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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Coach on Oct 24, 2017 21:14:36 GMT 1, So, you will have seen that the 2017 secret Santa thread is up and running.
Please use that thread for listing names only - it becomes easier to mark who has sent and received later.
Please use this thread for comments, laughs, questions and hopefully not complaints.
If anyone wants to ask me a questions by PM please feel free to do so, and I will do my best to help.
And, again, please do not add your name to the list unless you absolutely WILL send a gift.
urbanartassociation.com/thread/148173/secret-santa-2017-list-thread
happy Xmas HO HO HO
So, you will have seen that the 2017 secret Santa thread is up and running. Please use that thread for listing names only - it becomes easier to mark who has sent and received later. Please use this thread for comments, laughs, questions and hopefully not complaints. If anyone wants to ask me a questions by PM please feel free to do so, and I will do my best to help. And, again, please do not add your name to the list unless you absolutely WILL send a gift. urbanartassociation.com/thread/148173/secret-santa-2017-list-threadhappy Xmas HO HO HO
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Coach on Oct 24, 2017 22:23:02 GMT 1, Have been asked if there's a minimum post count or length of membership needed to join in the fun. There isn't. But only add your name to the list of you are sticking around and will send something.
Have been asked if there's a minimum post count or length of membership needed to join in the fun. There isn't. But only add your name to the list of you are sticking around and will send something.
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ncewnimw
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by ncewnimw on Oct 24, 2017 23:05:55 GMT 1, Is there a reason why there's no thread for 2017? 😉
Is there a reason why there's no thread for 2017? 😉
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Coach on Oct 24, 2017 23:41:25 GMT 1, Is there a reason why there's no thread for 2017? 😉
Corrected.
Is there a reason why there's no thread for 2017? 😉 Corrected.
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kember
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by kember on Oct 25, 2017 10:21:59 GMT 1, Had fun with the last Secret Santa, although unfortunately the user I ended up sending a (pretty special imo) gift to ended up seemingly scamming someone else on the forum, not sure it was resolved.
Had fun with the last Secret Santa, although unfortunately the user I ended up sending a (pretty special imo) gift to ended up seemingly scamming someone else on the forum, not sure it was resolved.
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T-Bro
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by T-Bro on Oct 25, 2017 10:29:57 GMT 1, i thought there was a minimum post count...?
i thought there was a minimum post count...?
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ncewnimw
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by ncewnimw on Oct 25, 2017 10:40:57 GMT 1, 👍🏻
Is there a reason why there's no thread for 2017? 😉 Corrected.
👍🏻 Is there a reason why there's no thread for 2017? 😉 Corrected.
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Coach on Oct 25, 2017 11:43:10 GMT 1,
I had a senior moment!
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Coach on Oct 25, 2017 11:45:47 GMT 1, i thought there was a minimum post count...?
We have never had one before for secret Santa. There was a suggestion that there should be one. Others suggested that there should be no changes. In view of it being festive I thought it best to be inclusive and not to have a minimum post count.
i thought there was a minimum post count...? We have never had one before for secret Santa. There was a suggestion that there should be one. Others suggested that there should be no changes. In view of it being festive I thought it best to be inclusive and not to have a minimum post count.
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T-Bro
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by T-Bro on Oct 25, 2017 11:48:22 GMT 1, i thought there was a minimum post count...? We have never had one before for secret Santa. There was a suggestion that there should be one. Others suggested that there should be no changes. In view of it being festive I thought it best to be inclusive and not to have a minimum post count. understood. I dont mind but fearful that the culprits of the non posters would likely be those with few posts.
i thought there was a minimum post count...? We have never had one before for secret Santa. There was a suggestion that there should be one. Others suggested that there should be no changes. In view of it being festive I thought it best to be inclusive and not to have a minimum post count. understood. I dont mind but fearful that the culprits of the non posters would likely be those with few posts.
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Deleted on Oct 25, 2017 11:53:46 GMT 1, Unlike rottenredrooster who had plenty posts....
Unlike rottenredrooster who had plenty posts....
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Flashback
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Flashback on Oct 25, 2017 12:11:35 GMT 1, As there's loads of new members and tons who haven't posted in ages here due to the POW sale, perhaps a shorter postal date for them might be wise.
Say 2 weeks earlier and then once arrival confirmed, something can be shipped to them.
Just a thought.
As there's loads of new members and tons who haven't posted in ages here due to the POW sale, perhaps a shorter postal date for them might be wise.
Say 2 weeks earlier and then once arrival confirmed, something can be shipped to them.
Just a thought.
