Virtual Cache

[McLouisnEdith]

I have recently found a virtual cache and took a photo on my digital camera. I have downloaded it onto my computer but don't know how to post it onto the site - I'm new to all this technology!. Any advice greatly appreciated.

[+TriciaG]

Here's a help center article on how to do it:

http://support.Groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=544

[Pup Patrol]

I have recently found a virtual cache and took a photo on my digital camera. I have downloaded it onto my computer but don't know how to post it onto the site - I'm new to all this technology!. Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

After you log it as found, you go to your log on the cache page. At the bottom right corner, you will see: View/Edit Log/Images Upload Image

 

Click on "upload image". A new page will open where you can upload the image from your computer.

 

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[+Team Taran]

Just a note, if the photo is to fulfill the logging requirement, you should not post it with your log. You should email it to the cache owner instead.

[+Manville Possum]

Just a note, if the photo is to fulfill the logging requirement, you should not post it with your log. You should email it to the cache owner instead.

 

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

[+Team Taran]

Just a note, if the photo is to fulfill the logging requirement, you should not post it with your log. You should email it to the cache owner instead.

 

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Because in many caches the photo will reveal the fact used to prove you actually visited. If the logging requirement is to post a photo of you with the object, than post it.

[+Manville Possum]

Just a note, if the photo is to fulfill the logging requirement, you should not post it with your log. You should email it to the cache owner instead.

 

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Because in many caches the photo will reveal the fact used to prove you actually visited.

 

Well, is that not the point of posting a visit photo as proof of visit?

[+J Grouchy]

Just a note, if the photo is to fulfill the logging requirement, you should not post it with your log. You should email it to the cache owner instead.

 

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Because in many caches the photo will reveal the fact used to prove you actually visited.

 

Well, is that not the point of posting a visit photo as proof of visit?

Ummm...it's a pretty simple concept...

 

There's a difference between posting a photo at GZ and posting a spoiler photo. Often a virtual requires the visitor send information from the site to verify they were there. If so, posting it would spoil the cache and allow for armchair caching.

[+noncentric]

Just a note, if the photo is to fulfill the logging requirement, you should not post it with your log. You should email it to the cache owner instead.

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Because in many caches the photo will reveal the fact used to prove you actually visited.

Well, is that not the point of posting a visit photo as proof of visit?

Ummm...it's a pretty simple concept...

 

There's a difference between posting a photo at GZ and posting a spoiler photo. Often a virtual requires the visitor send information from the site to verify they were there. If so, posting it would spoil the cache and allow for armchair caching.

^This

 

I don't know how many times I've seen virtuals where the 'proof of visit' is something like "Send the year on the plaque to the CO" and then a cacher attaches a photo of the plaque showing the year. That's a spoiler photo and should not be posted.

 

Some cachers post a photo of the plaque with the year covered, which is okay.

[+Manville Possum]

Just a note, if the photo is to fulfill the logging requirement, you should not post it with your log. You should email it to the cache owner instead.

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Because in many caches the photo will reveal the fact used to prove you actually visited.

Well, is that not the point of posting a visit photo as proof of visit?

Ummm...it's a pretty simple concept...

 

There's a difference between posting a photo at GZ and posting a spoiler photo. Often a virtual requires the visitor send information from the site to verify they were there. If so, posting it would spoil the cache and allow for armchair caching.

^This

 

I don't know how many times I've seen virtuals where the 'proof of visit' is something like "Send the year on the plaque to the CO" and then a cacher attaches a photo of the plaque showing the year. That's a spoiler photo and should not be posted.

 

Some cachers post a photo of the plaque with the year covered, which is okay.

 

And most virtuals that use a plaque for the information.... well let's just say most plaques are listed on the Waymarking site and the information is already there.

[+noncentric]

Ummm...it's a pretty simple concept...

 

There's a difference between posting a photo at GZ and posting a spoiler photo. Often a virtual requires the visitor send information from the site to verify they were there. If so, posting it would spoil the cache and allow for armchair caching.

^This

 

I don't know how many times I've seen virtuals where the 'proof of visit' is something like "Send the year on the plaque to the CO" and then a cacher attaches a photo of the plaque showing the year. That's a spoiler photo and should not be posted.

