[Az-Geocaching] Only an altoids tin!!
AZcachemeister
azcachemeister at getnet.com
Sun Feb 11 08:19:12 MST 2007
While I really don't care for another lamp-pole-skirt or such, they
really don't bother me as much as the ones attached to the back of a
private business...on the downspout, the dumpster enclosure, the
electric meter cabinet. Apparently the whole thrill here */is/* to /'get
away with it'/ and not get caught by the store manager or a patrolling
police officer.
As I see it, one of the big problems is that as these types of hides
(both the simply monotimeous ones, and the blatant trespassing ones)
increase, new cachers get the idea that these are normal, acceptable
ways to hide, and so that is what they do when they run out and hide
/their/ new ones. Thus the 'problem' continues to increase.
Yes, plenty of cachers get arrested (or at least questioned) while
caching in rural areas. I would think, however, you're more likely to
have a confrontation with an irritated property owner who just happens
to own a 12 Gauge, long before the Sheriff even gets there.
Jared Ross wrote:
> Clearly I've missed the mark on this one and then had the audacity to
> argue with the king of statistics, Mr. DSW himself. Either way,
> apparently this wasn't the direction that ShadowAce was referring to.
> I'll save my comments for future discussions. I sometimes wonder how
> we can have such ridiculously different opinions, and then I remember
> that we have politicians that can't even agree. I wonder if anyone has
> ever been arrested while finding a rural cache???
>
> Jared
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: noshdoo tsoh <geocaching at deepsouthwest.com>
> To: listserv at azgeocaching.com
> Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 10:33:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Only an altoids tin!!
>
> /"Trust me, just because there are more micros than rural caches,
> doesn't mean they're more POPULAR."/
>
>
>
> It's not the number of caches that makes them popular, but the number
> of finds on each cache. The fact that they are found at a rate
> exponentially higher than other caches does indicate popularity. Or am
> I missing the definition of 'popular'? Back it up with numbers? ;-)
>
> / /
>
> /"We're trying to encourage good micros and urban caches and
> discourage the placement of bad ones."/
>
>
>
> A noble cause, indeed. Can I see you're scientific study on what is
> good and what is bad? You are the decider? Oh, that's right, */trust
> you/*.
>
>
>
> Back to you're regularly scheduled rant...
>
>
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> *From:* az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com
> [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] *On Behalf Of
> *Jared Ross
> *Sent:* Saturday, February 10, 2007 8:42 PM
> *To:* listserv at azgeocaching.com
> *Subject:* Re: [Az-Geocaching] Only an altoids tin!!
>
>
>
> Yeah, I knew that remark was coming. Trust me, just because there are
> more micros than rural caches, doesn't mean they're more POPULAR. You
> conduct a scientific study and then I'll believe that claim.
> Furthermore I do not believe mine (nor AZcachemeister or ShadowAce's)
> comments were suggesting that we discourage micros, just crappy ones.
> :) Honestly, there are hundreds of great micros and urban hides out
> there. At the same time, there are hundreds of horrible micros
> (apparently they're popular). We're trying to encourage good micros
> and urban caches and discourage the placement of bad ones.
>
> As I mentioned we do our best to determine whether a cache is one that
> we will enjoy or not before going after it, but this doesn't always
> work. Maybe if I "complain" about it then the next guy with my tastes
> will know better.
>
> Cache and let cache, and let me complain about crappy caches. ;)
>
> Jared
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: noshdoo tsoh < geocaching at deepsouthwest.com >
> To: listserv at azgeocaching.com
> Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 7:57:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Only an altoids tin!!
>
> To no one in particular, and to whomever it applies:
>
>
>
> Urban micros are a lot more popular than rural/desert/mountain caches.
> Just because you personally don't like urban micro caches doesn't mean
> there needs to be some sort of organized effort to discourage them. A
> lot of people are visiting and enjoying these types of caches. Really,
> how hard can it be to go after only the type of caches you enjoy,
> instead of going after all of them, and then complaining about it
> later? You'll find duds no matter what type of cache you go after. And
> of course, the whole thing's just a game. Sounds like a few cachers
> may need a vacation from caching itself.
>
>
>
> Your trash cache is another's treasure cache.
>
>
>
> Simple idea: Cache and let cache.
>
>
>
>
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> *From:* az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com
> [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] *On Behalf Of
> *Regan Smith
> *Sent:* Saturday, February 10, 2007 1:15 PM
> *To:* listserv at azgeocaching.com
> *Subject:* Re: [Az-Geocaching] Only an altoids tin!!
>
>
>
> I have a borrowed idea (360) don't log it do you really need the
> find??? Regardless of what alphabet log you use a find on a cache
> validates it.
