scidawg Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have experienced this a couple of times, where newbie cachers found one of my caches and logged it multiple times from their smartphone (one actually posted 5 found logs for the same cache.) I deleted all but the first one....anyone see anything wrong with this? Quote Link to comment
+dfx Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Not me, I've done the same. Quote Link to comment
+Touchstone Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I usually send a quick email explaining my action when I encounter this sort of thing. That is consistent with the KB Article on the subject. Quote Link to comment
+lamoracke Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I do what touchstone does...usually I give a little while to see if they will fix the situation themselves, then I will do it on my own and let them know why. Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have experienced this a couple of times, where newbie cachers found one of my caches and logged it multiple times from their smartphone (one actually posted 5 found logs for the same cache.) I deleted all but the first one....anyone see anything wrong with this? Nothing wrong at all, providing that you send them a polite and friendly email explaining the situation. Good opportunity to help out a newcomer to the game. Maybe provide them with a few links to the Knowledge Books? Quote Link to comment
Mr.Yuck Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have experienced this a couple of times, where newbie cachers found one of my caches and logged it multiple times from their smartphone (one actually posted 5 found logs for the same cache.) I deleted all but the first one....anyone see anything wrong with this? Nothing wrong at all, providing that you send them a polite and friendly email explaining the situation. Good opportunity to help out a newcomer to the game. Maybe provide them with a few links to the Knowledge Books? I have done it 4 different times for 4 different accounts. I deleted the logs first, but did send an email. The knowledge books would be a good idea, but I'm 0-4 at this time, none of the smartphone users has ever replied to the emails. Quote Link to comment
+dfx Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have experienced this a couple of times, where newbie cachers found one of my caches and logged it multiple times from their smartphone (one actually posted 5 found logs for the same cache.) I deleted all but the first one....anyone see anything wrong with this? Nothing wrong at all, providing that you send them a polite and friendly email explaining the situation. Good opportunity to help out a newcomer to the game. Maybe provide them with a few links to the Knowledge Books? I have done it 4 different times for 4 different accounts. I deleted the logs first, but did send an email. The knowledge books would be a good idea, but I'm 0-4 at this time, none of the smartphone users has ever replied to the emails. I took a different approach: I deleted the dupes and did not send any email. I was curious if I'd hear from them about it. Guess what? I didn't. Quote Link to comment
+Walts Hunting Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I go with DFX's approach. Delete and if they complain explain. If they don't you haven't wasted time. Quote Link to comment
scidawg Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 I go with DFX's approach. Delete and if they complain explain. If they don't you haven't wasted time. Thanks everyone for the replies....seems like the logical thing to do was also the correct thing for once Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I go with DFX's approach. Delete and if they complain explain. If they don't you haven't wasted time. +1 Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I go with DFX's approach. Delete and if they complain explain. If they don't you haven't wasted time. Why is courtesy "wasted time"? Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I go with DFX's approach. Delete and if they complain explain. If they don't you haven't wasted time. Why is courtesy "wasted time"? I had someone log one of my caches 6 times yesterday. All logs were blank. I don't feel that it was rude or discourteous of me to delete 5 of those logs w/o an email of explanation. Sending an email seems unecessary to me and yes, a waste of time. Quote Link to comment
+Walts Hunting Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 correcting other peoples ineptitude is a waste of my time Quote Link to comment
+Mr. Wilson & a Mt. Goat Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) It happens. You delete the extras and life goes on.... Edited November 1, 2011 by Mr. Wilson & a Mt. Goat Quote Link to comment
+jellis Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I did it myself today. I was logging a cache when my iphone was being really slow. Getting frustrated I kept hitting SEND. Next thing I knew I had posted my log 5 times. I had to go on a browser and delete them myself. So my point is wait a day and see if the cacher notices it. If not you will not get in trouble for deleting multiple logs. Quote Link to comment
+deacdiddy Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I had a newbie cacher log one of mine 3 times and also picked up my newly released tb...Looking at their profile they had 17 finds in one week back in july 2011 and haven't logged any more finds or visited the website since then. I sent 2 e-mails with no replies. I'm afraid my tb is awol with no mileage at all. I deleted the extra loggs yesterday hoping to get some sort of reply from the cacher...I seriously doubt if I do..It does bugg me that this tb was located in a premium member cache and some one had to give them the cords for it as it is hidden well off the road on private property. I sent out e-mails to the other finders hoping if one of them gave out the cords maybe they would get in contact with their friend..no good there either...I'm still going to wait awhile before marking this tb as missing.....http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=2990193 Quote Link to comment
+Flintstone5611 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I like to send an email explaining why they will get a "Log Deletion" notice and then do what needs to be done. It has never been met with a negative reaction... yet, lol. Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I had someone log one of my caches seen times one day, and seven the next. I deleted all but one log, and explained that she could only log it once. She replied that she thought the log did not go through, so she kept submitting. I-phone user... Quote Link to comment
AZcachemeister Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I had someone log one of my caches seen times one day, and seven the next. I deleted all but one log, and explained that she could only log it once. She replied that she thought the log did not go through, so she kept submitting. I-phone user... ...and too dumb to go look at the cache page to see what was there. Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I had someone log one of my caches seen times one day, and seven the next. I deleted all but one log, and explained that she could only log it once. She replied that she thought the log did not go through, so she kept submitting. I-phone user... ...and too dumb to go look at the cache page to see what was there. You do read ALL the posts before you come up with a reply, right? I did it myself today. I was logging a cache when my iphone was being really slow. Getting frustrated I kept hitting SEND. Next thing I knew I had posted my log 5 times. I had to go on a browser and delete them myself. So my point is wait a day and see if the cacher notices it. If not you will not get in trouble for deleting multiple logs. Quote Link to comment
AZcachemeister Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 All I can say is that I checked when my ANDROID app said the log didn't go through. How many times do you put that quarter in the soda machine (only to have it be rejected) before you realize something's wrong? Additionally, this is why I use Field Notes. If there are duplicates, I just delete them and nobody's the wiser. It's a big time-saver, too. So I can spend more time being a jerk here in the forums. Quote Link to comment
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