+Renegade Knight Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 (edited) Cache Owner Bill of Rights: 1. You have the right to place a cache anywhere you choose. 2. You have the right to place any kind of cache you choose, including all variations of existing types or new types that you have invented. 3. You have the right to be creative in developing your cache. 4. You can use any container or none for your cache. 5. You can use any means of verification you choose, including none. 6. You can list the cache by any method at your direct disposal. You can request it be listed on one or more listing sites. You can choose to not list it at all. 7. You can request that the rules of a listing site be changed to accommodate your cache. 8. You can specify who, what, when, and how your cache should be found. 9. You can describe your cache in any way you wish. 10. You have the right to delete, destroy, or disallow any log in any format under your control with or without cause. 11. You have the right to track finders by any means you have the ability to implement. 12. You have the right to set the terms for your cache to be listed on any listing service. 13. You have the right to maintain your cache at any interval you wish, or not maintain it at all. 14. You have the right to make the cache available for finding for any length of time, or to remove it at any time. Cache Finder Bill of Rights. 1. You have the right to log or not log the cache by any means available to you. 2. You have the right to say anything at all in your log in any language, using any language, or not using language at all. 3. You have the right to seek or not seek any given cache. 4. You have the right to request that only certain caches be placed or that certain caches get placed in any media you have access too. 5. You have the right to request that your log be allowed as a find. 6. You have the right to quit looking for a cache. 7. You have the right to have fun or not as you see fit. 8. You have the right to hold any expectations you choose on any aspect of a cache hunt. 9. You have the right to trade, up, down, or not at all as you see fit. 10. You have the right to track your finds by any means you have the ability to implement. 11. You have the right to find the cache by any method you choose using any means at your disposal. Listing sites bill of rights. 1. You have the right to list any submitted cache of any type for any reason at any time for as long as you choose. 2. You have the right to set a uniform standard for which caches that you will list must meet. 3. You have the right to reject caches submitted for listing for any reason or none. 4. You have the right to list caches in any format in any medium at your disposal. 5. You have the right to set the legal terms of listing and/or logging to be uniform for all cache owners/cache finders who list on your site. 6. You have the right to use the cache data to produce derivative works. 7. You have the right to allow cache finders to log caches on your site. 8. You have the right to set a standard for the content of cache descriptions and logs to be displayed on your site. 9. You have the right to control the content of your site in any way you choose. 10. You have the right to remove a cache from being listed at any time for any reason. 11. You have the right to ban the account of any finder or owner with or without cause. ============================================================== I probably missed a few, but the idea is these rights are all absolute. They can not be taken away, they can only be surrendered. Even though they are absolute they are tempered in the real world by the rights of others relative to the goals you want to achieve, and the prevailing laws of the land. All these rights conflict, it’s tempering these rights with reality that allows us to play this game. While a cache owner has the right to make a cache so inane that nobody will find it, if they actually want it found they will make their cache fit the more mainstream view. If all finders started only logging in a personal notebook soon cache owners would lose interest in placing caches and they would have nothing more to find and so on. If a listing site only listed gold star caches they would soon find they have no listings and even the gold star caches would be listed elsewhere. Most of the forum wars are from this blending of conflicting rights with reality. Power aggregates to the one with the most control. Thus if a cache owner or owners have 90% of the hides in an area they can set which geocaching site will dominate the area. Alternately if the local finders all decide that they will only post logs on NewCacheListing.com the disorganized owners will soon learn that to get logs they have to list there. For the most part the place where all our listings and logs are aggregated has assumed the power. It’s the nature of the beast. Owners and finders are individuals who each control infinitesimal amounts of caches and logs when compared to the entire listing site. The person or entity that has the power sets the tone of the game. Because the site has the power and sets the tone of Geocaching, I tend to champion the cause of the cache owner and finder, rather that of the site. They don’t need help, but they do tolerate dissention in the ranks. Edit: Bolded a section that Lep & mtn-man must of missed. Edited July 14, 2004 by Renegade Knight Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Thank you for affirming that I have the right to hide a cache full of fireworks just off the railroad tracks that run through the National Forest Wilderness Area. I feel so..... empowered. Quote Link to comment
thorin Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Thank you for affirming that I have the right to hide a cache full of fireworks just off the railroad tracks that run through the National Forest Wilderness Area. I feel so..... empowered. dadgum you stole my location Quote Link to comment
