Tag-o-rama Gone Global

[dhgeyer]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

I see from the google search that there may be one close by. Tnx, Patrick.

The others aren't really called "cigar store" and that was really what my comment was about.

Kinda like the red caboose VS train car thing.

We'll see how it plays out. Gonna be too cold here to ride for a few days.

It's been so long since I quit smoking anything, I guess I didn't really see the distinction: Smoke Shop - Cigar Store - Tobacconist: all the same to me. Whatever tobacco specialty oriented store you find would be consistent with my original intent. No head shops, though, or corner news stands that happen to sell a lot of cigarettes and stuff.

This brings up an interesting point, though. I don't recall it being covered in the rules. Who is, in case of contention, ultimately the arbiter of whether a tag qualifies or not? Is it the originator of the game, or the originator of the tag? Most of the time I think we'd tend to take a liberal interpretation just to keep it fun and in good spirits. Maybe it'll never be an issue.

As an example, the covered bridge that JWR found isn't what I would call a "real" covered bridge. I didn't say anything for a couple of reasons. First, why create hard feelings or try to be a pain? It's supposed to be fun. Apart from that, for all I know, that's what a covered bridge is down South. Please don't misinterpret my using this example: I don't want to start an argument about covered bridges at this point - it's just an example where, had it been a different personality, they might have called it into question. Then what?

Patrick did say in the rules that the objective must be clearly stated, but, as any lawyer knows, no matter how clearly stated something is, it can be interpreted different ways.

[zenbutcher]

Surely we are all adult enough to realize that the point of this game is to ride, not quarrel about what qualifies as a found tag.

On another note, it was nice to see some tags from Rossville and Harrison, as I am in the same area! I rode to Cleveland yesterday from my home in Hixson. Today, for the first time, I rode into work (Dayton). It was a little chilly this morning at about 40 degrees, but was well worth it to have my bike ready when I get off at 4 with the mercury at 70 degrees! I'm pondering riding via US 60 over to Cleveland, then out toward the Ocoee River. My father has a cabin over there that I need to check on anyway. I'll try to hit the cigar shop on the way!

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by dhgeyer

Is it the originator of the game, or the originator of the tag? Most of the time I think we'd tend to take a liberal interpretation just to keep it fun and in good spirits. Maybe it'll never be an issue.

I would think the originator of the tag first, then ultimately Patrick.

HOWEVER..... I think your contention about the covered bridge is pretty petty........IF you were making it as challenge instead of an example. It is a bridge and it IS covered.

I don't think it will ever get to that. It is just a silly little FUN game. Whomever decides to take the fun out of it...........well, let's leave that for later and hope we don't have to discuss it again.

P.S. I also think that in a country where pot is 100% legal, we should accept THAT kind of smoke shop too. :neener: :biggrin:

[patrick_777]

The main objective is having fun and getting in the saddle to ride. The "competition" aspect of it is just a motivation to get your butt off the couch and on the bike. zenbutcher got it right.

Also, consider Rule #6.

6. No :poorbaby: or :cuss: If you have a suggestion to improve the game, feel free to contribute, but if you just want to b*tch and moan, do it elsewhere.

I think the broadness of the subject is up to the originator of the tag, but with this type of wide-ranging game, there should be considerable leeway in what is considered a valid grab or not. If it's something obviously wrong (like a bread factory instead of a cigar shop), then I will make the call whether or not the grab is valid. But we're all adults here. We all know the intention of the game, so if you have a problem with the tag or grab in question, get on your bike, grab the current tag and get another one to move past it. Then you will have met the objective of the game.

Remember, there's no scorekeeping. If you're worried about a score or who's getting more tags than you, there's an easy way to fix it.

[alantf]

Originally Posted by dhgeyer

That's an oxymoron.

Thought that meant a stupid bull. :whistle:

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

"tobacco shop".
Not sure I have either anywhere near me.

Several in my part of Tenerife. Trouble is, they're all in "pedestrian only" precincts. No chance of getting the bike in any photos.

[dhgeyer]

Originally Posted by alantf

Thought that meant a stupid bull. :whistle:

No, "stupid bull" is a redundancy. A redundancy is, basically, more words than would be needed to express the thought. Since all bulls are stupid, "stupid bull" is redundant. An oxymoron is the opposite: the inclusion of mutually exclusive words in a description. "Jumbo shrimp" would be an oxymoron, as would be "Honest politician". :biggrin:

[dhgeyer]

Originally Posted by alantf

Several in my part of Tenerife. Trouble is, they're all in "pedestrian only" precincts. No chance of getting the bike in any photos.

Shows how much I know. I picked that one because I thought it would be easy. :oops:

[patrick_777]

Honestly, we're not going to be able to have a tag that everyone can get. Just try not to make one where only one or two others can get it in a particular area, for instance - the Atlantic Ocean would probably be a little limiting.

Also, keep in mind the stagnation rules:

Originally Posted by Rule #9

9. If the current tag stagnates for three days without anybody tagging it, then the original poster of the tag is eligible to play that tag as if it wasn't theirs.

[patrick_777]

Since we're on a new page, here is the current tag in play:

Originally Posted by dhgeyer

New Tag: Cigar Store