+PeakFault Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 A cache popped up recently and in the cache description the CO states that: "The Co-ordinates are a 100m from the cache, as the GPS signal is poor because of tree cover" They then go onto to give directions as to how to find the cache. Most people have found it using these directions & seemingly accept it without many questioning the CO in the logs. Does anyone think this is okay? Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 When verbal directions must be used to find a cache (as opposed to specific and accurate coordinates), a container should be listed as a letterbox instead!! If this cache was in my area, I would most definitely send an email to the reviewer. Wait to hear what others suggest, but that's my opinion. And just asking.... the reviewer approved the cache based on the coordinates given. If those coordinates are not correct, then it's possible the cache is currently too close to another! Quote Link to comment
+PeakFault Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 When verbal directions must be used to find a cache (as opposed to specific and accurate coordinates), a container should be listed as a letterbox instead!! If this cache was in my area, I would most definitely send an email to the reviewer. Wait to hear what others suggest, but that's my opinion. And just asking.... the reviewer approved the cache based on the coordinates given. If those coordinates are not correct, then it's possible the cache is currently too close to another! I've just looked at Groundspeaks rules regarding cache placement and it states: 2.1. Listing Guidelines that Apply to All Geocaches 1.Technical Requirements 1. Listings must contain accurate GPS coordinates. You must visit the geocache site and obtain all the coordinates with a GPS device. GPS usage is an integral and essential element of both hiding and finding geocaches and must be demonstrated for all cache submissions This cleary hasn't happened in this case. I'm not normally one for picking faults in others caches but this is so way off I can't believe it got past the reviewer. That's why I was asking if this was okay because as I see it, it isnt! I think what I will do is go and find the cache so I know exactly the facts of it and then email the CO and direct them to the guidebooks etc Quote Link to comment
+Mr Kaswa Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 When verbal directions must be used to find a cache (as opposed to specific and accurate coordinates), a container should be listed as a letterbox instead!! If this cache was in my area, I would most definitely send an email to the reviewer. Wait to hear what others suggest, but that's my opinion. And just asking.... the reviewer approved the cache based on the coordinates given. If those coordinates are not correct, then it's possible the cache is currently too close to another! I've just looked at Groundspeaks rules regarding cache placement and it states: 2.1. Listing Guidelines that Apply to All Geocaches 1.Technical Requirements 1. Listings must contain accurate GPS coordinates. You must visit the geocache site and obtain all the coordinates with a GPS device. GPS usage is an integral and essential element of both hiding and finding geocaches and must be demonstrated for all cache submissions The very next line from this same guideline is, "Projecting waypoints from locations defined by coordinates is permissible." Quote Link to comment
+baack40 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Seems to me you could put this cache on your ignore list and go out and find some other caches in the area. Why let this one cache upset you so much? Can I ask if this is really so terrible? Don't let this ruin what could be a great relationship between yourself and another cacher. Make noise over something like this and the word travels fast in the caching world I presume. Might want to sleep on it and wait a couple of days before you take any action. Is it worth it? Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 When verbal directions must be used to find a cache (as opposed to specific and accurate coordinates), a container should be listed as a letterbox instead!! So you're saying night caches, multis, and puzzles should all really be listed as letterboxes??? Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) <snip>I'm not normally one for picking faults in others caches but this is so way off I can't believe it got past the reviewer. So why not contact the reviewer who published it and ask them......? It could be a really cunning hide or it did slip past the reviewer - a mistake. We do make them. Nice to find out first rather than read about it in a public forum though. Edited to add. Whoops wrong account - meant to publish under my Graculus one... too early in the morning! Chris Graculus Volunteer UK Reviewer for geocaching.com UK Geocaching Information & Resources website www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk Geocaching.com Knowledge Books Edited September 18, 2011 by The Blorenges Quote Link to comment
