Everybody Got A Smilebox And/Or A Thank You, Except Riley!! =( - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

impish · 03-18-2012, 04:44 PM

bummer Riley. not good. sorry you didn't gets da smilebox. please don't let this spoil it fur you. you could get sumbudy like linda and shilo and it will make your year.

takes a little bit out of the fun tho if your buddy doens't appreciate the work. however you never know, could be circumstances...

anyway sending a thank you your way cuz I had fun wid youz posts.

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-18-2012, 04:45 PM

I am so sorry that you have not heard from your buddy. Hopefully they will post one yet.

Don't let this stop you from participating in the next one. Hope it all ends up working out for you.

megansmomma · 03-18-2012, 05:32 PM

You need to contact ADMIN and let them know. It's a requirement that you give a proper thank you and post a thread acknowledging the gifts.

RileyDC · 03-18-2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CouversMom

Aww, Theresa... I'm so sorry. I hope this doesn't ruin the GE for you forever

I'm really starting to worry about her though, I just checked her profile and the last sign on was 3/7. Have you messaged her?

Her last sign on was 3/10.
She had PM'd me on 3/8, the afternoon she received the box, saying she would be opening it that night and Promising a Smilebox that night.
I have not heard a peep from her since. Not even a quick...
Thank You on my page.

I have alerted Admin. They can take it from here.

RileyDC · 03-18-2012, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diannenet

Theresa, have you contacted Admin to let them know you never received a thank you? I am pretty sure they do keep track of potential problems with participants in the GE's so others don't have the same problems in upcoming GE's.

Yes.... I alerted admin, today that this is day 10 and still "Nothing".
I haven't heard back from them.

CouversMom · 03-18-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RileyDC

Her last sign on was 3/10.
She had PM'd me on 3/8, the afternoon she received the box, saying she would be opening it that night and Promising a Smilebox that night.
I have not heard a peep from her since. Not even a quick...
Thank You on my page.

I have alerted Admin. They can take it from here.

Ah dang, I was looking at most recent message

This is really too bad... I'm hoping they fix the time you have to be a member. There seems to be a problem with newer members joining the GE

TwoforFun · 03-18-2012, 07:46 PM

In case I ever want to join a GE at YT. Can someone be kind enough to explain whats a smileybox, please.

Carmeow · 03-18-2012, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoforFun

In case I ever want to join a GE at YT. Can someone be kind enough to explain whats a smileybox, please.

Smilebox is a program that has premade templates for you to use for picture slideshows, albums, digital scrapbooks, invitations, etc. Look through the threads in the GE thread and watch some Smileboxes from this past gift exchange! It is your way of saying thank youbto your secret buddy as they get to see your pup play with and check outof all the stuff you sent !! It's alot of peoples favorite part of these GE's and they are so fun to watch.

Go to smilebox.com and you can download it free and play around with it

107barney · 03-18-2012, 08:31 PM

This is unacceptable GE behavior. A smilebox is practically an unwritten rule. I'm sorry Theresa -- You and Riley deserve better.

diannenet · 03-18-2012, 08:44 PM

I agree that it is unacceptable behavior. I did finally publicize the name of the person after conferring with a few other YT members. I think we have a right to know who is "ruining" it for those that are serious participants.

RileyDC · 03-19-2012, 03:14 AM

Thanks, All!!
I also believe that this is unacceptable behavior.
I once again used several of the YT vendors and I know that they have also been waiting to see their gorgeous creations and the reactions to them.
I have alerted Admin. If there is nothing down then I unfortunately won't be participating again.

rubymoon2072 · 03-19-2012, 04:59 AM

I am so sorry you didnt get a smilebox..it sucks that one person will ruin it for us other newbs on not being able to join the ge if they change the rules. i do hope you get a smilebox soon!

gidget529 · 03-19-2012, 06:22 AM

Last summer was my first GE, and I tried to just follow others and learn from how they were doing it. Maybe Admin could ask an older member to "mentor" the members who have been here less than six months to help them through their first GE?

