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*:First, have a look at the page [[Geo Hashing:Current Events|Current Events]]. If your marker looks a little older, you might rather have to look for either | *:First, have a look at the page [[Geo Hashing:Current Events|Current Events]]. If your marker looks a little older, you might rather have to look for either | ||
*:*a date in the numerical format YEAR-MO(nth)-DA(y) somewhere on the marker. This may be followed by two more numbers, representing the latitude and longitude of the expedition. Enter this number in the search box to the left of this page: E.g. "2009-10-18" will direct you to a list of all expeditions that have happened on October 18, 2009. "2009-10" will show you a list of all expeditions that have happened in October. | *:*a date in the numerical format YEAR-MO(nth)-DA(y) somewhere on the marker. This may be followed by two more numbers, representing the latitude and longitude of the expedition. Enter this number in the search box to the left of this page: E.g. "2009-10-18" will direct you to a list of all expeditions that have happened on October 18, 2009. "2009-10" will show you a list of all expeditions that have happened in October. | ||
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*:If that all does not help, [http://wiki.xkcd.com/wgh/index.php?title=Talk:Marker&action=edit§ion=new click here] to leave your message on the discussion page. Friendly people will see it and help you to find the correct expedition. | *:If that all does not help, [http://wiki.xkcd.com/wgh/index.php?title=Talk:Marker&action=edit§ion=new click here] to leave your message on the discussion page. Friendly people will see it and help you to find the correct expedition. | ||
| − | * '''Can I remove the marker?''' | + | * '''Can I remove the marker?''' |
*:If it is on your property, or it bothers you in any other way, please go ahead. We do not want to disturb anyone with our sport. On the other hand, it is a means for us to say hello and thank you - for example for letting us access the place. To meet friendly (if somewhat silly) people. To tell others why the place they have discovered is something special. If it stays up a little longer, we will all be happier for it. | *:If it is on your property, or it bothers you in any other way, please go ahead. We do not want to disturb anyone with our sport. On the other hand, it is a means for us to say hello and thank you - for example for letting us access the place. To meet friendly (if somewhat silly) people. To tell others why the place they have discovered is something special. If it stays up a little longer, we will all be happier for it. | ||
Revision as of 08:28, 19 October 2009
Welcome to the geohashing website!
If you came here, it is probably, because you found one of our markers. This page is intended to provide you with a little more information on what you have found, but also to encourage you to say "hello!". We'd love to hear from people who found one of our markers.
Here are some pages that will provide you with information. It's not a guided tour, though. Come back here, or keep this page open to have all your questions answered one-by-one. Click on the blue links after each question.
- What exactly is geohashing?
- Read the introduction of the Main Page, and maybe How it works
- ...(room for more general questions)...
- How can I find out which expedition left "my" marker?
- First, have a look at the page Current Events. If your marker looks a little older, you might rather have to look for either
- a date in the numerical format YEAR-MO(nth)-DA(y) somewhere on the marker. This may be followed by two more numbers, representing the latitude and longitude of the expedition. Enter this number in the search box to the left of this page: E.g. "2009-10-18" will direct you to a list of all expeditions that have happened on October 18, 2009. "2009-10" will show you a list of all expeditions that have happened in October.
- an(other) URL (Internet address) on the marker. Some people print a link to the expedition page directly.
- A QR Code, a 2D barcode which can be read by modern mobile phones may also represent the URL
- If that all does not help, click here to leave your message on the discussion page. Friendly people will see it and help you to find the correct expedition.
- First, have a look at the page Current Events. If your marker looks a little older, you might rather have to look for either
- Can I remove the marker?
- If it is on your property, or it bothers you in any other way, please go ahead. We do not want to disturb anyone with our sport. On the other hand, it is a means for us to say hello and thank you - for example for letting us access the place. To meet friendly (if somewhat silly) people. To tell others why the place they have discovered is something special. If it stays up a little longer, we will all be happier for it.
