I see it as getting back to basics where the fun began...
the original rules were simple  the coordinates took you to the 
cache...SIGN the log  Write about it  take something leave something....

I am glad that a rule has been made that gets back to that...

The Fun was missed

ShadowAce wrote:
> http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=218388
>
>  Alternate Logging Requirements No longer allowed.
>
> So Any cache listed as a ? with Alternate Logging Requirements needs 
> be altered or archived because "You must find and prove you have found 
> 40 caches on a Friday" is now changed to "come find my cache, sign the 
> log and claim a find"
>
>  Please make sure you note the changes to the guidelines dates April 2009:
>
>    3. *A section called Logging of All Physical Caches
>       <http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx#loggingofallcaches>
>       has been added to the guidelines.*
>
> QUOTE
> Geocaches can be logged online as Found once the physical log has been 
> signed.
>
> If it is appropriate for your cache location or theme, you may ask the 
> cache seeker to accomplish an optional and simple task, either close 
> to the cache site (normally within 0.1 miles or 161 meters) or when 
> writing their online log. For example, wear the goofy hat inside the 
> cache container and upload a photograph. Cache finders can choose 
> whether or not to attempt or accomplish optional tasks. Cache owners 
> may not delete the cache seeker's log based solely on optional tasks.
>
> This guideline change applies immediately to all logs written from 
> April 4, 2009 and going forward. Older caches with "additional logging 
> requirements" (ALRs) are not grandfathered under the older guideline. 
> If you own an existing cache with mandatory additional logging 
> requirements, we request that you:
>
>     * Cease deleting logs based on additional logging requirements.
>     * Review your own cache listing to see if the ALR can be made into
>       an optional and simple task, or whether it must be removed
>       altogether.
>     * Adjust your geocache listing by editing the text then contact a
>       reviewer to change the cache type, if appropriate.
>
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