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[+MDAgent]

So this thread is just saying "don't be a jerk."

 

That's nice.

[umc]

yeah, sure, don't be a jerk, be polite and considerate, treat others as you'd like to be treated, if you don't want to read something that has been brought up before then don't, etc...

[+AuntieWeasel]

So this thread is just saying "don't be a jerk."

This thread, and at least half the world's religions.

 

It's possible to oversimplify, y'know

[+Wee_Willy]

I'm new here and my feeling are hurt.

[+El Diablo]

I don't mind seeing old topics brought up. I usually check to se what the OP has said in case there is a new twist to an old subject.

 

Lets face it, there are only so many topics that are going to relate to caching. If we don't allow new threads on the same old subjects, sooner or later this board will die.

 

Also keep in mind the number of new members that join on a daily basis. I think back when I started there were about 3,000 members on the fourms, today there is over 66,000 and those numbers grow at an astounding rate. The last time I did a study there were an average of 300 new members a day that signed on as members to this site.

 

Caching its self has evolved greatly over the years, and still changes on a frequent basis. Old threads and topics that might have answered a question 6 months ago, may deserve another look and different perspectives.

 

El Diablo

[+Team Cotati]

I don't mind seeing old topics brought up. I usually check to se what the OP has said in case there is a new twist to an old subject.

 

Lets face it, there are only so many topics that are going to relate to caching. If we don't allow new threads on the same old subjects, sooner or later this board will die.

 

Also keep in mind the number of new members that join on a daily basis. I think back when I started there were about 3,000 members on the fourms, today there is over 66,000 and those numbers grow at an astounding rate. The last time I did a study there were an average of 300 new members a day that signed on as members to this site.

 

Caching its self has evolved greatly over the years, and still changes on a frequent basis. Old threads and topics that might have answered a question 6 months ago, may deserve another look and different perspectives.

 

El Diablo

How did you determine that there are 66,000 people on these forums?

Edited May 1, 2005 by Team cotati697

[+mtn-man]

How did you determine that there are 66,000 people on these forums?

Actually, he is looking at the very bottom of the main page on the left side. That figure is actually not accurate. If you look at the top right you will see a link that says " Members".

 

If you click that link, you will see 8090 pages with 10 per page. That means that there are now 80900+ members registered on this board.

[+Kealia]

That means that there are now 80900+ members registered on this board.

80,900 members but we only talk about the same 6 or 7 things!

[+Team Cotati]

How did you determine that there are 66,000 people on these forums?

Actually, he is looking at the very bottom of the main page on the left side. That figure is actually not accurate. If you look at the top right you will see a link that says " Members".

 

If you click that link, you will see 8090 pages with 10 per page. That means that there are now 80900+ members registered on this board.

Well that is a very interesting statistic. How might I determine how many total users have registered on the following web site: www.geocaching.com? Is that an available number or do you have to interpolate it from the above figures that you have so kindly supplied?

Edited May 1, 2005 by Team cotati697

[+El Diablo]

Well that is a very interesting statistic. How might I determine how many total users have registered on the following web site: www.geocaching.com? Is that an available number or do you have to interpolate it from the above figures that you have so kindly supplied?

Actually if you mouse over a user nmae you will see their user id number in the bottom roght of the screen. My user number is 12,341 yours is 274,898.

 

Also if you click on another persons name it will carry you to their profile. Look in the web address bar and you will see their user number. You can change that number to determine if it's been assigned and on what date.

 

As of a few minutes ago there were 378,204 registered accounts. 238 accounts have been created so far today.

 

Keep in mind that these are the total number of accounts created and do not reflect the number of actual active accounts, or sock puppet accounts.

 

El Diablo

[+Team Cotati]

Well that is a very interesting statistic. How might I determine how many total users have registered on the following web site: www.geocaching.com? Is that an available number or do you have to interpolate it from the above figures that you have so kindly supplied?

Actually if you mouse over a user nmae you will see their user id number in the bottom roght of the screen. My user number is 12,341 yours is 274,898.

 

Also if you click on another persons name it will carry you to their profile. Look in the web address bar and you will see their user number. You can change that number to determine if it's been assigned and on what date.

 

As of a few minutes ago there were 378,204 registered accounts. 238 accounts have been created so far today.

 

Keep in mind that these are the total number of accounts created and do not reflect the number of actual active accounts, or sock puppet accounts.

 

El Diablo

Thank you very much.

