Talk:Consecutive geohash achievement

Let me know what you think about the ribbon! It was my first try.Thepiguy 17:46, 20 August 2008 (UTC)

It's great! Very xkcd-ish. Thumbs up! -- Relet 19:55, 20 August 2008 (UTC)

It's xkcdish because it's from xkcd, the Traveling Salesman comic. And it's very nice. -Robyn 22:25, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

Must Succeed?

Vote now - for the consecutive geohash, must you go on an expedition each day or achieve a success each day? --Thomcat 15:49, 13 October 2008 (UTC)

Must succeed. I'm a masochist. But build an honourable mention, or a different achievement all together for the former. -Robyn 15:54, 13 October 2008 (UTC)

Changed the record list into a table; added a second table for expeditions; went back and grabbed a few other consecutive geohashers. If I missed you, please add yourselves to the either table! --Thomcat 14:32, 14 October 2008 (UTC)

New Record

Congrats to relet! Somehow I knew my record wouldn't last long ;) --Thomcat 14:20, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! I just had to do it while the difficulty level is still low. :] -- Relet 15:40, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

Re: Common usage

While this was originally meant to be a record achievement, like Coldest and North Geohash, it seems that most people claim it when they have hashed in a continuous sequence of days at all. Speaking as the original creator of the page (the idea was a collaborative effort, though), I approve of this change. I have therefore made a small edit to reflect the new interpretation.

To keep the page uncluttered, I would however suggest to include only the respective records in the table on the page. -- relet 14:28, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

I think I disagree. The previous version of the table wasn't exactly cluttered -- it had about eight or ten people listed instead of just the three record-holders. As long as we (collectively) keep it roughly that short, it is neat enough -- and more encouraging to those who wish to have a go. Surely geohashing isn't just about setting records? -- Benjw 16:21, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

Disclaimer

Given the "prestige" that might be associated with this particular achievement, and the fact that we have disclaimers on other pages, should we put one on this page as well? Something like, "Just as with any single geohashing expedition, don't proceed into dangerous territory or venture onto land clearly marked with No Trespassing without obtaining permission simply to keep a consecutive geohashing streak alive. Perhaps visit another graticule instead." --excellentdude 16:03, 13 April 2009 (UTC)

Using engine-driven vehicles

... for beating the record of this achievement (now) seems pointless to me. As one can see, you can obviously do this nearly as long as you want to - just watch the daily new records of NWoodruff, Manu or me. I'm not going to do this any longer (except of today, because the plan already exists and it doesn't mean a too long detour). Therefore, I'd propose establishing a new achievement, that's like "Consecutive man power (hope the translation is fine) geohash achievement" which excludes successful expeditions that made use of cars, motorbikes or things like that. So one has to do the expedition from home or work an back only by foot or bicycle or things like that.

Yes, I know, that some of you already only do their geohashes, if they don't have to burn fuel, but as it's not prohibited to do so, one has to set up extra rules for future achievements, right?

What do you think about that?--Reinhard 11:33, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

I think it's an admirable idea, however in some places, on some time constraints, the rest of us can't do waht you crazy dedicated people do. A new award sounds fun, but I'll stil try to beat this record some time. -- 219.90.135.111 11:42, 17 April 2009 (UTC)