 

Some cachers post a photo of the plaque with the year covered, which is okay.

And most virtuals that use a plaque for the information.... well let's just say most plaques are listed on the Waymarking site and the information is already there.

That may be the case, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't guide newbies to the proper etiquette when posting photos. After all, this is the "Getting Started" forum.

[+Manville Possum]

Ummm...it's a pretty simple concept...

 

There's a difference between posting a photo at GZ and posting a spoiler photo. Often a virtual requires the visitor send information from the site to verify they were there. If so, posting it would spoil the cache and allow for armchair caching.

^This

 

I don't know how many times I've seen virtuals where the 'proof of visit' is something like "Send the year on the plaque to the CO" and then a cacher attaches a photo of the plaque showing the year. That's a spoiler photo and should not be posted.

 

Some cachers post a photo of the plaque with the year covered, which is okay.

And most virtuals that use a plaque for the information.... well let's just say most plaques are listed on the Waymarking site and the information is already there.

That may be the case, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't guide newbies to the proper etiquette when posting photos. After all, this is the "Getting Started" forum.

 

Sure, and my favorite part of logging a virtual cache is posting my non-spoiler image at the site. Virtuals and Web Cam caches are rare for me, few and far between. Posting images of my geocaching adventures is what I enjoy most.

[+noncentric]

That may be the case, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't guide newbies to the proper etiquette when posting photos. After all, this is the "Getting Started" forum.

Sure, and my favorite part of logging a virtual cache is posting my non-spoiler image at the site. Virtuals and Web Cam caches are rare for me, few and far between. Posting images of my geocaching adventures is what I enjoy most.

I haven't seen anyone say that posting any photo is problematic. It's fine to post photos that are not spoilers. Your earlier comments were not about posting 'geocaching adventures' photos. These types of photos are great!

 

But posting photos to prove visits or to fulfill logging requirements can be problematic. Your comments were:

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Well, is that not the point of posting a visit photo as proof of visit?

[+Manville Possum]

That may be the case, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't guide newbies to the proper etiquette when posting photos. After all, this is the "Getting Started" forum.

Sure, and my favorite part of logging a virtual cache is posting my non-spoiler image at the site. Virtuals and Web Cam caches are rare for me, few and far between. Posting images of my geocaching adventures is what I enjoy most.

I haven't seen anyone say that posting any photo is problematic. It's fine to post photos that are not spoilers. Your earlier comments were not about posting 'geocaching adventures' photos. These types of photos are great!

 

But posting photos to prove visits or to fulfill logging requirements can be problematic. Your comments were:

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Well, is that not the point of posting a visit photo as proof of visit?

 

You misunderstood me.

[+J Grouchy]

That may be the case, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't guide newbies to the proper etiquette when posting photos. After all, this is the "Getting Started" forum.

Sure, and my favorite part of logging a virtual cache is posting my non-spoiler image at the site. Virtuals and Web Cam caches are rare for me, few and far between. Posting images of my geocaching adventures is what I enjoy most.

I haven't seen anyone say that posting any photo is problematic. It's fine to post photos that are not spoilers. Your earlier comments were not about posting 'geocaching adventures' photos. These types of photos are great!

 

But posting photos to prove visits or to fulfill logging requirements can be problematic. Your comments were:

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Well, is that not the point of posting a visit photo as proof of visit?

 

You misunderstood me.

 

To be fair, you weren't very clear or helpful in your responses.

[+Mudfrog]

To the original poster,, read the cache description to make sure what to do. The cache's owner will say in the write up how he wants the proof. If it happens to be photo proof, just be sure to submit it the way he wants. From my experience with virtuals, most of their owners want the verification to come in via email or message. Very few virtual cache owners (I honestly cannot remember any) want this proof posted on their cache page for all to see.

 

As far as other photos not spoiling the cache, go for it. Cache owners and finders alike enjoy looking at these...

[+Manville Possum]

That may be the case, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't guide newbies to the proper etiquette when posting photos. After all, this is the "Getting Started" forum.

