[Az-Geocaching] newbie geocacher braves her two cents

[MARK STOUT]

Thanks Heather,

I too, normally don't get involved in discussion groups or voice my opinion
in things of this matter, but when I sign up and the first emails I'm
receiving are about some self-appointed geo-nazi I really have to step up
and speak my mind.  I too, understand the importance of not taking the cache
hiding to the extreme, but once we start regulating, we are in danger of
having monitors and regulators and a geo-government established which will
only cause people interested to have to pay dues and pay fines for not
upkeeping their caches or meeting the minimum code.  Okay, You get my point
as overplayed as it may have been.  I hate to relate this kind of an issue
to HOAs (Home Owners Associations) [I know did this guy take a left at
Albuquerque], but that is exactly what it can become if we start regulating
what people do for fun.  I have no idea who this Jeremy guy is nor do I care
to - but I will say that anyone that thinks they can step in and regulate
something like this based on what "their experience as a geo-cacher???", is
likely nothing more than someone that needs a little attention and is
getting it for the moment. I repeat my earlier comment to the Chicks wit
Trucks.  Bravo, I might be new to this but I can see that you have heart and
doing what your heart tells you to do - and for that I applaud and support
you.  For you Heather, I hope this doesn't scare you away or change your
mind about this "sport/hobby".  As to Jeremy,  I've got 4 travel bugs/ and
four caches set up to go out and post and I will get them in place within 2
weeks (without the advice or recommendations of anyone).

Too all
Let's keep it fun
Let's keep it real
Let's keep it anything but something else that someone believes needs to be
regulated

Your humble geo-cacher (newbie)
Mark Stout,


----- Original Message -----
From: "Heather Drake" <h3rdr8k@ispwest.com>
To: <listserv@azgeocaching.com>
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 7:09 PM
Subject: [Az-Geocaching] newbie geocacher braves her two cents


> First, I'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone for being so kind and
> welcoming me to the world of geocaching! :)  I've gotten some really cool
> emails from other geocachers with invitations to go out with them and
"learn
> the ropes" a bit.  I really appreciate that.
>
> Now, I'm in the same situ as Mark Stout; I just started this sport/hobby
> less than a week ago and have been enjoying it and have been challenged by
> some of the locations.  I can tell all of you how and when I got into this
> and how I found out about the azgeocaching.com website and this listserv.
I
> also joined this listserv to learn tips and tricks, but have been rather
> discouraged by the seemingly negative comments from some regarding others'
> caches.  On the flip side, I do understand that some points are related to
> responsible caching so as not to jeopardize the status of this sport.
>
> And then to boot, I've made an attempt to hide my first cache after
reading
> the documentation on geocaching.com on how to do so.  I thought I'd
followed
> the guidelines pretty well for a first time hide, but apparently not.
> Before anyone had even found it, Jeremy posted a note saying it should be
> archived.  Not a great feeling for a newbie cacher. :(
>
> So for now, I'm considering archiving it and just sticking to finds and
not
> hides.  Also, maybe for this newbie this listserv isn't the best place to
be
> at this time.
>
> My two cents,
> Darsantre
>
>
> > Message: 7
> > From: "MARK STOUT" <mstout722@cox.net>
> > To: <listserv@azgeocaching.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] to CHICKS with TRUCKS  - and all
> > Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 18:01:38 -0700
> > Reply-To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
> >
> > You go chicks,
> >
> > I myself just got into this "HOBBY" and signed up for this mailing list
=
> > because I thought I might pick up some tips or new caches going out, but
=
> > instead find myself already soured by the simple fact that there are =
> > those out there that feel they have the right to self-appoint themselves
=
> > or administer "their" rules on something that most are doing for fun and
=
> > relaxation.  I myself look for caches while I'm out riding my bike and =
> > the more that are out there, the more I have to choose from.  To hell =
> > with those that think that they are some how ordained to be the =
> > Geo-cache kings and can proclaim what goes out there in a cache (as long
=
> > as if abides by the law).  I applaud you C w/ T, you have embraced the =
> > true essence of what this is all about - FUN!!!!!
>
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