+jlinbu Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Is writing a description a mandatory part of listing a cache? A traditional cache was listed today with no description, hint or the like. Quote Link to comment
+Gitchee-Gummee Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Hey, some just want to make it more difficult. Too bad it isn't a 5/5. Personally, if it is so unremarkable that a CO would have nothing to say about it.... I probably wouldn't, either. Likely, I probably wouldn't go for it -- for the same reason. Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Is writing a description a mandatory part of listing a cache? A traditional cache was listed today with no description, hint or the like. No, I don't think a write-up is required. Not the first time I've seen a completely blank cache page for a non-puzzle cache. I would rather see a blank page than a write-up of poor spelling and grammar that doesn't make any sense. B. Quote Link to comment
+OHail Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 No, it is not mandatory. If it were, it probably would not have been published. I suppose the cache owner didn't feel like it warranted any description, is trying to make the cache more difficult or just didn't take the time to write anything. Quote Link to comment
+captnemo Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 It's not required, however it's rather lame IMHO and I most likely won't search for it. Quote Link to comment
+Arndtwe Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) Could've been accidental. A lot of people prep there papges by typing them out in Word etc. maybe they thought they hit paste but didn't and just moved to the next part. Who knows. Or it could have been intentional. Or it could be hidden in the source of the webpage. Lots of reasons this would be like this. You could email the CO and ask. But that might be a little overboard, dunno. Edited October 10, 2012 by Arndtwe Quote Link to comment
+jlinbu Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 I never intended on finding it because of the distance, I just saw it pop up in my email and thought the cache name looked interesting. Then when I saw the blank description I did a doubletake to make sure it wasn't a mystery. Quote Link to comment
+ngrrfan Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 At least the one I put out says that if I told you more it wouldn't be a D4. Quote Link to comment
+jlinbu Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 At least the one I put out says that if I told you more it wouldn't be a D4. And I wouldn't mind that. I just expect something to be in that box. Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Owners Maintenance log tells more! Soon disappear though, once the cache starts getting logged. Quote Link to comment
+Ma & Pa Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 We put out three caches on a walking trail in town. They were a little tricky but not too difficult to find. I decided not to give any hints and figured I would call them No hints available. But if they had no hint, maybe I should give no information. So that is what I did. PAul Quote Link to comment
Pontoffel Pock Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Are you using your blacklight light on the computer screen?- maybe it was typed in UV ink Quote Link to comment
+jlinbu Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Are you using your blacklight light on the computer screen?- maybe it was typed in UV ink The black light didn't work, but I've always been told you need to use heat for invisible ink... gotta set my oven to 350. Quote Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I have found several of these over the years. The first batch were all called Minimalist, and the inside joke was that your log was supposed to just be a single punctuation mark. Recently I have seen a few more, but these are just simple PNG put out by newer cachers. I guess they don't have anything worthwhile to say about their hides? Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 As a reviewer, I cannot hold up publication of a traditional cache that otherwise meets the listing guidelines, but doesn't have a cache description. I can, however, take steps to confirm that (1) the cache is ready for review rather than being a "draft," and (2) the owner understands the consequences of their action (or lack thereof). So, I use the following reviewer note template: Hello, I am a volunteer for Geocaching.com, and I reviewed your cache. I noticed that your cache description was blank. Before continuing the review, I wanted to make sure that this listing is ready. It's customary to include some sort of comment about the location that you are featuring by hiding a cache, describing the cache container, listing the cache contents, and/or giving any special instructions. While not required, a good cache description can help in attracting visitors to your geocache. Please write back to confirm that your cache is ready for review. A cache that is in "draft" form can be hidden from the list of caches awaiting review by a site volunteer, if you do not enable the listing. Quote Link to comment
AZcachemeister Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 It just makes ya wonder how people can not write anything where there should be something, but they can't leave the 'additional hint' box blank when they REALLY don't have anything to say... Quote Link to comment
+jellis Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 We have two in our area, both by the same CO. A NEWBIE. Well not sure if I even call them that. 0 finds. 1st one went live Sept 29th. http://coord.info/GC3XQWA Blank description and no hint. A friend and I went to check it out. We checked the trees, the fences, the bench, the dirt and came up empty handed. No response from the CO. We assumed it being a newbie they may have submitted it by mistake before placing it. Reviewer disabled it. Still no response from CO. I can see they have logged in but no reaction. This morning the 2nd one came up.http://coord.info/GC3YEXN CO still has 0 finds, cache page is blank of description and hint. When I do the new cache page set up, it gives you a warning about any disabled ones you have. Guess this CO doesn't care. Going to try to find it on my way to work if it doesn't rain. Quote Link to comment
+Ike 13 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I've seen several owners who place caches with little or no description. It is a bad practice but it is allowed. If they have nothing to say about their own cache then I know I'm not going to enjoy finding it. Quote Link to comment
+jellis Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 We have two in our area, both by the same CO. A NEWBIE. Well not sure if I even call them that. 0 finds. 1st one went live Sept 29th. http://coord.info/GC3XQWA Blank description and no hint. A friend and I went to check it out. We checked the trees, the fences, the bench, the dirt and came up empty handed. No response from the CO. We assumed it being a newbie they may have submitted it by mistake before placing it. Reviewer disabled it. Still no response from CO. I can see they have logged in but no reaction. This morning the 2nd one came up.http://coord.info/GC3YEXN CO still has 0 finds, cache page is blank of description and hint. When I do the new cache page set up, it gives you a warning about any disabled ones you have. Guess this CO doesn't care. Going to try to find it on my way to work if it doesn't rain. Update the second cache was found by a friend before I even tried. But the 1st one is still unfound. Quote Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I would not waste my time on a listing without a discription, or leave a blank log on someone's cache page. Quote Link to comment
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