LNT says stop geotagging

[NJCubScouter]

1 hour ago, DuctTape said:

There is a body of research that suggests "tone" is often shifted negatively by the reader. A neutral tone is interpreted as generally negatively; a generally positive tone is interpreted as neutrail, etc... I believe this is due in part to lack of other cues such as body language and the actual tone of voice of a speaker. This is even more  common in digital communication, email, online forums, etc... Understanding this phenomenon, I givee deference to the writer.

What you are saying may be generally true, but in this case, look at the headline of the article:  "Leave No Trace Says Stop Geotagging, for Pete’s Sake."  (Bold-face italics added.)  What's the "for Pete's sake" there for?  To me it suggests a "tone" of exasperation, which is negative.  It is really just a slightly more polite was of saying "Leave No Trace Says Stop Geotagging, You Idiots." 

No shifting necessary.   

[DuctTape]

Perhaps. But the actual tone of voice if the author said it aloud would be more compelling. We, as readers, project a lot into the tone and meaning of the written word. Without asking the author to clarify, we can only speculate.

[shortridge]

7 hours ago, NJCubScouter said:

I think the "tone" of the article goes beyond your reasonable approach.

The article wasn’t written by Leave No Trace. Don’t assume that one random writer represents the organization.

[Rick_in_CA]

2 hours ago, shortridge said:

The article wasn’t written by Leave No Trace. Don’t assume that one random writer represents the organization.

Correct. But the author is correct that Leave No Trace does recommend against geotagged in social media:

http://lnt.org/blog/new-social-media-guidance

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When posting to social media, consider the following:

Tag thoughtfully – avoid tagging (or geotagging) specific locations. Instead, tag a general location such as a state or region, if any at all. While tagging can seem innocent, it can also lead to significant impacts to particular places.

Be mindful of what your images portray – give some thought to what your images may encourage others to do. Images that demonstrate good Leave No Trace practices and stewardship are always in style.

Give back to places you love – invest your own sweat equity into the outdoor spaces and places you care about. Learn about volunteer stewardship opportunities and get involved in the protection of our shared lands.

Encourage and inspire Leave No Trace in social media posts – given the millions of social media users in the world, think of the incredible potential that social media has to educate outdoor enthusiasts – first timers to seasoned adventurers – about enjoying our wild lands responsibly.

 

 

[qwazse]

Posting images of litter, vandalism, or the occasional wayward pig is especially valuable to a group dedicated to a particular place.  If they know something needs fixing, they will direct their clubs resources there.

A vibrant group posts images of repairs as well so that folks can appreciate the human effort needed so that folks can hold spaces sacred.