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Originally Posted by chattiesmom  Clues and teasers and Smileboxes are a HUGE issue because of the huge disparity among YTers regarding these activities. At one point it was discussed that those of us who didn't like doing clues and teasers SHOULDN'T participate in GEs at all because these activities were a part of the GE fun. And although Smilebox thank you's aren't required by GE rules, they have become the standard for thanking our buddies and are expected by most GE participants.
I like the K.I.S.S. method of doing most things. If it were just up to me, I'd set the cap at $35.00 plus shipping. You'd be surprised at what you can do with 35 bucks if you are creative and shop wisely. A low limit would open the GE up to almost ALL YT members and eliminate all of the hurt feelings that have occurred when one member chooses to spend a bundle on the gift they are sending and the gift they receive comes from a buddy who stuck to the minimum. It is reasonable to believe that gifts would weigh less, cost less to ship, and would make it more practical to include ALL YT members world wide.
So, in my mind, the real question isn't necessarily about a spending cap, it's about making the YT GE activity fun, affordable and practical for the vast majority of YT members, worldwide. |
I do totally understand that the hints and teasers and smileboxes are an issue and do need to be discussed. However, they aren't requirements so if people want to get all huffy and be rude because others don't have time to do them, then that is on them. And I pity the heart of the person who gets upset and panties in a wad over such a petty thing.
IMO, if those things are a huge issue with anyone, then that "anyone" doesn't even need to be in the GE because they obviously aren't in it with a giving heart and air of fun. It's not a chore or a job...it's fun.
I don't understand those out there that get so bent out of shape over things like that. They should do some re-evaluating of themselves. Just sayin.
But in the end...I agree, Cindy - I like the KISS method. Although I think $35 is pretty low (even for fixed income people). Maybe 10/15 years ago, but nowadays...all I can say is that I know some of you are great at finding deals and bartering and shopping cheap, but I don't possess that skill. Wish I did. I can find sales and such, but even with the sales I find, $35 would not buy much with prices these days. To me the minimum is good..it's $40. We just need a "seen to be fair" max to go with it.
**NEW ISSUE** I'd also like to throw into the discussion this idea of buying things for the Yorkie Moms/Dads. It really eats up money and it's for the pups. I don't think it should even be done, imo. What do you guys think?