Secret Santa 2016

[desocietas]

Could I request that people reply with a reaction after they get their gift?

I remember one year that I participated where I sent someone an item off their wishlist, but also stuffed the box to the brim with all kinds of little extras. I wanted to see how the person enjoyed all of those extras, and I never heard anything about it.

I know, it sounds a little self-centered, sorry, but I like hear about the reaction.

I don't think it's too much to ask I think there have been times before where the person received the item, but a post was never made. I don't think a formal thanks is required - just nice to know that they got it ok, too!

I personally love to open the gift on Christmas morning on livestream along with other gifts, so whomever is my SS can see it live if they want!

[kashell]

Could I request that people reply with a reaction after they get their gift?

I remember one year that I participated where I sent someone an item off their wishlist, but also stuffed the box to the brim with all kinds of little extras. I wanted to see how the person enjoyed all of those extras, and I never heard anything about it.

I know, it sounds a little self-centered, sorry, but I like hear about the reaction.

I think this is a great idea.

[ignition365]

I'm a fairly non-emotional person, and I generally look disinterested almost all of the time.

I always record opening every package I receive (minus from Amazon/Ebay/Stores), I just rarely upload them.

I think I did a mystery box with a guy and recorded it and uploaded it, and I got a bit of crap for seeming ungrateful.  Though, to be fair, he did send me stuff I already owned, stuff in poor condition, and a CD case full of sports games for 360.

So I'll record opening it, but I probably won't upload it.

[burningdoom]

I won't be recording it, never meant that. Just post a reaction, like, "Hey, this is what I got. This is cool, or this sucks."

[ignition365]

Personally not a fan of throwing people under the bus, so if I don't like my gift, I'll do the "don't say anything at all" thing.

[kashell]

Personally not a fan of throwing people under the bus, so if I don't like my gift, I'll do the "don't say anything at all" thing.

Hopefully no one has to do that. If so, that would make me a saaaaaad panda.

[burningdoom]

Personally not a fan of throwing people under the bus, so if I don't like my gift, I'll do the "don't say anything at all" thing.

Hopefully no one has to do that. If so, that would make me a saaaaaad panda.

It sounds like you had a legitimate reason to complain. Sometimes it's warranted. I don't think we have to worry about fellow members here doing it just to be a jerk, we're all pretty well-behaved (most of the time).

[kashell]

Oh, hopefully that didn't come across as me complaining about my gift from last year. I loved my presents.

I didn't like Tootsie Roll smell, though. Those candies are vile creatures!

[rayne315]

yeah I will be in on this one.

[burningdoom]

Oh, hopefully that didn't come across as me complaining about my gift from last year. I loved my presents.

I didn't like Tootsie Roll smell, though. Those candies are vile creatures!

Weren't you saying that you got a cheap-ass present earlier in the thread?

[kashell]

Oh, hopefully that didn't come across as me complaining about my gift from last year. I loved my presents.

I didn't like Tootsie Roll smell, though. Those candies are vile creatures!

Weren't you saying that you got a cheap-ass present earlier in the thread?

No, that was in regards to someone else's present.

[ignition365]

Oh, hopefully that didn't come across as me complaining about my gift from last year. I loved my presents.

I didn't like Tootsie Roll smell, though. Those candies are vile creatures!

Weren't you saying that you got a cheap-ass present earlier in the thread?

I'm fairly certain he said someone else did and that he wouldn't name names.

[kashell]

Oh, hopefully that didn't come across as me complaining about my gift from last year. I loved my presents.

I didn't like Tootsie Roll smell, though. Those candies are vile creatures!

Weren't you saying that you got a cheap-ass present earlier in the thread?

I'm fairly certain he said someone else did and that he wouldn't name names.

Yeah, I did. I just re-read my post to make sure I was clear.

[burningdoom]

Oh, hopefully that didn't come across as me complaining about my gift from last year. I loved my presents.

I didn't like Tootsie Roll smell, though. Those candies are vile creatures!

Weren't you saying that you got a cheap-ass present earlier in the thread?

I'm fairly certain he said someone else did and that he wouldn't name names.

Yeah, I did. I just re-read my post to make sure I was clear.

Sorry then, just using an example. Like I said, I really doubt any regulars here would do it just to be vindictive.

[ignition365]

In previous years, was SS run with an upper limit or a lower limit on the value?

Sorry then, just using an example. Like I said, I really doubt any regulars here would do it just to be vindictive.

I think if anyone were being vindictive, it would be pretty obvious.  Receiving lazy or cheap gifts isn't necessarily vindictive.

Though... the tootsie rolls could be considered vindictive.