Unknowingly, I exceeded that donation request before the last gift exchange, which was the only reason I was able to participate without having 500 posts. I totally understand the thinking behind it... Someone who is willing to invest in the site is likely to stick around for a while. Someone who is not willing to contribute... well they may not feel as obligated to follow through, they don't have that sense of ownership and pride that comes with donating.
It sucks to be on the short end of the stick... when you've shopped, wrapped, packaged, written your card and shipped your package.... And nothing comes for you... It sucks! It is an awful feeling and its not fair!
I spent weeks shopping for our Valentine buddy, I would have been so hurt if I had been paired up with some flake member who did not finish their job and never posts again.... I need to make a small donation to bring mine up to the full 40 for both of my girls to participate... but thats no prob, I have gained so much from this site! Its worth every penny!!!!!
Thank you admin for protecting a very fun and exciting event for me! I love the Gift Exchange! I want it to continue! And I think that with safe guards you have in place, I can look forward to many exchanges to come!!!
As for the low sign up rate.... I need to get measurements on my girls before I sign up... But I agree, its much lower... But thats ok! I love the names I see in that list! I know that each one of them will send out! I am so excited!!!! I feel like whoever Admin gives us, we will have a blast shopping! I sat and scrolled through the names this morning and shopped in my head! lol I'm so ready for this one!!!!!
All I can say is.... Details!!! Give lots of details!!!
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