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2nd Annual SD Secret Santa ~ PARTNER LIST POSTED! (check OP)

26,039 1,610 October 16, 2007 at 09:18 PM in Video Games (3)

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*How It Works*
It's Christmas time! Well, almost! Since the Secret Santa Gift Exchange went over so well last year, we're going to give it another go this holiday season. In case you don't know, this is how the Secret Santa Gift Exchange here at SD works: first, participants sign up and fill out a questionnaire. The questionnaire will be composed of questions that will help the Secret Santas buy a gift that their partner will like! When the sign up period is over, partners will be randomly drawn, and gifts will be purchased and shipped by the Secret Santas. You'll want to keep your identity a secret until all the participants have received their gifts. At the end, we will share pictures of our gifts and the partners will be revealed.


*Rules/Important Information*
1. You must have a minimum of 1,000 posts to participate.
This gift exchange is meant to be a fun way to celebrate the holiday season with the friends we have made on this board. Unfortunately, a limit does have to be set that determines who should and should not be allowed to participate. This rule is not in place to be "mean" or exclude any specific members. If you don't make the cut this year, stick around and post some more! You will get to know us and we'll get to know you, so when next year's SS rolls around you'll have even more fun participating!
2. You must not share your partner's address with anyone else.
The only two people who will ever see your full name and address will be myself and your partner. Under no circumstances are you to share that private information with any other user.
3. The spending limit for this year's Secret Santa is $20.
This is a reasonable amount to spend on a gift. Also, don't forget to factor in shipping costs!
4. When you're ready to ship your gift, make sure you buy delivery confirmation.
This will serve as proof that you actually did ship your gift to your partner!
5. You must sign up by Sunday, November 11th.
Shortly after the sign ups are closed, you will receive a PM with your partner's information.
6. You must ship your gift by Monday, December 10th.
This will allow four weeks for you to shop for and send out your gift. I will make posts several times throughout the month to remind you how many days left you have to ship. The sooner you get it out, the better!


*How to Participate*
WAIT! Before you sign up, please read this! Last year, the gift exchange went over flawlessly. Every single participant sent and received their gift - not one person flaked! It's very important that you realize once you commit to participating, you must follow through and send out your gift. The dates posted are a reasonable time frame for you to purchase and ship your present. If you need to withdraw from the exchange, please let me know as soon as possible, preferably before partners are chosen.

Now, if you understand the aforementioned information and you are ready to sign up, here's what you do:

1. PM afusinatto your full name and address.
You MUST PM me this information before I will add you to the list of participants. Be assured that your name and address will be kept private and will only be shared with your partner.
2. Make a new post in this thread with your repsonses to the questionnaire, which can be found in the wikipost.
Your partner will use your questionnaire when it comes time for him or her to shop for your gift. There will be a link to your questionnaire post in the wikipost. Feel free to edit it as you come up with new ideas!
3. Shop for a gift for your partner.
Shortly after the November 11th sign up cut-off date, you will receive a PM with the name of the person you will be shopping for. Use that person's questionnaire for ideas on what to buy him or her.
4. Ship out your partner's gift.
You have until December 10th to send out your gift. That's an entire month to find something, so no excuses! It's very important you send out by December 10th so your partner will receive it before Christmas!

4. PM afusinatto when you receive your gift.
While you are busy being somebody else's Secret Santa, remember that you will be receiving a gift from your own Secret Santa, too! When your gift arrives, PM me and let me know. You can either open your gift right away, or wait until later to do it. If you can remember, TAKE PICTURES and post them so we can all see what your Secret Santa sent you!


*List of Participants*
1. afusinatto - [link]
2. AggieMomx2 - [link]
3. amethyst8503 - [link]
4. Autumn - [link]
5. BETSYCARVER
6. briang - [link]
7. catluver - [link]
8. CrazyCatJade
9. celjla212 - [link]
10. cnct_agl - [link]
11. CountryGirl27 - [link]
12. daisy. - [link]
13. diveborg - [link]
14. Dizzy Devil - [link]
15. dstam015 - [link]
16. ecko - [link]
17. ericcartman - [link]
18. eternal sunshine - [link]
19. eve252 - [link]
20. finzz2dlft - [link]
21. guest2 - [link]
22. hathor - [link]
23. iconian - [link]
24. JeanGrey - [link]
25. jennidbell - [link]
26. Jex - [link]
27. jeznnib - [link]
28. Kimber - [link]
29. Kristin - [link]
30. Lextacy - [link]
31. MarkBett - [link]
32. mom2soup
33. MrsMcDreamy - [link]
34. n30 - [link]
35. Nikayla - [link]
36. Norgechica - [link]
37. obekaho - [link]
38. PassionateGray - [link]
39. RandomGirl - [link]
40. rayzac99 - [link]
41. redfuzzycow
42. redjen910 - [link]
43. RedLuvsPugs - [link]
44. Saranndippity - [link]
45. schbusdrvr - [link]
46. sevillada - [link [photobucket.com]]
47. shuriken - [link]
48. SimplyDABulous - [link]
49. SlickChik - [link]
50. SlicKitty - [link]
51. STPATTY3172000
52. vec - [link]
53. w3kn - [link]
54. WoodyWoodPecker
55. wuzzy - [link]
56. Yardboy - [link]
57. zmarko - [link]

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CrazyCatJade
01-05-2008 at 05:55 PM.
01-05-2008 at 05:55 PM.
Quote from arjunsr :
i've spent the last hour reading over the last few pages and i agree. we have strict rules on trading because no one likes being scammed and we don't have anything in place to enforce rules.

we look the other way when gift values are going way beyond what was approved by mods the first go around, and even this times set value of 20 dollars was routinely broken. it was meant for something fun in the holiday spirit where friends can send friends gifts. It is still at your own risk. we don't condone people going around the site harassing/attacking other users for someone not sending out a gift. I ask people to let it go, it was a bad trade. A new gift has been bought from collections, its over.

