OpinioNate Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Read the last update's Release Notes Share Cache Logs with Facebook and Twitter In this release we have added a widget to the log confirmation page that allows you to quickly connect and share cache logs to your Twitter feed and Facebook wall. Release Notes • Improved sharing functionality (Facebook and Twitter) for cache logs and modified the account settings page to allow quick linking/unlinking • Added new API partners Tracky, BikeAtor, and TB-Scanner to /Live • Fixed “Follow Us” navigation item to properly link to Groundspeak’s Facebook page • Fixed bug in cookies which forced some users to re-login in after closing their browser even when “remember me” option is checked • Updated copy on iPhone application page to include 4 and 4S iPhones Geocaching Live API Beta The beta launch of the Geocaching Live API continues! Tracky Tracky supports reliable track recordings, various online and offline (free) maps and extensive search options to find addresses, businesses, nearby tracks, photos and other Points Of Interest, and ... Geocaches! Try Tracky for free by installing the trial version TrackyTry or the easy to use Compass app. BikeAtor BikeAtor is a multiplatform tool for Online/Offline Maps and Geocaching. It supports different Maps, GPX-Import, GPX -Logging, download of Geocaches for a region and many other features. Minz Geocoin Shop Minz Geocoin Shop provides a web application with tools supporting Trackable collectors. The TB-Scanner tool helps you create a custom profile map of Trackables you have logged, and TB-Logger allows you to "discover" multiple Trackables at one time. Link to comment
jholly Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Any idea when the Google maps are going to be fixed so we can close the info balloon by clicking anywhere? Every map application I have ever used works that way except Groundspeak. Yes even version 3 of Google maps. I would have found that more useful and practical instead of some useless farcebook crud. Some of the 3rd party app look like they might be worth looking at. Link to comment
+cheech gang Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) Unfortunately the failure to remember" after the second login is still messed up Edited June 6, 2012 by cheech gang Link to comment
+eusty Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) Unfortunately the failure to remember" after the second login is still messed up Yup same here...FAIL Opera 11.64 Edited June 6, 2012 by eusty Link to comment
+Raine Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 We are looking into this issue. -Raine Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Unfortunately the failure to remember" after the second login is still messed up Confirmed. At first I thought it might be a leftover from the already existing cookie on my computer, but it still isn't remembering even after clearing cookies. Link to comment
+SisqoKid Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I'm missing the "Map this location" link above the list of geocaches near a location... Has it gone or is that just me? Link to comment
+msrubble Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) I'm missing the "Map this location" link above the list of geocaches near a location... Has it gone or is that just me? It's not just you. It's there in the source but does not show up on the page. Seamonkey (latest) on Windows 7, with JavaScript enabled. Edited to add: also does not show up in IE9. Edited June 6, 2012 by msrubble Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I would have found that more useful and practical instead of some useless farcebook crud. Agreed. I'd much rather see half-completed features be completed rather than getting new functionality that nobody asked for in the first place. Some of the things still to be completed or promised a long time ago and still to materialize: -Completion of corrected coordinates -New pocket query form -New GPX schema Are these actually going to happen, or have they become vaporware? Link to comment
+monsterbox Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hi Raine, We are looking into this issue. -Raine another issue still exists for me (using FF 12.0 on Windows 7 x64): Map -> Default Google Map 1. I chose a PQ and let it be shown on the map 2. I click on the "Search" button and it shows all the caches again, BUT the ones from the PQ still are visible with their big icons even if zoomed out quite far. Can only be reset by reloading the full page. It works just fine with the Leaflet maps! Bye, Christian Link to comment
+Viajero Perdido Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) On the View Log page, could you please put back the words: Edit Delete Upload Image beside the cryptic little icons? (Imagine Steve Ballmer jumping up and down, yelling Usability! Usability! Usability!) Edited June 6, 2012 by Viajero Perdido Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I'm missing the "Map this location" link above the list of geocaches near a location... Has it gone or is that just me? It's not just you. It's there in the source but does not show up on the page. Seamonkey (latest) on Windows 7, with JavaScript enabled. Edited to add: also does not show up in IE9. Also confirmed with FF12 and FF13. The "Map this Location" and "New Search" links are there, but not visible. Link to comment
+kenlaur Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I cannot find the "map these results" when I do a location based search from the main page. All I can do is individually go to each listed cache. Was this update supposed to be better? Link to comment
