+funkymunkyzone Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 As seen on Twitter.... Just trying to figure out if it means that all earthcaches, PMO or not, are going to be available for everyone to find, or if it's just stating the obvious. 1 Quote Link to comment
+CAVinoGal Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 I think Earthcaches are not available for basic members to see if they are using the app - (only traditionals 2/2 and below and Events; I could be wrong). So anyone, using the app or website, basic or premium, can see the EC's and log one, or more. 2 Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, CAVinoGal said: I think Earthcaches are not available for basic members to see if they are using the app - (only traditionals 2/2 and below and Events; I could be wrong). So anyone, using the app or website, basic or premium, can see the EC's and log one, or more. I'm venturing a guess, that based on the last souvenir promotion that heavily favored using the app, that ALL Earthcaches will be available to see on the app during the Earthcache weekend. Just my guess, though! 1 Quote Link to comment
+K13 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 A PMO cache should NOT be opened to all for a promotion. 1 Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 I agree, but didn't that happen with a recent promotion, or am I misremembering? Quote Link to comment
+Goldenwattle Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Max and 99 said: souvenir promotion that heavily favored using the app Another reason for me to not make an effort to get souvenirs. (Except country and 'state' souvenirs.) I MUCH prefer the ease of a GPS. Quote Link to comment
+funkymunkyzone Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 I just can't tell what it means... - All earthcaches available on the app when they weren't before? Maybe... - All earthcaches PMO or not, available to anyone? - Earthcaches may be hidden by anyone (restatement of status quo?) - Eathcaches may be found by anyone, notwithstanding PMO status of some (again restating status quo) I think if it's just about displaying them on the app or not, I don't get it - either an earthcache type of geocache is or is not easy enough to understand by a new basic member. Whether it is International Geocaching Day does not suddenly make people smarter or more knowledgeable about what they are supposed to do to log a find on an arguably more complex cache type (than a simple trad). 1 Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Max and 99 said: I agree, but didn't that happen with a recent promotion, or am I misremembering? PMO caches weren't "opened". The site did say (with the mary hyde promotion) "From August 7 to August 16 only, we’re opening up all D and T ratings for Traditionals (excluding Premium only) in the Geocaching® app to all members! ". I remembered seeing something similar myself though, thinking maybe it was whoever was incorrectly calling "advanced" caches premium in the app. - Basic members asking in the forums about "premium" caches, when in fact they were simply advanced started folks noticing. I believe that's since been corrected... Edited September 28, 2019 by cerberus1 Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, CAVinoGal said: I think Earthcaches are not available for basic members to see if they are using the app - (only traditionals 2/2 and below and Events; I could be wrong). So anyone, using the app or website, basic or premium, can see the EC's and log one, or more. I sorta agree Anyone using the website can see all caches (except PMO) year-round. This seems to now include that full function in the app during this promotion. I haven't seen any PMO earthcaches, but I guess there'd be folks who'd have one just because they can if it's possible... It does say "all geocachers", not all earthcaches though. ETA... Found two "premium" earthcaches within 100 miles of me... Edited September 28, 2019 by cerberus1 Quote Link to comment
+Viajero Perdido Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Groundspeaking in riddles... Hey Groundspeak - what did you mean? Quote Link to comment
+barefootjeff Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 5 hours ago, cerberus1 said: I haven't seen any PMO earthcaches, but I guess there'd be folks who'd have one just because they can if it's possible... A quick search reveals 1894 PMO ECs worldwide, including one just 7km from me. Next time I bump into its owner I must ask him why he did that. Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 55 minutes ago, barefootjeff said: A quick search reveals 1894 PMO ECs worldwide, including one just 7km from me. Next time I bump into its owner I must ask him why he did that. Yeah... The only thing I can think of is maybe they had to delete a Found It a couple times when newbs posted a DNF or NM. One puzzle owner near me goes through that sometimes... So many families caching, I'd think an earthcache would be a learning experience for those basic family members who'd be able to log it anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Just out of curiosity I used my son's non PM account to see which ECs he could find. #14 closest was the first that appeared as unavailable to see. Quote Link to comment
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