OK I am guilty. Although I would never hide a cache on an electrical box, I have definitely found one there. On several occasions in fact. I am pretty sure I said "what a great cache/idea".
However, sometime ago I came across this blog Johnnygeo's Geocaching Electrical Safety. Opened my eyes to something that we should all be aware of. Never mind that it is private property, the danger in itself should be enough to keep us from poking and prodding looking for the elusive cache.
Apparently we as cachers just have to get that smiley even though we know the dangers and that it is private property. Myself included. It takes a strong person to say" No " and I know that I fail at that when it comes to caching. Sure, I have stood up and made my position clear on a lot of issues but sometimes even I hesitate to rock the boat.
Mostly this is because I am not sure how the CO will take it. I think as a CO we must be willing to look at criticism of our caches with an open mind. Why are they making negative comments? What is the real issue with this cache? Why am I taking this personally?
Now comes the issue as to why I don't say anything about this cache placement? Is it a popularity thing? Do I want to be part of the "in caching crowd" ?
Honestly? Sometimes I just get tired of being the "bad guy". Oh "that's the one that reported your cache", "that's the one that left the negative comment on your cache page".
Seriously? We have to get over ourselves. This is not about you and it's not about me..it is about safety and the guidelines.
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. - Winston Churchill
Welcome to Toads & Roads .
Sometimes I may be sarcastic. That is what it is. Not asking you to like it or appreciate it but know that I will sometimes say exactly what I think.
Your choice to read, agree or disagree.
When I keep quiet and walk away, don't think you've won. I walked away because you weren't worth my time.
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