New York Admin: Below is copy of an email sent to the cache owner on November 1, 2010 which has gone unanswered. Since this cache has not been updated to comply with the guideline change regarding Additional Logging Requirements as outlined in my email I am archiving it today. Should the cache owner bring this cache into compliance with the guidelines within a reasonable amount of time I will be happy to unarchive it.
New York Admin
Volunteer cache reviewer
Geocaching.com
[quote]-- Copy of email sent to C-Ville Elite --
Crossroads of the World
N 40° 45.521 W 073° 59.093
GC Code: GC14QY6
Hi,
As of April 3, 2009 the guidelines regarding additional logging requirements (ALR) have changed. The guidelines at http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx#loggingofallcaches now state:
If it is appropriate for your cache location or theme, you may ask the cache seeker to accomplish an optional and simple task, either close to the cache site (normally within 0.1 miles or 161 meters) or when writing their online log. For example, wear the goofy hat inside the cache container and upload a photograph. Cache finders can choose whether or not to attempt or accomplish optional tasks. Cache owners may not delete the cache seeker's log based solely on optional tasks.
This guideline change applies immediately to all logs written from April 4, 2009 and going forward. Older caches with "additional logging requirements" (ALRs) are not grandfathered under the older guideline. If you own an existing cache with mandatory additional logging requirements, we request that you:
- Cease deleting logs based on additional logging requirements.
- Review your own cache listing to see if the ALR can be made into an optional and simple task, or whether it must be removed altogether.
* Adjust your geocache listing by editing the text then contact a reviewer to change the cache type, if appropriate.
This means that while you may ask a cacher to perform an additional task, it MUST be optional. You cannot delete their find because they did not perform the optional additional task
In the past we had asked for caches listed with ALRs to be listed as a mystery/unknown cache type. These should now be listed as their "natural" cache type.
Please edit your cache to indicate the ALR is optional, and remove any parts indicating that finds will be deleted if the ALR is not followed.
Thank you for your understanding.
New York Admin
Volunteer cache reviewer
Geocaching.com[/quote]