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Coach on Oct 25, 2017 12:21:54 GMT 1, We have never had one before for secret Santa. There was a suggestion that there should be one. Others suggested that there should be no changes. In view of it being festive I thought it best to be inclusive and not to have a minimum post count. understood. I dont mind but fearful that the culprits of the non posters would likely be those with few posts.
In the past new posters have been the ones who tend not to send, but there's usually a few of us that will send something in the new year to anyone who didn't receive something. I have in the past. Some Forum artists are usually pretty reliable to help out too. I think being inclusive and running that risk is the lesser of two evils.
We have never had one before for secret Santa. There was a suggestion that there should be one. Others suggested that there should be no changes. In view of it being festive I thought it best to be inclusive and not to have a minimum post count. understood. I dont mind but fearful that the culprits of the non posters would likely be those with few posts. In the past new posters have been the ones who tend not to send, but there's usually a few of us that will send something in the new year to anyone who didn't receive something. I have in the past. Some Forum artists are usually pretty reliable to help out too. I think being inclusive and running that risk is the lesser of two evils.
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Coach on Oct 25, 2017 12:23:30 GMT 1, As there's loads of new members and tons who haven't posted in ages here due to the POW sale, perhaps a shorter postal date for them might be wise. Say 2 weeks earlier and then once arrival confirmed, something can be shipped to them. Just a thought.
Thanks. Again, I think this would be potentially divisive not to mention more difficult to administer. For the reason given in my reply to T-bro, I think it's best to leave it as it is.
As there's loads of new members and tons who haven't posted in ages here due to the POW sale, perhaps a shorter postal date for them might be wise. Say 2 weeks earlier and then once arrival confirmed, something can be shipped to them. Just a thought. Thanks. Again, I think this would be potentially divisive not to mention more difficult to administer. For the reason given in my reply to T-bro, I think it's best to leave it as it is.
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T-Bro
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by T-Bro on Oct 25, 2017 12:24:29 GMT 1, Ok - you got me with this inclusive attitude! I have done SS each year and enjoyed it! Bring on SS2017
Ok - you got me with this inclusive attitude! I have done SS each year and enjoyed it! Bring on SS2017
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kharupt
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by kharupt on Oct 25, 2017 14:29:15 GMT 1, It's nice not to single out members with low post counts and one stars. Lately some people have been rude to members with one stars. Maybe they'd post more often if they stop getting crapped on all of the time by older members of this forum.
I've participated several times through the years and I've gotten pretty bad gifts from members with 4+ stars. Let's just say I have a nice collection of showcards and stickers...
It's nice not to single out members with low post counts and one stars. Lately some people have been rude to members with one stars. Maybe they'd post more often if they stop getting crapped on all of the time by older members of this forum.
I've participated several times through the years and I've gotten pretty bad gifts from members with 4+ stars. Let's just say I have a nice collection of showcards and stickers...
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Deleted on Oct 25, 2017 22:51:36 GMT 1, I'm in! But think I'll wait a while before throwing in my hat:
67. Pejac 68. csideguy
67. Invader 68. csideguy
67. Banksy 68. csideguy
Any of those combinations work for me, I'm not greedy 🤣🤣🤣
I'm in! But think I'll wait a while before throwing in my hat:
67. Pejac 68. csideguy
67. Invader 68. csideguy
67. Banksy 68. csideguy
Any of those combinations work for me, I'm not greedy 🤣🤣🤣
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Coach on Oct 26, 2017 15:28:09 GMT 1, It's nice not to single out members with low post counts and one stars. Lately some people have been rude to members with one stars. Maybe they'd post more often if they stop getting crapped on all of the time by older members of this forum. I've participated several times through the years and I've gotten pretty bad gifts from members with 4+ stars. Let's just say I have a nice collection of showcards and stickers...
This is disappointing and I'm sorry to read it. Just to be clear for all, there is no minimum spend/value, as we have to recognise that there are members of vastly different means on here. However, unless it genuinely is all you can afford, a few stickers and showcards is usually not quite up to par. It's also worth remembering that many recipients post pictures of what they have been sent! So, if you can, try to make it something that you would like to receive yourself or are proud to have gifted.
It's nice not to single out members with low post counts and one stars. Lately some people have been rude to members with one stars. Maybe they'd post more often if they stop getting crapped on all of the time by older members of this forum. I've participated several times through the years and I've gotten pretty bad gifts from members with 4+ stars. Let's just say I have a nice collection of showcards and stickers... This is disappointing and I'm sorry to read it. Just to be clear for all, there is no minimum spend/value, as we have to recognise that there are members of vastly different means on here. However, unless it genuinely is all you can afford, a few stickers and showcards is usually not quite up to par. It's also worth remembering that many recipients post pictures of what they have been sent! So, if you can, try to make it something that you would like to receive yourself or are proud to have gifted.