+PeakFault Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Seems to me you could put this cache on your ignore list and go out and find some other caches in the area. Why let this one cache upset you so much? Can I ask if this is really so terrible? Don't let this ruin what could be a great relationship between yourself and another cacher. Make noise over something like this and the word travels fast in the caching world I presume. Might want to sleep on it and wait a couple of days before you take any action. Is it worth it? No in the grand scheme of things it's not so terrible. It just has me completely confused to be honest. I asked on here first so I didn't "make noise" over it as you put it. My intention was merely hoping to offer some advice by email to the CO as they're new. Believe me I know how bitter some people can be to newbies and if you knew me you'd know I'm not like that at all. Quote Link to comment
+PeakFault Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 <snip>I'm not normally one for picking faults in others caches but this is so way off I can't believe it got past the reviewer. So why not contact the reviewer who published it and ask them......? It could be a really cunning hide or it did slip past the reviewer - a mistake. We do make them. Nice to find out first rather than read about it in a public forum though. Chris Graculus Volunteer UK Reviewer for geocaching.com UK Geocaching Information & Resources website www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk Geocaching.com Knowledge Books Perhaps I should have but I was just trying to determine whether a "mistake" (for want of a better word) had been made. Quote Link to comment
+GeoBain Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Is it listed as traditional? This sounds like a classic offset cache which should be listed as a multi. http://www.geocaching.com/about/cache_types.aspx Multi-Cache (Offset Cache) A Multi-Cache ("multiple") involves two or more locations. The final location is a physical container. There are many variations, but most Multi-Caches have a hint to find the second cache, and the second cache has a hint to the third, and so on. An offset cache (where you go to a location and get hints to the actual cache) is considered a Multi-Cache. Quote Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Seems to me you could put this cache on your ignore list and go out and find some other caches in the area. Why let this one cache upset you so much? Can I ask if this is really so terrible? Don't let this ruin what could be a great relationship between yourself and another cacher. Make noise over something like this and the word travels fast in the caching world I presume. Might want to sleep on it and wait a couple of days before you take any action. Is it worth it? Sorry but I beg to differ here. On the assumption that this is a Traditional type cache (if not then there probably isn't a problem) then co-ordinates being out by a long way can lead to negative affects on the environment. Not all cachers read the listing and go out with just co-ords and probably the hint. They will go to the co-ords and search which seems pretty reasonable, but after spending sometime searching leaving no stone unturned there is a possibility of damage to the local environment, and then the spot is visited by several+ cachers doing the same and the damage is multiplied several times. I'm not saying that this is the case here as I don't know the cache, it might be an urban cache on a street corner and likely to cause frustration only, but if in a sensitive area................. Another problem with wildly inaccurate co-ords is proximity to other caches, it may be too closer to another or someone else may unwittingly place one too close to it. Quote Link to comment
+Indotguy Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 A cache popped up recently and in the cache description the CO states that: "The Co-ordinates are a 100m from the cache, as the GPS signal is poor because of tree cover" They then go onto to give directions as to how to find the cache. Most people have found it using these directions & seemingly accept it without many questioning the CO in the logs. Does anyone think this is okay? It might be OK if it were listed as a Multi and gave a bearing. Is it possible the CO modified the cache description after it was published? Quote Link to comment
+Bobbinz Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Not the same cache but GC2PB8A was recently re enabled near me the other day. Is the fact that there is no box allowed? Quote Link to comment
+PeakFault Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Just to clarify, it is a traditional and always has been. The coords have never been changed Quote Link to comment
+Graculus Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Not the same cache but GC2PB8A was recently re enabled near me the other day. Is the fact that there is no box allowed? No, virtual caches are not allowed. That cache has been changed since it was reviewed and published. Thanks for letting me know, I'll contact the owner. Chris Graculus Volunteer UK Reviewer for geocaching.com UK Geocaching Information & Resources website www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk Geocaching.com Knowledge Books Quote Link to comment
