+firestars Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 (edited) In plain and simple english, can someone please tell me what this is about? For those that have not seen it the website is here - geolympix.com - but let me warn you, its a monstrosity! All I can gleam from it is some caches going up in Oxford some time in the future, interestingly by a cacher whos other 'megatrails' are slowly being archived due to lack of maintenance. You couldnt make it up. Edited November 12, 2011 by firestars Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 This is the main Geolympix topic on this forum. Start reading. MrsB Quote Link to comment
+firestars Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thanks for the link. It doesnt really _tell_ me whats going on though does it? All I see if a poorly designed logo, an emaciated women and people getting in a fluster. What is a Mega, for example? Is it just a group of people in waterproofs and walking boots sitting around chatting? Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thanks for the link. It doesnt really _tell_ me whats going on though does it? All I see if a poorly designed logo, an emaciated women and people getting in a fluster. What is a Mega, for example? Is it just a group of people in waterproofs and walking boots sitting around chatting? OK... You understand what a geocaching event is? Well, a Mega event is one of them with over 500 attendees. That's it. What those 500+ attendees do during the time period of the Mega event varies. The Geolympix website tells you about a number of activities they are planning for their event. (There's no denying that waterproofs and walking boots may be involved somewhere but, hopefully, the waterproofs will be able to remain in the car boots and the boots will come out and go walking...) MrsB Quote Link to comment
+firestars Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thanks again. Im guess a GeoCaching event is a local meet, to talk about Geocaching (quite what they find to talk about amazes me!) Now, I understand a Mega! Thanks nb - Im going to lift all the information on the Geolmpix website and transfer it to a site of my own, so that others can understand what the fuss is! Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 They all sign a log book as well to say that they have been there Quote Link to comment
+firestars Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 They all sign a log book as well to say that they have been there Im out. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I think the problem with the threads on here are that discussions of the Geolympix started literally years ago and it's been discussed in several different threads, so by the time the thread that MrsB linked to appeared most people on here knew what it was about having absorbed bits & pieces over the years/months. If you search the forum for Geolympix you might find more butit will be bitty, and is quite often accompanied by a level of angst from some quarters. Hmm, personally I think the Geolympix site is pretty dadgum good, diff'rent strokes I suppose, but I would think that's the best place to go for info. Quote Link to comment
+firestars Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 (edited) Hmm, personally I think the Geolympix site is pretty dadgum good, diff'rent strokes I suppose, but I would think that's the best place to go for info. A quick straw poll amongst the other engineers here at the ISP I work for, right now (cachers and non-cachers) comfirm that the site is abysmal and likely to bring on a migraine. I will lift it all into a site soon enough and all will become clear. Edited November 12, 2011 by firestars Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hmm, personally I think the Geolympix site is pretty dadgum good, diff'rent strokes I suppose, but I would think that's the best place to go for info. Yes. There's a monstrous lot of information on it but I wouldn't call it a "monstrosity". I think it explains what anyone needs to know... Perhaps firestars could be more specific about what he doesn't understand, or what he'd like to know that isn't on there? MrsB Quote Link to comment
Team Ragnarok Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I understand what Firestars is saying. It's the design. It looks like a 12 year old, who's using Geocities for the first time, made it. Web design snobs 'r' we. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 A quick straw poll amongst the other engineers here at the ISP I work for, right now (cachers and non-cachers) comfirm that the site is abysmal and likely to bring on a migraine in their opinoin. Hardly a representative cross section of the community then? Also just rememered that this d@mn site insists in inserting the word dadgum, which is a d@mn word I would never use Quote Link to comment