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Extra Ball
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Extra Ball on Oct 26, 2017 15:51:39 GMT 1, I leave my place this year because bad experience last year. I love the principle but not everyone plays the game, with 1 or 4 stars. I'm still waiting for the gift of the member who was in front of me on the list last year.
I leave my place this year because bad experience last year. I love the principle but not everyone plays the game, with 1 or 4 stars. I'm still waiting for the gift of the member who was in front of me on the list last year.
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Coach on Oct 26, 2017 16:20:13 GMT 1, I leave my place this year because bad experience last year. I love the principle but not everyone plays the game, with 1 or 4 stars. I'm still waiting for the gift of the member who was in front of me on the list last year.
That's also disappointing to read. Did you message me at the time about it? I will add, for the benefit of everyone else, that very few people didn't receive a gift last year as far as I'm aware. And most people seemed happy with what they got.
I leave my place this year because bad experience last year. I love the principle but not everyone plays the game, with 1 or 4 stars. I'm still waiting for the gift of the member who was in front of me on the list last year. That's also disappointing to read. Did you message me at the time about it? I will add, for the benefit of everyone else, that very few people didn't receive a gift last year as far as I'm aware. And most people seemed happy with what they got.
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Extra Ball
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Extra Ball on Oct 26, 2017 16:34:49 GMT 1, we were in contact at this time but the member did not want to follow up on your requests
it does not matter
we were in contact at this time but the member did not want to follow up on your requests
it does not matter
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nobokov
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by nobokov on Oct 26, 2017 16:36:21 GMT 1, I leave my place this year because bad experience last year. I love the principle but not everyone plays the game, with 1 or 4 stars. I'm still waiting for the gift of the member who was in front of me on the list last year. It's a real shame. You should name the member. Judging by last year's list, either many people didn't update the list showing whether they received & sent one, or many flaked. I barely got a thanks from the one I sent it to and that member really doesn't participate in the forum other than to sell occasionally.
Maybe it would be helpful and fun for everyone who participates, to post pictures of what they receive. It'd be fun to see what others have given and also it would help to self-police shame when one only sends stickers or nothing at all.
I leave my place this year because bad experience last year. I love the principle but not everyone plays the game, with 1 or 4 stars. I'm still waiting for the gift of the member who was in front of me on the list last year. It's a real shame. You should name the member. Judging by last year's list, either many people didn't update the list showing whether they received & sent one, or many flaked. I barely got a thanks from the one I sent it to and that member really doesn't participate in the forum other than to sell occasionally. Maybe it would be helpful and fun for everyone who participates, to post pictures of what they receive. It'd be fun to see what others have given and also it would help to self-police shame when one only sends stickers or nothing at all.
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Extra Ball
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Extra Ball on Oct 26, 2017 16:51:26 GMT 1, Daniel knows the member but I do not want to name him. I explained to him in private message. it is difficult to judge the honesty of members to their participation or their number of stars unfortunately. the person who followed me in the list last year could not receive his gift because he was on vacation. the parcel came back to me and I had to free it a second time so that he could receive it (done, he seemed delighted). This member offered to refund the fees for the second shipment, which I refused in principle, he gave the amount of fees to a local association for the homeless. a few weeks later, daniel having no answer from member X offered to put me in touch with a member who wanted to send me something because he was not registered soon enough. Always on principle, as he would receive nothing in return, I preferred to refuse. that's the whole story
Daniel knows the member but I do not want to name him. I explained to him in private message. it is difficult to judge the honesty of members to their participation or their number of stars unfortunately. the person who followed me in the list last year could not receive his gift because he was on vacation. the parcel came back to me and I had to free it a second time so that he could receive it (done, he seemed delighted). This member offered to refund the fees for the second shipment, which I refused in principle, he gave the amount of fees to a local association for the homeless. a few weeks later, daniel having no answer from member X offered to put me in touch with a member who wanted to send me something because he was not registered soon enough. Always on principle, as he would receive nothing in return, I preferred to refuse. that's the whole story
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Coach on Oct 26, 2017 16:57:26 GMT 1, I leave my place this year because bad experience last year. I love the principle but not everyone plays the game, with 1 or 4 stars. I'm still waiting for the gift of the member who was in front of me on the list last year. It's a real shame. You should name the member. Judging by last year's list, either many people didn't update the list showing whether they received & sent one, or many flaked. I barely got a thanks from the one I sent it to and that member really doesn't participate in the forum other than to sell occasionally. Maybe it would be helpful and fun for everyone who participates, to post pictures of what they receive. It'd be fun to see what others have given and also it would help to self-police shame when one only sends stickers or nothing at all.
