+Insane Kangaroo Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 First off, not all ISPs provide free blocking, some even charge for such a feature. If you're contacted by a spammer after finding a geocache, please contact me. I'm well known in other communities for finding people and their personal information, I'll get them to stop. Sincerely, Insane Kangaroo Link to comment
+bflentje Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 First off, not all ISPs provide free blocking, some even charge for such a feature. If you're contacted by a spammer after finding a geocache, please contact me. I'm well known in other communities for finding people and their personal information, I'll get them to stop. Sincerely, Insane Kangaroo To stoop to the same levels as a spammer is bad, bad, bad. Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Just to be clear..... You have evidence that folks are receiving junk email simply because they have visited a certain cache and logged it online?? Link to comment
+Insane Kangaroo Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 To stoop to the same levels as a spammer is bad, bad, bad. To go on the same level as the spammer would be to spam others with nonsense and unsolicited offers. I go on the offensive by making sure they know it's not okay. If they persist I call their place of employment. If you don't like it, tough. Nothing I'll say will change your mind. I'm certainly not a pacifist who will allow rats to trample over me. Just to be clear..... You have evidence that folks are receiving junk email simply because they have visited a certain cache and logged it online?? http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=247302&view=findpost&p=4333596 Link to comment
+bflentje Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) To stoop to the same levels as a spammer is bad, bad, bad. To go on the same level as the spammer would be to spam others with nonsense and unsolicited offers. I go on the offensive by making sure they know it's not okay. If they persist I call their place of employment. If you don't like it, tough. Nothing I'll say will change your mind. I'm certainly not a pacifist who will allow rats to trample over me. Just to be clear..... You have evidence that folks are receiving junk email simply because they have visited a certain cache and logged it online?? http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=247302&view=findpost&p=4333596 forget it. There's no hope. Edited March 8, 2011 by bflentje Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 ... Just to be clear..... You have evidence that folks are receiving junk email simply because they have visited a certain cache and logged it online?? http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=247302&view=findpost&p=4333596 So the answer would be "NO". A piece of advertising in a cache is really not uncommon. I don't find an ad for a coin to be offensive in the least. Besides - sounds like you may be targeting the wrong folks. Some innocent Geocacher may have placed those after receiving good service from the company. Why target the company for that. Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Just to be clear..... You have evidence that folks are receiving junk email simply because they have visited a certain cache and logged it online?? http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=247302&view=findpost&p=4333596 You're using one incident, posted 15 May 2010, as evidence that this is a problem? If it is a problem, then the correct procedure would be to contact Groundspeak. I don't think that "hiring" you to deal with it is in any way kosher. In fact, I'm wondering if your offer to harass people is legal. Or if it's something that Groundspeak should deal with, seeing as you are using their website/listing service, etc to drum up "customers". Link to comment
+Insane Kangaroo Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 So the answer would be "NO". A piece of advertising in a cache is really not uncommon. I don't find an ad for a coin to be offensive in the least. Besides - sounds like you may be targeting the wrong folks. Some innocent Geocacher may have placed those after receiving good service from the company. Why target the company for that. Read the link again and get back to me when you realize the answer is "YES." A person was spammed by the owner of the cache after finding said cache. You're using one incident, posted 15 May 2010, as evidence that this is a problem? If it is a problem, then the correct procedure would be to contact Groundspeak. I don't think that "hiring" you to deal with it is in any way kosher. In fact, I'm wondering if your offer to harass people is legal. Or if it's something that Groundspeak should deal with, seeing as you are using their website/listing service, etc to drum up "customers". Please don't be a smart-allec, it's simply informing who is spamming, etc. there is no change of money or any product, therefore its not "hiring" it's more like tattling on spammers. Link to comment
