| MandiesMom | 06-16-2013 06:31 AM |
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Originally Posted by lynzy420
(Post 4245659)
IMHO and my conversations with others the competition/bucu dollars spent etc., is what keeps most members away. Imagine a GE where folks spent the amount decided upon...when was the last time that happened?
I know you won't like me saying this but it got out of control as far as I'm concerned and unfortunately became a who can outdo who for SOME members.
This could be a really fun event if a certain amount was really spent, a see who could get what from where...
I know this is controversial here, but I'm again speaking my peace regarding this. I've had people ask me to join. If I'm told $40 to spend that's what I would spend...now who wants to be my buddy? Infact, I couldn't and wouldn't go above that.
Now some of you will come here and say awww, no its the thought that counts etc., I say baloney...I've seen the behind the scenes chatter....and I've seen the fights over it.
So this is my 2 cents on this matter.
| You have a right to give your 2 cents anytime, Lynzy :)
Here's my response and take on it....and it's not baloney. I can't speak for anyone else.
I honestly don't think it is a "who can out-do who" thing that's been happening. If you have heard otherwise from other people, then that is news to me. Never heard of fights. Sorry that happened. If anyone was having fights like that "behind the scenes", let your voices be heard so things can change.
I *do* agree, though, that spending is out of control. I spent a lot more than I intended to spend last time for a couple of reasons. One - I ended up having Mack Brown as our SB and it was his birthday month and he is just a miracle to even be having a birthday. Two - I wanted to help a member get a box until her SB, who was injured and had a death in the family, was able to get back.
The main problem (my opinion) is that it is addicting. I never spent to out-do anyone. I spent because I get so excited shopping for others and, quite honestly, can't be trusted to control my credit card. lol
Now, to sum up...I disagree with some of what your take is on it and I agree with some of the other stuff.
Bottom line, a spending minimum is nice, but there NEEDS to be a spending maximum. I would NEVER mind having you as my SB. It was never about what Mandie got (and I truly believe most of the others feel this way). Mandie has everything she needs. It was about meeting friends..which I did. Big time! I didn't have hardly any here until the GE. But my biggest gift was surprising my SB. $40 from my SB for Mandie? Perfectly fine. I know it would be from the heart and that means everything.
I wish Admin would do a set range and make it finite. Like: "You are required to spend at least $40 but not more than $60." I think that would help a lot. :thumbup: | 