+RTechS Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I know I can delete a log that someone has entered for a cache of mine that they have found, but can that log be edited by the cache owner? Possibly to remove offensive wording, spoilers, etc.? I searched through all of the options for my cache, and I don't see a way to do this. Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 No edits, only delete the entire log. Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Imagine the uncomfortable predicaments I could get you into, if I could edit your log. Quote Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Your only options are: Encrypt the log Delete the log Contact the cacher and ask them to edit their log Quote Link to comment
+RTechS Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys. An off color comment was made in a recent find in regards to the appearance of the cache/container, which does not even apply, as it in no way resembles said comment, as this container is a very common one that is used in most lamppost skirt hides. (It is not a pill bottle). It would be easy enough to simply edit that one comment out, but I suppose I can contact the cacher & ask them to change it. Edited May 6, 2016 by RTechS Quote Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Thanks guys. An off color comment was made in a recent find in regards to the appearance of the cache/container, which does not even apply, as it in no way resembles said comment, as this container is a very common one that is used in most lamppost skirt hides. (It is not a pill bottle). It would be easy enough to simply that one comment out, but I suppose I can contact the cacher & ask them to change it. So they thought your cache looked like drugs at first? Was it a pill fob cache by any chance? Quote Link to comment
+Touchstone Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Thanks guys. An off color comment was made in a recent find in regards to the appearance of the cache/container, which does not even apply, as it in no way resembles said comment, as this container is a very common one that is used in most lamppost skirt hides. (It is not a pill bottle). It would be easy enough to simply that one comment out, but I suppose I can contact the cacher & ask them to change it. They're pretty new. I'd cut them some slack. Don't be surprised if they don't respond. After all, they think you're running a drug cartel out of a lamp post skirt Quote Link to comment
+two bison Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) drop a line to contact@geocaching.com describing the problem and they'll take care of it and contact the poster and gently remind them that this is a family show. Edited May 6, 2016 by two bison Quote Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Thanks guys. An off color comment was made in a recent find in regards to the appearance of the cache/container, which does not even apply, as it in no way resembles said comment, as this container is a very common one that is used in most lamppost skirt hides. (It is not a pill bottle). It would be easy enough to simply that one comment out, but I suppose I can contact the cacher & ask them to change it. They're pretty new. I'd cut them some slack. Don't be surprised if they don't respond. After all, they think you're running a drug cartel out of a lamp post skirt Wonder if the cache was clearly marked as a geocache? Quote Link to comment
+RTechS Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Thanks guys. An off color comment was made in a recent find in regards to the appearance of the cache/container, which does not even apply, as it in no way resembles said comment, as this container is a very common one that is used in most lamppost skirt hides. (It is not a pill bottle). It would be easy enough to simply that one comment out, but I suppose I can contact the cacher & ask them to change it. They're pretty new. I'd cut them some slack. Don't be surprised if they don't respond. After all, they think you're running a drug cartel out of a lamp post skirt Yep, they're new cachers, that's why I'm cutting them slack and giving them the opportunity to amend their log. It may not be a big deal to some folks, but I like to think my caches are all "family friendly" and don't want them to be misrepresented. And for the record, this container is a MKH, like a million others out there under most skirts, on guardrails, etc. Quote Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 If it were my cache and I were offended by a log posted by an unvalidated member as this is the case with your cache I would simply delete it. Quote Link to comment
+RTechS Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 If it were my cache and I were offended by a log posted by an unvalidated member as this is the case with your cache I would simply delete it. Update - I sent a very nice message to the cacher explaining this, and I got a very snarky response from them. I replied back "gently", giving a new cacher the benefit of the doubt, explaining my concerns but if the log is still there by the end of the day I suppose I will have to delete it. Can the cacher simply repost their same log again? Is there a way to keep a cacher from reposting an offensive log? Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Update - I sent a very nice message to the cacher explaining this, and I got a very snarky response from them. I replied back "gently", giving a new cacher the benefit of the doubt, explaining my concerns but if the log is still there by the end of the day I suppose I will have to delete it. Can the cacher simply repost their same log again? Is there a way to keep a cacher from reposting an offensive log? Sure, the poster can repost. If a cacher continues to post offensive logs though, then a message send to the Help Center might be needed to get them to stop. Quote Link to comment
+TriciaG Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 "Easy find looked like drugs at first" is offensive or would give the wrong impression? I think it gives more impression about the cache finder than about the cache. Quote Link to comment
+Lil Devil Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) I see nothing wrong with that log. It's a fair comment about the cache container. I wouldn't worry about it. Edit to add as a cache owner I much prefer a log that actually says something, to all the other "tftc" and "Found it!" logs on that cache. Edited May 6, 2016 by Lil Devil Quote Link to comment
+RTechS Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 "Easy find looked like drugs at first" is offensive or would give the wrong impression? I think it gives more impression about the cache finder than about the cache. lol - my thought exactly. Still, I don't want cachers with small children who may be visiting the nearby restaurant to not want to consider looking for the cache because it "looks like drugs". Quote Link to comment
+Lil Devil Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ... because it "looks like drugs". What container are you using? You already said it's not a pill bottle, but is it a bison tube or a film can? Both of those "look like drugs" to a lot of people. If you're that concerned about what finders think about your container, then do a Google Image search for "cute containers" and find something better. Quote Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ... because it "looks like drugs". What container are you using? You already said it's not a pill bottle, but is it a bison tube or a film can? Both of those "look like drugs" to a lot of people. If you're that concerned about what finders think about your container, then do a Google Image search for "cute containers" and find something better. They said above that it's a MKH, which I would never consider to "look like drugs". I'm not even sure what they think their generic term "drugs" looks like anyway. When I think of that term, I think of a joint, a pill, a syringe, or a little plastic baggie filled with powder. None of these are remotely close to the look of a MKH. Quote Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ... because it "looks like drugs". What container are you using? You already said it's not a pill bottle, but is it a bison tube or a film can? Both of those "look like drugs" to a lot of people. If you're that concerned about what finders think about your container, then do a Google Image search for "cute containers" and find something better. They said above that it's a MKH, which I would never consider to "look like drugs". I'm not even sure what they think their generic term "drugs" looks like anyway. When I think of that term, I think of a joint, a pill, a syringe, or a little plastic baggie filled with powder. None of these are remotely close to the look of a MKH. I think it was an UVM just making an off color post. I would just delete it and move on. Quote Link to comment
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