>
>
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> *From:* az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com
> [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] *On Behalf Of
> *Jared Ross
> *Sent:* Saturday, February 10, 2007 12:31 PM
> *To:* listserv at azgeocaching.com
> *Subject:* Re: [Az-Geocaching] Only an altoids tin!!
>
>
>
> WARNING: This is a regular sized email. If you're only a fan of micro
> emails then ignore this email immediately.
>
> I really agree with AZcachemeister and ShadowAce. At the same time
> ShadowAce's comments have made me realize that I'm not doing much to
> help the matter. I'm not very confrontational and I don't like to be
> very mean and while I encourage someone with larger cohanes to log
> exactly how they feel, I'm not really willing to do that. I have
> however decided to change my logging standards. We've become a little
> more picky when it comes to caches that we hunt. I'm not saying that
> we've sworn off micros or urban hides as there are some out there that
> are nice. Basically if I'm planning a cache outing I'll read over the
> cache description and if it seems suspect I might skim through a few
> log entries. If it sounds like its behind a Home Depot trash compactor
> then I'm going to take it off our list. Even with a screening process
> we still end up doing caches that we would rather not have done. Sure
> we could have ignored the cache, IF we would have known what we were
> getting into. Admit it, once you're out of the car and searching, you
> want to find it.
>
> Yesterday I grabbed four urban caches. I also drove past about 2 or 3
> others but never even stopped because of the locations. Of those 4, I
> logged as follows:
>
> Cache #1 - It was a tricky cache container in a relatively pointless
> location but it belongs to a series and overall it wasn't that bad. My
> log entry noted the creativity of the cache and thanked the owner.
>
> Cache #2 - A LPC cache located close to a main road and across from an
> office building. Luckily I could block the traffic with my truck but
> the container was too big and made the lamp skirt stick up on one
> side, making it that much more obvious. My log entry said almost
> nothing, "yup, right where it should have been" and instead of signing
> off the way I always do "Thanks, Jared" I wrote "TN/LN, Jared". It's
> subtle, I know.
>
> Cache #3 - A good cache with a significant location. The container was
> nothing special and the technique was typical, but the location
> wasn't. My log entry was long, very detailed (without spoilers) and
> included a Thank You at the end.
>
> Cache #4 - A creative, homemade container in a vagabonds paradise.
> There were blankets and other things very nearby that indicate
> homeless people are usually here. My log briefly mentioned the cache
> container being unique and then I described the homeless persons new
> "shelter" nearby. I did not thank the cache owners.
>
> This morning I found another urban cache that while not in an
> especially interesting spot, it was a well planned hide and well
> stocked, large, cache. I also left a very long detailed log entry for
> this cache expressing my enjoyment of finding it.
>
> AZcachemeister is right that we need to find a way to increase the
> quality of urban caches. Urban hides have a place in geocaching and
> allow for many people to enjoy the game that might not be able to find
> the rural hides. Helping each other make better decisions about what
> caches to go after is one thing that we can do to help. While my way
> isn't blunt and to the point, I'm trying to praise good caches by
> leaving detailed log entries and ignore bad caches by not giving them
> the praise they DON'T deserve.
>
> Another, more obvious way of making a difference is by hiding our own
> caches. I'm not very good at this and often struggle to justify my
> cache placements because I either think they aren't creative enough or
> I question whether or not the location is good enough. From what I've
> seen lately though I would rather find an altoids container in a park
> than find a well disguised cache behind Wal-Mart.
>
> Quickly, in regards to the concern about having your log entry deleted
> if you leave negative feedback. You have a couple options.
> 1. You could keep logging the same message back to the cache every
> time it is deleted making a note that it was deleted. If anyone is
> watching the cache they'll become aware of the situation and maybe
> that will affect their next cache placement.
> 2. You could log a seemingly innocent log entry and then a day or two
> later edit that log entry and add back the comments in your original
> log that was deleted. Owners aren't notified when a log entry is edited.
> 3. While this one is controversial some people do it. If your log
> entry is repeatedly deleted then log a find on your own cache and
> specify that it is a log entry for GCxxxxx and the reason you can't
> log it there followed by your original log entry.
>
> Anyone else have any ideas or comments on how we can improve the
> caches in our state? Maybe we need a special acronym. Instead of TFTC
> we could have DWYT (Don't Waste Your Time). Of course we could always
> start using this website to generate log entries for us:
> http://loungingatwalden.googlepages.com/RandomLog.html
> My favorite generated log entry: "This cache was ill-conceived and
> ill-received. You should turn your GPS over to the nearest
> authorities! TNLN and almost didn't bother signing the log!!"
>
> Jared of AZBliss02
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: AZcachemeister <azcachemeister at getnet.com>
> To: listserv at azgeocaching.com
> Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 9:17:52 AM
> Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Only an altoids tin!!
>
> Well, I don't like to insult people by saying their cache is crap, but
> aren't they insulting us by bringing us to those areas?
