[Az-Geocaching] Re: More on abandoned Caches

Fri, 17 May 2002 03:17:15 EDT

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concerrning:
Anyways, I think Mike brings up a good point. Perhaps Jeremy I. Should 
>consider requiring a cacher to log in to their geocaching.com account at 
>least once every 30 days (or 60 days perhaps). This to keep their account 
>active. If they dont, then their account is deleted and their caches are 
>automatically archived.

I've been reading all the posts about automatically archiving caches. The 
problem with that, and the very reason this whole discussion started, is that 
the cache is still out there and still "litter". By archiving it, it is 
doubtful that anyone will ever find it and/or maintain it. All that would do 
is deny access to the geocaching community. I don't think automatic archive 
is the answer. But you are right, it is the responsibility of everyone of us 
to watch the caches in our area. We always remove trash, etc from the cache 
container when we find inappropriate items.
 I usually go back and review the logs of caches I've found and would be 
happy to assist. Perhaps an automatic log to the cache page that the cache 
might have been abandoned by its owner could alert someone in the area to 
check on it and they could post a reply on the cache page.
Jean
roadrunners

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<HTML><BODY BGCOLOR="#ffffff">concerrning: 
Anyways, I think Mike brings up a good point. Perhaps Jeremy I. Should 
&gt;consider requiring a cacher to log in to their geocaching.com account at 
&gt;least once every 30 days (or 60 days perhaps). This to keep their account 
&gt;active. If they dont, then their account is deleted and their caches are 
&gt;automatically archived. 
 
I've been reading all the posts about automatically archiving caches. The problem with that, and the very reason this whole discussion started, is that the cache is still out there and still "litter". By archiving it, it is doubtful that anyone will ever find it and/or maintain it. All that would do is deny access to the geocaching community. I don't think automatic archive is the answer. But you are right, it is the responsibility of everyone of us to watch the caches in our area. We always remove trash, etc from the cache container when we find inappropriate items. 
 I usually go back and review the logs of caches I've found and would be happy to assist. Perhaps an automatic log to the cache page that the cache might have been abandoned by its owner could alert someone in the area to check on it and they could post a reply on the cache page. 
Jean 
roadrunners</HTML>

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