Swappers Blacklist: Got Flaked? Post Here

So lately there are several cases of flaking in swaps. Generally the person who flakes could get away with it because they do it in several different thread. To prevent similar case to happen again, I discussed with other members of the site (mainly Vicky and Kat) and we decided to create this list. However there are several things that you need to note before deciding to accuse someone as flaking a swap (not all are mandatory):

IMPORTANT NOTE: A person shall not be considered as flaking just because you receive your swap items and do not like them!

1. (mandatory) There are minimum 4 weeks of undelivered package (after shipping statement from your partner) and or with minimum of 2 weeks without contact after you ship your package, with your swap partner.
2. (optional) Similar case happens to someone else either in the same or different thread of swap, and both of you had agreed that no. (1) applied to you both.

Further case:

3. If after the person's username is listed and they contact you with a reasonable alibi (such as accident, or other life threatening situation) or the package arrive, you have the obligation to contact either Vicky (vickyninja) or me to clarify the matter.
4. If case no. (3) applies and the person is proven innocent, you should post a clarification which mentions the person's username in this thread so the username would be deleted from the list. Accusing someone when proven innocent in the end is unacceptable.
5.You will have one week to clarify the matter if no. (3) and (4) applies, if not your name will be put in separated list for "wanted for clarification".
6. If turns out you are proven to fake your case in order to get a swap angel, your name will be listed instead.

When stating your problem please refer to the numbers in order to make your explanation shorter and understandable. I know some other member would be more than willing to help me, but since I'm the thread host I just want to make sure everything will run well here.

FORM

Swap Title:
Flaker username:
Send out date for swap:
Other details:

If you are disheartened because your hard work doesn't pay off, hop over to this swap angel thread: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/board/swapping/swap_shop/7922-new-swap-angels-thread. Someone might be so kind to be your swap angel and send you some items that you deserve!

Thank you! Please let me know if anything.

FLAKER LIST (alphabetical order)

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Scharminkeltje (flakes in Goth/Lolita swap and Vet/Newbie R.3)

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8 replies since 4th November 2013 • Last reply 4th November 2013

Reply #1:

I think this is a really good idea. I've been flaked on many times but luckily those people seem to have disappeared so they can't do it to anyone else

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Reply #2:

hi Joss, thanks. but in case they will come back, would you still put their names here?

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Reply #3:

Swap Title: Goth/Lolita
Flaker: Scharminkeltje
Send out date for swap: 14th September 2013
I've messaged her twice - first time 21 days ago and second 8 days ago and I've not heard anything from her.
I feel a little mean writing her off as a flaker, but she doesn't leave me much choice. I would be fine if she had told me she was late sending out or that she'd been ill or some other emergency but its the lack of communication that's hard. Especially as she was the one organising the swap :/

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Reply #4:

Thanks for the detail Kat. I think its good even for temporarily listing here here, since she also flaked in other swap, and to 3 person in total - well, so far.

Swap Title: Newbie/Vet Round 3
Flaker username: Scharminkeltje
Send out date for swap: 10 September 2013
Other details: no further communication after the sent out date, even just to confirm whether she received my package or not. had been contacted several times but no reply at all.

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Reply #5:

While I think this thread is essentially a good idea as people should have some means of checking if a swapper has been reliable or not I think we need to be careful not to come across as attacking someone personally. I know noone has done that yet but we had a thread like this a few years back and is was removed because things turned nasty. A swapper was named as flaking because the recipient didn't like what she'd sent and lots of nasty messages turned up on the thread between both parties and the thread was removed.

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Reply #6:

Really? hmmm never heard of that one. Hope this time the thread helps instead of vice versa. But yeah, you are right, sometimes people can exaggerate and does not understand the matter. I think I can add that to the requirement: flaking is not counted if you receive the items and don't like them.
Thanks for the info, Kat.

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Reply #7:

I think as long as it is moderatedand everyone uses it appropriately a thread like this is invaluable in preventing people getting ripped off by swappers.
I was also 'flaked on' by Scharminkeltje but on the opposite end of the goth/lolita swap. I never heard whether she received my package and I feel bad that she flaked on others so I thought I should also share my experience with you Happy

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Reply #8:

thank you, Vicky. Happy I hope so too, which is why despite of the consequences and whether it will work or not, I still make the thread.

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