+bflentje Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 The whole world is just going insane, me included. Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) Just read your other thread. You really need to get over yourself. You're confusing spammers and cache owners and people who drop silly advertising into caches. As Groundspeak has informed everyone, the contents of a cache don't fall under the "commercial" guidelines. It would be more productive to put all that energy towards something helpful and positive. ibtl Edited March 8, 2011 by Pup Patrol Link to comment
+Insane Kangaroo Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Just read your other thread. You really need to get over yourself. You're confusing spammers and cache owners and people who drop silly advertising into caches. As Groundspeak has informed everyone, the contents of a cache don't fall under the "commercial" guidelines. It would be more productive to put all that energy towards something helpful and positive. YOU READ THE OTHER THREAD! Roo people are idiots who can't read. Let me try to dumb down the 4-6 sentences in the other thread for you. 1) Found geocache 2) Geocache owner sent me emails trying to sell me things Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 The "NO" part is that you have the direct evidence and/or that you are a victim and/or that it has happened to anybody else anywhere. .....and that thread is about an advertisment left in caches. Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Just read your other thread. You really need to get over yourself. You're confusing spammers and cache owners and people who drop silly advertising into caches. As Groundspeak has informed everyone, the contents of a cache don't fall under the "commercial" guidelines. It would be more productive to put all that energy towards something helpful and positive. YOU READ THE OTHER THREAD! Roo people are idiots who can't read. Let me try to dumb down the 4-6 sentences in the other thread for you. 1) Found geocache 2) Geocache owner sent me emails trying to sell me things You really should learn how to effectively communicate with people. Because your rude, and threatening tone isn't really the way to go. I did read the other thread. I pointed out to you that you are carping about a post from a year ago. Shall I point out the the sticky that is titled "Reporting Abusive Posts or Correspondence" for you? Here's the link to it: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=238349 If you start harassing people that you accuse of being spammers, you could very well find yourself on the other end of the stick or admin brick. Link to comment
+Insane Kangaroo Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 The "NO" part is that you have the direct evidence and/or that you are a victim and/or that it has happened to anybody else anywhere. .....and that thread is about an advertisment left in caches. Yes the thread is, but I linked to a very specific post. If all you did was read the thread title and thought "No" then you fail sir! Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Oh, and a "solicitor" is a lawyer. Link to comment
+Insane Kangaroo Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Oh, and a "solicitor" is a lawyer. That's one of the definitions for solicitor in a legal manner, yes. i.e. a solicitor for the county The main definition is: a person whose business it is to solicit business, trade, etc Please learn about this thing called a "dictionary." Link to comment
knowschad Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Just read your other thread. You really need to get over yourself. You're confusing spammers and cache owners and people who drop silly advertising into caches. As Groundspeak has informed everyone, the contents of a cache don't fall under the "commercial" guidelines. It would be more productive to put all that energy towards something helpful and positive. YOU READ THE OTHER THREAD! Roo people are idiots who can't read. Let me try to dumb down the 4-6 sentences in the other thread for you. 1) Found geocache 2) Geocache owner sent me emails trying to sell me things Here's a link that may interest you: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?app=forums&module=extras§ion=boardrules Link to comment
+Ike 13 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Every email that is sent through the site has this handy line Forward abuse complaints to: contact@geocaching.com I think if I run into any issues I'll report it to the proper authorities then some other cacher. Link to comment
Mr.Yuck Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 The "NO" part is that you have the direct evidence and/or that you are a victim and/or that it has happened to anybody else anywhere. .....and that thread is about an advertisment left in caches. Yes the thread is, but I linked to a very specific post. If all you did was read the thread title and thought "No" then you fail sir! Dude, do not harass the poor EatStayPlay.com lady a year after she stopped the promotion. And forget about someone from Oregon reporting getting spam email after finding a cache 13 months ago. Oh, and make sure you join PAGA. Link to comment
+Insane Kangaroo Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Dude, do not harass the poor EatStayPlay.com lady a year after she stopped the promotion. And forget about someone from Oregon reporting getting spam email after finding a cache 13 months ago. Oh, and make sure you join PAGA. I haven't harassed her, I simply sent an email to the website thanking them for the free tactical targets. Link to comment