> There is nothing of interest at the back of the 99¢ store, nor
> anything clever about a shoe-polish can stuffed in a crack in the
> building.
> If we don't start taking some responsibility for our activities,
> someone else will.
> If enough people start 'telling it like it is' then the cachers hiding
> those type of caches just might get the hint.
>
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>
>
> Regan Smith wrote:
>
> Tftc
>
>
>
> Tnlnsl
>
>
>
> Honesty will get your log deleted...
>
>
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> *From:* az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com
> <mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com>
> [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] *On Behalf Of
> *ShadowAce
> *Sent:* Friday, February 09, 2007 6:15 PM
> *To:* listserv at azgeocaching.com <mailto:listserv at azgeocaching.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Az-Geocaching] Only an altoids tin!!
>
>
>
> Scott,
>
> With all due respect. Oct 25, 2005 4:02 PM you sent email about how
> Micros were evil and now that you had finally reached the top find
> counter in the state you were not going to be going for micros any
> longer. How only Urban caches had any reason to exist and people
> should help stop the spread of micro spew.
>
> Yet a very large percent of your cache finds are micros even after
> the posts about how Micros should go away. 1114 terrain 1 and 735
> difficulty 1 according to the stats you placed on your profile. While
> I am sick of lamp poles and guard rails myself, I merely pointed that
> story out because of how many people caching in Arizona tell me at
> almost every single event 'Permission is not required' or 'Its public
> property'.
>
> If cachers want to place a micro every 600 feet they will. If they
> throw caches out with no intention of ever maintaining them, they
> will. Why? Because every other cacher is writing 'Great cache, thanks
> for the hide' and not writing....
>
> /I was able to grab this cache quickly though I had to shield the
> location with my rear side from the dumpster divers./ or /After
> sifting through the garbage left by the homeless in the area, we found
> your cache. /
>
> /Never would have known about this place, because we generally avoid
> dumpsters.
>
> / I have been trying to be very honest in my logs about areas such as
> these and instead of getting 'Hay thanks for warning me that place was
> going to be so terrible', I receive emails saying 'Why are you such an
> ass? If you dont like the cache, dont go find it!'
>
> Welp the problem with this is from the writeups you have no idea if
> it will be a real interesting place such as the one we found last
> night called Hope, or in a pile of trash until you get to the location.
>
> So instead of complaining about the TYPE of cache, I was merely
> pointing out that Permission should be obtained on ALL cache hides.
> Heck I spent 2 years getting permission for one place. 4 weeks to get
> permission for another cache. 5 weeks of emails to get permission for
> one location and then other people just throw more caches in the area
> when they came.. Yep I caught hell from the person that granted me
> permission to place mine after that.. Joy joy...
>
> If people hate micros so much, why do they continue to grab them and
> write 'Thanks for the fun'?
>
>
>
> On 2/9/07, *Roping The Wind* <arizcowboy at hotmail.com
> <mailto:arizcowboy at hotmail.com>> wrote:
>
>
> The geocacher who placed the altoid tin says he "wished others had
> told him
> this was not a good place to put a cache". I can only laugh at that
> statement. The gc.com <http://gc.com> site clearly states that you
> must get permission to
> place a cache on private property!!! Did he not read that little tidbit of
> information? Typical of alot of urban cache hides. Is he now trying to put
> it onto the geocaching community as a whole? Making the whole
> game/community
> look bad?
>
> I do agree though that law enforcement over reacted... kinda like the
> little
> Boston cartoon 'bomb' scare thing.
>
> The other thing that comes to my mind is that he is relatively new to the
> game and this is most of what he has seen so far... a bunch of altoid tins
> behind stores and on electrical boxes and the like. So, he might have
> thought it was totally ok to hide a cache like this... even though, as I
> mentioned before, he should have gotten permission to place it in the
> first
> place.
>
> I do like this quote though: "I've discovered that I really don't like
> urban
> caching. I'd rather do it in the woods. That's where it's really fun," he
> said.
>
> As of the past month and a half now, I have not found an urban cache
> hide. I
> dont mind going a week without finding a cache anymore. But I have decided
> that I only want to do rural area caches. Caches that require a hike
> to get
> to or maybe a nice 4x4 drive or maybe just a drive by cache placed in a
> beautiful location way outside the city limit signs. Or maybe caches
> placed
> in small towns is ok too. Basically, caches placed with the location in
> mind. I have been using the DGP geocaching site lately to pick and choose
> caches to find.
>
> The past month or so, I have found a much greater enjoyement for the game
> again. It feels like the old days of caching 4 or 5 years ago when I
> first
> began. I can't say I will never find an urban cache again. But I am
> carefully picking and choosing which ones I want to find.
>
> Scott
> Team Ropingthewind
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