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* '''Do not''' attempt to reach coordinates which fall within a dangerous area, are inaccessible, or would require illegal trespass.
 
* '''Do not''' attempt to reach coordinates which fall within a dangerous area, are inaccessible, or would require illegal trespass.
 
* Please respect the area you are visiting.  Absolutely '''do not''' litter or otherwise disturb the natural integrity of the area.
 
* Please respect the area you are visiting.  Absolutely '''do not''' litter or otherwise disturb the natural integrity of the area.
* Bring a bag and pick up garbage whilst at the location. If Geohashing is combined with a goodwill gesture such as litter-picking, landowners may be more willing to permit access. You can also earn the [[Geotrash Geohash|Geotrash Achievement]] while doing so.
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* Make goodwill gestures and be public-spirited.
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** Bring a bag and pick up garbage whilst at the location. If Geohashing is combined with a goodwill gesture such as litter-picking, landowners may be more willing to permit access. You can also earn the [[Geotrash Geohash|Geotrash Achievement]] while doing so.
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** Check out [http://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap] and add or correct map features from your expedition.
 
* Please be reasonable when meetup locations fall on public property.  Be considerate of non-geohashers who may want to enjoy/use the area as much as you and try not to be in anyone's way.  If someone has to ''ask'' you to move, then you ''need'' to move.
 
* Please be reasonable when meetup locations fall on public property.  Be considerate of non-geohashers who may want to enjoy/use the area as much as you and try not to be in anyone's way.  If someone has to ''ask'' you to move, then you ''need'' to move.
 
* If someone approaches you and asks you to leave a geohash location on private property, '''do not''' force the issue and comply forthwith.
 
* If someone approaches you and asks you to leave a geohash location on private property, '''do not''' force the issue and comply forthwith.

Revision as of 11:45, 3 August 2011

  • Always research a geohash location and its surrounding areas thoroughly before attempting to access it.
  • Do not attempt to reach coordinates which fall within a dangerous area, are inaccessible, or would require illegal trespass.
  • Please respect the area you are visiting. Absolutely do not litter or otherwise disturb the natural integrity of the area.
  • Make goodwill gestures and be public-spirited.
    • Bring a bag and pick up garbage whilst at the location. If Geohashing is combined with a goodwill gesture such as litter-picking, landowners may be more willing to permit access. You can also earn the Geotrash Achievement while doing so.
    • Check out OpenStreetMap and add or correct map features from your expedition.
  • Please be reasonable when meetup locations fall on public property. Be considerate of non-geohashers who may want to enjoy/use the area as much as you and try not to be in anyone's way. If someone has to ask you to move, then you need to move.
  • If someone approaches you and asks you to leave a geohash location on private property, do not force the issue and comply forthwith.
    • If this occurs during a Saturday meetup, all attendees should immediately move to the nearest non-disputed area, then agree on an alternative location at which to continue the event.
    • Come prepared: Have alternative locations in mind before leaving!
    • It may be helpful to have some written materials with you to show suspicious property owners. For example, you could print out a page with information about geohashing, as well as a map showing the location, and write down a TinyURL linking to that day's coordinates. They may not actually mind your presence and — who knows? — they might even join you.
    • Be aware of your country's freedom to roam laws. Some countries do not have them at all, while others allow certain types of uninvited use of private land.