Newbies, and placing caches

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    TeamSWAG
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    Instead of having some kind of policy, which couldn’t be enforced anyway, I’d recommend a lot more feedback (both positive and negative) on a cache-by-cache basis. I’ve seen great and lame caches by both new cachers and old hands. When the cache isn’t great or could use improvement, the finders should SAY that in a polite way. Like, “Say, there’s a great hollow tree about 100 ft north of your cache. Have you thought of moving it there? Or making your cache a multi and putting the final stage there?”. I think any advice will be well-received for the most part. Even if it’s not acted upon, it still gets the cacher thinking about making their next cache better. Also in the cache log, if it’s a great or mediocre cache, say so. Lots of times the logs help me find the really good caches. Ultimately most people put out caches so that they will get found, and if word gets out that most of their caches aren’t great, they aren’t going to get many finds.

    What I’d really like is for geocaching.com to put in a ratings system so that finders can rate caches (say 1 – 10 ) and then I can do a query for caches above a certain rating. Maybe a scenic rating and cleverness rating, or something like that. I know, not going to happen in the near future. What we can do is keep the Recommend Caches board here filled with great finds.

    Just my two cents.

    Mike

    #1761737

    djwini
    Participant


    2 more cents. we had a good example near my home of why it would be good to wait to place the first cache. it was put in a local park and very quickly was muggled, thrown into the lagoon. the cacher who placed it seems to have gotten mad and quit the game. we all learn that caches disappear, and it is just part of the game. but that cache sat there on the listings and the owner couldn’t be contacted. if there was a waiting period, at least we’d know the cacher was going to stay with it for awhile.

    #1761738

    marc_54140
    Participant


    …..’ but that cache sat there on the listings and the owner couldn’t be contacted.’

    Bingo!

    #1761739

    team_red
    Participant


    I agree with Team_SWAG. I really like the rating system idea. I myself just cache for the enjoyment of it, not the numbers. (Obviously when I haven’t hit 100 caches found yet.) I do it when I can, which averages every other week. Even if the cache is mediocre, I’m happy that someone took the time to place it just so it could be found. I’m happy this sport gives me a reason to get away from the tv and enjoy the outside. During the last two weeks, I’ve even starting caching in the dark, which I find is so much fun. So it seems to me that rating caches will help those looking for the “wow”, and the rating won’t matter to those who aren’t.

    #1761740

    hogrod
    Member


    I did a cache awhile back that the owner had added a rating system, definatly would be nice to see this on all caches.
    I see it was downloaded off keenpeople.com, but you have to have an account to use the site. here is a link to the cache, the rating system is located just above the hint. (GCT9P0) http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3d656da5-c2af-4601-8a1a-efbb9e3d6a93

    #1761741

    Ray
    Participant


    One of the best caches we have found:
    Soldier In The Field (GCH8A7) by Sabbath999 (11/19/2003)
    The cache is in a pasture; the black flies will eat you alive.
    Scenic – no; clever – no; a great cache – you bet!
    It was placed by a newbie (11th day and 8 finds)

    #1761742

    Cathunter
    Member


    Ah yes, but it obviously had the “WOW” factor…………

    #1761743

    Ray
    Participant


    Cache of the Month – March 2003:
    Breakneck Cache (GC1C8E) by Retired for Cache (9/11/2001)
    The cache is in a State Natural Area; beware of Poison Ivy.
    It was placed by a newbie (14th day and 5 finds)

    #1761744

    Ray
    Participant


    Short lived but great Multi-
    Pioneer Burial Crack Jobs (GCG7VA) by The Gooch (6/5/2003)
    It was placed by a newbie (1st day and 0 finds)

    #1761745

    Ray
    Participant


    A Classic – must do for Wisconsin geocachers
    Pike Powder Hike (GC3B1) by kbraband (3/2/2001)
    This is Wisconsin’s oldest surviving geocache
    It was placed by a newbie (3rd day and 2 finds)

    #1761746

    Ray
    Participant


    A great cache, another classic
    Collectables Cache (GCDB0) by Yawningdog (6/25/2001)
    This cache was originally stocked with booty that had some value.
    It was placed by a newbie (17th day and 4 finds)

    #1761747

    Ray
    Participant


    Another classic
    Ice Age Vista (GC684) by GrouseTales (4/12/2001)
    One of many great caches in the Kettle Moraine; beware of Poison Ivy.
    It was placed by a newbie (8th day and 6 finds)

    #1761748

    Ray
    Participant


    This cache featured a great walk in a little used nature path.
    Owl be right back (GCC23D) by wzbt03 (1/11/2003)
    The cache has been archived, but tha are is still worth a visit.
    It was placed by a newbie (12th day and 10 finds)

    #1761749

    Ray
    Participant


    Another classic
    Cato Car Crash Cache (GC1996) by Thraxman (8/28/2001)
    Be sure to read the cache page before searching.
    It was placed by a newbie (30th day and 12 finds)

    #1761750

    Ray
    Participant


    The list of Newbie caches of quality continues here:

    http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=46328d30-1fee-40bb-ab5d-682d6b645a20

    If you wish, you may submit contributions to

    trudyandthebeast AT juno DOT com
    Subject: Inspirations from neophytes

    Qualifier: must be a cache of quality placed during the cachers first 30 days.

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