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k9soldier · Geocacher Joined: 26 Jan 2012 Posts: 1

i was wondering how people feel about geocaching videos, as a newbie its help me learn about different type of hides, this is one of my favorites http://youtu.be/DHY9cHqMwoo I see allot of comments on logs saying so and so had to call geocacher3??? to find cache ect... so as a newbie i don't have that.. so what do you all think?

spd2662 · Geocacher Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 59

I have mixed feelings on these as most people probably do. I think it's cool to see other types of caches out there but I don't know that I would like any of my hides shown to everyone. It would be flattering to have a hide that someone thought was cool enough to post until everyone figured out where the person making the videos was from. One of these guys got himself banned from Groundspeak for a while because of complaints from cache hiders that he was posting spoilers. If you watch enough of these you'll come across his youtube channel.

WestSideDaddy · MnGCA Board Joined: 06 Apr 2010 Posts: 542

I have to say I really love them. I especially like the British guy "Geocachespoilers" http://www.youtube.com/user/geocachespoilers

As long as they aren't disclosing what the GC # is, or showing the coords, I think it's a great way to share.

At least that's my opinion.

Hal-oween · Geocacher Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 164

I would rather be surprised out in the field.

butcherandswimmer · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:05 am Post subject:

The best way to learn is go to and event and join a group of cachers that have done it for awhile or go to any WNC event and join in the fun.
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bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3654

I maintain a website of caching experiences but I only ever advertise posts that are about my own caches. The spoilers for others remain hidden.

RudeRat · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 713

Why would you ever travel out of your way to go find a cache youknow everything about after you saw video divulging all of the creators secrets? It’s my belief that these caches are great because of what happens in the field while you are searching for them. Learning about them from others, and particularly from a video, only takes away from the intended fun.

A very nicely done video was made for one of my caches, and the videographer was kind enough to seek my permission to publish it. I reluctantly said no because I strongly prefer people experience the cache for themselves rather than watch it online. Posting a video of a cache is like posting the solution to a puzzle. Once the cache is archived is a great time to come out with the video, or divulge the solution to a puzzle, but not while it is active IMHO.
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bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3654

AerosmithPA · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:59 pm Post subject:

KRedEP · Geocacher Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 712

I agree with most of the comments above. The exciting part of geocaching is not knowing what you will find when you arrive. Having said that, I also don't have an issue with people calling and asking for help (it's a community builder after all) and I'm always happy to help people if they are stuck. Feel free to email me if you are stuck on a cache that I have found.

butcherandswimmer · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:02 pm Post subject:

RudeRat · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 713

AerosmithPA · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:39 pm Post subject:

dornole · Geocacher Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 352

Can't say I've looked into these but I can see enjoying some "armchair caching" especially, say different countries where I'm unlikely to go.

ChristaM · Geocacher Joined: 04 May 2012 Posts: 1