+briansnat Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Here is a formula to identify those who spend too much time on this message board and not enough time placing or finding caches. As I see it, anybody with a PFQ higher than 1.5 is spending way too much time here and not enough outside. The forumula is: posts / (finds + hides) Lets see, using this I have 484 / (50 + 27) = 6.2 Uh oh, I had better get out there and find me some caches! "Life is a daring adventure, or it is nothing" - Helen Keller Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Let's see... Posts / (finds + hides) = PFQ 444/(357+25)= 1.16 I thought I was going to be in trouble on this one, but I squeaked by. Quote Link to comment
+KYtrex Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 58/(101+3)=.56 rounded. Whew, I need to take a break! No wonder the dog has starved to death, my electric has been shut off, and btw, where is my wife? KYtrex ----------------- A "Buckeye" is just a "Hillbilly" that ran out of money on the way to Michigan Quote Link to comment
+KYtrex Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 58/(101+3)=.56 rounded. Whew, I need to take a break! No wonder the dog has starved to death, my electric has been shut off, and btw, where is my wife? KYtrex ----------------- A "Buckeye" is just a "Hillbilly" that ran out of money on the way to Michigan Quote Link to comment
+Markwell Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 1250 Posts old forums (roughly) 0980 Posts new forums ==== 2330 Posts 106 Finds 034 Hides === 140 2330 ÷ 140 = 15.93 But how should this judge us? Am i being detrimental to the sport because I can only get out on weekends? Markwell Chicago Geocaching Quote Link to comment
+Markwell Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 1250 Posts old forums (roughly) 0980 Posts new forums ==== 2330 Posts 106 Finds 034 Hides === 140 2330 ÷ 140 = 15.93 But how should this judge us? Am i being detrimental to the sport because I can only get out on weekends? Markwell Chicago Geocaching Quote Link to comment
+JBAT66 Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 4/(22+6) = .15 Not bad. hehe Quote Link to comment
+Mr. Snazz Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Markwell:But how should this judge us? Am i being detrimental to the sport because I can only get out on weekends? Your excellent mix of Calvin and German more than makes up for it Quote Link to comment
+Mr. Snazz Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Markwell:But how should this judge us? Am i being detrimental to the sport because I can only get out on weekends? Your excellent mix of Calvin and German more than makes up for it Quote Link to comment
+geospotter Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Markwell, Your posts in the forums are always helpful. Whenever someone has a question or problem you post the answer/solution or indicate where the info can be found. You are the perfect example of how forums such as these get information to those who need it. I, for one, thank you. Your numbers indicate that the PFQ is indeed flawed. Perhaps a 1.5 PFQ indicates that someone is spending TOO much time caching. For some of us, caching is a fun weekend event. My wife and I will pick an interesting cache if the weather looks good, print some maps, and head out for a picnic/geocache hunt. We're not in it for the numbers. I will admit, however, that I do spend WAY too much time in the forums! Quote Link to comment
FullOn Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 25 / 224 + 8 = .11 (Rounded) Not a bad average, but I think I need to place some more caches! 224 Found / 8 Placed = 28 Found/Hid ratio. Something around 10 seems more inline. "I thought you said this was a quick find!" - My wife Quote Link to comment
+parkrrrr Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Aw, man, my PFQ is infinite! Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 quote:Originally posted by FullOn:Not a bad average, but I think I need to place some more caches! 224 Found / 8 Placed = 28 Found/Hid ratio. Something around 10 seems more inline. Be careful of this logic. I recently had a very long discussion off-line regarding this issue. (I know, it is shocking to some to imagine that I am ever off-line.) You will always have the capacity to find one more cache. There is only so many caches that you can properly maintain, however. Certainly an uber-cacher like a BruceS can not be expected to place and maintain 100 quality caches. Quote Link to comment
+Nurse Dave Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 How do you use a signature line if you're talking off line? ---I will stand out, I am a raven in the snow. Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Nurse Dave & LKay:How do you use a signature line if you're talking off line? http://216.40.241.68/contrib/edoom/cool_shades.gif ---I will stand out, I am a raven in the snow. Quote Link to comment