Sure, and my favorite part of logging a virtual cache is posting my non-spoiler image at the site. Virtuals and Web Cam caches are rare for me, few and far between. Posting images of my geocaching adventures is what I enjoy most.

I haven't seen anyone say that posting any photo is problematic. It's fine to post photos that are not spoilers. Your earlier comments were not about posting 'geocaching adventures' photos. These types of photos are great!

 

But posting photos to prove visits or to fulfill logging requirements can be problematic. Your comments were:

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Well, is that not the point of posting a visit photo as proof of visit?

 

You misunderstood me.

 

To be fair, you weren't very clear or helpful in your responses.

Sorry that you did not understand.

[+J Grouchy]

That may be the case, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't guide newbies to the proper etiquette when posting photos. After all, this is the "Getting Started" forum.

Sure, and my favorite part of logging a virtual cache is posting my non-spoiler image at the site. Virtuals and Web Cam caches are rare for me, few and far between. Posting images of my geocaching adventures is what I enjoy most.

I haven't seen anyone say that posting any photo is problematic. It's fine to post photos that are not spoilers. Your earlier comments were not about posting 'geocaching adventures' photos. These types of photos are great!

 

But posting photos to prove visits or to fulfill logging requirements can be problematic. Your comments were:

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Well, is that not the point of posting a visit photo as proof of visit?

 

You misunderstood me.

 

To be fair, you weren't very clear or helpful in your responses.

Sorry that you did not understand I did not provide a helpful response.

 

Fixed...to make it less rude.

[+Manville Possum]

That may be the case, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't guide newbies to the proper etiquette when posting photos. After all, this is the "Getting Started" forum.

Sure, and my favorite part of logging a virtual cache is posting my non-spoiler image at the site. Virtuals and Web Cam caches are rare for me, few and far between. Posting images of my geocaching adventures is what I enjoy most.

I haven't seen anyone say that posting any photo is problematic. It's fine to post photos that are not spoilers. Your earlier comments were not about posting 'geocaching adventures' photos. These types of photos are great!

 

But posting photos to prove visits or to fulfill logging requirements can be problematic. Your comments were:

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Well, is that not the point of posting a visit photo as proof of visit?

 

You misunderstood me.

 

To be fair, you weren't very clear or helpful in your responses.

Sorry that you did not understand I did not provide a helpful response.

 

Fixed...to make it less rude.

Don't be a jerk.

[+The A-Team]

To the original poster,, read the cache description to make sure what to do. The cache's owner will say in the write up how he wants the proof. If it happens to be photo proof, just be sure to submit it the way he wants. From my experience with virtuals, most of their owners want the verification to come in via email or message. Very few virtual cache owners (I honestly cannot remember any) want this proof posted on their cache page for all to see.

Things must work differently in your area. In my experience, if a Virtual requires photo proof (e.g. post a photo of yourself with [notable object]), that photo is always attached to your log and visible to everyone. Since there isn't an "answer" per se, there's nothing to spoil and usually no reason not to upload the photo. Here's an example I found in Paris.

[+Bear and Ragged]

Just a note, if the photo is to fulfill the logging requirement, you should not post it with your log. You should email it to the cache owner instead.

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Because in many caches the photo will reveal the fact used to prove you actually visited.

Well, is that not the point of posting a visit photo as proof of visit?

Ummm...it's a pretty simple concept...

 

There's a difference between posting a photo at GZ and posting a spoiler photo. Often a virtual requires the visitor send information from the site to verify they were there. If so, posting it would spoil the cache and allow for armchair caching.

^This

 

I don't know how many times I've seen virtuals where the 'proof of visit' is something like "Send the year on the plaque to the CO" and then a cacher attaches a photo of the plaque showing the year. That's a spoiler photo and should not be posted.

 

Some cachers post a photo of the plaque with the year covered, which is okay.

 

And most virtuals that use a plaque for the information.... well let's just say most plaques are listed on the Waymarking site and the information is already there.

 

And how many cachers even look at the Waymarking site? Very few! (If any!*)

 

* Well, there are some. Like me. I'm a cacher, that also Waymarks.