+bflentje Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Dude, do not harass the poor EatStayPlay.com lady a year after she stopped the promotion. And forget about someone from Oregon reporting getting spam email after finding a cache 13 months ago. Oh, and make sure you join PAGA. I haven't harassed her, I simply sent an email to the website thanking them for the free tactical targets. An example of what's wrong with America. Link to comment
+dfx Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 But what if you get spammed by a barrister? Link to comment
+edscott Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Is there an ignore button for forum threads? Link to comment
knowschad Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Dude, do not harass the poor EatStayPlay.com lady a year after she stopped the promotion. And forget about someone from Oregon reporting getting spam email after finding a cache 13 months ago. Oh, and make sure you join PAGA. I haven't harassed her, I simply sent an email to the website thanking them for the free tactical targets. What would you call this? Three of the four threads that you have started or posted in here are about your problems with EatStayPlay. I would call that harassment. Wouldn't you? You have been informed that this is an old problem that has been dealt with to the satisfaction of everyone but yourself, so I think that shows where the real problem lies. Link to comment
+Insane Kangaroo Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 What would you call this? Three of the four threads that you have started or posted in here are about your problems with EatStayPlay. I would call that harassment. Wouldn't you? You have been informed that this is an old problem that has been dealt with to the satisfaction of everyone but yourself, so I think that shows where the real problem lies. Where the real problem lies... the problem of I shouldn't had to see the geo-SPAM in the first place, OKAY! It's called placing the frustration of having to deal with spam on a public outlet so people know of said spam is still out there. I generally don't post on these type of forums since I usually don't have anything to say, therefore the only type of posts you will generally see are reports and incidents. Other people on the other hand love to be keyboard armchair warriors, nothing wrong with that. Link to comment
Mr.Yuck Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Dude, do not harass the poor EatStayPlay.com lady a year after she stopped the promotion. And forget about someone from Oregon reporting getting spam email after finding a cache 13 months ago. Oh, and make sure you join PAGA. I haven't harassed her, I simply sent an email to the website thanking them for the free tactical targets. Oh never mind then, you're good. Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Roo people are idiots who can't read. Indeed. Roo haven't read anything about the "commercial" guidelines, how they don't apply to cache contents or travellers. Yet you feel justified in creating some misguided campaign about an old, dead issue. I can only hope that the person you are harassing knows to report you to Groundspeak. ibtl Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'd never heard of EatStayPlay site until these topics started up about it. Are you sure you weren't hired to bring that site to our attention? ibtl with a whole load of donuts Thanks for giving me a donut opportunity. MrsB Link to comment
+dfx Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I found a cache yesterday and received some blue pill spam today. Get them to stop please, kthxbai. Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'd never heard of EatStayPlay site until these topics started up about it. ..... Its almost as if they are actually trying to bring attention to them - in essence advertising for them. Quick call thier employer!!! - I'll join you for some donuts...... Link to comment
4wheelin_fool Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 This thread is part of a global conspiracy by the OTO and ALIEN SHAPESHIFTER INVADERS USING MIND CONTROL TO TAKE OVER THE ENTIRE PLANET IN 2012 USING HYPNOSIS, BACON AND SPAM !!! but its nothing to get alarmed about. Link to comment
+bflentje Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 What would you call this? Three of the four threads that you have started or posted in here are about your problems with EatStayPlay. I would call that harassment. Wouldn't you? You have been informed that this is an old problem that has been dealt with to the satisfaction of everyone but yourself, so I think that shows where the real problem lies. Where the real problem lies... the problem of I shouldn't had to see the geo-SPAM in the first place, OKAY! It's called placing the frustration of having to deal with spam on a public outlet so people know of said spam is still out there. I generally don't post on these type of forums since I usually don't have anything to say, therefore the only type of posts you will generally see are reports and incidents. Other people on the other hand love to be keyboard armchair warriors, nothing wrong with that. I am sorry, where is it written that YOU can't be inconvenienced? I love the attitude that some think they have the right to this or that. Link to comment
