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  • Yes I want the gift exchanges to continue

    66 71.74%
  • No I want them stopped immediatley

    7 7.61%
  • Other..I dont care about gift exchanges

    19 20.65%
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    cameron_keys
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    Default Poll for Gift Exchanges

    Apparently some people have expressed a wish that these exchanges be stopped. I'm not sure what the reason behind that is...but to gauge the feelings of the site a poll was suggested. So here you go. it is a blind poll so what you vote for will not be seen by others.

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    Default Re: Poll for Gift Exchanges

    where's the poll! where's the poll!

    LOL I know where the poll is I just wanted to mess with you

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    Default Re: Poll for Gift Exchanges

    Mmm. I would be interested to know the reasons why some people want it stopped. I want to know if someone is bothered by it.

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    Default Re: Poll for Gift Exchanges

    Poll is up now

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    Default Re: Poll for Gift Exchanges

    i've said it before, but:

    i really don't understand why someone would "want it stopped". actually, i hope someone who has that opinion speaks up and explains their rationale. i can understand not wanting to participate (not personally, but i can see how/why people would choose not to), but wanting others to be "forced" to stop?

    it doesn't make sense. it's voluntary. you don't like it, you don't do it.

    i voted for wanting them to continue. personally, i'm a fairly reclusive person (and a stripper. i know. it's ironic). i used to be so social-phobic that it nearly trapped me in my house. i still have issues with it, and this gives me a chance to participate in things with people i don't really know. not to mention i'm able to do so in a way that's positive (at least i think so) and fun. i'm not saying i'll be able to do every single one of them, but i'll do em as often as i can.

    it makes me sad that someone wouldn't want me to participate just because they don't like it.

    mean!

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    I absolutely think that the exchanges should continue. Learning about my giftee makes me feel much more connected to this site and the people on it.

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    if this site is the type of place that we can't do exchanges on b/c of someones jealosy, I'd seriously reconsider my place here.

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    I am indifferent, but I just wanted to say that I LOVE your new avatar, Pretty Penny! You are so gorgeous.

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    i honestly dont understand why anyone would want them stopped. i cant even figure out how it would create hard feelings- unless you got a scum gift giver who didnt send out the gift at all and flaked.

    some people are weird.

    let the FUN continue!!

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    I could understand not caring or not wanting to participate(some dont have the time or the money or even the inclination to be sending gifts to relative strangers)...but I dont understand not wanting others to either.Thats just petty and selfish.

    I hope someone who wants them stopped explains their rational too because I just dont understand it.

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    I would really just like to hear from someone who actually complained to the moderators. I don't know if that will actually happen though, it's like the complainers are silent except to the moderators. It's discouraging because the people with hurt feelings won't say anything to us personally.

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    Default Re: Poll for Gift Exchanges

    I've only participated in the craft exchange, so maybe my opinion is less valid, (though I've participated in these types of things before and I'm not petty enough to care what I get, I LOVE the giving aspect) but I don't think these things should be stopped.

    I could understand if maybe there was a disproportionate amount of people not giving gifts, taking gifts and running, etc....but to do it because some people don't 'feel' they got what they 'deserved'?


    Come on. :/

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    I dunno what the big deal is... participate or don't participate, it's that simple. I've exchanged gifts in two (Valentine's and crafters) and it was fun. I couldn't commit to Easter so I just did not sign up for it or read the threads about it.

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    For me, I absolutely LOVE the exchanges. I don't have family anymore except for my kids, so its nice to be able to get neat little gifts for someone else and to get something in exchange. This last gift exchange was especially good for me, because it was the ONLY gift I got that was close enough to my birthday to count as a birthday present.
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    Cameron, what you said in the other thread was perfect.

    I'm beginning to feel suffocated by the constant hand-slapping going on on this site right now. I feel like we are at the point where we can't do or say anything that isn't completely PC and generalized to the point where EVERYONE has to agree without being shut down.

    This could well be the straw that breaks the camel's back for me personally, if the exchanges are shut down.

    ...Why is it not okay for us to make each other's months a bit better? NO ONE is being excluded--The exchanges are happening so often at this point, that if someone is new, they can just wait for the next exchange to come around to swap their own gifts.

    Ugh...I'm rambling at this point, but this is just freaking ridiculous.

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    I like 'em. It gives me something to do. I mean c'mon, I get to read up on a member to find out about what they like so I can buy them stuff...

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    Default Re: Poll for Gift Exchanges

    Quote Originally Posted by stellaforstars View Post
    ...Why is it not okay for us to make each other's months a bit better? NO ONE is being excluded--The exchanges are happening so often at this point, that if someone is new, they can just wait for the next exchange to come around to swap their own gifts.
    Well, I think most of the gift exchanges have a post limit on them. Like, the members have to have 500 posts or be vouched for so there is a less chance of someone just ditching out.

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    stellaforstars
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    ^^That's my point though. We've had so many, that even the newbies have a chance to participate...It's not like we shut them out forever. There are chances every couple of months.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stellaforstars View Post
    Cameron, what you said in the other thread was perfect.

    I'm beginning to feel suffocated by the constant hand-slapping going on on this site right now. I feel like we are at the point where we can't do or say anything that isn't completely PC and generalized to the point where EVERYONE has to agree without being shut down.

    This could well be the straw that breaks the camel's back for me personally, if the exchanges are shut down.

    ...Why is it not okay for us to make each other's months a bit better? NO ONE is being excluded--The exchanges are happening so often at this point, that if someone is new, they can just wait for the next exchange to come around to swap their own gifts.

    Ugh...I'm rambling at this point, but this is just freaking ridiculous.
    me to.

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    Default Re: Poll for Gift Exchanges

    I have no clue how these exchange things even work or how to get involved if I wanted so I'm voting other. If these things make some people happy I don't see the harm in them.

    Live, love and be happy!
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    Default Re: Poll for Gift Exchanges

    Well, two have voted that they want them stopped so far. I do wish they'd feel comfortable enough to speak up.

    I know if it were me, though, I'd probably fear being attacked for feeling the way I did. And with good reason, I'm sure. Maybe if we promise not to gang up on anyone?

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    Lola Rose
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    Default Re: Poll for Gift Exchanges

    or maybe they can pm someone and post anon.

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    Default Re: Poll for Gift Exchanges

    I would be happy to not judge and post anyone's response against the exchanges completely anonymously if they don't want everyone knowing who it is.

    I think we just all want to understand what's happening here and why some feel hurt or left out.

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    I'd genuinely like to know why the people who voted no want it stopped because I just dont understand. Feel free to PM me

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    Default Re: Poll for Gift Exchanges

    I absolutely think that the exchanges should continue. Learning about my giftee makes me feel much more connected to this site and the people on it.
    That's exactly how I feel... The Bunny exchange was my first and I really loved it! It gave me a chance to get to know someone better and also made me feel closer to some of the members on SW. I'm hooked now so I would be disappointed if they went away!

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