[+Mudfrog]

To the original poster,, read the cache description to make sure what to do. The cache's owner will say in the write up how he wants the proof. If it happens to be photo proof, just be sure to submit it the way he wants. From my experience with virtuals, most of their owners want the verification to come in via email or message. Very few virtual cache owners (I honestly cannot remember any) want this proof posted on their cache page for all to see.

Things must work differently in your area. In my experience, if a Virtual requires photo proof (e.g. post a photo of yourself with [notable object]), that photo is always attached to your log and visible to everyone. Since there isn't an "answer" per se, there's nothing to spoil and usually no reason not to upload the photo. Here's an example I found in Paris.

And now that you said that, i agree. I don't think there are too many virtuals requiring photo proof that would be considered spoilers. Some virtuals that i have found wanted a photo of say, me standing next to the object, or my gpsr showing in front of the object. The COs on these wanted finders to post their photos to the cache page.

[+noncentric]

To the original poster,, read the cache description to make sure what to do. The cache's owner will say in the write up how he wants the proof. If it happens to be photo proof, just be sure to submit it the way he wants. From my experience with virtuals, most of their owners want the verification to come in via email or message. Very few virtual cache owners (I honestly cannot remember any) want this proof posted on their cache page for all to see.

Things must work differently in your area. In my experience, if a Virtual requires photo proof (e.g. post a photo of yourself with [notable object]), that photo is always attached to your log and visible to everyone. Since there isn't an "answer" per se, there's nothing to spoil and usually no reason not to upload the photo. Here's an example I found in Paris.

Interesting to read the history of that Paris Virtual. Originally, it asked for information on the statue. That method of proof was 'spoiled' because it's available on Waymarking, so then the CO changed the requirement to be a photo at the statue.

 

Originally I asked who this statue by Maillol was in memory of to prove you had been there but as the information is there for anyone to see on Waymarking .com - (visit link) - I now ask for a photo of you or your GPS in front of the statue as proof.

[+The A-Team]

Here's an example I found in Paris.

Interesting to read the history of that Paris Virtual. Originally, it asked for information on the statue. That method of proof was 'spoiled' because it's available on Waymarking, so then the CO changed the requirement to be a photo at the statue.

 

Originally I asked who this statue by Maillol was in memory of to prove you had been there but as the information is there for anyone to see on Waymarking .com - (visit link) - I now ask for a photo of you or your GPS in front of the statue as proof.

Just the other day, I was looking at some Virtuals and saw one at a time capsule. As proof, you have to send the CO the date that it will be opened. Most finders seem to post pictures of the plaque with various objects strategically blocking out the date, but there are a couple of lower-resolution photos where they didn't block it out and you can almost make out the date. However, if you click the "...all nearby waymarks on Waymarking.com" link on the cache page, you can see a time capsule Waymark complete with high-resolution photos and a text transcription of the plaque.

[+hzoi]

That may be the case, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't guide newbies to the proper etiquette when posting photos. After all, this is the "Getting Started" forum.

Sure, and my favorite part of logging a virtual cache is posting my non-spoiler image at the site. Virtuals and Web Cam caches are rare for me, few and far between. Posting images of my geocaching adventures is what I enjoy most.

I haven't seen anyone say that posting any photo is problematic. It's fine to post photos that are not spoilers. Your earlier comments were not about posting 'geocaching adventures' photos. These types of photos are great!

 

But posting photos to prove visits or to fulfill logging requirements can be problematic. Your comments were:

Why? Posting a photo as a logging requirement is fun.

Well, is that not the point of posting a visit photo as proof of visit?

 

You misunderstood me.

 

To be fair, you weren't very clear or helpful in your responses.

Sorry that you did not understand I did not provide a helpful response.

 

Fixed...to make it less rude.

Don't be a jerk.

Please fight nicely, you two. No need to get a forum vacation over this.

[+Manville Possum]

 

Please fight nicely, you two. No need to get a forum vacation over this.

 

Thanks, but I'm sure this site already has a moderator.

[BlueRajah]

>>Tweeeeet<<

 

Whistle Blown

 

 

Everyone please play nice, warning given. Discussion seemed to be degrading.

 

Treat each other with respect, end the back biting and name calling or red cards come out.

 

Now back to discussion.