Ohhh I know... I couldn't agree more!! It's So Saddening!! I just don't get it at all!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

I agree!! I may be making enemies with what I have to say, but as someone recently said to me....I stand for what I believe in, even if I stand alone.

Here is my opinion. Deb should have found a way around her problems and posted a thank you or let Theresa know what was going on. She didn't. Which is why she posted a sincere heartfelt apology. For Theresa to take that apology and call Deb a loser and throw it in her face is awful.

There are more important things in the world than a "thank you" on a GE thread. Let's keep in all in perspective. I think Theresa has blown this way out of proportion.

I also think the bully tactics and lynch mobbing is completely wrong. :( I guess a lot of people are out for blood at this point and won't stop until they get it. VERY disappointing. :thumbdown :thumbdown

If you re-read her "apology" she called herself a Loser!!!!!!
Get your facts straight before posting Missy!!!!!!!!

Here's a re-cap for you since apparently you read it WRONG!!


I am a loser. If I do.something wrong I have no problem admitting.it. I am SO SORRY for not thanking you approiately for.the.wonderful gifts.that you.sent Annie!! Everyone.of them had so much thought put into.them. Annie really loved.the.purple shirt with.her.name on it. She wore it at.the hospital all the while time she was.there. I know it gave her.an extra.hug and strength
To get better. I sure hope.this.doesn't spoil it for anyone wanting to join. This site is.full of wonderful loving people that are.here.and I have learned so much from them. I can't wait to share.with you the amazing stuff we received. As promised Riley and Theresa you will have the approperate thank you. Words.can't express how.sorry I am for.causing.this.mess.Pp

You are just too much. I'm logging off now. REAL life is calling.

At think point, I think what's done is done.
Whether it anyone's goal or not, I can almost guarantee Deb will not be coming back. Which is too bad considering I think she is a good person that got stuck in a sh*tty situation.
So bravo, I suppose...

My mind does begin to wonder though, if someone else went through this situation. You know maybe a long contributing member, or hell even me. Meaning their dog ate prescription pills, or got really sick, would so many be so apt to belittle her and her character the way that some people have?

Once again, I reference my other post that nothing excuses not getting a proper thank you, nor do I think that Deb handled the situation properly. But that's so frickin' easy for me to say because I'm not Deb, and I don't know what's going on with her life right now. All I know is that she was a gem in the last GE, always been supportive many of you who have had sick or injured fur babies, and deserves at least enough compassion to explain what happened without getting thrown to the wolves.

good!!

Bitsy:
 

There are more important things in the world than a "thank you" on a GE thread. Let's keep in all in perspective. I think Theresa has blown this way out of proportion.


This is a Thread, started by ME to DEB…….. Deb made her response on the Thread, instead of PMing or leaving me a message on my Page..... so I then made my response on the Thread... The Thread could have Stopped right there but You had to chime in and put your two cents in, which began blowing it out of proportion... Plain and Simple, I have the right to feel the way I feel…. And I don’t really care what You or anybody else thinks about it.

Now, is the thread going to Stop, here.... or do you want to continue blowing it out of proportion...?!?!

No one is asking for a stoning just that the rules be properly followed.

The GE is voluntary and we all sign up knowing the rules. We expect them to be followed which they were not.

After more than one GE that has gone bad, this is the reason that I no longer participate and I can't imagine what the next GE will look like after yet another GE gone bad :(

Exactly: And:

7. Receiving a Gift - Your buddy has put a lot of thought, effort, money and time into your gift. We believe that the least you can do is thank them. Please start a thread in the YT Gift Exchange Forum after you have received your gift so that your Gift Giver knows that you have received the goodies. It shows your buddy that you appreciate it and also lets us know that you received your gift so we know who or who did not receive their gifts. This is a requirement of participating in the Gift Exchange. We also require members to post at least three pictures in the Thank You thread as well, as members like to see the gifts being received, as some say that's the best part of our Gift Exchanges.

The box was acknowledged on the 8th, via PM... but no Thank You even then, in the PM. There was a log in on the 9th and the 10th... with still No Thank You!

Jodi, she said that her computer broke and had another member post a temporary thank you thread. Believe or not, many people only have one computer. She posted this apology:

Yet you people are still stirring the pot and wanting her banned. Many of us think she did all she can be expected to do at this time. She said she would have an appropriate thank you, and yet you’re saying that this isn't enough. I think there's something more going on here than a missed smiliebox.

This is a Thread, started by ME to DEB…….. Deb made her response on the Thread, instead of PMing or leaving me a message on my Page..... so I then made my response on the Thread... Plain and Simple, I have the right to feel the way I feel…. And I don’t really care what You or anybody else thinks about it.

