Forum Schedule

[+Ambient_Skater]

As Starbrand said in an earlier topic, the Groundspeak forums stick to a strict schedule to keep discussions consistent. Unfortunately, this schedule doesn't seem to be published anywhere, which seems to have confused some newer members. For the benefit of the entire geocaching community, I've worked out this schedule:

 

 

The schedule features a new topic each day of the week, which rotates every season to keep things fresh.

 

EDIT: updated schedule third time

Edited June 5, 2011 by Ambient_Skater

[+jacob501]

Wow...REALLY???!!!

[+Too Tall John]

Sunday has traditionally been about Website Performance.

 

This may change since the latest server updates. . .

[+Walts Hunting]

Nice work skater. And I thought I could post randomly. I notice you have the Too many micros year round. That sounds right.

[+Ambient_Skater]

Sunday has traditionally been about Website Performance.

I updated the schedule to show that.

 

Wow...REALLY???!!!

lol yes jacob. Don't you like it? Edited June 5, 2011 by Ambient_Skater

[+jacob501]

What if someone doesn't adhere to your schedule!?

[+t4e]

LMAO

 

you forgot one..."how long before my cache is published?"

[+Ambient_Skater]

oh man I knew I was forgetting something.

 

EDIT: fixed it again.

Edited June 5, 2011 by Ambient_Skater

[+Ecylram]

Thanks, I had lost my copy.

[+Ambient_Skater]

What if someone doesn't adhere to your schedule!?

It's not my schedule, it's theirs. I just drew it up and put it in a nice table.

[+Coldgears]

I love this kid, he puts a smile to my face! :D

[knowschad]

Where is the "I drew up a forum post schedule" topic on your chart?

 

(seriously... cute idea, and I suspect it will be resurrected here with some regularity)

[+Gitchee-Gummee]

Is this schedule accurate for those living east or west of the International Date Line?

[+dfx]

Where's the "doesn't adhere to earthcache guidelines" topic in that chart? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh?

[+Student Camper]

This forum proves the point, I have too much time on my hands.

[Pup Patrol]

It's funny because it's TRUE!

 

The schedule should be made a pinned topic.

 

Oh, wait... the "what does the winter-friendly attribute really mean?" topic is missing from the winter schedule.

 

The appearance of doughnuts are too random to include in any schedule.

 

[+BuckeyeClan]

Where's the "doesn't adhere to earthcache guidelines" topic in that chart? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh?

 

Clearly this is just the chart for the main forum. The Earthcaching forum has it's own schedule, as must the Traveler forum (somebody stole my TB!), and the GPS forum (what GPS should I buy?)

[jholly]

You don't seem to have the "Bring back Virtuals" discussion scheduled.

[+Ambient_Skater]

I love this kid, he puts a smile to my face! :D

Thanks

 

Where is the "I drew up a forum post schedule" topic on your chart?

That doesn't happen on a regular basis.

 

Is this schedule accurate for those living east or west of the International Date Line?

Wherever the OP lives. So technically two days of the schedule would be active at any given time.

 

Oh, wait... the "what does the winter-friendly attribute really mean?" topic is missing from the winter schedule.

That loosely fits in with the "caching in the snow" day.

 

You don't seem to have the "Bring back Virtuals" discussion scheduled.

I don't wanna change it again. Anyone who wants to post one of those topics can do it on Website Issues Sundays. Edited June 5, 2011 by Ambient_Skater

[Clan Riffster]

Dude! That's freekin' brilliant! Though I do agree with JHolly.

If you feel the urge to edit, "BRING BACK VIRTUALS" needs a spot.

[+briansnat]

I'm pretty sure that poor swag is on Fridays in the winter and wet logs are Saturday.

 

You forgot geocides. Those are on the first Monday in every month. "The forum regulars are hostile jerks" is reserved for the 15th of every odd numbered month. "What is the best cache?" is the first Wednesday in every month, and "Geocachers are littering/destroying the environment" is on the first Monday of every quarter.

Edited June 5, 2011 by briansnat

[+d+n.s]

What day do I post the beauties?

"I hate it when logs just say 'FTF'"

"Logged from your mobile device!? Who cares!?"

"A rant about blank logs"

 

Also, what day do I post my thread about how we always have the same threads?

 

Dude! That's freekin' brilliant! Though I do agree with JHolly.