+kenlaur Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Tried to see if it was the same in all the browsers I have (IE, FF, and Chrome) and was the same. However it seems the "button" is there but just "hidden". I found the spot and clicked and it did link me to the results map. Must be a glitch. Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Share Cache Logs with Facebook and Twitter In this release we have added a widget to the log confirmation page that allows you to quickly connect and share cache logs to your Twitter feed and Facebook wall. I've tried clicking the "No Thanks" link, but it just takes me back to the cache listing and the widget is still there the next time I view a log. Is this supposed to hide the widget? If not, what IS its function? I've chosen not to link my account to Facebook or Twitter, so I'd rather not have to look at a useless widget every time I view a log. Yes, I know it's at the bottom of the page, but why have it if I've chosen I don't want it? If it's there just to remind us that we can link the accounts, a small "Connect to your Facebook and/or Twitter accounts to share with your friends" link would work just as well without being as intrusive. Minor, so please fix the other bugs first. Bug fixes should always come before tweaks or additions. Link to comment
+BlackRose67 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I'm missing the "Map this location" link above the list of geocaches near a location... Has it gone or is that just me? It's not just you. It's there in the source but does not show up on the page. Seamonkey (latest) on Windows 7, with JavaScript enabled. Edited to add: also does not show up in IE9. Also not showing in Chrome. Link to comment
jholly Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I'm missing the "Map this location" link above the list of geocaches near a location... Has it gone or is that just me? Unbelievable! A feature that has been there for I don't know how long is now gone. Wonder how many updates this will take to get fixed. Link to comment
cezanne Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I've tried clicking the "No Thanks" link, but it just takes me back to the cache listing and the widget is still there the next time I view a log. Is this supposed to hide the widget? If not, what IS its function? I've chosen not to link my account to Facebook or Twitter, so I'd rather not have to look at a useless widget every time I view a log. +1 I just wanted to write nearly the same as you before I saw your post. I'd welcome to be able to switch off this annoying Facebook/Twitter garbage on each log page and no thanks does not work for me either. Cezanne Link to comment
jholly Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I would have found that more useful and practical instead of some useless farcebook crud. Agreed. I'd much rather see half-completed features be completed rather than getting new functionality that nobody asked for in the first place. Some of the things still to be completed or promised a long time ago and still to materialize: -Completion of corrected coordinates -New pocket query form -New GPX schema Are these actually going to happen, or have they become vaporware? +100 So many broken features and missed promises. I truely would like them to make a list of broken features and stort fixing them. A couple updates for fixing what is broke and what needs to done to accomplish the promises would be very welcomed. The latest broken feature is the missing "Map this Location" link on search results. I think the frog really needs to refill that Ritalin prescription. Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 So many broken features and missed promises. I truely would like them to make a list of broken features and stort fixing them. A couple updates for fixing what is broke and what needs to done to accomplish the promises would be very welcomed. The latest broken feature is the missing "Map this Location" link on search results. Agree. I think the problem comes from some decision maker at Groundspeak deciding to prioritize revenue / membership generating features over fixes and enhancements. Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) So many broken features and missed promises. I truely would like them to make a list of broken features and stort fixing them. A couple updates for fixing what is broke and what needs to done to accomplish the promises would be very welcomed. The latest broken feature is the missing "Map this Location" link on search results. Agree. I think the problem comes from some decision maker at Groundspeak deciding to prioritize revenue / membership generating features over fixes and enhancements. If that's the case, maybe it's time they bite the bullet and raise the PM cost so they can stop worrying about money and get back to making the site work. Yeah, I know Jeremy said they'd never do it, but realistically they'll have to do it at some point. Can you imagine them trying to run this site 20 years from now, still charging only $10? What are they going to do, charge $50 per TB tag? Or maybe this will be "Facebook Geocaching™ powered by Google and Microsoft, with thanks to Nike, Coca-Cola, and Ford". That would generate some revenue! Edited June 6, 2012 by The A-Team Link to comment