Now, is the thread going to Stop, here.... or do you want to continue stirring the pot?!?!

I understand you wrote the thread to Deb, and I think it's appropriate she responded in the thread not just on your page. I think you could have written her privately if you wanted her private response, so I'm confused why you think she shouldn't have responded here.

I'm just confused to even why you wanted to be in the GE? Wasn't it to make new friends? Something goes wrong, she can't give you a prompt thank you, and she gets 7 pages of bashing?

Who said I didn't think she should have responded here?

Nancy, Theresa said basically the same thing to me. If anyone posts here and agrees with her, she is fine with that. If you don't agree with her then you shouldn't be allowed to post here??? This is a PUBLIC thread on a PUBLIC forum. Get real.

I'm still in shock at her response to Deb's sincere and heartfelt apology. Who does that??? :confused:

I thought you had other things to do????????

Rudeness and Benefit of The Doubt
 

I too participated in the GE a couple of years and thoroughly enjoyed it. I
certainly won't again if I am to be banned anyway if something comes up and
I dont live up to everyone's expectations. It was certainly inappropriate for Deb to forget and not send a thank you, but I dont think it is unforgivable. All of you who want her banned, if you forgot to send a thank you would you think you should be banned too? I mean really she isnt out stomping puppies or something. Forgive and Forget and let's move on.

Nancy, Theresa said basically the same thing to me. If anyone posts here and agrees with her, she is fine with that. If you don't agree with her then you shouldn't be allowed to post here??? This is a PUBLIC thread on a PUBLIC forum. Get real.

I'm still in shock at her response to Deb's sincere and heartfelt apology. Who does that??? :confused:

[QUOTE=RileyDC;3865518]I thought you had other things to do????????[/QUOTE]

Ohhhh.... I See, Indiana!! My Bad!! Guess Not!!!!!

I'm not sure what you are talking about now. Attacking me personally is certainly not a way to deal with your emotions.

How could you have participated in a GE without being a donating member and only having 78 posts :confused:

In 2005 when the GE first started you didn't have to be a DM or have so many posts, etc. I was a part of the very first GE ever, so I remember how it was at the beginning.

Awwwwwww Sweetie Pie... that wasn't a personal attack!! I can say that because I spent a month out of my summers there! Both my parents are from Indiana! Don't be soooo "Sensitive"!! LOL!!!! :D

Nancy,

She said that she didn't have internet access without paying. So that leads me to believe that a few dollars spent for access was deemed to much of an expense for a Thank You. That pretty much set the tone for my responses from that point forward.

There is no conspiracy going on here and not sure why you would think that would be so. There are rules that were established by Admin that we were instructed to read prior to signing up for a GE and as adults we should be able to follow these basic rules. When I signed up I follow the rules to my best understanding because it's a PRIVILEGED to participate. The GE is NOT A RIGHT.

:thumbup:

YorkieTalk Has Changed
 

Over the years the rules change. My SB was Loretta Lyon from S.C. Still remember what she sent us one year.

Pretty sure me and you are on the same page especially with what you said in the last thread. That's exactly how I feel about it.

I have no ill dislike towards either parties and I really hope Deb will consider staying here even though it probably isn't likely. Obviously she should be given a suspension from the GE for her actions but as a person, I wouldn't mind seeing her post on the forum.

Perfect example. The rules have evolved because of previous problems and concerns to address issues such as this one.

:thumbup: As per the rules. The next GE is going to start in a few days and this is not even resolved.

They should be changed to:
You do not need to post a thank you, or any photos!

Given my own traumatic experience during a GE, and seeing others experience "life" during a GE it is hard for me to imagine what could possibly get in the way of fulfilling your obiligations of the GE short of something horrific beyond words. Even still, I try to understand that not everyone is like me and I try to be forgiving.

However in the same breath, I understand how hurt Theresa was/is. I know for a fact she poured her heart and soul into her box. She was asked to be patient in waiting and the hurt builds and turns to anger or what ever. Just as I would try to put myself in Deb's shoes, I also understand Theresa's side of this. No she may not be handling it as I might I don't know that. I can't say I wouldn't be impulsed to lash out too. But I try to understand and the least I can do is be a friend and allow her to vent as she works through it. I think she deserves to vent it out and we be equally understanding. How she does that is not for me to judge. Some of us accept apologies sooner than others and some of us need time to process the whole thing especially if we're the ones with the hurt feelings.

Personally, I think both members are a valued part of YT, and I think if given the opportunity, space, and time they will be able to work this out privately among them, but I don't think that's going to happen with our emotions also involved.