+The Hornet Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Yes I'm still here I placed a new cache on Friday and saw this morning it had just been approved. I guessed our normal Approver, Moss Tooper, was busy at the Northern Cache Bash so I was interested to see who had 'done the business'. I didn't recognise the name so I checked his/her profile and found: Profile for Eckington Premium Member since June, 2003 Email this user Alternate email: eckingtons31@btNOSPAMopenworld.com Last visit: 6/14/2003 Caches Found/Hidden: 0/0 Travel Bugs Owned/Found: 0/0 Benchmarks Found: 0 Occupation: unregistered Axlinian play therapist Location: Southern England Seems we have a brand new cacher/moderator in the UK. _________________________________________________________ Enthusiastic user of GeocacheUK - Information, not control. It is better to regret something you did, rather than to regret something you didn't do. _________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment
+Lance Ambu Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Hmmmm? Democracy in action? Used to be, a profile like that lead to accusations of being a troll. NOT that I'm accusing or even suggesting it. Experience in the ways of geocaching would be an advantage OR Perhaps the name has been changed to protect the innocent under the new Geocaching Moderator Protection Scheme? I feel a new conspiracy theory brewing! Is it really Elvis? Is it the Fourth/fifth man? Is it an alien keen to infiltrate our society? Your guess is as good as mine It's dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Quote Link to comment
+Lost in Space Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 quote:Originally posted by The Hornet: Occupation: unregistered Axlinian play therapist "Axlinian"?? What on earth is that?? Is that another of those "techno-geek" terms?? Quote Link to comment
Scrooge Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Lost in Space: "Axlinian"?? What on earth is that?? Axle/Axis - around which things, (the world), rotate? Must be someone down in Hants then............. Bah, humbug! Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Hi Cachers, It is an alias, suggested by a lovely lady in american admin, and gratefully grabbed hold of! I am a regular type cacher who wants to keep it that way!!! I have found over 150 caches in the last year and planted a few also. I am doing my tiny best to ensure all your beautifully thought out and set caches are approved as quickly as possible. Cheers All, Eckington PS Axlinian play therapy is a form of non-directive counselling that has been shown to help younger clients come to terms with traumas in their lives. Quote Link to comment
WaspMan Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Eckington:I am doing my tiny best to ensure all your beautifully thought out and set caches are approved as quickly as possible. One of my caches was approved this afternoon in less than 5 minutes. You'll do for me Waspie. Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 quote:One of my caches was approved this afternoon in less than 5 minutes. You'll do for me Waspie. Actually took about 25 mins, I don't want people to think I skimp on the job Quote Link to comment
+Ashandes Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Another two thumbs up with regard to the submission/approval turnaround time here Maybe a little more than 5 minutes, but not much! ________________________ What is caches precious? Quote Link to comment
+Lance Ambu Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Eckington:Hi Cachers, It is an alias, suggested by a lovely lady in american admin, Ahhh! Gone, but not frogotten. It's dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Quote Link to comment
+Mr & Mrs Hedgehog Posted June 16, 2003 Share Posted June 16, 2003 so how do you become a moderator of caches? Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted June 16, 2003 Share Posted June 16, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Mr & Mrs Hedgehog:so how do you become a moderator of caches? I wuz kinda wondering that me own self. Are ' UK forum moderators' and 'UK cache approvers' always they same people? Umm... I've not worded that very well... I'll try again If you're a Forum Moderator are you automatically a Cache Approver (or vice versa) ? What I'm sort of getting at in my usual round-a-bout way ... Is Eckington a forum moderator now as well as a cache approver? and who approved him (or her?) for the job? I'm not having a gripe... just curious John Age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability. Quote Link to comment
+Pooter Posted June 16, 2003 Share Posted June 16, 2003 As Moss the Boss was telling us on Saturday, John, this approving business is not as straightforward as it might seem to us onlookers. I'm sure that there's an exam that you must sit. When time comes, we'll all be drownded, lad Quote Link to comment
+Richard & Beth Posted June 16, 2003 Share Posted June 16, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Pharisee:Are ' UK forum moderators' and 'UK cache approvers' always they same people? Umm... I've not worded that very well... I'll try again If you're a Forum Moderator are you automatically a Cache Approver (or vice versa) ? No. I was a forum moderator for a long time before I started approving caches. Richard Quote Link to comment
