Should the GE have a Cap on Spending? - Page 9 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

brezofleur · 06-24-2013, 05:28 PM

So besides a cap (at an unknown amount being the highest) and themes...any other suggestions...?

dawn27 · 06-24-2013, 06:12 PM

What about four per year being Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter themes ?

brezofleur · 06-24-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dawn27

What about four per year being Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter themes ?

You mean each of the four being themed for that season?

I.e., November (packages received in December) = winter, February (packages received in March) = Spring, May (packages received in June) = Summer, August (packages received in September) = Fall?

I like that. Gifts can be enjoyed at the moment and for the upcoming immediate months AND for the following year.

I.e., holiday specific items.

dawn27 · 06-24-2013, 08:23 PM

Yep that's what I mean !!

MandiesMom · 06-25-2013, 12:20 PM

I think we are pretty clear on the majority here wanting a cap but the choices were too ambiguous or not enough of them. Do you think we should do a follow up poll now about how much the cap should be...give some various amounts..or even maybe ranges? what do you think?

lynzy420 · 06-25-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MandiesMom

I think we are pretty clear on the majority here wanting a cap but the choices were too ambiguous or not enough of them. Do you think we should do a follow up poll now about how much the cap should be...give some various amounts..or even maybe ranges? what do you think?

Terri thank you for doing the poll, it was long overdue according to the numbers. I still think more people should have voted.

I think you were able to garner some valuable information here, and I think at this point I would leave it in the hands of Admin. who ultimately will decide the future of the GE. I really think you gave them a great foundation to work with.

lynzy420 · 06-25-2013, 06:20 PM

or maybe pm admin Teri and ask for input? Thanks again!

Ellie May · 07-07-2013, 11:57 AM

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.

dawn27 · 07-07-2013, 03:18 PM

Well said Crystal, I agree with you on many point and I am sure that the admids have a nice amount of input that will help them to come up with a proper solution to appease all of the members and their pups.

MandiesMom · 07-07-2013, 08:49 PM

Thank you for your input, Crystal. Even if you don't ever do a GE, it is very much appreciated. I think it is pretty clear that the majority agrees that spending is out of control. And, believe it or not, I totally get that.

Hopefully, the delay in Admin putting up a new sign-up thread for a new GE is because he is mulling over a new format/cap/spending range. We shall see

dawn27 · 07-08-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Thank you for your input, Crystal. Even if you don't ever do a GE, it is very much appreciated. I think it is pretty clear that the majority agrees that spending is out of control. And, believe it or not, I totally get that.

Hopefully, the delay in Admin putting up a new sign-up thread for a new GE is because he is mulling over a new format/cap/spending range. We shall see

When is the next one and the one after that ?

MandiesMom · 07-08-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dawn27

When is the next one and the one after that ?

The sign-ups for the next one should be right now. I saw where Morgan sent a PM to admin to remind him so hopefully we will see it soon

dawn27 · 07-08-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MandiesMom

The sign-ups for the next one should be right now. I saw where Morgan sent a PM to admin to remind him so hopefully we will see it soon

k, thank you !

View Poll Results: Should the GE have a Cap on Spending?
No, a cap is not needed	19	23.46%
Yes, a cap should be set at $80	15	18.52%
Yes, a cap should be set at $100	12	14.81%
Yes, a cap is needed but not sure what it should be	35	43.21%
Voters: 81. You may not vote on this poll

06-24-2013, 05:28 PM	#121
brezofleur Donating YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,982	So besides a cap (at an unknown amount being the highest) and themes...any other suggestions...? __________________ Heather Zeus \| Thalia

06-24-2013, 06:12 PM	#122
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	What about four per year being Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter themes ? __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

06-24-2013, 08:23 PM	#124
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	Yep that's what I mean !! __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

06-25-2013, 12:20 PM	#125
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	I think we are pretty clear on the majority here wanting a cap but the choices were too ambiguous or not enough of them. Do you think we should do a follow up poll now about how much the cap should be...give some various amounts..or even maybe ranges? what do you think? __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

06-25-2013, 06:20 PM	#127
lynzy420 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 7,652	or maybe pm admin Teri and ask for input? Thanks again! __________________ The Above advice/comments/reviews are my personal opinions based on my own experience/education/investigation and research and you can take them any way you want to......Or NOT!!!

07-07-2013, 11:57 AM	#128
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	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. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-07-2013, 03:18 PM	#129
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	Well said Crystal, I agree with you on many point and I am sure that the admids have a nice amount of input that will help them to come up with a proper solution to appease all of the members and their pups. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

07-07-2013, 08:49 PM	#130
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Thank you for your input, Crystal. Even if you don't ever do a GE, it is very much appreciated. I think it is pretty clear that the majority agrees that spending is out of control. And, believe it or not, I totally get that. Hopefully, the delay in Admin putting up a new sign-up thread for a new GE is because he is mulling over a new format/cap/spending range. We shall see __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale