+treasure_hunter Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 How can you become a cache approver volunteer? Link to comment
Team Northern Nerds Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 email Groundspeak and beg them to promote you to one of them Link to comment
RockyMtnReviewer Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 When a new reviewer is needed Groundspeak chooses a cacher who is active in their local caching group, someone with good communications skills, and silly enough to accept a Volunteer job where they get yelled at by their fellow cachers. Link to comment
+CO Admin Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 When a new reviewer is needed Groundspeak chooses a cacher who is active in their local caching group, someone with good communications skills, and silly enough to accept a Volunteer job where they get yelled at by their fellow cachers. Thats my line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
+Coach Steve Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 See the thread on 'Lunatics'. Link to comment
+Sputnik 57 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 (edited) Rule No. 1: Don't ask. Rule No. 2: If asked to be one, just say "No." Rule No. 3: Failing rules 1 and 2, buy armor. Edited February 5, 2005 by Sputnik 57 Link to comment
+DocMagoo Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Click your heels together three times and repeatedly utter, "There's no place like GC.com". Link to comment
+New England n00b Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Rule No. 1: Don't ask.Rule No. 2: If asked to be one, just say "No." Rule No. 3: Failing rules 1 and 2, buy armor. And a fire retardent suit, like the oil-rigger fireman wear. Link to comment
+briansnat Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I'll chime in with my ususal... Anybody who is stupid enough to want the job is too dumb to have it. Link to comment
+Dagg Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 How can you become a cache approver volunteer? This is SO worth the consequences.......... How is your tolerance for frog a**? Link to comment
+robert Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Rule No. 1: Don't ask.Rule No. 2: If asked to be one, just say "No." Rule No. 3: Failing rules 1 and 2, buy armor. and a LOT of bricks! Link to comment
+Honest John & Suzies Jule Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 When a new reviewer is needed Groundspeak chooses a cacher who is active in their local caching group, someone with good communications skills, and silly enough to accept a Volunteer job where they get yelled at by their fellow cachers. How can that be, when the aprovers in my area show only a few caches under their belts? Link to comment
+IV_Warrior Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 When a new reviewer is needed Groundspeak chooses a cacher who is active in their local caching group, someone with good communications skills, and silly enough to accept a Volunteer job where they get yelled at by their fellow cachers. How can that be, when the aprovers in my area show only a few caches under their belts? Sock puppet approver accounts? Link to comment
RockyMtnReviewer Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 When a new reviewer is needed Groundspeak chooses a cacher who is active in their local caching group, someone with good communications skills, and silly enough to accept a Volunteer job where they get yelled at by their fellow cachers. How can that be, when the aprovers in my area show only a few caches under their belts? IV Warrior is correct. Many reviewers use a special account for their volunteer duties. This way, we can still "be ourselves" when out caching or reading the forums. Finds are posted under my player account which I prefer not to name at this time. Link to comment
+Honest John & Suzies Jule Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I I, said the blind man Makes sence now! Thanks Link to comment
+Colorado Cacher Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I have worked in the Criminal Justice field for twenty years and been hated by many. Why would I want to start it all over again? I've never had a problem with approvers though, thye have actually been pretty nice. Link to comment
+fly46 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I'll chime in with my ususal... Anybody who is stupid enough to want the job is too dumb to have it. Personally, I see it as a very good way to give back to geocaching. I've thought about the idea and I wouldn't mind the 'job' at all. Link to comment
+Criminal Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 How can you become a cache approver volunteer? Lobotomy Link to comment
+Hemlock Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I've been a volunteer reviewer for almost two years. Sometimes I sit back and think back to when I said I'd do it, and say... What was I thinking???? Link to comment
+cache_test_dummies Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Personally, I see it as a very good way to give back to geocaching. I've thought about the idea and I wouldn't mind the 'job' at all. Um, but Fly, didn't you just get a new job? How many new jobs do you want? Link to comment
+gallahad Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 I'm retired and, like many others, have thought it might be interesting to take on the responsibilities of volunteer reviewer. But if it's by invitation only then there isn't much sense in giving it serious consideration until the invitation arrives. So, treasure_hunter, be patient, remain active, and maybe one of these days you'll get that notice that says, "I Want You". It will not be the one with Uncle Sam's picture on it. Link to comment
+Mopar Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Well, first there is a mommy approver, and a daddy approver, and they love each other very much............. Link to comment
+Pork King Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 So, do approvers get to approve their own caches, or do other approvers have to look at them? seems a little unfair for the former... Link to comment
+Reviewer Jones Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 They wait for a moment of weakness and then STRIKE! It's over before you knew it started....and no matter how much you shower the dirt won't come off. Link to comment
+Mopar Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 How can you become a cache approver volunteer? I bet a good start would be showing you know how to search and research info on your own, rather then post 100 new topics in forums. I would bet if you posted a new thread every time a new cache came through, asking if you should approve it, you wouldn't last long. Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 How can you become a cache approver volunteer? I bet a good start would be showing you know how to search and research info on your own, rather then post 100 new topics in forums. I would bet if you posted a new thread every time a new cache came through, asking if you should approve it, you wouldn't last long. This is good advice. I think also, there may be an age requirement. I'm not sure an 8th grader would be the best choice. Link to comment
+BigHank Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Why is membership in a local group a requirement to be an approver? If anything, I would think someone who is not a member of any group, but who has considerable experience doing a variety of caches (not just numbers), who can show research skills and people skills, would be a better choice. If reviewers come only from the ranks of local group members, there is a significant chance of favoritism, inadvertent or otherwise, resulting from familiarity, or on the other hand, "paybacks" if someone gets on the wrong side of the club's politics. I'm not saying that membership in a local club should be a disquailifier, or would definitely result in what I mentioned in the previous sentence, but I don't think it should be a qualifying factor, either. Link to comment
+New England n00b Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Membership in a local group is one indicator of level of involvement in the game. It isn't just that you are a member of teh group, but active within it. Link to comment
+briansnat Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 (edited) Why is membership in a local group a requirement to be an approver? Its not a requirement. There are many approvers who are not members of any geocaching groups. But because local geocaching groups are often experienced in dealing with local authorities and land managers it makes sense that approvers are frequently selected from among those active in these organizations. Edited February 6, 2005 by briansnat Link to comment
+BigHank Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Briansnat, Okay, thanks... I can see where membership in a group could be one factor that is considered, but it's good that it is not a requirement. Hank Link to comment
+Robespierre Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Well, first there is a mommy approver, and a daddy approver, and they love each other very much............. Some people just rise to the top....like cream...or else they are all Jeremy's cousins (and he doesn't like them very much). Link to comment
Electric Mouse Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 (edited) I posted the following quote awhile back in response to this question. If you follow the link there, and more so, the links within it, you will find quite a bit of info. I apologize for not stating more here. It is just that I think it is better to point out the links than to re-invent the wheel and write a ton on it when others have covered it pretty well through all those links. Information on how reviewers are appointed can be found in this thread. There are links in there to more detailed threads. I figured I would just provide a link instead of attempting to repeat all the information that can be gained from reading that thread and the threads it links to. Edited February 11, 2005 by Electric Mouse Link to comment
+canadazuuk Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 You go to university and learn how to accept criticism. Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 He who MOST wants to be in POWER is least likely to wield it fairly or even correctly... Take Dubya as an example. (I didn't vote and I didn't Die. P-Diddy can stick it.) Link to comment
+Nurse Dave Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Well, first there is a mommy approver, and a daddy approver, and they love each other very much............. and....... Link to comment
+JMBella Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 NJ Admin told me the best part about being an approver is that she gets all the FTFs. Link to comment
Mushtang Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Take Dubya as an example. I think Clinton would be a better example. How many times has Dubya been impeached? Link to comment
+Camo-crazed Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I'm not sure an 8th grader would be the best choice. What about my two year old neice? Link to comment
+Durango! Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 He who MOST wants to be in POWER is least likely to wield it fairly or even correctly... Take Dubya as an example. (I didn't vote and I didn't Die. P-Diddy can stick it.) Thanks for that silly political assertion. Keep your bais to yourself. Link to comment
+CO Admin Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Respect: Respect the guidelines for forum usage, and site usage. Respect Groundspeak, its employees, volunteers, yourself, fellow community members, and guests on these boards. Whether a community member has one post or 5,000 posts, they deserve the same respect. Foul Language and obscene images will not be tolerated. This site is family friendly, and all posts and posters must respect the integrity of the site. Personal Attacks and Flames will not be tolerated. If you want to praise or criticize, give examples as to why it is good or bad, general attacks on a person or idea will not be tolerated. Link to comment
+Durango! Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 (edited) Respect: Respect the guidelines for forum usage, and site usage. Respect Groundspeak, its employees, volunteers, yourself, fellow community members, and guests on these boards. Whether a community member has one post or 5,000 posts, they deserve the same respect. Foul Language and obscene images will not be tolerated. This site is family friendly, and all posts and posters must respect the integrity of the site. Personal Attacks and Flames will not be tolerated. If you want to praise or criticize, give examples as to why it is good or bad, general attacks on a person or idea will not be tolerated. ??? Edited February 12, 2005 by Durango! Link to comment
+New England n00b Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Respect: Respect the guidelines for forum usage, and site usage. Respect Groundspeak, its employees, volunteers, yourself, fellow community members, and guests on these boards. Whether a community member has one post or 5,000 posts, they deserve the same respect. Foul Language and obscene images will not be tolerated. This site is family friendly, and all posts and posters must respect the integrity of the site. Personal Attacks and Flames will not be tolerated. If you want to praise or criticize, give examples as to why it is good or bad, general attacks on a person or idea will not be tolerated. ??? It's just a general notice, I thnik. Not always directed at the last poster. Sometimes a thread heats up a bit too much, and a gentle reminder is issued. Link to comment
+Durango! Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 (edited) Well, I got a personal email from co admin. Does anyone REALLY think this thread go to heated?! Was my one line post really foul language or a flame? Come on! Unbelievable! Edited February 13, 2005 by Durango! Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 The question of how one becomes a volunteer reviewer is one of personal interest to me. Frequently, I participate in threads on that topic. When I open this thread, I expect to see helpful information and probably a few one-liners. Now it's political salvos and whining about forum moderation. Yawn. If the question's been answered to his satisfaction, perhaps the original poster would consider closing the topic. If not, then perhaps he could ask any follow up questions and I'd be glad to assist. Link to comment
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