+CompuCash Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 that's ok - you can put your ammo box right next to the closest national monument. Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Thank you for affirming that I have the right to hide a cache full of fireworks just off the railroad tracks that run through the National Forest Wilderness Area. I feel so..... empowered. dadgum you stole my location Dude, it doesn't matter.... you have the RIGHT to place a cache 50 feet away from mine. Have at it. Quote Link to comment
+Mastifflover Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Great!! Coming soon to park near you my porn video exchange cache. Watched that video so many times that you know the cheezy bimbo's lines better than her, no problem take it to my cache and just exchange it for another! Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Great!! Coming soon to park near you my porn video exchange cache. Watched that video so many times that you know the cheezy bimbo's lines better than her, no problem take it to my cache and just exchange it for another! You have the RIGHT to allow repeat finds, correct? And I have the RIGHT to log finds on your cache as often as I want, correct? God, I love this game. Quote Link to comment
+Robespierre Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Well, right is right! Quote Link to comment
thorin Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Thank you for affirming that I have the right to hide a cache full of fireworks just off the railroad tracks that run through the National Forest Wilderness Area. I feel so..... empowered. dadgum you stole my location Dude, it doesn't matter.... you have the RIGHT to place a cache 50 feet away from mine. Have at it. Hmmm maybe I can put mine inside yours and then when someone complains it's not maintained I'll just claim you own it. Thorin Quote Link to comment
+mtn-man Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 that's ok - you can put your ammo box right next to the closest national monument. Been there, done that. I have one shaped like a hand grenade too. I'm not going to tell you which one of my caches it is. Let's just call it "a surprise". Quote Link to comment
+Mastifflover Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Great!! Coming soon to park near you my porn video exchange cache. Watched that video so many times that you know the cheezy bimbo's lines better than her, no problem take it to my cache and just exchange it for another! You have the RIGHT to allow repeat finds, correct? And I have the RIGHT to log finds on your cache as often as I want, correct? God, I love this game. Absolutely! Trade as often as you like. Just please keep the videos proffessional. No home made movies allowed. Unless of course you happen to be dating Pamela Anderson or Angelina Jolie. Quote Link to comment
+BigHank Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 An excellent way to give some food for thought, RK. I understand the point you are making, and it makes sense, at least on the first read through. Thanks for making the effort, hope it's not a wasted one. Hank Quote Link to comment
lowracer Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 A well-stocked goodie bag, being necessary to the free enjoyment of the sport, the right to keep and trade swag, shall not be infringed. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted July 14, 2004 Author Share Posted July 14, 2004 To address one of our more smartalec moderators: Yes, Lep you have the right to place hampster caches any way you want. As you didn't point out though you only have the right to request that it be listed on a listing site such as GC.com and they can point at the guidlines they have the right to implement and laugh their butts off that you as an ninja hampster would submit such a cache. Alas the RR also has the right to charge you with tresspassing which is why while you can place a cache anywhere you dadgum well want you still have to face the consequenses of having done so. But you knew that being a laywer and knowing what being subject to the laws of the land means. You also have the right to say whatever you want in the forums, but they er... you have the right to moderate yourself... Hmmm. Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 1. I have the RIGHT to hold an opinion as a geocacher, separate from my role as a site volunteer. I endeavor to post using the correct account. Regardless of how I post, my posts are subject to the Forum Guidelines. I believe that my posts to this thread are not violative of the Forum Guidelines. They were exploring the scope of the RIGHTS espoused in the original post. If another moderator should disagree with my assessment, it is their sworn duty to spike my warn meter. 2. I have the RIGHT to be free from personal attacks in violation of the Forum Guidelines. You have called me a smartalec, and worse yet, a lawyer. I'm hurting. 3. Hamstercaching already has a private label site. I just didn't invite you. Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 2. I have the RIGHT to be free from personal attacks in violation of the Forum Guidelines. You have called me a smartalec, and worse yet, a lawyer. I'm hurting. LOL!! Sometimes the truth hurts! Now back on topic... We all have the right to free speech. Even the ones that continually spew male cow dung in the forums voicing their discontent with how the site is run. Some of us also reserve the right to dispute such dung as mentioned above in order to preserve what we conceive as a good and harmonious site. We also concede that the afore mentioned party is likely to take exception to the preceding statement. Therefore any response by that party will be given little or no thought. The posture that we take may seem harsh, but given the case history of the complainant, it is fair. El Diablo Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted July 15, 2004 Author Share Posted July 15, 2004 (edited) 2. I have the RIGHT to be free from personal attacks in violation of the Forum Guidelines. You have called me a smartalec, and worse yet, a lawyer. I'm hurting. LOL!! Sometimes the truth hurts! Now back on topic... We