Ban emojis from cache title

[+capsai]

I want to propose the ban of all emojis from cache title.

 

Emojis should not be part of the cache title, because it looks very ugly and there is also the problem that not all browers and devices supports all emojis, which leads to also ugly looking place holders as the example below clearly shows:

[+Hügh]

* sigh *
 

I have a history of involvement in threads like this. 
 

Also, this reminds me, I have a promise I need to make good on. 

[+cerberus1]

5 hours ago, capsai said:

I want to propose the ban of all emojis from cache title.

Emojis should not be part of the cache title, because it looks very ugly and there is also the problem that not all browers and devices supports all emojis, which leads to also ugly looking place holders as the example below clearly shows:

 

Curious... does it affect location, or how you arrive at a cache?  Thanks.   

[+Goldenwattle]

18 minutes ago, cerberus1 said:

 

Curious... does it affect location, or how you arrive at a cache?  Thanks.   

 

Yes it does, as the cache name is hidden, so therefore I likely won't attempt the nameless cache. You can't search for a nameless cache either, so it does affect how I arrive at a cache. Basically I won't, as I can't find the cache.

[+Viajero Perdido]

I propose we do nothing about this.

 

If a cache owner wants to use emojis, fine.  They might figure out they lose part of their potential audience ... somewhat like marking as Premium Members only, or putting out a high-terrain cache that not everyone can do.

 

If a cache finder sees a cache with (apparently) no title, they can move on to another cache, or upgrade their hardware.  There are 3 million other caches to choose from.

 

Our hosts have a new thing they're focused on, and it isn't about Garmins.  Good luck.

[+Goldenwattle]

On 5/7/2023 at 2:17 AM, Viajero Perdido said:

Our hosts have a new thing they're focused on, and it isn't about Garmins.  Good luck.

Yes shame about that, as there are many places in the world without mobile coverage. Also the batteries in a Garmin last a lot longer than the batteries in a phone and can be swapped over.  Hard to charge a phone without electricity. It seems though, that HQ is making this more an urban game (ALs and the like), reducing the adventure.

Edited May 8, 2023 by Goldenwattle