+firestars Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hmm, personally I think the Geolympix site is pretty dadgum good, diff'rent strokes I suppose, but I would think that's the best place to go for info. Yes. There's a monstrous lot of information on it but I wouldn't call it a "monstrosity". I think it explains what anyone needs to know... Perhaps firestars could be more specific about what he doesn't understand, or what he'd like to know that isn't on there? MrsB It doesnt though, thats the problem. Im no fool and neither are my colleagues but in all honesty, I couldn't make head nor tail of it. The information is all over the place, its not written very well and the design of the site does it no favours. It will lose visitors in the current state, at the front page. Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Im guess a GeoCaching event is a local meet, to talk about Geocaching (quite what they find to talk about amazes me!) Me too. Apart from all the talk about caches, torches, boots, GPSes, food, beer, muggles, adventures, puzzles, maths and hides - there's very little to talk about. Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 (edited) Im going to lift all the information on the Geolmpix website and transfer it to a site of my own Since you work for an ISP, you'll have noticed the bit at the bottom that says "Copyright © 2010-2011 - The Geolympix Team - All Rights Reserved" and you'll be careful not to violate the copyright? Edited November 12, 2011 by drsolly Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Im guess a GeoCaching event is a local meet, to talk about Geocaching (quite what they find to talk about amazes me!) Me too. Apart from all the talk about caches, torches, boots, GPSes, food, beer, muggles, adventures, puzzles, maths and hides - there's very little to talk about. You forgot to mention geocoins, travel bugs, geocaching dogs, other events and the daft things they've read on the forums. MrsB Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Im going to lift all the information on the Geolmpix website and transfer it to a site of my own Since you work for an ISP, you'll have noticed the bit at the bottom that says "Copyright © 2010-2011 - The Geolympix Team - All Rights Reserved" and you'll be careful not to violate the copyright? All ready admitted in another thread: It may be in the rules but tbh, I have never read them, nor will I read them. Perhaps I should have ;o) Quote Link to comment
+Grumpy Tyke Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Other Mega Events are available http://coord.info/GC365FT http://coord.info/GC2X1TM Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 (edited) Having spoken to some of the people who are employed by ISP's I can now understand why you obviously fail to grasp the meanings of the T&C's and the Copyright note. Another thing that I enjoy going to events for is to meet interesting people who enjoy the strange hobby that I enjoy. I've even met the good Dr Solly. Edited November 12, 2011 by DrDick&Vick Quote Link to comment
+Yorkie30 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Im guess a GeoCaching event is a local meet, to talk about Geocaching (quite what they find to talk about amazes me!) Now, I understand a Mega! Thanks nb - Im going to lift all the information on the Geolmpix website and transfer it to a site of my own, so that others can understand what the fuss is! Just looked at the website myself - makes sense to me and I have never attended an event, mega or anything else to do with geocaching. Why bother to redo a website that you have no interest in? You bored at work this weekend? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Im guess a GeoCaching event is a local meet, to talk about Geocaching (quite what they find to talk about amazes me!) There's always BEER (at least at the events I go to), so what more do you need? Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Another thing that I enjoy going to events for is to meet interesting people who enjoy the strange hobby that I enjoy. I've even met the good Dr Solly. But have you met the evil Dr Solly? Quote Link to comment
I! Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 It doesnt though, thats the problem. Im no fool and neither are my colleagues but in all honesty, I couldn't make head nor tail of it. Were there too many apostrophes? Quote Link to comment
+Fianccetto Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Looks fine to me. Just click in 'event' at the top for a run down of what is going on. Seems the camp site is booked up for the month (for tents, not caravans) if I've read it right. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 It doesnt though, thats the problem. Im no fool and neither are my colleagues but in all honesty, I couldn't make head nor tail of it. Were there too many apostrophes? Got any good tips for removing red wine from a keyboard and screen? :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 It doesnt though, thats the problem. Im no fool and neither are my colleagues but in all honesty, I couldn't make head nor tail of it. Were there too many apostrophes? Got any good tips for removing red wine from a keyboard and screen? :lol: :lol: :lol: Phone your ISP and ask for tech support, they get that problem all the time. Quote Link to comment
+Yorkie30 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Got any good tips for removing red wine from a keyboard and screen? :lol: :lol: Phone your ISP and ask for tech support, they get that problem all the time. Try puring white wine over it to wash it off. Quote Link to comment
+firestars Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 It doesnt though, thats the problem. Im no fool and neither are my colleagues but in all honesty, I couldn't make head nor tail of it. Were there too many apostrophes? Ah, brilliant. I did wonder when we might find your level. Quote Link to comment
+firestars Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Im going to lift all the information on the Geolmpix website and transfer it to a site of my own Since you work for an ISP, you'll have noticed the bit at the bottom that says "Copyright © 2010-2011 - The Geolympix Team - All Rights Reserved" and you'll be careful not to violate the copyright? What on earth does my employment have to do with my hobby of designing and creating useful websites? Quote Link to comment
