Swappers Agreement/Pledge

Ok, now I'm a gonna be a bitch since you're not straight out saying it, then I will! . It was crappy swap and yeah I had a slight problem with it. We all made a fucking list of what we our favorites were and you sent things that was made from 2 pieces of the same fabric. Then the excuse you give is because you ran out of time. Then go on to say that you will send more the next morning. First of all, if you can't finish a swap properly then maybe you shouldn't join them, and second I very seriously doubt that whatever you sent out "the next morning" wouldn't have been any better, considering the limit you were giving. And why would anybody message you about what I'm saying? I would think that they would direct their questions at me. If I was being immature about it, then we all know that people here would have said so and told me to get over it. Trust me, I'm over it! I was only referring to that particular incident in general making points about rating people on their swap items and offending people in doing that and whatever else I was making a point about. I wasn't bashing you!!! You are the one making it a big deal to come here and bring it out like this. So if people really want to know what's going on, they won't have to ask "you" anymore. And for future references, for someone to post a lot about the headaches they have constantly, it's not a smart idea to send them something that has a scent to it. Yeah, that sachet you sent, didn't help my medical issue with headaches. And from the way you're acting about this, you're probably gloating about that now seeing as you think I'm being immature. And "if" you are, not saying that you are, but it's in the nature of people to be like that, then shame on you and YOU'RE immaturity.

I apologize to all of you others, but tried to ignore her calling me out, but SHE wouldn't leave it alone and I hate that this is here on a thread where it doesn't belong. I ranted on the proper thread about people attacking me and what would happen. So now I'm sick of it!! I don't care what people think about me or what I say. Agree to disagree and move on because I'm going to say whatever the hell I want, but don't call me out!!!

You have not been mature about this because now you done brought crap to this thread. Again I never mentioned you, the swap or the specifics and I didn't post all over the pokemon thread about it. Though I just checked it and nothing about it is there not even when someone commented on it and I replied that I never said I didn't like it. And just so you know, I deleted nothing!!! Stop playing the victim in this and "you" move the fuck on!!!!
P L E A S E!!!!!

Sorry again to you others, but this is what happens when people act stupid with me; I act stupid with them!

Ok...not to butt my nose in other people's business...but this is the kind of thing I was talking about that should be sent via personal messages. (for both parties involved)

Not to be rude. I certainly don't mean to offend as I'm sure BOTH of you have valid points. But for newbies coming in and reading things like this with no prior knowledge of what's going on...It might make them afraid to join a swap.

Know what I mean?

I know Dessah and I'm sorry. You wouldn't have had to say anything had she sent a personal message as I would have done so. She kept coming at me as I was trying to ignore her, but I'm done.

Its O.K. We all have our moments. Can't say I've never acted like a jerk. And I'm still embarrassed by it.

Grouchiness makes me feel nervous and a bit sick. Like I'm in trouble or something. Even when it has nothing to do with me.

So, let us all remember that we're here for the same reasons. We love to craft. That makes us all sisters! (and a few random brothers sprinkled here and there) And like sisters, we may not always agree. But at the end of the day, we should all hug and make up...otherwise, we may get left off the Christmas list. lol

Thanks, and thanks for saying something because it was making me sick. I needed to be talked down, anger makes me feel bad emotionally and physically.
BTW, read the swap guide. Looks good! Anxious to see how it works out.

Dessah i just want to congradualt you for what your doing. You have put so much effort into starting the anti-flaker movement :p I really hope that this can help the site better to grow and flourish, and with you incharge with all your free motherly time, i know this will work out great.

Thank you. But I can't take the credit. I wouldn't have felt like it was my place to start something like this. I think the credit goes to everyone who has made suggestions, and of course KitKat for starting this thread.

I just hope I do it justice. ;)

I started this thread as I was getting really disheartened with the swaps and wanted to do something constructive rather than just stew or jump ship and give up my account. I have checked back the thread just now though and I feel like this whole wave of negativity and anger has totally hijacked it. Thanks for that Creative ....

Oh dessah, i know a lot of the praise goes to arty kitkat. I just felt that because you took up the task of actually making her ideas work in words, that you deserved some credit as well. You both get to share the credit

This is looking really really good and I'm finally glad that people have taken the time and trouble to construct something in order to stop flakers. I think that is partly why I have never done a swap, it would make anyone feel bad to put their <3 into something and not have it returned to at all...

So kudo's all round to those that have become physically involved in this movement!!!

I'm starting to feel a bit more positive about considering doing a swap (after I've completed my newbie one)!!

Angel I have no problem with all that Dessah has put in. I was really hoping that it would be a collaborative effort and was really chuffed with the response.

Oh spookysweetie. Theres actually a thread on the swap shop page the surveys susposed to go on . Its probably lost due to all the swaps but scroll down and im sure you'll find it

I was just coming back to fix that... Idk why i posted it here. Thanks though. haha

Just as a side note--with people swapping to and from the middle east, it can take a heck of a long time for packages to get through, due to security issues. For example, If a package were sent from Italy to Great Britain, that shouldn't take 2.5-3 weeks, correct? Well, Israel is right next to Italy, and packages to and from Israel do take that long. I know there's no possible way to check on exactly how long packages take to be shipped with every possible country combination, but I thought I'd put that out there.

Also, guys, sorry I haven't been on the boards lately--it's been crazy!

PS: I'd be fairly uncomfortable with the whole "rating" system, except as explained above (with the 5, 3, and 1). It seemed great, and it makes sense that the 2 and 4 wouldn't be there; there are often times where an in-between rating is necessary.

Also--what does everyone think about initiating an official number of items per swap? I, for one, am always nervous that I won't make enough! ;) Also, if someone already mentioned that, sorry--I skimmed through the thread.