show your SS present!

[yellermelon]

Nice gecko Dane

 

[Leopardbreeder]

We should make a deadline next year for sending gifts.

 

[efx*]

Thanks Chris!! Hes sweett..

 

[Ipsl]

Man I still havent got mine ywt... Its a good thing Im buddist cause we are taught about doind with out expectations

 

[mmsi1002]

Me niether. I guess it's more like secret new year than secret santa.

 

[malt_geckos]

Hmmm...I'm not sure when to list the names of people who haven't sent gifts? I guess I will do that in mid January?

 

[mmsi1002]

Oh well.....at least my ss liked her gifts, in the end that's the best part.

 

[paulnj]

Sorry but it's about giving, not recieving. Listing a person's name here as a "bad guy" doesn't fly, so have faith in them. I recieved a package shipped from Kentucky 4 days over due, so I have a hunch delivery services are a bit swamped

 

[The Sunset Gang]

I agree with Paul about listing their names on the site would be a bad thing. Maybe send them a PM in the middle of January reminding them and making sure that they did send something.

 

[tronicsman]

i agree with paulnj listing the names on a bad guy list might not be the best. I didnt take part this year but plan on doing it next year the names should be kept by the organizer and they should not allow those people to take part next year. I agree it is about the giving and not the getting but it should also be policed so it isnt taken advantage of. If people signed up to take part they new the rules and should follow thru with the process.

 

[BethanyB]

I think next year we should start drawing names middle of November or something, or even beginning of November if we want. At a horse forum where my sis hangs out, their SS project was started waaaaaay in advance to give people lots of time to find things, and for all the international people to get their gifts in time as well. Helps to avoid the shipping mayhem that ensues around Christmas.

Also if you think about it, this is the first year we've done something like this right? First time around is always going to have a few bumps and obstacles to work around . I bet if we do it next year things will be lots smoother because everyone will know what to expect.

 

[malt_geckos]

I already said that I was going to send messages to people who haven't sent gifts. Which I have already done.

I also said that I think it's VERY wrong for people to not give but to recieve something.

I won't post a list but I will be pissed at those people who have lied and said they would send something but didn't. I just think that's wrong. I have had that happen to me and it hurts...and it's not fair.

So, instead of me listing names, this is what I will do...


I will only head this game next year if everyone gives a gift. I just don't think it's fair to not give but to recieve... So, that's the only problem I have is having people not give....It really gets me going. So, if you've signed up for this game, I have made it clear that you should give a gift. I know some people are late and I have talked with them. Some people have had shipping complications as well, but there are a few people that haven't responded to me messaging them. So, I really just want everyone to give a gift.

I want this to be fun for everyone...and it's been so much fun seeing everyone give things and recieve things...I really want to do this again next year...

But I will make it VERY clear next year to only sign up if you are giving a gift.

Also, I have had some problems with very new people signing up and not going through with the game...so if anyone has any advice for that, please let me know.

Thanks!!!! You all have been so great with this game and I really hope to do it next year!

Mallorie

 

[yellermelon]

Id say..the newbs might not should be able to participate. Were as they may mean well, and go through, Then some will not. Make it were you have to be a member of the site a certain time period?
As far as the people who have not recieved a gift..mabey you could take up "donations" from everyone that has participated..then buy online herp gift certificate for the ones not recieving gifts..(from the people not responding to PM's) that way..it will not be as expencive for one single person..we could send like 5 bucks if 12 people did that then you could at least give 3 people a20 dollar certificate to like..sunshine or somthing..Just somthing so they dont get screwed?

 

[yellermelon]

BTW Mallorie we should DEFFINATLEY do this again, alot of people had fun with giving their gifts. This is the first year, problems are to be expected. I think it went well..next year will be even better

 

[paulnj]

I can't cover all the shipping, but have geckos and know how to ship

 

[tronicsman]

I agree with yellermelon about newbs thats why i didnt sign up i havent been here long enough and didnt want to do it just to get a gift by next years SS i will have much more Leo experience and time on the board i will also help with this next year if needed i think we can come up with some solutions to these problems

 

[yellermelon]

Geez sombody send Paul money to ship me a gecko! LOL J/K!

 

[tronicsman]

i didnt even sign up but how many people are we talking that didnt get anything i might be willing to help

 

[Greyscale_Geckos]

On the subject of newer members...

I don't think it's fair to discriminate against newer members. I myself am a "newb" and made sure that my recipient received their gifts. An individual's amount of responsibility can't be judged simply by how long they have been on a website.

It is a pity some people haven't followed through, but there will always be people who choose not to be responsible.

I'm not trying to be rude, but simply giving my own thoughts and feelings as a newer member of this website. For myself as a new member of GF this gave me an easy way to participate in discussions with other members and also get into the Christmas spirit.

To deny anyone that though, I believe is unfair.

That being said, I also firmly believe it's not fair to keep a promise about doing good things for someone else, and only leaving yourself to benefit from the generosity of others. People who have not given gifts should simply be barred from participating next year.

 

[yellermelon]

Well, I was in no way trying to be unfair to newbs. But if someone joins the site today, and joins the SS the next.. I mean.....yeah I see your point, it was a good way for you to meet the GF peoples.. I dunno it was just a suggestion..I guess your gonna have to have some rules and regulations to make this a good experince for everyone.