jholly Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Share Cache Logs with Facebook and Twitter In this release we have added a widget to the log confirmation page that allows you to quickly connect and share cache logs to your Twitter feed and Facebook wall. I've tried clicking the "No Thanks" link, but it just takes me back to the cache listing and the widget is still there the next time I view a log. Is this supposed to hide the widget? If not, what IS its function? I've chosen not to link my account to Facebook or Twitter, so I'd rather not have to look at a useless widget every time I view a log. Yes, I know it's at the bottom of the page, but why have it if I've chosen I don't want it? If it's there just to remind us that we can link the accounts, a small "Connect to your Facebook and/or Twitter accounts to share with your friends" link would work just as well without being as intrusive. Minor, so please fix the other bugs first. Bug fixes should always come before tweaks or additions. Heh, Heh, I knew there was a reason I use GSAK for logging. Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hmm, the site just went down. Fixing the problems? Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hmm, the site just went down. Fixing the problems? We probably got the hamsters depressed. Link to comment
jholly Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hmm, the site just went down. Fixing the problems? YES! The Map this Location is BACK! Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Hmm, the site just went down. Fixing the problems? YES! The Map this Location is BACK! And the site seems to be remembering me again. Link to comment
+corefam Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'm missing the "Map this location" link above the list of geocaches near a location... Has it gone or is that just me? It's not just you. It's there in the source but does not show up on the page. Seamonkey (latest) on Windows 7, with JavaScript enabled. Edited to add: also does not show up in IE9. Also not showing in Chrome. My Map this location is still not there. I have logged off and even shut down my computer and brought it back up. I am getting really tired of this. They keep doing little "fixes" that makes other things worse. Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'm missing the "Map this location" link above the list of geocaches near a location... Has it gone or is that just me? It's not just you. It's there in the source but does not show up on the page. Seamonkey (latest) on Windows 7, with JavaScript enabled. Edited to add: also does not show up in IE9. Also not showing in Chrome. My Map this location is still not there. I have logged off and even shut down my computer and brought it back up. I am getting really tired of this. They keep doing little "fixes" that makes other things worse. Try doing a hard refresh (ie. CTRL-F5) and/or clearing your browser cache. Link to comment
ertyu Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) I'm having trouble logging in. On the /login/default... page it always fails. From the front page it's working. Edited June 7, 2012 by ertyu Link to comment
+GrateBear Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 In the overall scheme of things, ie, what's going on in the rest of the world, I can't really get too upset over the foibles of the geocaching.com lackeys....... Link to comment
+GentlePurpleRain Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'm having trouble logging in. On the /login/default... page it always fails. From the front page it's working. I'm having the same problem. I'm from Manitoba like ertyu. Although I can't seem to log in from any page. I tried with Google Chrome under Ubuntu 10 and Firefox under Windows 7. Neither worked, either at the front page or the login/default... page Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'm having trouble logging in. On the /login/default... page it always fails. From the front page it's working. I'm having the same problem. I'm from Manitoba like ertyu. Although I can't seem to log in from any page. I tried with Google Chrome under Ubuntu 10 and Firefox under Windows 7. Neither worked, either at the front page or the login/default... page I'm not seeing this. What happens when you try? Does it give any error message? Link to comment
+Uncopyrighted Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 When I first heard about the Facebook update I loved it. Then I tried it and hated it. I like being able to login with Faceobok, but I hated the generic status updates. Especially when I would go on a caching run and all my posts would look the same (and take up a lot of space on my timeline). Now I love it again. I had suggested early on that the Facebook update included the text on the log... I'm glad to see it does now. Thank you Groundspeak. Keep up the great work! Link to comment
+MotorBug Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I would have found that more useful and practical instead of some useless farcebook crud. Agreed. I'd much rather see half-completed features be completed rather than getting new functionality that nobody asked for in the first place. Some of the things still to be completed or promised a long time ago and still to materialize: -Completion of corrected coordinates -New pocket query form -New GPX schema Are these actually going to happen, or have they become vaporware? Agreed. Please keep this site about geocaching and fix the problems here. Link to comment
+cdmurray Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Ditto here in Lincolnshire, UK, unable to login as it doesn't recognise my password, it allows me to change it but still says its wrong, also the link to login with facebook does not work. Link to comment
+cdmurray Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Ditto here in Lincolnshire, UK, unable to login as it doesn't recognise my password, it allows me to change it but still says its wrong, also the link to login with facebook does not work. Now working again Link to comment