+MartyFouts Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Oh. Good. Another competition to ignore. Maybe we can ask Jeremy to put the Q in our profiles so everyone can comment on it. I'd give mine here, but I don't know, off hand, how many posts I've made. Quote Link to comment
+MartyFouts Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Oh. Good. Another competition to ignore. Maybe we can ask Jeremy to put the Q in our profiles so everyone can comment on it. I'd give mine here, but I don't know, off hand, how many posts I've made. Quote Link to comment
+MartyFouts Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Marty Fouts:Oh. Good. Another competition to ignore. Maybe we can ask Jeremy to put the Q in our profiles so everyone can comment on it. I'd give mine here, but I don't know, off hand, how many posts I've made. oh. wait. now i know the ratio, because the # is on the bottom of my last post. it's 139/192. too bad i can't remember how to divide. does this mean i get to make a bunch of posts before i have to go geocaching again? tune in tomorrow for an update Quote Link to comment
+MartyFouts Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Marty Fouts:Oh. Good. Another competition to ignore. Maybe we can ask Jeremy to put the Q in our profiles so everyone can comment on it. I'd give mine here, but I don't know, off hand, how many posts I've made. oh. wait. now i know the ratio, because the # is on the bottom of my last post. it's 139/192. too bad i can't remember how to divide. does this mean i get to make a bunch of posts before i have to go geocaching again? tune in tomorrow for an update Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Marty Fouts:Oh. Good. Another competition to ignore. Maybe we can ask Jeremy to put the Q in our profiles so everyone can comment on it. I'd give mine here, but I don't know, off hand, how many posts I've made. I agree that it isn't about the numbers. I don't think anyone is taking all of these formulas seriously. It's all in fun. Of course, I have heard people passionately argue the 10/1 find to hide ratio. That's why I added my comment on how this breaks down as finds increase. Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Marty Fouts:Oh. Good. Another competition to ignore. Maybe we can ask Jeremy to put the Q in our profiles so everyone can comment on it. I'd give mine here, but I don't know, off hand, how many posts I've made. I agree that it isn't about the numbers. I don't think anyone is taking all of these formulas seriously. It's all in fun. Of course, I have heard people passionately argue the 10/1 find to hide ratio. That's why I added my comment on how this breaks down as finds increase. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted August 21, 2002 Author Share Posted August 21, 2002 Guys/Gals, My original post here was tongue in cheek. I was sort of poking fun at myself and I guess, others like me. Heeeelllllooooo Mcfly! Quote Link to comment
+LaPaglia Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 quote: Originaly posted by BrianSnatIt was a joke Guys/Gals, My original post here was tongue in cheek. I was sort of poking fun at myself and I guess, others like me. Heeeelllllooooo Mcfly! I for one though it was very funny Brian, well done!!! Lapaglia "Muga Muchu" (forget yourself, focus). Quote Link to comment
+LaPaglia Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 quote: Originaly posted by BrianSnatIt was a joke Guys/Gals, My original post here was tongue in cheek. I was sort of poking fun at myself and I guess, others like me. Heeeelllllooooo Mcfly! I for one though it was very funny Brian, well done!!! Lapaglia "Muga Muchu" (forget yourself, focus). Quote Link to comment
GeoStars Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 How about 1.5 for each hide? Also, shouldn't we get a 1/4 point or something no-finds? After all, we are out doing the geocaching thing! Of course I only argue these points because I have a poor ratio... 129/(18+5)=5.6 Under my system, the ratio would only improve slightly (to 5.0) so I guess it's a moot point anyway... At least mine's not infinite! Oh well, I'll be finishing up the last of my hides (for awhile anyway) and will be once again on the cache hunt trail. I'll have to work on this ratio thing! GeoMedic - team leader of GeoStars Quote Link to comment
GeoStars Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 How about 1.5 for each hide? Also, shouldn't we get a 1/4 point or something no-finds? After all, we are out doing the geocaching thing! Of course I only argue these points because I have a poor ratio... 129/(18+5)=5.6 Under my system, the ratio would only improve slightly (to 5.0) so I guess it's a moot point anyway... At least mine's not infinite! Oh well, I'll be finishing up the last of my hides (for awhile anyway) and will be once again on the cache hunt trail. I'll have to work on this ratio thing! GeoMedic - team leader of GeoStars Quote Link to comment
