As a new cacher (47 currently) I have made sure I comment on each cache, but my father who introduced me to this hobby/sport taught me the basics so I was prepared for my first solo run. So people may not have a mentor like person to help them. Is the a kind way to educate the members without deleting their logs? Missouri Highlander --- On Tue, 12/21/10, Jon Mertz <jemertz@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Jon Mertz <jemertz@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Delete or not delete, that is the question. To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 8:40 AM - It seems to me that a new cacher would be eager to write something like "This is my first cache and I had a good time (or it was kind of lame compared to what I expected)" if not going into a detailed story about the experience or how they got into caching, or who they were with, or something. A blank log from a new cacher sets off some alarms. On the other hand, deleting it is telling them that if they don't follow the etiquette rules, the find doesn't count, so that's not the right answer either, at least not yet. My recommendation would be to send an E-mail asking if it was a mistake and pointing out the etiquette for logging caches, and possibly offering to join them on a cache trip or introduce them to Geocaching 101 Blank mobile logs make more sense since you're in the field and may not want to type more than necessary (though I think "TFTC" is not too much to ask.) -Tarcas On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 7:28 AM, Bob TheCacher <cachefinder@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > I have to agree with Bernie. Those people who say nothing or "Sent from my > mobile device" as their log, probably have never put out a cache. If they > did, then they would know that your log entry is the only reward a cache > placer gets. Sometimes I probably say too much, but I always say 'thanks'. > Bob > > ________________________________ > Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:21:49 -0600 > Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Delete or not delete, that is the question. > From: with.a.ph317@xxxxxxxxx > To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > I really do not see why it is a big deal. It does not detract from the > cache's worth just because a log is blank. I always write something in mine, > but I like to write/talk. Maybe some folks are just about finding caches. > > Is there a rule that you must praise the cache owner when you find their > cache? > > > > > **************************************** For List Info or To make _ANY_ changes to your account, including unsubscribing from this list, click -----> //www.freelists.org/list/geocaching Missouri Caches Scheduled to be Archived http://tinyurl.com/87cqw Missouri Geocaching land policies --> http://tinyurl.com/lgyy84 Missouri Geocachers Forums --> http://mogeo.ipbhost.com/index.php Missouri Geocachers Calendar ---> http://mogeo.ipbhost.com/index.php?app=calendar