[GeoStL] Re: National Forest also needs to be clairified-the 3 finders did not bookmark a cache in a NF-RE: Re: Island cache!
- From: "tnands" <sydstyr@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:54:36 -0600
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"It's much better than Facebook or Survivor."
Wow .. that hurts!
I'm a bit disappointed that politics and the military haven't surfaced.
Everyone must be in a good mood.
Nancy
Popping more corn for the show
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Senger" <asenger@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 11:12 AM
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: National Forest also needs to be clairified-the 3
finders did not bookmark a cache in a NF-RE: Re: Island cache!
> -
> Jim,
>
> There are cachers in wheelchairs. Should we ban caches that aren't
> wheelchair-accessible, simply because that group can't find them?
>
> I have no problems with your feelings toward puzzle caches. In fact, I
> respect your opinions, even if I don't agree with them. However, if
> you don't like them, don't find them. If you don't want to spend some
> time solving a puzzle at home, don't -- find other caches to find,
> hide caches, maintain other caches, or just go walking -- I know you
> enjoy it. However, don't boycott something and then go out and find
> it.
>
> How is solving a puzzle different than caching in a group? It depends
> on how you play. Many groups don't do the "all for one" attitude I've
> seen (and like); some have each member look, then when you find it,
> you step away, wait a bit, then say "I found it." As each person finds
> it, they stand away -- until everyone finds it. It takes more time,
> but it keeps the spirit of the game there.
>
> To me, getting the finals to a puzzle is nothing like caching in a
> group -- it's akin to getting the answers to your homework. Sure, the
> teacher doesn't know any different, but you haven't gotten anything
> out of it (other than a nice walk, geocaching wise).
>
> I agree that the hides are worse, and I haven't been around as long as
> you have. However, it doesn't stop me from the hunt. I almost always
> cache with my dad, and that's what I like about it -- time with him
> (and soon, with my son) enjoying the outdoors. It's much better than
> Facebook or Survivor.
>
> Personally, my opinions about cache hides are plain and simple: If you
> don't like it, don't do it. If enough people follow the mantra, cache
> hiders will adapt to their audience.
>
> Andrew Senger
> asenger@xxxxxxxxx
> http://www.yawetag.net
> "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. He's also
> postmaster and probably traffic cop, too. All the jobs for sports
> referees are probably filled, though." --Lemel Hebert-Williams
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