Wilting Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Mr & Mrs Hedgehog:so how do you become a moderator of caches? I've just noticed we've got a new moderator for our UK caches and I was wondering the same thing myself. I seem to recall it being said that Tim & June became moderators as the result of a poll among UK members. Although I've been away for a while on business I've had a look through the forum and can't see any reference to a poll for Eckington. Perhaps he/she/they can let us know how they became super beings. Were any other regular cachers also approached and offered the job? Quote Link to comment
+The Hungry Caterpillars Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 Ecklington -that rings a bell but why? And that lovely lady .Think you may on the right track Lance Ambu Quote Link to comment
+The Northumbrian Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by piggly: quote:Originally posted by Mr & Mrs Hedgehog:so how do you become a moderator of caches? Perhaps he/she/they can let us know how they became super beings. Were any other regular cachers also approached and offered the job? Probably was given the Job By the site owners, Does it matter? lets not start upsetting the new approver before they have even had a chance to settle in . just be grateful and leave it at that. Nige The Northumbrian is a member of The Geocaching Association of Great Britain Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by The Northumbrian:Probably was given the Job By the site owners, Does it matter? He probably beat all comers at tiddly-winks, eh Northumbrian John Age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability. Quote Link to comment
+The Northumbrian Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Pharisee: He probably beat all comers at tiddly-winks, eh Northumbrian John Age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability. They could be the Southern championship winners. I Heard a wisper that it may be Julie Felix Nige The Northumbrian is a member of The Geocaching Association of Great Britain Quote Link to comment
+Mr & Mrs Hedgehog Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by The Northumbrian:lets not start upsetting the new approver before they have even had a chance to settle in . just be grateful and leave it at that. Nige I'm grateful and wasn't having a go, don't know why you thought that. Just that Mrs H. and I think that being an approver would be fun and wouldn't mind doing it. So just wondering on how you become one. That's all... Any message is from Mr Hedgehog. Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 Hi Guys, I'll try to answer some of the Q's. At the moment I am simply a cache approver, the thrill of being a forum moderator is still to come .......and probably soon I didn't have to sit any exams, but Moss gave me an intensive course in what was required, and then got me to approve some caches, with his supervision. He was very supportive and I learned an awful lot about guidelines and applying them in a positive way. So far I have approved some, and refused approval to others that were breaking the guidelines as I interpreted them. These I e-mailed amnd explained my reasons, and in every case but one they have replied to me in a very positive fasion and I have been either able to approve their caches, or in one case keep a cache on hold to give the setter the chance to go away on holiday and fix it when he returns. There is only one cache at the moment (though I haven't been in to look at the to be approved list this evening yet) that I may have to archive because the setter hasn't responded to my latest e-mail. As to how I got the job, well, I would rather not explain all the ins and outs as I would like to maintian my anonimity at the moment, though I have a jolly good idea, from the emails I have recieved (and all of these were positive, many thanks to those of you that have posted) that there are several of you out there who know who I am I hope this little helps, if any of you want to chat more don't hesitate to email me through my profile. Till then take care all ps I think I'll tale Lance Ambus advice Quote Link to comment
Wilting Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 Absolutely no criticism of Eckington intended. It's good to have another UK approver on board. I really can't see how my original query could be interpreted as a criticism. I still wonder at the mechanics of the process of becoming an approver (no I don't want the job, I'd rather it be undertaken by much more experienced cachers than me ) Are there plans for any more? Quote Link to comment
+The Northumbrian Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by piggly:Absolutely no criticism of Eckington intended. It's good to have another UK approver on board. I really can't see how my original query could be interpreted as a criticism. ? I have read back through my replies and I cant find the word CRITICISM in anything that I wrote. What I was replying to was your Last paragraph, Superbeing bit , That interprets as "God". so I saw it exactly that and a bit of the first, The voting bit. No offence intended here piggly,it's just my reply Nige The Northumbrian is a member of The Geocaching Association of Great Britain Quote Link to comment
+The Northumbrian Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 Originally posted by Mr & Mrs Hedgehog:I'm grateful and wasn't having a go, don't know why you thought that.QUOTE] Sorry Mr& Mrs Hedgehog, I wasn't getting at any thing you said, and you were not having a go. When I replied , part of your original message was on the reply from Piggly and I must have not deleted all of it before the Quote. Humble apologies, Nige The Northumbrian is a member of The Geocaching Association of Great Britain Quote Link to comment