I have not participated since then bc I have had a lot of health problems, and I just was not sure if I was going to be well and able to participate or sick in bed. I figured it was not fair to my buddy in case I got sick during the GE. I would wait until my health was a little better. -- Another idea is maybe there could be a "disclaimer", so to speak, to have ppl make sure their calendar is free during the time of the GE and that they are capable of meeting the "obligation" of being someone's buddy timewise? I realize unplanned things do happen, but sometimes these problems seem to stem from lack of planning. It seems like they are excited to participate in a GE and do not think about what it will entail to be a good buddy.

It is so sad to see such nice, generous ppl feel so unappreciated and uncared for as a result of a GE.

Taryn0405 · 03-19-2012, 10:04 AM

This flat out sucks.

I'm sorry Theresa, I hope you still participate in more GEs. Hopefully, your buddy will get it in gear and participate.

RileyDC · 03-19-2012, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoforFun

In case I ever want to join a GE at YT. Can someone be kind enough to explain whats a smileybox, please.

Don't worry! A Smilebox is not mandatory. A Thank You Thread is....

03-18-2012, 04:45 PM	#32
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I am so sorry that you have not heard from your buddy. Hopefully they will post one yet. Don't let this stop you from participating in the next one. Hope it all ends up working out for you. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

03-18-2012, 05:32 PM	#33
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	You need to contact ADMIN and let them know. It's a requirement that you give a proper thank you and post a thread acknowledging the gifts. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

03-18-2012, 07:46 PM	#37
TwoforFun YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TX Posts: 646	In case I ever want to join a GE at YT. Can someone be kind enough to explain whats a smileybox, please. __________________ XOXO JiJi , JiJa Lil' Man and Mommy

03-18-2012, 08:31 PM	#39
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	This is unacceptable GE behavior. A smilebox is practically an unwritten rule. I'm sorry Theresa -- You and Riley deserve better. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

03-18-2012, 08:44 PM	#40
diannenet Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,363	I agree that it is unacceptable behavior. I did finally publicize the name of the person after conferring with a few other YT members. I think we have a right to know who is "ruining" it for those that are serious participants. __________________ *Dianne Toby Speedy*

03-18-2012, 04:44 PM	#31
impish Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 954	bummer Riley. not good. sorry you didn't gets da smilebox. please don't let this spoil it fur you. you could get sumbudy like linda and shilo and it will make your year. takes a little bit out of the fun tho if your buddy doens't appreciate the work. however you never know, could be circumstances... anyway sending a thank you your way cuz I had fun wid youz posts.

03-19-2012, 03:14 AM	#41
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	Thanks, All!! I also believe that this is unacceptable behavior. I once again used several of the YT vendors and I know that they have also been waiting to see their gorgeous creations and the reactions to them. I have alerted Admin. If there is nothing down then I unfortunately won't be participating again.

03-19-2012, 04:59 AM	#42
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	I am so sorry you didnt get a smilebox..it sucks that one person will ruin it for us other newbs on not being able to join the ge if they change the rules. i do hope you get a smilebox soon! __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

03-19-2012, 06:22 AM	#43
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	Last summer was my first GE, and I tried to just follow others and learn from how they were doing it. Maybe Admin could ask an older member to "mentor" the members who have been here less than six months to help them through their first GE? I have not participated since then bc I have had a lot of health problems, and I just was not sure if I was going to be well and able to participate or sick in bed. I figured it was not fair to my buddy in case I got sick during the GE. I would wait until my health was a little better. -- Another idea is maybe there could be a "disclaimer", so to speak, to have ppl make sure their calendar is free during the time of the GE and that they are capable of meeting the "obligation" of being someone's buddy timewise? I realize unplanned things do happen, but sometimes these problems seem to stem from lack of planning. It seems like they are excited to participate in a GE and do not think about what it will entail to be a good buddy. It is so sad to see such nice, generous ppl feel so unappreciated and uncared for as a result of a GE. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

03-19-2012, 10:04 AM	#44
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	This flat out sucks. I'm sorry Theresa, I hope you still participate in more GEs. Hopefully, your buddy will get it in gear and participate. __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."