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Originally posted by Cathunter:
Geocaching.com has provided a handy place for people to find coordinates for geocaches. It is not geocaching. It is a database that has been posted for our use. No one has been prevented from logging temp hides on it, so those that choose to can do so.
You hit the nail on the head Cathunter. There is no prize for having the highest numbers. GC.com hosts a database and they have rules for what kinds of caches are allowed in that database. Being able to log finds in their database is a service they provide to the geocaching community. But they have clearly stated that they are not the logging police and never will be.
If I find a quality temporary cache that I deem worthy of permanent status, which is the majority of them, then I will log it. I like my numbers to reflect what I have done out there with my GPSr. But now I wish I had the option of making my find numbers private. Not because I feel I’ve done anything wrong, but just to make the point that this is not a competition. My find count should be meaningful to me and nobody else.
Frankly, I’m used to being judged by the vocal self-rightous for refusing to conform to what they think is right. But when people like Criminal start calling me and my friends cheaters, it really starts to get my hackles up. (This comment is not directed at any specific individual participating in this forum.)