+firestars Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Im guess a GeoCaching event is a local meet, to talk about Geocaching (quite what they find to talk about amazes me!) Me too. Apart from all the talk about caches, torches, boots, GPSes, food, beer, muggles, adventures, puzzles, maths and hides - there's very little to talk about. Thank you for pointing out exactly why I wont be going. Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Im going to lift all the information on the Geolmpix website and transfer it to a site of my own Since you work for an ISP, you'll have noticed the bit at the bottom that says "Copyright © 2010-2011 - The Geolympix Team - All Rights Reserved" and you'll be careful not to violate the copyright? What on earth does my employment have to do with my hobby of designing and creating useful websites? Nothing whatsoever, which is why you mentioned it in the first place. Quote Link to comment
+firestars Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 It was to demonstrate that, being in a technical field, I spend 12hrs a day examining websites and have done for 12 years now, and so feel a little qualified to understand what works and what doesn't. You like it, thats fine. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment
+mollyjak Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Im guess a GeoCaching event is a local meet, to talk about Geocaching (quite what they find to talk about amazes me!) Me too. Apart from all the talk about caches, torches, boots, GPSes, food, beer, muggles, adventures, puzzles, maths and hides - there's very little to talk about. You forgot to mention geocoins, travel bugs, geocaching dogs, other events and the daft things they've read on the forums. MrsB Also meeting and getting to know the people who set the caches you find and them becoming friends over the time spent at events. Camping events are good for this Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 It was to demonstrate that, being in a technical field, I spend 12hrs a day examining websites and have done for 12 years now, and so feel a little qualified to understand what works and what doesn't. OK, so the answer to "What on earth does my employment have to do with my hobby of designing and creating useful websites?" is "I spend 12hrs a day examining websites and have done for 12 years now, and so feel a little qualified to understand what works and what doesn't". Thanks for your help in answering your question. Well, in that case, you'll have examined the Geolympix web site and noticed the bit at the bottom that says "Copyright © 2010-2011 - The Geolympix Team - All Rights Reserved" and you'll be careful not to violate the copyright when you "lift all the information on the Geolmpix website and transfer it to a site of my own" because both your job and your hobby will have brought you into contact with the facts of copyright. Quote Link to comment
Geolympix Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) If a professional is keen to produce a free website for the Geolympix, we'd love to talk! Please get in touch via Twitter, via the website or via our Geocaching.com profile. The current website is 'an amateur job' by a volunteer who was happy to throw something together with rusty HTLM he learned 10 years ago. It's not perfect but it was cheap and is easy to update. We'd also love to see others' logo designs. Please post your suggestions here. The best could be adopted in the future. Edited November 13, 2011 by Geolympix Quote Link to comment
+metal-bijou Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Im guess a GeoCaching event is a local meet, to talk about Geocaching (quite what they find to talk about amazes me!) There's always BEER (at least at the events I go to), so what more do you need? And even free beer at some. Big grin. Quote Link to comment
+firestars Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 It was to demonstrate that, being in a technical field, I spend 12hrs a day examining websites and have done for 12 years now, and so feel a little qualified to understand what works and what doesn't. OK, so the answer to "What on earth does my employment have to do with my hobby of designing and creating useful websites?" is "I spend 12hrs a day examining websites and have done for 12 years now, and so feel a little qualified to understand what works and what doesn't". Thanks for your help in answering your question. Well, in that case, you'll have examined the Geolympix web site and noticed the bit at the bottom that says "Copyright © 2010-2011 - The Geolympix Team - All Rights Reserved" and you'll be careful not to violate the copyright when you "lift all the information on the Geolmpix website and transfer it to a site of my own" because both your job and your hobby will have brought you into contact with the facts of copyright. That is correct. I would have happily created a website for the project, using my skills, for free, to assist in making the whole thing look a lot more professional, easier on the eye and indeed easier to navigate and understand. I say 'would', because your rather bad attitude has left me wanting to do something else instead. Possibly banging my head against the wall. Quote Link to comment
