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Thanks, Geocaching.com seems to have changed how it manages the image link. I sent them notice of this. I'll let you know when I hear back.

It's been a long time, but I thought I'd do this before Geocaching.com stops sending IDs of users that have opted out of having personal information sent to third party applications such as LonelyCache. There are currently 5,851 opted-out users, in LonelyCache. Once the IDs for them stop, they will ...

Hi, I have updated LonelyCache to properly manage not receiving the IDs of geocachers that have opted out of sharing personal information with third party applications such as LonelyCache. I discussed this here . Once geocaching HQ stops sending opted-out user IDs, LonelyCache will start removing th...

If I understand this correctly, the cache points shouldn't be affected, but rankings could be because the opted outs will no longer be ranked in any category. Yes, that's correct in most cases, though there are some exceptions. Two I can think of off the top of my head: If an opted out owner also h...

I recently was notified by geocaching.com that how data for opted out users are revealed to third party partners will be changing. This change will most likely occur in early August. The basic change is that third party partners, such as LonelyCache, will no longer receive opted out users' identitie...

Hey Weeds, it's great to have you back and active on LonelyCache again.

This issue has been resolved. You should be able to login again.

Hi,

Yes, I think this problem affects everyone. I was contacted by another who describes the same issue you do. I'm seeing it too. Right now, I don't know what changed. Hopefully I'll be able to resolve this early next week.

Did you read my last reply here ? I believe it covers most of your questions, if not all of them. When I mention cache points, I mean, current cache points. If you have questions about how a specific cache is scored you can ask here, or on the LonelyCache cache page, expand the "Show cache poin...

One thing that doesn’t appear to be describe anywhere is this…. What makes a cache a “Backcountry” cache? I’ve asked via these forums, via direct messaging the site manager, via talking verbally to several other Geocachers. No one knows and/or will reply if they do know. I think this definition is ...

What 5 points? How are the points decided? I know the backcountry cache can be next to a paved road, and I got a cache that took 3 hours of off road trails that wasn’t a backcountry cache. It makes no sense. See the Knowledge Book Scoring Details for how caches are scored in LonelyCache. In a nutsh...

Hi, Here's my answers. For the year's top, there are two links. Currently, "Year's Top Cachers Leaderboard" for 2024, and "2023" for last year. For the backcountry leaderboards, a cache must have at least five cache points. "First Day Finder" is for everyone that finds ...

Hi, First, thank you to all who have become LonelyCache subscribers. I really appreciate it. I have updated LonelyCache. The changes are: Subscribers can now view recent notable finds for their Geocaching friends. The link for this is on your geocacher page, just below where the Most Wanted link is....

Hi,

I have just updated LonelyCache. This update fixes two issues:

• Anonymous users (users not signed in to LonelyCache) and basic users were encountering an error when attempting to view a cache.
• Properly handling failures when authenticating users with Geocaching.com.

I seem to be having an error pop up on all the pages. When I click on "Your found/owned", "Your not found/owned", "Longest Alone", or, "Longest Unfound", I get the message "The page cannot be displayed because an internal server error has occurred. This ...

I seem to be having an error pop up on all the pages. When I click on "Your found/owned", "Your not found/owned", "Longest Alone", or, "Longest Unfound", I get the message "The page cannot be displayed because an internal server error has occurred."...

Hi, I made another quick update to change how logs are sorted on the Geocache Page, and to ensure that FDF points are only shown with found-it logs.

Hi, I have just updated LonelyCache. There was a problem where some finds would be missed when a cache was fully updated. This occurs every four months. I am pretty sure I have fixed the cause of the problem. However, any caches where this occurred may not include the missing finds for up to four mo...

Hi,

I have just updated LonelyCache, turning on the subscription feature for everyone. For two weeks, a no-obligation two-week trial subscription will be offered. Do sign up.

Enjoy,
Russell

Hi, I have just updated LonelyCache. Adding on to the December 20, update : For subscribers, not only is the list of finders shown, but the text of find logs is now displayed, along with the ability to mark logs as a good story or helpful. Log images can also be viewed. All log types will now be dis...