If you feel the urge to edit, "BRING BACK VIRTUALS" needs a spot.

I agree

[knowschad]

Is there a problem with the website today?

[AZcachemeister]

Is there a problem with the website today?

 

The new maps suck!

Does that fit in?

[knowschad]

Is there a problem with the website today?

 

The new maps suck!

Does that fit in?

 

Definitely a Sunday website issue.

[+Ambient_Skater]

You forgot geocides. Those are on the first Monday in every month. "The forum regulars are hostile jerks" is reserved for the 15th of every odd numbered month. "What is the best cache?" is the first Wednesday in every month, and "Geocachers are littering/destroying the environment" is on the first Monday of every quarter.

I don't remember seeing very many of those topics. I don't think they'll all fit in the schedule. I'm going to have to make a bigger one. Edited June 5, 2011 by Ambient_Skater

[Pup Patrol]

I think geocides would be a "Random Event", not a regularly scheduled item. They just can't be predicted, as is the nature of such cataclysmic and dramatic events.

 

They should have their own forum icon, perhaps a depiction of "fireworks".

[+TerraViators]

Just wanted to inform you that I can see the schedule. I'm not a platinum level member, so you might want to check the permissions you have set on it.

[knowschad]

I think geocides would be a "Random Event", not a regularly scheduled item. They just can't be predicted, as is the nature of such cataclysmic and dramatic events.

 

Well, they should be. It is very inconvenient to just go off and geocide any time somebody wants to. I mean, people have to read their logs and take time to rate the quality and angst level and all that.

 

Personally, I am hoping the Frog will decide to post the schedule as a Sticky topic.

[+Ambient_Skater]

I have made the changes everyone suggested. But to fit everything in the schedule now goes by month instead of season. The 15th of every odd numbered month has been reserved for "the forum regulars are hostile jerks” discussion.

 

Edited June 5, 2011 by Ambient_Skater

[+Walts Hunting]

If I wasnt laughing so hard I would be insulted.

 

You left out that every four years on Feb 29th the forum is closed to all except Platinum members.

Edited June 5, 2011 by Walts Hunting

[Pup Patrol]

I think geocides would be a "Random Event", not a regularly scheduled item. They just can't be predicted, as is the nature of such cataclysmic and dramatic events.

 

Well, they should be. It is very inconvenient to just go off and geocide any time somebody wants to. I mean, people have to read their logs and take time to rate the quality and angst level and all that.

 

"Groundspeak Lingo Bingo" for everyone...there's so much potential!

 

Personally, I am hoping the Frog will decide to post the schedule as a Sticky topic.

 

So am I, in all seriousness. A little levity is much needed and appreciated in the non-Off Topic forum.

 

I have made the changes everyone suggested. But to fit everything in the schedule now goes by month instead of season. The 15th of every odd numbered month has been reserved for "the forum regulars are hostile jerks” discussion.

 

Above and beyond...

 

Excellent work. Thank you.

 

This is turning into my favourite thread.

 

(stupid spell-checker...I'm CANADIAN! That's the way it's correctly spelled up here. Geez.)

[AZcachemeister]

The 15th of every odd numbered month has been reserved for "the forum regulars are hostile jerks” discussion.

 

 

That is just a bunch of GARBAGE!

I mean just wholly, incomprehensibly inadequate!

 

One day every two months is not enough to cover all the hostility and jerkiness.

 

MmMmMm, jerky...

 

Snack-time!!

[+wimseyguy]

Very impressive for someone with barely more than 100 posts!

Oh wait-when did you schedule snarky comments about someones stats?

[+Mr. Wilson & a Mt. Goat]

Hehe.....That's pretty good!

I will schedule my schedule around this schedule so that I don't run in to un-wanted forum topics.

 

Never you were from BC, Ambient_Skater.You were even at an event that I was at last year.

 

Edit for spelling

Edited June 5, 2011 by Mr. Wilson & a Mt. Goat

[TheCacheSeeker]

If I wasnt laughing so hard I would be insulted.

 

You left out that every four years on Feb 29th the forum is closed to all except Platinum members.

really?

[Pup Patrol]

Hehe.....That's pretty good!

I will schedule my schedule around this schedule so that I don't run in to un-wanted forum topics.

 

Never you were from BC, Ambient_Skater.You were even at an event that I was at lat year.

 

Didn't know he was Canadian, either.

