Removing a TB from GC being picked , not logged properly

[+slatemaster]

I recently had a TB taken from a geocache and not logged properly. The person mentioned they took TB ------- in the notes of the geocache in which I placed it in. Were it not for that error, I would not know it was taken. I know who the party is. I have sent the person several emails on the topic and have received no response. What do I do now?

 

Thanks, sl8mstr

[+cerberus1]

Not much else to do, really.

Wait it out, hope for the best, and mark it missing after a coupla months.

 

A TO "was sure" once that my other 2/3rds had his trackable, as we put the time on all caches we find, and supposedly we stopped at the cache an hour after him.

Had to be her...

- After numerous emails and bad-mouthing at an event, turned out a cachers kid grabbed it after us, and his Mom handed it to the rude TO a few months later.

Edited February 2, 2016 by cerberus1

[+fizzymagic]

I recently had a TB taken from a geocache and not logged properly. The person mentioned they took TB ------- in the notes of the geocache in which I placed it in. Were it not for that error, I would not know it was taken. I know who the party is. I have sent the person several emails on the topic and have received no response. What do I do now?

 

While I haven't seen your emails, the fact that you sent several is a red flag for me that you are nagging this person about it. If I were them (and I generally avoid the TB side game) I would ignore you, as they have, and get rid of it into the first cache I could.

 

Think about it from their perspective: they grabbed the TB to move it, as a favor to you, its owner, and were rewarded by being told they had done it wrong. Not just once, but several times. Rather than being grateful for what they did for you, you chose to complain to them. In other words, you may well have successfully eliminated any fun they would have gotten from moving your TB.

 

What did you expect?

[Keystone]

I have sent the person several emails on the topic and have received no response.

Did any of your emails (hopefully, the first one) contain helpful instructions on the proper way to retrieve a trackable from a cache? One easy way is to include a link to the How to Use a Travel Bug instructions page on Geocaching.com, or a link to the Help Center section about trackables.

 

A generalized, complaining email with a theme like "you took my TB and didn't log it right" may produce a negative reaction (including a decision to ignore the problem). The person who retrieved your TB may not know how to log a retrieval, and may feel embarrassed about their unintended ignorance. One way to avoid further embarrassment is to ignore the problem. On the other hand, positive results can be achieved through an email that's helpful in tone, with a theme like "welcome to the wonderful world of trackables, and here are some links to help you log them correctly."

[+justintim1999]

I recently had a TB taken from a geocache and not logged properly. The person mentioned they took TB ------- in the notes of the geocache in which I placed it in. Were it not for that error, I would not know it was taken. I know who the party is. I have sent the person several emails on the topic and have received no response. What do I do now?

 

While I haven't seen your emails, the fact that you sent several is a red flag for me that you are nagging this person about it. If I were them (and I generally avoid the TB side game) I would ignore you, as they have, and get rid of it into the first cache I could.

 

Think about it from their perspective: they grabbed the TB to move it, as a favor to you, its owner, and were rewarded by being told they had done it wrong. Not just once, but several times. Rather than being grateful for what they did for you, you chose to complain to them. In other words, you may well have successfully eliminated any fun they would have gotten from moving your TB.

 

What did you expect?

 

I'd have to disagree with part of this.

 

Think about it this way. I take your property, you inquire about it and I ignore you because your bothering me. how dose that make sense?

 

Moving a travel bug is a completely voluntary act. If you decide too grab one you assume the responsibility of handling someone else's property. That means you agree to move it to another cache in a reasonable amount of time and log that you did so correctly. Holding on to it or logging it incorrectly isn't doing me any favors. I'd rather you just left it for the next responsible cacher to grab. Now if it was accidently logged incorrectly or lost, than the least the cacher can do is own up to it, inform the travel bug owner, and do what they can to fix it.

 

I do agree that multiple emails (especially ones that are not tactfully written) will do nothing to help the situation. I find it funny that when confronted with a mistake people tend to become angry instead of humble.

Edited February 5, 2016 by justintim1999