[+Team GPSaxophone]

That means that there are now 80900+ members registered on this board.

80,900 members but we only talk about the same 6 or 7 things!

Yep, and if we try to talk about anything else, the self-appointed "forum police" (non-mods that think they know best) will derail your threads

[+AuntieWeasel]

Yep, and if we try to talk about anything else, the self-appointed "forum police" (non-mods that think they know best) will derail your threads

You know, there's a weekly quota on posts that sport an eye-rolling smiley, and you've just exceeded yours.

[WH]

That means that there are now 80900+ members registered on this board.

80,900 members but we only talk about the same 6 or 7 things!

Yep, and if we try to talk about anything else, the self-appointed "forum police" (non-mods that think they know best) will derail your threads

Yes and and you give some people mod authority and not only do they think they're above the guidelines, the mod title automatically makes them a better judge of what is and is not appropriate.

[+BillsBayou]

WH Posted on May 1 2005, 03:37 PM

Yes and and you give some people mod authority and not only do they think they're above the guidelines, the mod title automatically makes them a better judge of what is and is not appropriate. 

 

Isn't that the very definition of Board Mod?

[+Renegade Knight]

I don't care if things get discussed over and over....

Ditto:

 

Every now and then I pick up a new angle or idea on an age old theme. DAMMIT! I just realized that every word in this post has been used once before. I should of looked up new ones.

[+High-Tech Redneck]

So is it OK to leave broken McToys in a cache or not?

[WH]

Isn't that the very definition of Board Mod?

Being a mod doesn't automatically mean that their judegement is correct, just enforceable.

[Jeremy]

doesn't necessarily mean it is incorrect either.

[WH]

doesn't necessarily mean it is incorrect either.

Point taken.

[+TheAlabamaRambler]

Absolutely freaking amazing what you folks can find to argue about!

Edited May 2, 2005 by TheAlabamaRambler

[WH]

Absolutely freaking amazing what you folks can find to argue about!

What can I say.....we are an AMAZING bunch .

[+AuntieWeasel]

Absolutely freaking amazing what you folks can find to argue about!

You kidding? I can be lots pettier than this.

 

Go on. Dare me.

[umc]

This thread has drifted quite a bit away from the original topic. If it drifts much further I'm going to close it as there is no need for the OT "pettiness".

[+wornout]

I don't see any problem bringing up items that have been brought up in the past as sometimes you can search and search and not find what you are looking for, even if it is there somewhere. So, it will be a repeat to some and those not interested in looking at it from another angle can just scroll past it or click the back button.

[+Lunaverse]

Aristotle: I believe I'll write a book on philosophy.

 

Plato: No wait! You can't do that! I've already written several!

---

Einstein: Hey, I think I have some interesting thoughts about the laws of physics. Like, just what is gravity, anyway?

 

Newton: Whoa there, kiddo. I think I've just about covered that whole physics topic as much as can be done. I've had to say this over and over, to James Maxwell, Daniel Bernoulli, and Michael Faraday, years ago!

---

 

Luna

[WH]

You should feel free to ask any question you want, even if its been discussed many times previously.

 

I would rather keep answering the same questions over and over than have a newbie make mistakes or get in trouble because he / she couldnt find the answers they needed.

[+Team Rowdy]

So if someone comes up to you and ask "Can you tell me about Geocaching?" do you reply "Thats been discussed before, so no." That is why there are so many great "veterans" of the sport, to show new people the way. If there is a topic that you just do not feel like discussing then move on, don't reply to it. The topic isn't hurting you any by being there.

[+Corp Of Discovery]

Absolutely freaking amazing what you folks can find to argue about!

You kidding? I can be lots pettier than this.

 

Go on. Dare me.

Ummmm.....ok.

 

Double dog even.

Edited May 3, 2005 by Corp Of Discovery

[+BillsBayou]

Corp Of Discovery Posted on May 2 2005, 08:08 PM

(AuntieWeasel @ May 2 2005, 07:18 PM)

(TheAlabamaRambler @ May 2 2005, 03:45 PM)

Absolutely freaking amazing what you folks can find to argue about!

 

You kidding? I can be lots pettier than this.

 

Go on. Dare me.

 

Ummmm.....ok.

 

Double dog even.

 

With tongue firmly planted in cheek...

 

It's not "ABSOLUTELY FREAKING AMAZING".

 

The correct phrase is "ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY AMAZING". Although the use of hyphens is subject for further pettiness.

 

So get it right next time, will ya? SHEESH!