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goldcupmom · 04-17-2006, 06:04 PM

I haven't been on here in a few days and was about to sign up Mia & Max when I read that to participate you have to have donated at least $20/dog to YT - if I'm reading this correctly. I understand there are some type of 'perks' to donating, but I donated to another site and in the end it was a bad situation (not saying that this is AT ALL!!) For some, the 'perks' aren't really 'perks' as they wouldn't take advantage of or use them.

I totally understand the frustration caused by people that did not send out their gifts, but for people who have repeatedly participated and sent out, it seems a bit much. I know I'm not alone in having sent out 5 gifts in 3 different exchanges - kind of feels we just aren't trusted despite our track records. I'm sure for some who have participated in the past the money issue is now a problem, and that's sad. I wish we could have had much further notice of this so that some people could have had a longer time to get the money together (essentially double for this one by the time you pay your 'fee', buy gifts and ship).

This is not intended to slam Admin. They do a great job and I totally understand their point. It was just a seemingly rather sudden occurence.

I'm not sure I'll be in this one, but it has NOTHING to do with the 'fee'. I may be gone for an extended period of time around then and not sure I could mail. Hopefully I'll know before the deadline.

04-17-2006, 06:04 PM	#1
goldcupmom YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 373	Required donation? I haven't been on here in a few days and was about to sign up Mia & Max when I read that to participate you have to have donated at least $20/dog to YT - if I'm reading this correctly. I understand there are some type of 'perks' to donating, but I donated to another site and in the end it was a bad situation (not saying that this is AT ALL!!) For some, the 'perks' aren't really 'perks' as they wouldn't take advantage of or use them. I totally understand the frustration caused by people that did not send out their gifts, but for people who have repeatedly participated and sent out, it seems a bit much. I know I'm not alone in having sent out 5 gifts in 3 different exchanges - kind of feels we just aren't trusted despite our track records. I'm sure for some who have participated in the past the money issue is now a problem, and that's sad. I wish we could have had much further notice of this so that some people could have had a longer time to get the money together (essentially double for this one by the time you pay your 'fee', buy gifts and ship). This is not intended to slam Admin. They do a great job and I totally understand their point. It was just a seemingly rather sudden occurence. I'm not sure I'll be in this one, but it has NOTHING to do with the 'fee'. I may be gone for an extended period of time around then and not sure I could mail. Hopefully I'll know before the deadline.