The next time there's a secret santa/valentine exchange, if we get a repeat of reactions to a gift not being sent out that will be the last one. We're sorry that a select few ruin it for the most, but that's the way it goes most of the time.
AGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!

It's a mod!!! RUN!!!! RUN!!!!
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jenni.
01-05-2008 at 05:56 PM.
01-05-2008 at 05:56 PM.
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CrazyCatJade
01-05-2008 at 05:57 PM.
01-05-2008 at 05:57 PM.
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afusinatto
01-05-2008 at 05:58 PM.
01-05-2008 at 05:58 PM.
Bleh.
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hathor
01-05-2008 at 05:59 PM.
01-05-2008 at 05:59 PM.
Quote from SimplyDABulous :
The difference being -- when Amanda asked Mom2soup about it, she basically told Amanda to go to hell, and wouldn't provide any proof a gift was ordered online or mailed by her. She's been online several times since and has yet to say word 1 about the whole thing.

CCJ's response was completely the opposite, and she posted a public apology.

I see them very differently. A person's actions, when confronted, give you a lot of insight into their character. I would happily participate in any gift exchange with CCJ in the future.
I would too!

Quote from ~Kimber~ :
Jen & CCJ, I heart you until the end of time! Blowkiss
No heart for me? Sadwalk

Quote from ~Kimber~ :
This is all getting really convoluted. laugh out loud

I say, since it looks like the majority agrees, let CCJ in and just makes the rules a little clearer and the consequences more severe for the next one.

Live and learn. Smilie
Iagree

Quote from CrazyCatJade :
Cool. Getting in on SV is SO much cheaper than sending stuff to all the people I like LMAO Smilie

LMAO
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jenni.
01-05-2008 at 05:59 PM.
01-05-2008 at 05:59 PM.
I personally have to say, I feel like I've made friends through this that I didn't have before, and I really enjoyed it.
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finzz2dlft
01-05-2008 at 06:00 PM.
01-05-2008 at 06:00 PM.
I blame Momtopoop Mad

Quote from jennidbell :
I personally have to say, I feel like I've made friends through this that I didn't have before, and I really enjoyed it.

High Five
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CrazyCatJade
01-05-2008 at 06:00 PM.
01-05-2008 at 06:00 PM.
*sigh*

I feel bad that I have caused alot of this.
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AggieMom
01-05-2008 at 06:13 PM.
01-05-2008 at 06:13 PM.
Quote from jennidbell :
I personally have to say, I feel like I've made friends through this that I didn't have before, and I really enjoyed it.
Me too! I had a good time stalking you. We've got a lot in common! laugh out loud
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arjunsr
01-05-2008 at 06:13 PM.
01-05-2008 at 06:13 PM.
Quote from CrazyCatJade :
*sigh*

I feel bad that I have caused alot of this.
its not you, so much the person who flaked. that wouldn't be so bad and the mods wouldn't care if it was handled as a bad trade that was at your own risk. following people to other threads, the attacks whenever most mention her name.
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jenni.
01-05-2008 at 06:24 PM.
01-05-2008 at 06:24 PM.
WOW....it became a ghost town...... *crickets*
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Schooby
01-05-2008 at 07:41 PM.
01-05-2008 at 07:41 PM.
Quote from CrazyCatJade :
Exactly, but I think what DAB is trying to say is that some people missed the deadline by one day. Some by 3 weeks. If there is a deadline that needs to be followed, anyone who was late would be DQ'ed, and it would have to be retroactive to previous SS and SV's to be fair. It's a huge PITA.

If it is going to cause any issue at all - I won't do it. I will just send things to the people I want to have them on my own schedule, and so be it. I still get to give and I will be fine Smilie

Did you get your PM Jex?
FWIW, you're good in my book. Your DH, on the other hand, may not participate in the next SS or whatever. Stick Out Tongue
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diveborg
01-05-2008 at 07:45 PM.
01-05-2008 at 07:45 PM.
Quote from CrazyCatJade :
*sigh*

I feel bad that I have caused a lot of this.
Not you at all. shake head

Quote from schbusdrvr :
FWIW, you're good in my book. Your DH, on the other hand, may not participate in the next SS or whatever. Stick Out Tongue
Yup, NO DH. shake head
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~Kimber~
01-05-2008 at 08:09 PM.
01-05-2008 at 08:09 PM.
Well, guys, the mods hath spoken. Let's pick ourselves up, brush ourselves off and move on. Thanks to everyone. I had a good time. Smilie

I'll see ya in February. laugh out loud
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cnct_agl
01-05-2008 at 08:41 PM.
01-05-2008 at 08:41 PM.
Quote from CrazyCatJade :
You never gave me your address Ranting
who/what/when/where/me? laugh out loud I think I missed something somewhere Smilie

Quote from ~Kimber~ :
Well, guys, the mods hath spoken. Let's pick ourselves up, brush ourselves off and move on. Thanks to everyone. I had a good time. Smilie

I'll see ya in February. laugh out loud
I think a "Secret Bunny" would be fun too Smilie
(Easter is March 23, 2008)
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