knowschad Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 What would you call this? Three of the four threads that you have started or posted in here are about your problems with EatStayPlay. I would call that harassment. Wouldn't you? You have been informed that this is an old problem that has been dealt with to the satisfaction of everyone but yourself, so I think that shows where the real problem lies. Where the real problem lies... the problem of I shouldn't had to see the geo-SPAM in the first place, OKAY! It's called placing the frustration of having to deal with spam on a public outlet so people know of said spam is still out there. I generally don't post on these type of forums since I usually don't have anything to say, therefore the only type of posts you will generally see are reports and incidents. Other people on the other hand love to be keyboard armchair warriors, nothing wrong with that. I am sorry, where is it written that YOU can't be inconvenienced? I love the attitude that some think they have the right to this or that. Isn't that somewhere in the Bill of Rights? Or is it the Bible? Constitution? I give up. Link to comment
+Semper Questio Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) This thread is part of a global conspiracy by the OTO and ALIEN SHAPESHIFTER INVADERS USING MIND CONTROL TO TAKE OVER THE ENTIRE PLANET IN 2012 USING HYPNOSIS, BACON AND SPAM !!! but its nothing to get alarmed about. MMMMMM.....BACON! AND SPAM!!!! (fried, on toast, with a bit of cheese and mayo please) Edited March 8, 2011 by Semper Questio Link to comment
+Semper Questio Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I think someone needs a nap...or an admin brick. Link to comment
knowschad Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Mmmmmmmm Bacon! Did you know that bacon and spam both come from pork? Its true. Link to comment
GOF and Bacall Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 This thread is part of a global conspiracy by the OTO and ALIEN SHAPESHIFTER INVADERS USING MIND CONTROL TO TAKE OVER THE ENTIRE PLANET IN 2012 USING HYPNOSIS, BACON AND SPAM !!! but its nothing to get alarmed about. MMMMMM.....BACON! AND SPAM!!!! (fried, on toast, with a bit of cheese and mayo please) Spam is not a food. Link to comment
+tozainamboku Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I blame it all on power trails. Link to comment
jholly Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 What would you call this? Three of the four threads that you have started or posted in here are about your problems with EatStayPlay. I would call that harassment. Wouldn't you? You have been informed that this is an old problem that has been dealt with to the satisfaction of everyone but yourself, so I think that shows where the real problem lies. Where the real problem lies... the problem of I shouldn't had to see the geo-SPAM in the first place, OKAY! It's called placing the frustration of having to deal with spam on a public outlet so people know of said spam is still out there. I generally don't post on these type of forums since I usually don't have anything to say, therefore the only type of posts you will generally see are reports and incidents. Other people on the other hand love to be keyboard armchair warriors, nothing wrong with that. Seems to me that you still don't have anything to say. I got a suggestion. Get yourself some stickers and when you find the cache slap a sticker on the outside. Then you don't have to open the cache and get your knickers in a knot because you saw some commercial advertisement. You will be a lot happier. Link to comment
4wheelin_fool Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Spam is not a food. It can be tranformed into engine oil through a special distillation process involving corn oil, fingernail clippings, eye of newt, and a few other ingredients. Link to comment
GOF and Bacall Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I blame it all on power trails. I blame it on Hormel. Link to comment
+cheech gang Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Spam is not a food. It can be tranformed into engine oil through a special distillation process involving corn oil, fingernail clippings, eye of newt, and a few other ingredients. Dang, no wonder I couldn't get it to work, I forgot the eye of newt. Link to comment
+geekwalrus Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Do you have anything without spam? Link to comment
GOF and Bacall Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Do you have anything without spam? We have some spam free donuts. Link to comment
+bflentje Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 SPAM, made by Hormal, a Minnesota multibillion dollar company. Did you know that the word SPAM is derived from spiced-ham? Link to comment
+DadOf6Furrballs Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Spam is not a food. Watchu talkin about? I love spam!! I'm a spam connoisseur. An honest-to-god spam chef. In fact, I think my original home cooked "sweet n sour spam on rice" is on the menu for dinner tonight. Link to comment
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