+Betelgeuse Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 It was to demonstrate that, being in a technical field, I spend 12hrs a day examining websites and have done for 12 years now, and so feel a little qualified to understand what works and what doesn't. OK, so the answer to "What on earth does my employment have to do with my hobby of designing and creating useful websites?" is "I spend 12hrs a day examining websites and have done for 12 years now, and so feel a little qualified to understand what works and what doesn't". Thanks for your help in answering your question. Well, in that case, you'll have examined the Geolympix web site and noticed the bit at the bottom that says "Copyright © 2010-2011 - The Geolympix Team - All Rights Reserved" and you'll be careful not to violate the copyright when you "lift all the information on the Geolmpix website and transfer it to a site of my own" because both your job and your hobby will have brought you into contact with the facts of copyright. That is correct. I would have happily created a website for the project, using my skills, for free, to assist in making the whole thing look a lot more professional, easier on the eye and indeed easier to navigate and understand. I say 'would', because your rather bad attitude has left me wanting to do something else instead. Possibly banging my head against the wall. Reading through this thread, I'd say that it's your attitude that's the problem. Quote Link to comment
I! Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) (triumph of witticism deleted -- just not worth the bother it'll cause) Edited November 13, 2011 by I! Quote Link to comment
+firestars Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 (triumph of witticism deleted -- just not worth the bother it'll cause) Dont worry I saw it. I was tickled by the fact that you quoted completely the wrong part Quote Link to comment
I! Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Dont worry I saw it. I was tickled by the fact that you quoted completely the wrong part Good, you weren't offended by my comment that Dr Solly had missed his chance to have a gleaming new web site (- as in "All I can gleam from it is ..."). Bah, not so good in the retelling. Sporting of you to leave your typo in, though. Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 What a truly kind and very belated offer this arrogant cacher gives the Geolympix team. My reply would be a resounding "no thanks mate!" (this reply edited in my headspace as my real reply would greatly offend) Quote Link to comment
+firestars Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Dont worry I saw it. I was tickled by the fact that you quoted completely the wrong part Good, you weren't offended by my comment that Dr Solly had missed his chance to have a gleaming new web site (- as in "All I can gleam from it is ..."). Bah, not so good in the retelling. Sporting of you to leave your typo in, though. Ah the 'typo'. The area most internet discussions drop to when things are getting tough. Quote Link to comment
I! Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 The area most internet discussions drop to when things are getting tough. Not tough at all, I hope. We're just engaging in a gentle bout of off-topic banter. Back on topic ... you got any more questions or offers of assistance, or are we done here? Quote Link to comment
+Legochugglers Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 It was to demonstrate that, being in a technical field, I spend 12hrs a day examining websites and have done for 12 years now, and so feel a little qualified to understand what works and what doesn't. OK, so the answer to "What on earth does my employment have to do with my hobby of designing and creating useful websites?" is "I spend 12hrs a day examining websites and have done for 12 years now, and so feel a little qualified to understand what works and what doesn't". Thanks for your help in answering your question. Well, in that case, you'll have examined the Geolympix web site and noticed the bit at the bottom that says "Copyright © 2010-2011 - The Geolympix Team - All Rights Reserved" and you'll be careful not to violate the copyright when you "lift all the information on the Geolmpix website and transfer it to a site of my own" because both your job and your hobby will have brought you into contact with the facts of copyright. That is correct. I would have happily created a website for the project, using my skills, for free, to assist in making the whole thing look a lot more professional, easier on the eye and indeed easier to navigate and understand. I say 'would', because your rather bad attitude has left me wanting to do something else instead. Possibly banging my head against the wall. Disappointing that after your initial post that you apparently have no intention of helping with the former. Reading the responses to your tone on the rest of this thread I think you will be able to find plenty of help for the latter!! Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) I say 'would', because your rather bad attitude has left me wanting to do something else instead. Possibly banging my head against the wall. I must apologise to the Geolympics team for deterring firestars from redesigning the Geolympics web site into a modern, easy-to-use and attractive set of pages that would bring masses more people to the event. It would be nice to see the kind of thing we've missed - could you mention the URLs of sites you've designed? Thanks. Edited November 13, 2011 by drsolly Quote Link to comment
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