+Yorkie30 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Not the same cache but GC2PB8A was recently re enabled near me the other day. Is the fact that there is no box allowed? No. Thats why they came up with "Challenges". It is still listed has a Traditional but they look like a new cahcer with 66 finds so maybe a helpful email would be helpful? Quote Link to comment
+Frank Broughton Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 hey, in my area sometimes because of cliffs & heavy tree coverage a description IS needed. No biggie. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I often look for trads with just the co-ords and the clue. No GC number, no cache name and no description. A cache like the one TheGoodNorth describes has, in the past, lead me to hunt for 40 minutes in a spot 80m from the cache. Given there are directions to follow I'd call this a puzzle, unless there was a stamp in the box, in which case it'd be a letterbox. If the directions are 'go 100m NNW' then some might call it a multi. Whatever it is, a trad it isn't. If I knew my co-ords are shocking I'd always ask finders to post their own co-ords and average a few of them out to improve the cache-page co-ords. Perhaps the CO in question could do that? Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 If I knew my co-ords are shocking I'd always ask finders to post their own co-ords and average a few of them out to improve the cache-page co-ords. Perhaps the CO in question could do that? I'd just go back to the cache site and get some better coordinates, then add some extra help in the hint. Even with heavy tree cover it's quite easy to make it a simple find. Like SP I normally just use coordinates and hint for traditional caches. Quote Link to comment
roger-rabbit Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) We did one yesterday in Mildenhall. GC29G4B "Child's Play". Wasted a good twenty minutes looking, and wasn't until we looked at the 'Description' that we read:- CACHE IS NOT AT POSTED COORDS This cache has been re-hid in a different part of town.... Listed co-ords N52 20.463 E000 30.093 New co-ords N52 20.975 E000 31.755 Edited September 20, 2011 by roger-rabbit Quote Link to comment
+Long Man Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 We did one yesterday in Mildenhall. GC29G4B "Child's Play". Wasted a good twenty minutes looking, and wasn't until we looked at the 'Description' that we read:- CACHE IS NOT AT POSTED COORDS This cache has been re-hid in a different part of town.... Listed co-ords N52 20.463 E000 30.093 New co-ords N52 20.975 E000 31.755 Thanks for letting us know I've contacted the owner Andy The Long Man Volunteer UK Reviewer - geocaching.com UK Geocaching Information & Resources http://www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk Geocaching.com Guidelines http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx Geocaching.com Knowledge Books http://support.Groundspeak.com//index.php Quote Link to comment
danhewitt1986 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) I am not sure what the issue is with this really. There is a cache near me in the middle of a tunnel that is half a mile from end to end GCRRB0 - Tunnel Tastic. Im pretty sure they couldnt get accurate co-ords from the middle of the tunnel and even if they could what good would they do you? Once your in the tunnel, they arnt going to help you to the location. However, this is probably the best cache I have done since i started. Absolutely loved it and had a great time walking through the tunnel for the first time even though the entrance is only a 5 minute walk from my houe. Im new to this so maybe I am wrong but for me, the owner has announced the fact and it all adds to the fun in actively having to search for the cache. And i think like others say. We all do this for different reasons with different goals set and get different things from it. If the cache is not to anyones taste they can just choose to not go and find it. Edited September 21, 2011 by danhewitt1986 Quote Link to comment
+Delta68 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Im new to this so maybe I am wrong Correct! You are indeed wrong! A Traditional cache should be at the listed co-ordinates There are well known exceptions usually old (Tunnel-Tastic for example) or very old (Angel's View View for example) but it's NOT acceptable these days. Mark Quote Link to comment
+Gushoneybun Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) We did one yesterday in Mildenhall. GC29G4B "Child's Play". Wasted a good twenty minutes looking, and wasn't until we looked at the 'Description' that we read:- CACHE IS NOT AT POSTED COORDS This cache has been re-hid in a different part of town.... Listed co-ords N52 20.463 E000 30.093 New co-ords N52 20.975 E000 31.755 Thanks for letting us know I've contacted the owner Andy The Long Man Volunteer UK Reviewer - geocaching.com UK Geocaching Information & Resources http://www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk Geocaching.com Guidelines http://www.geocachin...guidelines.aspx Geocaching.com Knowledge Books http://support.Groun....com//index.php I guessed I had found this one so just checked and yes I had but its only recently moved, I would suggest the owner was not sure how to update the coordinates as their re-enabled log has added the new coordinates as a waypoint, was only a few logs down with the new coordinates: http://www.geocachin...1e-a338e079755d Maybe it could have just had its coords updated by the reviewer? Edited September 21, 2011 by Gushoneybun Quote Link to comment
