+CoronaKid Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 After hearing and reading about flashmobs (a mob meeting at a pre-determined spot and time and then performing some unusual group activity), I was wondering if anyone has ever thought of combining geocaching with flash mobbing? For example, a mob of geocachers agrees to find a cache at the exact same time and agrees to meet at a pre-determined set of coordinates to begin the hunt. While this is already similar to groups that meet and hunt caches, I think having a exact preset time would make it a little more fun. Or how about using coordinates and time for flash mobbing itself? I personally don't see the joy in flashmobbing, but I think the potential exists for using GPS technology with flashmobbing. Thoughts or other ideas? If interested in reading more about flashmobs go to flashmob.com. --CoronaKid Quote Link to comment
GPS Rebel Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 hmm an Interesting idea. Instead of actually searching for a cach you could just give coordinates and a time to be there and everybody would have to track down that place using a GPSr. the possibilities of places to use are endless it could be anywhere from in the middle of a forest to a bank in the city. a very interesting concept! --rebel Quote Link to comment
Jeremy Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 I would discourage this. It's a state of controlled anarchy. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Quote Link to comment
GPS Rebel Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 I dont think this would be anything like controlled anarchy. I dont think there is any problem with a large group of people gathering there is a HUGE diffrence with people gathering for fun and people gathering to protest. as long as this sort of thing is done properly I think it could be loads of fun --rebel Quote Link to comment
+woodsters Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Sounds like a cache event... Brian As long as you're going to think anyway, think big. -Donald Trump Quote Link to comment
+pnew Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 we could always dress up like gangsters with golf clubs and metal bats and once everyone arrives someone calls the police. Everyone waits together for 5 minutes and then scatters. The first person caught by the police looses... JUST KIDDING... that would be bad... lol Quote Link to comment
+MaxEntropy Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 That sounds like a great idea. We can post coordinates, agree to meet at a specific time and meet there. Lets call it an Event Cache unless someone is already using that name. Mickey Max Entropy More than just a name, a lifestyle. Quote Link to comment
+Breaktrack Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Woodsters Outdoors:Sounds like a cache event... Brian _As long as you're going to think anyway, think big. -Donald Trump_ And of course, you beat me to it....LOL. Yeah, what he said...... "Trade up, trade even, or don't trade!!!" My philosophy of life. Quote Link to comment
+southdeltan Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 D@mn, I thought this thread involved nudity.... southdeltan "Man can counterfeit everything except silence". - William Faulkner Quote Link to comment
Vacman Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 quote:Originally posted by southdeltan:D@mn, I thought this thread involved nudity.... Yeah, me too! On another note..... the approvers would do what....? -------------------------------------------------- Black holes are where God divided by zero. Quote Link to comment
+woodsters Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Vacman: quote:Originally posted by southdeltan:D@mn, I thought this thread involved nudity.... Yeah, me too! On another note..... the approvers would do what....? Yeah, but they would be inconsistent. Some would be topless while the others would be bottomless.... Brian As long as you're going to think anyway, think big. -Donald Trump Quote Link to comment
+Lone Duck Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 quote: Yeah, but they would be inconsistent. Some would be topless while the others would be bottomless.... Isn't that how teams work? One half complements the other... That Quack Cacher: Lone Duck When you don't know where you're going, every road will take you there. Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 quote:Originally posted by southdeltan:D@mn, I thought this thread involved nudity.... Yeah, me too. Darn......... Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+Cincinnati Bearcaches Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 quote:Originally posted by southdeltan:D@mn, I thought this thread involved nudity.... In your case would it be a micro? Probably would get a lot of dnf. Sorry couldnt resist. Quote Link to comment
+Hiemdahl Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Isn't this called an event? Quote Link to comment
+Hiemdahl Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 P.S if you announce one and I am late... go ahead and start without me. Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Maybe we could all flashpost to this thread. ==============="If it feels good...do it"================ **(the other 9 out of 10 voices in my head say: "Don't do it.")** . Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Already been done. Another is being planned. Most seem to enjoy them. http://fp1.centurytel.net/Criminal_Page/ Quote Link to comment
+Hiemdahl Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Actually, here in Dallas/Fort Worth we have a monthly breakfast, thru the efforts of a couple of great citizens, Geovamp and MSdark. What I was refering to was the "flash" part. Quote Link to comment
+woodsters Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Isn't Flashcaching what the old man did when he posted the cache with him naked? I see why Jeremy now discourages it...lol Brian As long as you're going to think anyway, think big. -Donald Trump Quote Link to comment
2oldfarts (the rockhounders) Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups! That IS the reason for not Flashcaching. ******************************************************* Human beings can always be counted on to assert with vigor their God-given right to be stupid.--Dean Koontz Quote Link to comment
+Lothar69 Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Jeremy:I would discourage this. It's a state of controlled anarchy. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Controlled anarchy - Is this anything like organized chaos? ------------------------------------------------------------ I am Lothar, King of the Hill people. I have many tales to tell.... ------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment
+SamLowrey Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 GeoFlashing? Huh? What? Quote Link to comment
+Breaktrack Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 quote:Originally posted by SamLowrey:http://img.Groundspeak.com/user/75675_500.jpg GeoFlashing? Huh? What? Now that's what I call caching accessories..... "Trade up, trade even, or don't trade!!!" My philosophy of life. Quote Link to comment
+Silver Bugg Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Snoogans: quote:Originally posted by southdeltan:D@mn, I thought this thread involved nudity.... Yeah, me too. Darn......... Sngans http://www.texasgeocaching.com Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. me three!! It's the only reason I clicked this link! ~Silver Bugg Quote Link to comment
+Brian - Team A.I. Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Ok, so this 'group' is an organized anarchy? How is that possible? What happens if you walk into the crowd and ask who their leader is? Brian Team A.I. Quote Link to comment
+Breaktrack Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Brian - Team A.I.:Ok, so this 'group' is an organized anarchy? How is that possible? What happens if you walk into the crowd and ask who their leader is? Brian Team A.I. They laugh in your general direction....lol. "Trade up, trade even, or don't trade!!!" My philosophy of life. Quote Link to comment
bug and snake Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 quote:Yeah, but they would be inconsistent. Some would be topless while the others would be bottomless.... I remember a doctor, during a medical, telling me that I had to strip to the waist - from both ends. Would that solve the problem? Only nuts eat squirrels, Snake Quote Link to comment
+SamLowrey Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Breaktrack: quote:Originally posted by Brian - Team A.I.:Ok, so this 'group' is an organized anarchy? How is that possible? What happens if you walk into the crowd and ask who their leader is? Brian Team A.I. They laugh in your general direction....lol. http://www.texasgeocaching.com "Trade up, trade even, or don't trade!!!" My philosophy of life. So long as they don't laugh at my genital direction. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Looks like Seattle had a flash mob happen at a downtown mall. Cheers! TL Quote Link to comment
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