Now that this thread is dead I will post.
Never done a GE. Probably never will.
I know it is said over and over and over that baby talk, hint threads, smile boxes, and expensive packages are not heeded. But the fact is that people do get annoyed when others decide against these things. So it does not matter to me that most don't care. There will ge those that get upset and it is not worth it to me. I also know soe believe this is part of the fun and it should not stress one out even if they feel forced to do it. Um? There are so any things I am expected to do in a week whether stated or not. The last thing I will do it add on to my list f obligations (real or perceived) on a fun forum. Makes no sense r my lufestyle.
I chose that there should ge a dap, but I have no number in mind.
That said, I think it is crazy that we now need a cap. I think it is out of control. A cap would not be needed if people agreed to just cut way back.
I'd spend $200-$300 on my yorkie in a heartbeat...if it was necessary! She has never gotten $200 worth of things from me at once and I cannot imagine spending that on someone else's pup (or receiving so much from a random buddy)! It is sooooo generous, but way out of the comfort zone for some of us. Honestly, my dog ears rx food and hates clothes. I can't think of anything totaling $200 that we could even use!
i think these points have been brought up many times, but in the end 1) rice brackets are decided against or 2) some members (I think really it is a small minority) get upset that they would be limited on spending, so it ruis their fun.
I don't have the answer. I do think there should be a very good reason for someone to spend more than $75-$100.