[Az-Geocaching] http://www.terracaching.com/

[Guy Aldrich]

Steve,I wrote the founder,here is his responce.

Each person has their own opinions, and that's what the self policing
with the rating system is all about. If the community doesn't like a
particular cache, it's gone (already happened a couple times.. in one
case it was a locationless where you had to find a rock formation that
looks like a penis, in another case with a drive-by 20ft from the
highway at a completely un-interesting wide spot.). A majority of our
members are responsible, mature adults, who can make up their own
minds about what's appropriate and what's not, and don't want (or
need) someone else censoring content so as not to offend them. Yes, we
have many families here too, and they are welcome to play (and rate
caches they think are inappropriate accordingly). But, for many
people, GC's problem is their heavy handed approach to the approval
process, allowing a never ending stream of utterly boring caches,
while disallowing many very creative caches on the grounds that they
conflict with some arbitrary nonsense "guidelines", or might offend a
very small hypersensitive minority. We're not out to please everyone
here, just the majority.

So far, the system is working beautifully. I welcome your
participation and enthusiasm, as well was that of the people you bring
with you, including the self proclaimed "prudes", who's votes count
just as much as everyone elses when it comes to deciding which caches
stay, and which go.

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On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 11:17:05 -0700, Guy Aldrich <graldrich at gmail.com> wrote:
> I'd have to agree with you Steve I don't think those type of caches
> are a good idea. Why don't you write the founder of the site and let
> them know what you think.I will !
> My whole reason for joining and supporting them is I don't think one
> site controlling the game is a good thing!
> 
> 
> On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:17:20 -0700, Robert & Linda Smith
> <Lrsmith at cableone.net> wrote:
> > Steven,
> > The wife and I will jump into your band wagon also.  We are not the
> > least bit interested in the 3 examples you show.  Just wish I could get
> > out more with what I have.
> > Bob Smith, Petite Elite
> >
> > Brian Casteel wrote:
> >
> > > I have to say that I'm leaning toward your court on this one.
> > >
> > > Brian
> > > Team A.I.
> > >
> > >
> > >     ----- Original Message -----
> > >     *From:* Steven Stringham <mailto:sstringh at stringham-family.org>
> > >     *To:* listserv at azgeocaching.com <mailto:listserv at azgeocaching.com>
> > >     *Sent:* Tuesday, March 15, 2005 5:54 AM
> > >     *Subject:* Re: [Az-Geocaching] http://www.terracaching.com/
> > >
> > >     Ok,
> > >     I spent some time looking at the site. Again, I am not excited.
> > >
> > >     Things I like:
> > >     1) Locationless caches are back.
> > >     2) Virtuals are back.
> > >     3) Some excitement over the possibilities.
> > >
> > >     Things I don't like:
> > >     In some ways the self policing policy. Believe it or not. There
> > >     are no overarching, controlled rules. It has quickly become the
> > >     rebel site.Creating the virtual/locationless that would never have
> > >     been approved on GC.  In some ways I might be called a prude. Ok,
> > >     so be it. But, I need a site to be family friendly. And, so far it
> > >     does not seem to be. Examples:
> > >     Locationless caches listed/discussed:
> > >     1) Logging a find in the nude (picture required).
> > >     2) Natural Birdies (nature's examples of giving you the finger).
> > >     3) Your local bordello. (Pictures/receipts/etc. required for
> > >     logging a find).
> > >
> > >     Ok, the possibilities of virtuals coming back is nice. But, not
> > >     with this kind of stuff in the mix. I don't need it and I don't
> > >     want it. Call me a prude, or whatever. But, that is how I feel.
> > >     So, Terracaching is off my list for now.
> > >
> > >     Steven Stringham
> > >     StringCachers
> > >
> >
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