more CLEAR cache placing rules ?

[+OZ2CPU]

I suggest a very clear RULE about how to place / make a cache is made.

 

a cache MUST be labled, with the text GEOCACHE or GEOCACHING.COM

prefered location is outside the container if possible,

but it MUST be written on the LOGBOOK at least !!

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How can a finder be sure what he find is actually a geocache ?

and not just ramdom trash ?

I do find some geocaches looking VERY close to random trash,

like a shopping note folded put in a used cigerate box, put on the ground behind electric box,

This is NOT a cache but TRASH, a good CITO geocacher must pick it up and remove it.

 

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Also I strongly suggest a RULE about cache name

The cache NAME or its GC code MUST be written in the container or the logbook !!

this way it can be identified and logged, and if it cause any problems a CO can be found.

 

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make another RULE:

a CO MUST write CONTACT information in the cache container or the logbook

email or phone is fine, what ever he feel like.

this will maybe force a CO to ask for permission, or atleast think a little bit before he throw stuff a random place.

Edited May 14, 2012 by OZ2CPU

[+Mallah]

It might be feasible in larger caches but space is limited with the smaller ones, however MY rule is to ignore Nano's .

 

As for the cigarette box and log, that would probably have gone in the bin had I found it.

[+OZ2CPU]

Look on the standard logbook that is supplied

With a nano, it cleary say geocache log

So a finder know for sure they found a geocache.

If it can be done in a nano, then all people can

Find space for this important info..

I hope you understand why it is important...

[+JesandTodd]

make another RULE:

a CO MUST write CONTACT information in the cache container or the logbook

email or phone is fine, what ever he feel like.

My email is right there on my profile. That's the best way to contact any geocacher.

[+Don_J]

Look on the standard logbook that is supplied

With a nano, it cleary say geocache log

So a finder know for sure they found a geocache.

If it can be done in a nano, then all people can

Find space for this important info..

I hope you understand why it is important...

 

Tell us, why is it important?

 

172 caches hidden and none of them have the GC number in them. Some are labeled on the outside, most aren't. A few have my email address on the log, the majority don't. In seven years, I have yet to have a problem.

[+Mallah]

I hope you understand why it is important...

I personally don't link the words Nano and Important! But if COs don't bother to identify theirs, then that is their lookout as the result will probably be that it gets binned.

I've only found just under 450 but have to say that most if not all have been sufficiently identified, and as I'm sure you are now aware I have a preference to 'ignore' certain types. You can do the same with particular COs so if you have found some that you don't like by a particular CO then the facility is there to prevent you from getting caught out again.

It's only a game.

[+T.D.M.22]

 

a cache MUST be labled, with the text GEOCACHE or GEOCACHING.COM

prefered location is outside the container if possible,

but it MUST be written on the LOGBOOK at least !!

 

a CO MUST write CONTACT information in the cache container or the logbook

email or phone is fine, what ever he feel like.

this will maybe force a CO to ask for permission, or atleast think a little bit before he throw stuff a random place.

 

Some caches are greatly camo'd, and would be obvious to both cachers and public if it were identified on the outside of the container. Most if have found-excluding the few placed by some newbies-have a log with the website and logo printed on them. as for the ID of the cache owner, basic accounts are free, and Groundspeak offers free full memberships to police, citys etc. There is always the option of contacting Groundspeak to remove the cache if the land owner does not want it there. I don't see any problem with the way it is done now.

Edited May 16, 2012 by T.D.M.22