Cachers in Olympia

[ericsimsbrown]

I am doing an article about geocaching for thurstontalk.com. Anyone interested in answering a few questions via email?

[+Sol seaker]

You are doing an article on geocaching when you haven't found any?

 

Is this a sock puppet account?

 

If this is your only account, I'd say the first step is to get outside and find some.

 

That's like writing an article on baking cakes when you've never made one. You may be able to read a recipe, but until you've had the experience you can't teach others.

 

Go out, give it a try and get back to us.

 

I recently told someone that before they know anything about geocaching they've had to have found at least 100. I'd say at least find 100 before you write your article. If you've got to write it soon, no worries. I found 86 in one day once, so go find some.

[+Sagefox]

That's like writing an article on baking cakes when you've never made one. You may be able to read a recipe, but until you've had the experience you can't teach others.

 

Human interest is the typical purpose of articles about geocaching rather than teaching folks how to do it.

 

I'd say at least find 100 before you write your article.

 

Sure, that would be valuable but it is a bit extreme. Finding a couple to a handful in the presence of experienced geocachers as a supplement to the interviews would help a writer get the feel of the game.

[+hydnsek]

That's like writing an article on baking cakes when you've never made one. You may be able to read a recipe, but until you've had the experience you can't teach others.

 

Human interest is the typical purpose of articles about geocaching rather than teaching folks how to do it.

 

I'd say at least find 100 before you write your article.

 

Sure, that would be valuable but it is a bit extreme. Finding a couple to a handful in the presence of experienced geocachers as a supplement to the interviews would help a writer get the feel of the game.

+1. As a former journalist, I can affirm that we often write general-interest pieces about topics that we don't have first-hand experience with. Most articles on geocaching aren't written by geocachers (I'm an exception), and some are quite good, and others aren't.

[+WRASTRO]

That's like writing an article on baking cakes when you've never made one. You may be able to read a recipe, but until you've had the experience you can't teach others.

 

Human interest is the typical purpose of articles about geocaching rather than teaching folks how to do it.

 

I'd say at least find 100 before you write your article.

 

Sure, that would be valuable but it is a bit extreme. Finding a couple to a handful in the presence of experienced geocachers as a supplement to the interviews would help a writer get the feel of the game.

+1. As a former journalist, I can affirm that we often write general-interest pieces about topics that we don't have first-hand experience with. Most articles on geocaching aren't written by geocachers (I'm an exception), and some are quite good, and others aren't.

The OP is legitimate. I see no reason for any negative reactions or responses. I think we should be embracing all opportunities to promote our pastime to the general public. Hopefully Abby or someone else from the WSGA will reach out to Eric and do what they can to demonstrate the welcoming nature of our game.

[+Sol seaker]

My intent was not to be unwelcoming.

 

Is it just cachers in Olympia that are wanted?