I think that many didn't update the list. I only think this because not many people got in touch with me to say they didn't receive anything. I could be wrong.
There is a general consensus that it's good to post pictures of what you got. But it's not a requirement of course.
I would certainly encourage members to show the courtesy of thanking their sender.
I leave my place this year because bad experience last year. I love the principle but not everyone plays the game, with 1 or 4 stars. I'm still waiting for the gift of the member who was in front of me on the list last year. It's a real shame. You should name the member. Judging by last year's list, either many people didn't update the list showing whether they received & sent one, or many flaked. I barely got a thanks from the one I sent it to and that member really doesn't participate in the forum other than to sell occasionally. Maybe it would be helpful and fun for everyone who participates, to post pictures of what they receive. It'd be fun to see what others have given and also it would help to self-police shame when one only sends stickers or nothing at all. I think that many didn't update the list. I only think this because not many people got in touch with me to say they didn't receive anything. I could be wrong. There is a general consensus that it's good to post pictures of what you got. But it's not a requirement of course. I would certainly encourage members to show the courtesy of thanking their sender.
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Coach on Oct 27, 2017 16:44:56 GMT 1, Bump
Bump
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sparkplug
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by sparkplug on Oct 27, 2017 18:47:35 GMT 1, I've participated several times through the years and I've gotten pretty bad gifts from members with 4+ stars. Let's just say I have a nice collection of showcards and stickers...
Snap.
Despite this, well done Coach for organising again.
I've participated several times through the years and I've gotten pretty bad gifts from members with 4+ stars. Let's just say I have a nice collection of showcards and stickers... Snap. Despite this, well done Coach for organising again.
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maxamaxa2
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by maxamaxa2 on Oct 27, 2017 20:42:07 GMT 1, I know this is late but to be honest, I think the only way to get this at a higher pace is to invert the order so that the person above is the one you should give to. Then you get around the waiting game to get from well known members.
Or have a totally hidden list but I have administrated two of that kind earlier on other boards and know its quite messy
I know this is late but to be honest, I think the only way to get this at a higher pace is to invert the order so that the person above is the one you should give to. Then you get around the waiting game to get from well known members. Or have a totally hidden list but I have administrated two of that kind earlier on other boards and know its quite messy
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Dive Jedi
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Dive Jedi on Oct 27, 2017 20:52:46 GMT 1, I know this is late but to be honest, I think the only way to get this at a higher pace is to invert the order so that the person above is the one you should give to. Then you get around the waiting game to get from well known members. Or have a totally hidden list but I have administrated two of that kind earlier on other boards and know its quite messy Well, not sure why you would wait for a well known member. Does that secure a better gift? Is it that important to get a good gift?
Don't think anyone has a spare GWB lying around......
Maybe less known members are more motivated to make a good impression.
Anyways - I just signed up. No clue who's above me.
Come on, people. It's a xmas gift. Not your spous to be.
I know this is late but to be honest, I think the only way to get this at a higher pace is to invert the order so that the person above is the one you should give to. Then you get around the waiting game to get from well known members. Or have a totally hidden list but I have administrated two of that kind earlier on other boards and know its quite messy Well, not sure why you would wait for a well known member. Does that secure a better gift? Is it that important to get a good gift? Don't think anyone has a spare GWB lying around...... Maybe less known members are more motivated to make a good impression. Anyways - I just signed up. No clue who's above me. Come on, people. It's a xmas gift. Not your spous to be.
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Dive Jedi
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Dive Jedi on Oct 27, 2017 20:58:17 GMT 1, On the other hand; wouldn't mind being below .dappy. He might send me the POW release schedule.....
On the other hand; wouldn't mind being below .dappy. He might send me the POW release schedule.....
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Secret Santa 2017 - chat thread, by Coach on Oct 27, 2017 21:47:40 GMT 1, I know this is late but to be honest, I think the only way to get this at a higher pace is to invert the order so that the person above is the one you should give to. Then you get around the waiting game to get from well known members. Or have a totally hidden list but I have administrated two of that kind earlier on other boards and know its quite messy
Thanks Max. I've given it some thought. I think: It's too late to change it now. It's not been a problem in previous years. Last year we had 74 entries. It's early doors. It's a bit of fun. Hope that's ok with everyone.
I know this is late but to be honest, I think the only way to get this at a higher pace is to invert the order so that the person above is the one you should give to. Then you get around the waiting game to get from well known members. Or have a totally hidden list but I have administrated two of that kind earlier on other boards and know its quite messy Thanks Max. I've given it some thought. I think: It's too late to change it now. It's not been a problem in previous years. Last year we had 74 entries. It's early doors. It's a bit of fun. Hope that's ok with everyone.
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