+phantom4099 Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 Lets see 223/7 (hey I don't live where there is a million caches within a few hundred miles of me) that's 31.85. But I usually don't post on cache items, just posts about GPSr and their software. But I guess there are 17 available within those hundred miles that I could eventually do. Wyatt W. The probability of someone watching you is directly proportional to the stupidity of your actions. Quote Link to comment
+SecretSpy Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 Let's see 33 / (57 + 3) = 0.55 Not bad I guess. Wish I had time to do more geocaching. LowlyWorm Says Gig 'em Aggies Quote Link to comment
PuzzleBug Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 I know, I know -- it's all a joke, but still I was thinking this same thing just the other day. Here's me: 22 / (37 + 0) = 0.59 Whew! I made it into the club! But I think there should be limits -- BrianSnat, sbell, and Markwell (and a bunch of others) all make *good* contributions to the forums. So maybe if you've had more than 100 finds, or more than 10 hides, then you deserve a higher quotient. That gets you all off the hook. (sbell already was, of course...) Or we can start an individual post rating! Every single post gets a 1-5 star rating, culminating in a score for each geocacher, weighted by finds, hides, bugs placed, bugs found (bugs found but not moved! ) etc. etc. Okay, I'm kidding. I just gotta get out more. Quote Link to comment
PuzzleBug Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 I know, I know -- it's all a joke, but still I was thinking this same thing just the other day. Here's me: 22 / (37 + 0) = 0.59 Whew! I made it into the club! But I think there should be limits -- BrianSnat, sbell, and Markwell (and a bunch of others) all make *good* contributions to the forums. So maybe if you've had more than 100 finds, or more than 10 hides, then you deserve a higher quotient. That gets you all off the hook. (sbell already was, of course...) Or we can start an individual post rating! Every single post gets a 1-5 star rating, culminating in a score for each geocacher, weighted by finds, hides, bugs placed, bugs found (bugs found but not moved! ) etc. etc. Okay, I'm kidding. I just gotta get out more. Quote Link to comment
+brdad Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 This does not look good for me then! 166/(11+0) = 15.090909090909090909090909090909 etc... Not only am I spending too much time here, but does this mean I repeat myself a lot in these forums? Maybe if I were in snat's shoes, I could do better. Umm, forget that, I'll stick to my own shoes even with the crappy "score". Me and that dog are gonna take a walk in the woods, and only one of us is coming back... Quote Link to comment
+seneca Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 I recall a post a long time back where somebody stated that they didn't have any time for anyone whose posts were more than 5 times their finds. That has stuck in my mind, and I have found myself making sure I keep below that ratio. I don't however think that any such ratio is important or fair (I don't doubt that some would rather have me keep well below a 5:1 ratio!) Constructive posts that add to Geocaching is what is really important. (O.K. - I agree - this post probably doesn't meet that test) You may not agree with what I say, but I will defend, to your death, my right to say it!(it's a Joke, OK!) Quote Link to comment
+culpc Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 13.21! I guess I need to quit reroofing the house and get out in the woods! Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son! Quote Link to comment
+culpc Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 13.21! I guess I need to quit reroofing the house and get out in the woods! Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son! Quote Link to comment
MyBoys&Me Posted August 22, 2002 Share Posted August 22, 2002 We're 38/2...gosh that's awful. But we're still newbies. It'll get better, right? "Men are what their mothers made them." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted August 22, 2002 Author Share Posted August 22, 2002 My post/find ratio was just a silly exercise. Of course there is a hint of truth to it, as there is to almost any joke. Generally speaking, a Geocacher with a lot of finds/placements has valuable experience that can useful to anybody who visits these forums. The higher your counts, the more experience you have; hence the more weight your comments may have. Still, I've seen many insightful and interesting posts from new Geocachers. And uh oh, since my original post I've found 2 caches and added about 30 more posts. I don't even want to look at my PFQ now... [This message was edited by BrianSnat on August 24, 2002 at 03:45 AM.] Quote Link to comment
+W8TVI Posted August 24, 2002 Share Posted August 24, 2002 hmmm... my PFQ is: 0.28571428571428571428571428571429 guess I need to post some more Quote Link to comment
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