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Originally Posted by Lil Sis  Rhonda.. I think your ideas come from your heart. But... the problems in GE have not been from new members. I know the problem I had was not a new member. I know my first GE was soooo exciteing. The biggest problem is know how much to put in a box.. the personal questions.. will they like it? Is it enough?
I had to step back because of personal reason and I could not do well for my buddie. I had a bad experence in my last... but the wonderful YT memebers more than made up for it so it turned into the most amazing experence ever (talk about Christmas!!!!!) I don't have an answer .. except clear guidlines on how much to spend -even that is hard. Soooo....ooo I think it has to be about how you approach the GE. If you do it because you enjoy making a box but can not get upset if the buddy who has you sells short..GE box or smile box then go for it.
BTW.. I understand Theresa... one of my buddies did not make a smilebox and I said something and found out she didn't know how. I felt like dirt.. and she felt bad (very nice lady) and she learned how to!!! So I hope it turns out to be an understandable mistake!! |
Ohhhh WOW!! I would Never get upset if my buddy did not post a Smilebox. While they are nice and all, the GE Rules and Regulations only require a Thank You Thread with at least "3" Photos!! And to be honest, the Thank You Thread is more for everybody else to see the loot! I would be totally Fine with a Thank You on my Page. That would be a little more personal, in my mind, anyway.
Perhaps it should be put out there, for newbies, so that they are not intimidated, that a Smilebox is NOT Mandatory! A Thank You Thread, with 3-photos, is.
It is actually No. 7. of the Rules & Regulations:
7. Receiving a Gift - Your buddy has put a lot of thought, effort, money and time into your gift. We believe that the least you can do is thank them. Please start a thread in the YT Gift Exchange Forum after you have received your gift so that your Gift Giver knows that you have received the goodies. It shows your buddy that you appreciate it and also lets us know that you received your gift so we know who or who did not receive their gifts. This is a requirement of participating in the Gift Exchange. We also require members to post at least three pictures in the Thank You thread as well, as members like to see the gifts being received, as some say that's the best part of our Gift Exchanges.
And, lastly, if they do not know how to start a thread or post photos, then they need to learn if they are going to sign up for the GE.