+Frank Broughton Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Im new to this so maybe I am wrong Correct! You are indeed wrong! A Traditional cache should be at the listed co-ordinates There are well known exceptions usually old (Tunnel-Tastic for example) or very old (Angel's View View for example) but it's NOT acceptable these days. Mark Mark he is not wrong and gave a good example to the exception YOU GAVE! Please............... Quote Link to comment
danhewitt1986 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Im new to this so maybe I am wrong Correct! You are indeed wrong! A Traditional cache should be at the listed co-ordinates There are well known exceptions usually old (Tunnel-Tastic for example) or very old (Angel's View View for example) but it's NOT acceptable these days. Mark Wow. A new cacher who wasnt to know that a cache he had found, that contradicted a persons thinking on something was a well known and accepted contradiction cache that was not allowed to be the norm anymore, shock horror. Feels good to be welcomed into a new community. Good job im not put off or offended easily i guess and it dosnt bother me what people think of my opinions otherwise people like your good self would stop anybody new from taking up this game 'experienced only or us newbies ruin it for the rest of you' or heaven forbid someone having an idea different to that of your own. Quote Link to comment
+Frank Broughton Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 welcome to the unreal world of geocaching Dan - the forums! haha Quote Link to comment
+Delta68 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Mark he is not wrong and gave a good example to the exception YOU GAVE! Please............... Oh for crying out loud!! Those two examples I gave are old caches. I could have listed a couple of dozen we have found like that. Current guidelines are: Traditional Cache This is the original geocache type consisting of, at minimum, a container and a log book or logsheet. Larger containers generally include items for trade. “Nano” or “micro” caches are tiny containers that only hold a logsheet. The coordinates listed on the traditional cache page provide the geocache’s exact location. See for yourself HERE If your reviewer in Western NY - USA allows caches with step by step instructions starting from vague co-ords, then (s)he isn't doing the job properly. Mark Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Wow. A new cacher who wasnt to know that a cache he had found, that contradicted a persons thinking on something was a well known and accepted contradiction cache that was not allowed to be the norm anymore, shock horror. Feels good to be welcomed into a new community. Good job im not put off or offended easily i guess and it dosnt bother me what people think of my opinions otherwise people like your good self would stop anybody new from taking up this game 'experienced only or us newbies ruin it for the rest of you' or heaven forbid someone having an idea different to that of your own. Dan, I, too, would like to welcome you to the forums. It helps if you have a sense of humour and (sometimes) a thick skin. Some people are not very tactful when posting responses, especially to new cachers who are just venturing into these snake pits and lions' dens wherein strange esoteric gems of information may be found. Here... have a donut... MrsB Quote Link to comment
+Chalky723 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I wouldn't get too bothered about it Dan, peoples egos tend to expand in direct proportion to the number of posts they've made on the forums, leading them to think their opinions are more relevant than others!! Just look at your GPS and find caches, it's the easiest way to do it, only come on here if you're very, very bored!! C Quote Link to comment
+PeakFault Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 I wouldn't get too bothered about it Dan, peoples egos tend to expand in direct proportion to the number of posts they've made on the forums, leading them to think their opinions are more relevant than others!! Just look at your GPS and find caches, it's the easiest way to do it, only come on here if you're very, very bored!! C Some very sound advice there Chalky Quote Link to comment
danhewitt1986 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Cheers to those of you with a positive outlook on life and thanks for the doughnut Mrs B. I would say Id go back to lurking to avoid ruffling anyones feathers but i doubt il be put off from voicing my opinion. Quote Link to comment
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