all have the right to free speech. Even the ones that continually spew male cow dung in the forums voicing their discontent with how the site is run. Some of us also reserve the right to dispute such dung as mentioned above in order to preserve what we conceive as a good and harmonious site. We also concede that the afore mentioned party is likely to take exception to the preceding statement. Therefore any response by that party will be given little or no thought. The posture that we take may seem harsh, but given the case history of the complainant, it is fair. El Diablo So let me see if I understand what you are saying. Dissenting opinions in regards to any of this sites policies, proclimations, decisions and such are bulls***. Opinions that match the sites polices, proclimations, decisions and such are in tune with the good and harmonious nature of the site and so are also good and harmoniouse. Those who think like this reserve the right to dispute said bulls***. Lastly, if you don't agree with this, you are beneath notice and though that might be harsh, it's justified because of past performance. Did you have a point with this post or was I right in thinking you were practicing your witty repartees? If I recall last time you got into a debate you felt the need to appologize because you got a little carried away with the "good and harmonious" banter while countering all the BS. Here is a tip. Once you disengage the brain, it's all BS. Better watch that. Edited July 15, 2004 by Renegade Knight Quote Link to comment
+TEAM 360 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Your Honor, I object to the objections being objected about! Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 2. I have the RIGHT to be free from personal attacks in violation of the Forum Guidelines. You have called me a smartalec, and worse yet, a lawyer. I'm hurting. LOL!! Sometimes the truth hurts! Now back on topic... We all have the right to free speech. Even the ones that continually spew male cow dung in the forums voicing their discontent with how the site is run. Some of us also reserve the right to dispute such dung as mentioned above in order to preserve what we conceive as a good and harmonious site. We also concede that the afore mentioned party is likely to take exception to the preceding statement. Therefore any response by that party will be given little or no thought. The posture that we take may seem harsh, but given the case history of the complainant, it is fair. El Diablo So let me see if I understand what you are saying. Dissenting opinions in regards to any of this sites policies, proclimations, decisions and such are bulls***. Opinions that match the sites polices, proclimations, decisions and such are in tune with the good and harmonious nature of the site and so are also good and harmoniouse. Those who think like this reserve the right to dispute said bulls***. Lastly, if you don't agree with this, you are beneath notice and though that might be harsh, it's justified because of past performance. Did you have a point with this post or was I right in thinking you were practicing your witty repartees? If I recall last time you got into a debate you felt the need to appologize because you got a little carried away with the "good and harmonious" banter while countering all the BS. Here is a tip. Once you disengage the brain, it's all BS. Better watch that. As much as I would like to respond to that statement. I feel it is unfair to challenge someone that is not represented by intelligence. El Diablo Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 The Leprechauns wrote: ...If another moderator should disagree with my assessment, it is their sworn duty to spike my warn meter. Wow, dude! Have you still got a warn meter? They took mine away! Quote Link to comment
+CO Admin Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 OK boys and girls, everyone take a deep breath and relax lets slow this one down BEFORE it explodes. Play nice its a big sand box. Just remember Just becasue someone posts a thread does not mean you HAVE to repsond. No comment is sometimes the BEST comment. Lets keep is civil Quote Link to comment
+Team DEMP Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Just remember Just becasue someone posts a thread does not mean you HAVE to repsond. No comment is sometimes the BEST comment. I think you meant to say: We have the right to remain silent Quote Link to comment
+Team DEMP Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 RK: I think your list might be better received if you removed the words "has the right" from each item and replace it with "may". Quote Link to comment
+Robespierre Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 An excellent way to give some food for thought, RK. I understand the point you are making, and it makes sense, at least on the first read through. Thanks for making the effort, hope it's not a wasted one. Actually, I think you have a future in literature. Your creative talents are blossoming right before our eyes, but "beware the bandersnatch...O, frabjous day, caloo, calay..." Quote Link to comment
+Pyewacket Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 *throws out the word "timshel", wondering if anyone will get the connection...* If not, disregard. Quote Link to comment
uperdooper Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 *throws out the word "timshel", wondering if anyone will get the connection...* If not, disregard. i get it, but some people never will. Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 *throws out the word "timshel", wondering if anyone will get the connection...* If not, disregard. i get it, but some people never will. I don't get it. But have no fear... I will. Quote Link to comment
+hedberg Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 What's the fuzz about? IT'S A GAME! And RK, I liked your post... It was really funny and pointed out the problem with people screaming all the time for new rules about everything... Quote Link to comment
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