+GeoBlank Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 It seems that a micro cache and a tradictional cache are getting to be more and more distinct. It would be nice from a search and seek page to see these broken out by icon. Even if Micro and non-micro are both "traditional", it would be nice to view the sub type via an icon. When planning an excursion I always have to drill down to see whether it is a micro or not. Just a thought. Link to comment
+calvinrtvp Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 I agree...except that there would be NO possible way of dividing out everyone's histories for those that keep track. Personally, I'm not a fan of micros, since I usually prefer the deep in the woods types and I don't like investing an hour-long hike for a DNF. But if I was downtown, looking for a bunch of micros might be worth it. Link to comment
+SBPhishy Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Some of my caches are "mini" caches. What do we do then? They are in a plastic jar thats about 4 inches long, and the opening is about 2 inches. It would seem like we would need a further distinction then. Where would the line be from Micro and Traditional? It would be cool to know what was what, but it might possibly cause further problems. Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 If a traditional cache is broken out by size then yes it would be it's own type. Otherwise it's just a size of traditional cache and that's it. I don't think size is enough of a difference to break out a new cache type over. Link to comment
CoyoteRed Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 I'll second what RK said. Micro is a size. Traditional is a type. Let's not muddy the game by trying to mix the two. A better way to solve your problem is for Irish to program the nearest list to show size. Why it isn't shown I have no clue as IMHO it's more important that "Placed Date" which has its own column. Please, let's stop trying to put bandaids on the problems and actually fix it. Link to comment
+Mopar Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 If a traditional cache is broken out by size then yes it would be it's own type. Otherwise it's just a size of traditional cache and that's it. I don't think size is enough of a difference to break out a new cache type over. What RK said! Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 A better way to solve your problem is for Irish to program the nearest list to show size. Why it isn't shown I have no clue as IMHO it's more important that "Placed Date" which has its own column. Please, let's stop trying to put bandaids on the problems and actually fix it. Isn't that what Pocket Queries are for? Link to comment
CoyoteRed Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Isn't that what Pocket Queries are for? Of course, that's the standard answer. But, I'm thinking he's talking about the nearest list, because if it were about the PQ there is already a way to filter them out. The answer shouldn't always be "that's what Pocket Queries are for." If so, then what use is the rest of the site? Add remote logging and there would be little reason to visit except to change your queries and waste time on the forums. Link to comment
+woodsters Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 It's available to premium members, via pocket queries...lmao Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Isn't that what Pocket Queries are for? Of course, that's the standard answer. But, I'm thinking he's talking about the nearest list, because if it were about the PQ there is already a way to filter them out. The answer shouldn't always be "that's what Pocket Queries are for." If so, then what use is the rest of the site? Add remote logging and there would be little reason to visit except to change your queries and waste time on the forums. Of course it's the standard answer. If you want upgraded features, upgrade your membership. Why should everything be given away on the free part of the site? The "rest of the site" has everything you need to go geocaching. You don't need to be able to filter by size or type just to go geocaching. Geocaching is free, filtering isn't. Link to comment
+NiteCrawler Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 I think the real distinction is whether there are trade items. I have seen film canister micros with trade items, and larger caches with only a log. Trade items entirley change the nature of the cache. Link to comment
+GeoBlank Posted March 9, 2004 Author Share Posted March 9, 2004 I use pocket queries, I will see if I can get what I am looking for there I agree they are both traditional but if the icon could differ in the result sets it would be a nice to have See you on the trails! Link to comment
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