+Don_J Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'm having trouble logging in. On the /login/default... page it always fails. From the front page it's working. Do you have a super long password? Link to comment
+gnjeepn Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I can't log in either have tried resetting my password and that doesn't work. Link to comment
+sassydil Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I can't log in either have tried resetting my password and that doesn't work. same problem here - unable to log in - worked fine an hour ago Link to comment
+gnjeepn Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I can't log in either have tried resetting my password and that doesn't work. same problem here - unable to log in - worked fine an hour ago Was able to finally log in from the front main page log in screen ONLY. Whats up with that? Link to comment
ColleIsarco Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Hi, Share Cache Logs with Facebook and Twitter In this release we have added a widget to the log confirmation page that allows you to quickly connect and share cache logs to your Twitter feed and Facebook wall. I've tried clicking the "No Thanks" link, but it just takes me back to the cache listing and the widget is still there the next time I view a log. Is this supposed to hide the widget? If not, what IS its function? I've chosen not to link my account to Facebook or Twitter, so I'd rather not have to look at a useless widget every time I view a log. Yes, I know it's at the bottom of the page, but why have it if I've chosen I don't want it? If it's there just to remind us that we can link the accounts, a small "Connect to your Facebook and/or Twitter accounts to share with your friends" link would work just as well without being as intrusive. Minor, so please fix the other bugs first. Bug fixes should always come before tweaks or additions. Use GreaseMonkey or ABP to get rid of this annoying widget. Works perfectly for me. To be honest, I didn't try the `No thanks` button because i did not expect it working correctly. Regards Link to comment
+JJnTJ Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Huh. The little mini-map on a cache page below "Navigation" has the +/- zoom buttons. Is that new? Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Huh. The little mini-map on a cache page below "Navigation" has the +/- zoom buttons. Is that new? I think they are. I had never seen them there until you mentioned it. Link to comment
jholly Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Huh. The little mini-map on a cache page below "Navigation" has the +/- zoom buttons. Is that new? I think they are. I had never seen them there until you mentioned it. I might be suffering from old-timers, but I think they were there before this update. Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Huh. The little mini-map on a cache page below "Navigation" has the +/- zoom buttons. Is that new? I think they are. I had never seen them there until you mentioned it. I might be suffering from old-timers, but I think they were there before this update. Possible. I rarely look at that map, so they could have been there for some time. Link to comment
+two bison Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) Appears to be semi-normal now so I've removed my question. Lesson to learn: Wait a day or two before asking a question. Edited June 7, 2012 by two bison Link to comment
+MotorBug Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Hi, Use GreaseMonkey or ABP to get rid of this annoying widget. Works perfectly for me. To be honest, I didn't try the `No thanks` button because i did not expect it working correctly. Regards How do you do that? Thanks. Link to comment
+Dave.Halpenny Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 When I first heard about the Facebook update I loved it. Then I tried it and hated it. I like being able to login with Faceobok, but I hated the generic status updates. Especially when I would go on a caching run and all my posts would look the same (and take up a lot of space on my timeline). Now I love it again. I had suggested early on that the Facebook update included the text on the log... I'm glad to see it does now. Thank you Groundspeak. Keep up the great work! My thoughts exactly. It took a couple of attempts before they got it right. Most of my Facebook friends don't geocache, so they filtered out the old posts as Facebook Fluff. Now they can see what Geocaching is all about and maybe try it out themselves. Or at least enjoy the stories. It also encourage me to complete the experience with proper logs. None of that TFTF nonsense. Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Hi, Use GreaseMonkey or ABP to get rid of this annoying widget. Works perfectly for me. To be honest, I didn't try the `No thanks` button because i did not expect it working correctly. Regards How do you do that? Thanks. Use AdBlock Plus, go to Filter Preferences, select Element Hiding Rules group (if you don't have one, create it). If you don't see a filter to the right, click on Actions and select Show / Hide Filters. If you can see the filters on the right, click on "Add Filter" button, and enter : geocaching.com#div(id=sharing_container) Link to comment
ertyu Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Continuing to have issues logging in. This is happening across many different machines and platforms. Even though I have the "Keep Me Signed In" checked when successfully logging in, I usually have to login again on my next visit. Logins on /login/default.aspx continue to fail. When they fail there is no error message or notice posted, I'm simply returned to the login page without anything changing. Link to comment
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