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| SBA | Geocaching Log Type  "Should Be Archived." It's one of the log types available on Geocaching.com. The actual log type is "Needs Archived," but SBA has become a common abbreviation.
Use this log if the cache cannot or should not be replaced due to outside forces (new construction, land management, or dangers). When a SBA log is posted the local cache reviewer receives notification of it and may take action to archive the cache. Use this log type sparingly and only in situations where you are certain of the problem at the cache site. |
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| Sig Item | Geocaching Term/Abbreviation “Signature Item.” A trade item left in a cache by a specific geocacher as a means of identifying him/herself. Signature items range from being handcrafted collectables to simple business cards. Some signature items are highly collectable. |
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| Signature Item | Geocaching Term Also called “Sig Item.” A trade item left in a cache by a specific geocacher as a means of identifying him/herself. Signature items range from being handcrafted collectables to simple business cards. Some signature items are highly collectable. |
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| SL | Geocaching/Logging Term Shorthand for, “Signed Log.” |
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| Smiley | Geocaching Term/Slang The “Smileyface” icon one receives when a logging a geocache. “It’s all about the smilies.”  |
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| Social Trail | Geocaching/Hiking Term An unofficial trail that diverges from an existing trail, as a shortcut to the destination. A social trail usually cuts through a vegetative barrier, such as woods, scrubs, and grass fields (from Wikipedia). In geocaching these are often called "Geotrails." They tend to spring up quickly in areas where there is a lot of vegetation and the caches are hidden far off the main trail. For better or for worse, social trails will often lead you directly to the cache. |
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| Sockpuppet | Internet/Forum Term An anonymous account created to hide the users true identity. This is actually a widely used term in Internet forums and not a geocaching-specific term. |
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| Spoiler | Logging Term Information or photographs in logs that provide hints that might spoil the caching experience for others. There is a warning just above the logs on every cache page that says, "Warning. Spoilers may be included in the descriptions or links." It is normally considered good etiquette to preface spoiler material with a warning like, "SPOILER ALERT!!" or "SPOILERS AHEAD!!" Often a cacher will encrypt any information in their logs that might be considered spoilers. The cache owner is also free to delete or encrypt any logs that might contain spoilers. |
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| STF | Geocaching/Logging Term "Second To Find." Like FTF it's a matter of bragging rights...just not as many. |
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| Stickouflage | Geocaching/Slang Term Also called the UPS or "Unnatural Pile of Sticks," "Barkouflage" and other variations. It's the pile of sticks found concealing a geocache. After you've played the game for a while you start to notice them a lot more. |
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| Swag | Slang Also called "Trade items" or "geo-treasure" or simply "treasure." These are items placed in a geocache for trading. |
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Glossary V2.0 |
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