+The Bennett Family Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 quote:there are several of you out there who know who I am I hate that! I'm not one of them & it's driving me mental!! I have an idea but the 150 caches bit doesn't tie up. I'm trying to work out the clues that Pharisee & The Northumbrian are dropping but I obviously don't know folks well enough! Argghhh! We take our children everywhere, but they always find their way back home... The Bennett Family Webspace Quote Link to comment
+Mr & Mrs Hedgehog Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by The Northumbrian: Sorry Mr& Mrs Hedgehog, .......... Humble apologies, That's ok congrats on hitting 300 by the way... Any message is from Mr Hedgehog. Quote Link to comment
+hydee Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Lance Ambu:Originally posted by Eckington: Hi Cachers, It is an alias, suggested by a _lovely lady_ in american admin, Ahhh! Gone, but not frogotten. I am not gone, I pop in every now and then Welcome to our wonderful new approver Eckington. hydee Quote Link to comment
+Lance Ambu Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 quote:Originally posted by hydee: I am not gone, I pop in every now and then Welcome to our wonderful new approver Eckington. hydee Of course your not gone, But what about the typo? Shouldn't that be "I hop in every now and then" And Good wishes to Eckington and I'm only slightly envious that Hydee chose you instead of mee It's dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Lance Ambu: And Good wishes to Eckington and I'm only slightly envious that Hydee chose you instead of mee http://skins.hotbar.com/skins/mailskins/em/042502/042502_2217_1578_prv.gif It's dark and we're wearing sunglasses. .....ahhh! jealousy is a green beast, but Hydee is a green beauty.... Eckington Quote Link to comment
+Chris n Maria Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 Just noticed this myself - I know moss was talking about Eckington last week so it is good to have you aboard. I can't believe the forum missed out on the opportunity of a good flame war about your appointment though - perhaps sanity is starting to break out Anyway - hope you enjoy your new chair. Chris If only life had an undo button.... London & UK Geocaching Resources: http://www.sheps.clara.net Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Chris n Maria:Just noticed this myself - I know moss was talking about Eckington last week so it is good to have you aboard. I can't believe the forum missed out on the opportunity of a good flame war about your appointment though - perhaps sanity is starting to break out .....Hey I love your caches, don't encourage them Anyway - hope you enjoy your new chair. Chris If only life had an undo button.... London & UK Geocaching Resources: http://www.sheps.clara.net Quote Link to comment
+NattyBooshka Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 Is his identity out yet? I believe we have it sussed! Not sure... 1 of 3 with 2 unlikely! Quote Link to comment
+Flackadder Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 Don't think it's me. Bob.... http://www.bobh.co.uk 'Life is a game - geocaching is serious' Quote Link to comment
+Seasider Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 I'd like to add my thanks to Eckington (and Erik88l-r who stood in whilst E was on his hols) for approving all my recent caches in a very effecient manner. Cheers! Seasider We are not retreating - we are advancing in another Direction! Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by golddust1000:Don't think it's me. Bob.... http://www.bobh.co.uk 'Life is a game - geocaching is serious' OK, OK I can't take it any more......its ME!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Flackadder Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 Everyone is going to know now!!! Bob.... http://www.bobh.co.uk 'Life, it's a game with one serious bit - geocaching!' Quote Link to comment
+Lassitude Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 I know this seems to have sparked a good deal of curiousity but here's my opinion: The thing is we now have an approver who can protect their Geocaching Team identity in case there are bad feelings down the line. Lets face it if you get a cache rejected it is not the best feeling in the world. If you have an issue with the decisions of an anonymous cache approver you still have recourse the GC.com in the US. This approach saves the cachers team name being associated with cache approvals and any bad feelings from refused caches. dadgum good idea (In my opinion). Thanks Chris LASSITUDE- (noun) Tiredness and apathy: a state of weariness accompanied by listlessness or apathy[15th century. Via French from Latin lassitudo , from lassus 'weary'.] Quote Link to comment
+NattyBooshka Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 quote:The thing is we now have an approver who can protect their Geocaching Team identity in case there are bad feelings down the line. Lets face it if you get a cache rejected it is not the best feeling in the world. If you have an issue with the decisions of an anonymous cache approver you still have recourse the GC.com in the US. This approach saves the cachers team name being associated with cache approvals and any bad feelings from refused caches. dadgum good idea (In my opinion). Sure... we'll never reveal his identity... and we know he's one of us good guys so if we ever get rejected we'll know it was a fair call. Keep up the great woerk Eckington!!!! Quote Link to comment
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