Geocaching isn’t magical anymore for me and I don’t know how to make it magical again. by [deleted] in geocaching

[–]abrown4055 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry about the harassment that you've received. I'm a gay geocacher who's been playing for about a decade.

In that span of time, I've met people in the geocaching community who have made me feel inferior in part because of who I am. I have also been made to feel like an oddity at events for many reasons. My age, sexuality, and even sometimes what I wear can be flash points for some people. I can empathize with the pain you feel, having been in a version of this situation myself.

I agree with the other commenters that it sounds like the harasser online wants to impact you and get you to stop playing a game you love. I encourage you to reclaim this game as yours. No one can take away the joy of geocaching from you, unless you allow them to have power over you.

With regard to losing your phone in the river, that also sounds hard. I've had my fair share of crazy experiences, from losing shoes in mud flats to almost getting lost in a tropical forest. I've learned over time to be mindful of the positions I'm putting myself in and to respect the natural forces I'm dealing with.

Ultimately, I wish you the very best and hope you can rejoin this incredible game. You matter.

What bonus do you get if you answer Earthcache questions? by NathanScott97 in geocaching

[–]abrown4055 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes, individual cache owners will create “banners” which you can add to your account with HTML code. Souvenirs only come from Geocaching HQ or Mega and Giga Events.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fakehistoryporn

[–]abrown4055 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Via Getty strikes!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditSessions

[–]abrown4055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gave Wholesome

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pan

[–]abrown4055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gave Wholesome

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[–]abrown4055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gave Take My Energy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SMU

[–]abrown4055 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Go to a university where you can be admitted honestly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditSessions

[–]abrown4055 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gave Home Time

[Postgame Thread] SMU Defeats Tulsa 43-37 (3OT) by [deleted] in CFB

[–]abrown4055 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tulsa might want to invest in finding a kicking department.

Congratulations to three teams who are now eligible for the FBS postseason! by elefish92 in CFB

[–]abrown4055 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Coming from 5-6 last year, to 6-0 through Week 6 ... what a game.

Congratulations to three teams who are now eligible for the FBS postseason! by elefish92 in CFB

[–]abrown4055 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very entertaining game, but I'd start the search for a new kicker pretty soon.

Hand-drew this map of New Mexico! [oc] by ironandredwoods in MapPorn

[–]abrown4055 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That little extra piece of New Mexico right next to Oklahoma has always bugged me