 

Well, that explains it then, eh?

 

Double-double and a maple glazed, to go.

[+Coldgears]

Could you re-post the original? While the new one is arguably more in depth, when refrencing it in another threa, it's just too much!

[+Walts Hunting]

If I wadnt laughing so hard I wpuld be insulted

[+Mr. Wilson & a Mt. Goat]

 

Double-double and a maple glazed, to go.

 

If you were in bc right now, you would mean a Canuck Donut:

 

The store near us also sells "Luongo Johns".

[+Too Tall John]

If I wasnt laughing so hard I would be insulted.

 

You left out that every four years on Feb 29th the forum is closed to all except Platinum members.

really?

Really. I'm surprised you didn't know that, considering Feb 30 is closed to all except cachers with a username that contains the word "cache"!

[+paleolith]

You left out that every four years on Feb 29th the forum is closed to all except Platinum members.

really?

Well, of course you just thought the forums were down.

 

Edward

[+BaylorGrad]

I have made the changes everyone suggested. But to fit everything in the schedule now goes by month instead of season. The 15th of every odd numbered month has been reserved for "the forum regulars are hostile jerks” discussion.

 

 

I'll be the first to admit that I make a "the forum regulars are hostile jerks" post everyone once in awhile. Speaking of which, the forum regulars can be hostile jerks, you know?

[+Ambient_Skater]

Could you re-post the original? While the new one is arguably more in depth, when refrencing it in another threa, it's just too much!

It's on my other computer. I'll re-post it in a few days.

[+Walts Hunting]

I just want to take a moment to thank Ambiant_Skater for creating a topic that will be remembered forever.

 

We do sometimes get a little too serious here. A noob with 37 found caches and barely 100 posts has reminded us that this is just a hobby.

 

Oh and Go Canucks. My sister moved to Canada and married one. Currently lives in Aldergrove and we get up there most summers.

 

And as one of those regulars who are sometimes considered hostile I appreciate the special day dedicated to us. We may not be loved but we are recognized.

 

And now I am going to enjoy my forum signature. Starting off with a Maker's Mark.

Edited June 6, 2011 by Walts Hunting

[TheCacheSeeker]

You left out that every four years on Feb 29th the forum is closed to all except Platinum members.

really?

Well, of course you just thought the forums were down.

 

Edward

how do you know?

[+Too Tall John]

You left out that every four years on Feb 29th the forum is closed to all except Platinum members.

really?

Well, of course you just thought the forums were down.

 

Edward

how do you know?

He assumed that you aren't a Platinum Member, as he didn't see you at the last PtMO* Event.

 

*Platinum Member Only

[+hukilaulau]

Dude! Nice work...

Did I miss "PM caches are elitist"?

I would also like to propose a special day each month for a fictional cacher we will call "Hotsprockets" to post his "Fake Serisou Personal Issue of the Month." Responses must be made within 3 minutes and then the fake serisou topic is closed.

[+Ambient_Skater]

Did I miss "PM caches are elitist"?

I had those in the old schedule but I forgot to copy those days over to the new one. I'll update it again in a few days once I'm sure I'm not forgetting anything. Briansnat will have to put it into the OP for me once I do.

Edited June 6, 2011 by Ambient_Skater

[+popokiiti]

I think geocides would be a "Random Event", not a regularly scheduled item. They just can't be predicted, as is the nature of such cataclysmic and dramatic events.

 

Well, they should be. It is very inconvenient to just go off and geocide any time somebody wants to. I mean, people have to read their logs and take time to rate the quality and angst level and all that.

 

"Groundspeak Lingo Bingo" for everyone...there's so much potential!

 

Personally, I am hoping the Frog will decide to post the schedule as a Sticky topic.

 

So am I, in all seriousness. A little levity is much needed and appreciated in the non-Off Topic forum.

 

I have made the changes everyone suggested. But to fit everything in the schedule now goes by month instead of season. The 15th of every odd numbered month has been reserved for "the forum regulars are hostile jerks” discussion.

 

Above and beyond...

 

Excellent work. Thank you.

 

This is turning into my favourite thread.

 

(stupid spell-checker...I'm CANADIAN! That's the way it's correctly spelled up here. Geez.)

Yep - I am a new Canadian, originally from England and my stupid spell-checker doesn't even recognize Groundspeak or Geocaching, let alone favourite! That's correct to me too.......