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Re-use blocked cache

Post by TermiteHunter » Wed Dec 29, 2010 3:41 pm

A while back I submitted a new cache and a duplicate was somehow created during the submission. The original was approved and listed and the duplicate was blocked by "octeam". I was hoping to re-use this blocked listing in the creation of a new cache. I selected to edit the listing and changed the name and attributes then edited the description. When I returned to the edit cache page all my changes were removed and then I noted that I cannot change the status of the cache at the top of the page. I did not want to submit the cache as I was unable to alter the main elements of the cache.

If I can not re-use this listing by editing it I would like to remove it. (just hate having a "blocked" cache listed for ever more among my caches)

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Re: Re-use blocked cache

Post by DudleyGrunt » Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:10 pm

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Re: Re-use blocked cache

Post by RVRoadTrip » Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:27 pm

Tell me cache number and I will unblock it for you. A blocked cache is generally one we do not allow and thus the user cannot override it. Since you are established with us, I will change this one so you can re-use it.

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Re: Re-use blocked cache

Post by TermiteHunter » Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:36 pm

No need for that right now. I created a new submission for my latest cache. DG Archived the cache which of course still did not permit re-writing of the content.

This brings about the question of:
Someone submits a cache that for what ever reason can not be permitted to be published as submitted. If the cache is "blocked" how could the hider correct the problem without creating a new submission? Would they be blocked or is there another method that prevents the listing from becoming active such as placing it back in the pending approval status with a notation of why it has failed approval.

I see why this one had it's issues but I was just wondering about the everyday errors on submitted caches like 10' from another cache or the like. It would be a terrible burden on the hider if they were unable to alter the content of the existing submission to correct problems that prevent approval.

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Re: Re-use blocked cache

Post by DudleyGrunt » Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:42 pm

Just for myself, if I can't approve something as submitted, I posta OC Team Note on the the cache, so the owner can address the issue.

I didn't realize the issue with blocking, though. I will now be extra careful about blocking any and try to use other methods, when possible.
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Re: Re-use blocked cache

Post by TermiteHunter » Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:06 am

Sounds good. As long as an oportunity is provided for correcting the simple errors.
Blocking is a solid lock on the cache.

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Re: Re-use blocked cache

Post by RVRoadTrip » Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:01 am

As DudleyGrunt said, we either post a comment or send them an email letting them know what to fix.

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