HA! Well that's a new 'RULE' I have never heard of! The container going missing isn't the issue, it's his way of saying he doesn't want it done, and he is going to throw his weight around to get his way.
I say you should cut it short, hide your new cache and reference the old one in some way. You can put whatever you want in the 'Hidden By' box!
Then very clearly state that this is a replacement cache, and that finders of the previous cache will have their logs deleted. The only thing preventing anyone from posting multiple logs on any cache is their conscience and the owner's diligence in deleting them. I would, however, recommend allowing notes by previous finders, just as should be allowed for any cache.


Bob & Linda Smith wrote:
I started with RoadRunner and never got a reply so I went to GC.com and Michael stepped in.  He is saying something about, "once a container is missing the cache can no longer be un-archived"  He has not told me that any business has contacted GC.  He suggested I post a new page, using the same name, etc.  I don't want to do that, I want to keep it all the same, using the original cachers name and just appending my name after his.  I don't want a new page where someone who has found it before can log a new find.  It's a great bit of history and a bench mark is close by.  I've sent him another missile and hope it hits the mark.
 
Thanks folks,
Bob Smith, Team Petite Elite
----- Original Message -----
From: AZcachemeister
To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 6:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Adopting a cache

A) Caches are un-archived all the time, occasionally under just such a scenario.
B) You are talking to the wrong guy, you need to contact RadRunner, our approver.
C) If all else fails, put a new cache in the same spot. I know it's nice to keep the old history, so maybe you will have to call your cache 'A tribute to 'All Aboard' Gone'.
D) After reviewing the cache page, it appears there is something more to the story. Perhaps a local business owner has contacted Groundspeak about the cache?



Steven Stringham wrote: 
The reality is that the methods are there to dearchive and then adopt.

So, the question is, what is the reasons that Michael is stepping in. 
This is odd for the Community relations folks to do this.
* Has someone in the cache area requested that the cache die?
* Is there a change in GC policy? (Older caches must die, whatever).
* Is he just a pain in the .... and wants to give you grief.

Contact Michael directly?



Bob & Linda Smith wrote:
  
OK everyone, I need to find out why an archived cache can't be 
un-archived so the adopt program can be used.  I am trying to get a 
cache back on line that the original owner can no longer maintain.  I 
was told by Michael LaPaglia at GC.com that once a cache is archived it 
can not be un-archived.  I am pretty sure that I read somewhere that a 
cache could be un-archived and brought back on line.  If you want to 
look at the cache on line the way point is GCJWPV


Bob and Linda Smith, Team Petite Elite
Prescott, AZ 


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