nothing to stop any UK geocacher putting forward a name (including their own name) for consideration to become a reviewer at some time in the future. MrsB Mr Currykev. Quote Link to comment
+Lovejoy and Tinker Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 ok thaks everyone but the local reviwer is not one of the best so i guess il stick as a normal geocacher. thx gui look You might have rephrased that, just in case you ever aspired to great office in the future. Your statement could count against you. Doesn't look like they are short of reviewers anyway. Your seems to cover several countries at once, so it may be a while before another is needed for Portugal. But thanks for your application , and sorry we (I) took the thread off track a little with the humour. Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 ... i just got a new cache published and it was super fast published. ... QUOTE(gui look @ Sep1 2010, 10:18 PM) * ok thanks everyone but the local reviewer is not one of the best ... gui look Is the local reviewer good, or not? Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 There's nothing to stop any UK geocacher putting forward a name (including their own name) for consideration to become a reviewer at some time in the future. MrsB Mr Currykev. Attention everyone. Don't worry, he's only joking! Quote Link to comment
+gui look Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 ... i just got a new cache published and it was super fast published. ... QUOTE(gui look @ Sep1 2010, 10:18 PM) * ok thanks everyone but the local reviewer is not one of the best ... gui look Is the local reviewer good, or not? he's ok but the problem is he almost twists the rules and so sometimes he is too rigurus. i have talked with other geocachers personaly and they agree with me. im not shure there is a nother reviewer in portugal. i think ground speak should give everyone a small formation. only a vide on youtube is egnulf. thanks averyone! Quote Link to comment
SUp3rFM Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 So, I'm good. But, not that good. *sigh* Please, do report any situation that you may feel it was inadequate to appeals@geocaching.com. Thank you. Quote Link to comment
+jorgeorge Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 he's ok but the problem is he almost twists the rules and so sometimes he is too rigurus. i have talked with other geocachers personaly and they agree with me. im not shure there is a nother reviewer in portugal. i think ground speak should give everyone a small formation. only a vide on youtube is egnulf. thanks averyone! quite an ugly statement you have there...in many ways... Quote Link to comment
+Munkeh Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 is portugal now a part of manchester? Quote Link to comment
Iamnotasuperhero Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I'd imagine it would be one of those jobs where if you want to volunteer for the position you are disqualified from holding it. Quote Link to comment
+The Other Stu Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) The local Reviewers decide that the workload justifies the need for another colleague to share the workload. They Identify possible candidates, looking for someone who has shown a good knowledge and understanding of the Guidelines. Snip snip snip snip Deceangi Dave, Firstly, apologies for snipping the post, but I think you underplay your card here..... ISTR that some fairly recent requests for new reviewers were because you were to be found at odd hours outside McDonalds, campsites and such like approving caches. The role of a reviewer must be a harrowing one (why do you always have a smile on your face?). You're badgered, criticised and in all honesty, I'd be looking for a new job if I was being paid to take the aggravation that you do. And you take all this without being paid! So I think some of the qualities of being a reviewer needs is to be dedicated, have nerves of steel and broad shoulders EDIT: and a sunny disposition Edited September 28, 2010 by The Other Stu Quote Link to comment
katowora Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 hey everyone, i just got a new cache published and it was super fast published. and i was thinking, can i be a cache reviwer too? if so how cuz i looked every were and nothing... plz help i also want to know how they are elected if so. thanks gui look Arm-chair logging caches won't do you any favours for starters! My apologies if you really DID go to Maryland for the GPS Maze and found no other caches while there Oh, and travelling to London for a single Trad Quote Link to comment
Deceangi Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 The local Reviewers decide that the workload justifies the need for another colleague to share the workload. They Identify possible candidates, looking for someone who has shown a good knowledge and understanding of the Guidelines. Snip snip snip snip Deceangi Dave, Firstly, apologies for snipping the post, but I think you underplay your card here..... ISTR that some fairly recent requests for new reviewers were because you were to be found at odd hours outside McDonalds, campsites and such like approving caches. The role of a reviewer must be a harrowing one (why do you always have a smile on your face?). You're badgered, criticised and in all honesty, I'd be looking for a new job if I was being paid to take the aggravation that you do. And you take all this without being paid! So I think some of the qualities of being a reviewer needs is to be dedicated, have nerves of steel and broad shoulders EDIT: and a sunny disposition I'm sure the other Reviewers around the world, not only the UK/Ireland team will agree. It is a privilege and a pleasure to be able to give something special back to the community. Who give us so much pleasure and friendship. For me personally, as a Full time Carer. I spend much of the time isolated from the world. With just my family to speak to. So being a Reviewer has given me a social life outside of that small world, And has given me so many special friends. Many whom I would have never made, without being a Reviewer. I've been even more lucky in that I've managed to con so many special people into joining the team. And it is a privilege to work so closely with them. There you go 3 reasons to keep smiling and there are thousands more Dave/Deci plus I've only put in around a thousand hours or so Sat outside McD's over the last 4 years I've had well over a couple of hundred free coffee's out of them (yes I'm a coffee addict, as well as a Geocache addict ). Coffee, free WiFi and a Inverter and I'm in seventh heaven Quote Link to comment
+abiherts Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm also a full time carer so am not able to cache or meet other people as much as I'd like. I spend a lot of time secretly lurking on this forum enjoying reading other people's experiences. Hopefully I will get to meet some of the fantastic reviewers one day, maybe at Mega Wales 2011! [For me personally, as a Full time Carer. I spend much of the time isolated from the world. With just my family to speak to. So being a Reviewer has given me a social life outside of that small world, And has given me so many special friends. Many whom I would have never made, without being a Reviewer.] Quote Link to comment
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