[Az-Geocaching] [Fwd: The Arizona Republic]

[Brian Casteel]

Yeah, like that whole 'Guy is evil' thing.  :)

Brian
Team A.I.


-----Original Message-----
From: az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com
[mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of Ken
Bowley
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 1:32 PM
To: listserv at azgeocaching.com
Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] [Fwd: The Arizona Republic]

The other thing to keep in mind is that reporters are not dumb.  They know 
they are rediculed for some of their stories.  Going out of your way to be 
"PC" around them isn't worth the trouble.  Most of the bad stories are 
because the reporter isn't as knowledgable about the topic as they people 
they are writing about.  Unless they are already a member of the group, 
and know firsthand what everything is like, they are probably going to do 
the best that they can from an outside perspective.   And when you read 
the article, be sure to keep an open mind.  Sometimes, even if an article 
is technically wrong on many points, it is still "good enough" to give the 
casual reader a general overview and feeling... the details can always be 
worked out after the reader joins in the fun. =-)

On Thu, 24 Mar 2005, Brian Casteel wrote:

> Whether they see it or not, it's the reality of the group.  Postings 
> here shouldn't be reserved exclusively for anything that isn't going to 
> upset anyone in any way, as if we as a group are absolute angels in 
> every aspect of our lives.  We have differences of opinion and 
> thankfully have an open venue in which to express those differences. 
> Personally, I wouldn't mind at all if I'm quoted in any publication 
> regarding my opposition to things that I've expressed a dislike for, 
> such as the philosophies of TC.com and things like the Nude LC cache. 
> If, as a result, I'm painted as a goody goody Boy Scout, so be it.  The 
> reality is, that I am a Scout Leader (oh, the irony), and I have strong 
> beliefs that will at some point conflict with someone else's world view, 
> but I'm not going to let that get to me.  Of course, I would never say 
> that I'm perfect, as I know I'm far from it.  I will say that I don't 
> hesitate to voice my opinion, whether it's one held by the majority, or 
> otherwise.
>
> Brian
>
> Team A.I.
>
>  _____
>
> From: az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com
> [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of
> AzRockhound
> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 12:56 PM
> To: listserv at azgeocaching.com
> Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] [Fwd: The Arizona Republic]
>
> well, that reporter (and other reporters) might be looking at all these
> posts and seeing the bickering and bantering going on too.  We are
probably
> giving them good fuel for the fire.  It could be that some of this stuff
> might be better served in direct emails between the two opposing parties
> rather than in everyones inbox.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com
> [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com]On Behalf Of Brian
> Casteel
> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 11:52 AM
> To: listserv at azgeocaching.com
> Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] [Fwd: The Arizona Republic]
>
> No, I would never use sarcasm when speaking of the reporting done by some
of
> the local papers.  I don't know this guy from another reporter, so I have
no
> idea what angle he'd be approaching this from.  There have been some VERY
> unfavorable articles published courtesy of the Republic (due to one-sided
> interviewing and selecting someone for interview that despises all things
> Geocaching), but my impression is that he wants to write something good
> about it.  I look forward to reading the article when it publishes.
>
> Brian
> Team A.I.
>  _____
>
> From: az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com
> [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of
Apryl
> Clark
> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 11:41 AM
> To: listserv at azgeocaching.com
> Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] [Fwd: The Arizona Republic]
>
> Is that sarcasm I read??? Yeah I don't mind being the focal on this 
> one..I'd love for people to be a bit more knowledgeable about geocaching 
> and also know that we're not out there to destroy the world...
>
> He did say that he'd spoken to a couple of the parks..he mentioned South 
> Mtn (near to me..hehe..) and they said that they had no problem with 
> caches being placed there. He also mentioned that he was aware of a big 
> hubbub with the City of S'dale about caching, etc. (Before my time).
>
> So I'll email the owner of the cache and put them in contact with the 
> reporter..I don't want to cheat and find out where the dinner is 
> at...lol. I like to play the game as well...anywho...make sure ya'll 
> dress up nice...we're gonna be in writing. LOL
>
>> From: "Brian Casteel" <bcasteel at uccinc.net>
>> Reply-To: listserv at azgeocaching.com
>> To: <listserv at azgeocaching.com>
>> Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] [Fwd: The Arizona Republic]
>> Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 11:32:41 -0700
>>
>> I really doubt someone's going to bust out a map and deny participation 
>> based on precise geographical boundaries.  :-)  In fact, I bet that 
>> taking the reigns on that issue is much appreciated.  It would be 
>> awesome to get a good spin on cachers by seeing them interact and 
>> listening to discussions about concerns, cache adventures and the like. 
>> Of course, things *can* be taken out of context, but we all know the 
>> Republic would NEVER do that.  ;p
>>
>>
>>
>> Brian
>>
>> Team A.I.
>>   _____
>>
>> From: az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com
>> [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of
Apryl
>> Clark
>> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 11:29 AM
>> To: listserv at azgeocaching.com
>> Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] [Fwd: The Arizona Republic]
>>
>> So I just talked to Ty..told him about the dinner next week. Told him 
>> that I'd work towards asking the ower (s) of the cash if they'd allow 
>> him to tag along and meet up with a group of us. Hope I didn't overstep 
>> my bounds...Anyway he sounded very interested in finding out more 
>> information and he was going to present the idea to his editor.
>>
>> I did give him my contact information as I'm kinda in S Central Phx 
>> near Tempe borderish so I kinda fit the description..hehe. Anyway..hope 
>> I didn't step on anyone's toes.....
>>
>>> From: Jason Poulter <polt at snaptek.com>
>>> Reply-To: listserv at azgeocaching.com
>>> To: listserv at azgeocaching.com
>>> Subject: [Az-Geocaching] [Fwd: The Arizona Republic]
>>> Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:57:25 -0700
>>>
>>> Got this message from the reporter that did a story a while back, 
>>> wants to do another.
>>>
>>> If anyone is interested and you live in those areas you can contact 
>>> him at the info below!!!
>>> -------- Original Message --------
>>> Subject: The Arizona Republic
>>> Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:38:52 -0700
>>> From: Ty.Young at arizonarepublic.com
>>> To: geocaching at azgeocaching.com
>>>
>>> Hello, this is Ty Young from The Arizona Republic. I am interested in 
>>> writing a follow up article about your organization, primarily those 
>>> teams in the Ahwatukee, Chandler and Tempe area.
>>>
>>> Would you mind sending this information to team leaders in those 
>>> cities?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Ty Young
>>> The Arizona Republic
>>> 602-444-7781
>>> 602-790-4795 (cell)
>>>
>>> 106 E. Baseline Rd.
>>> Mesa, AZ 85210
>>> Get headline news all day on Arizona's Home Page,
>>> http://www.azcentral.com
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