#BuildaBetterEden - Community Planning: 06.02.2011

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#BuildaBetterEden - Community Planning: 06.02.2011

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Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Kindred
Yeah, I was just trying to think of a way to try and entice more people to donate. Simple is better.
I love hearing all your ideas! We can't do them all, but I am always happy to hear them and try to make them work out where and when possible!
06/02/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by Wondermom
you are right, there aren't many options beyond those already used to get new customers if people want to be that private. oh well, they will just have to bite the bullet or not join in
We had talked last week about creating separate accounts for eden on the social networks, and that is what a lot of people do. It's like making a separate one for your job vs personal life.

Eden is all about protecting others' privacy and allowing us to be open about this kind of stuff without the added grief.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
I tried for six months every week before I won, I feel your pain. But there are just so many folks trying to win. Much like the lottery, you can not win if you don't play.

I do think a non-social network way of entry would be well received.
I would definitely agree with that. And if you guys can think of a good one, make sure to let one of us know. We're always looking for new ideas to expand things for the community.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Wondermom
you are right, there aren't many options beyond those already used to get new customers if people want to be that private. oh well, they will just have to bite the bullet or not join in
Many of us have created Eden-only FB accounts, so it's not like we're sharing our perversions with our rl friends and family. I can see why some people have no interest in even doing this, but it's an easy way to enter the contests and still have anonimity.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by cherryredhead88
We had talked last week about creating separate accounts for eden on the social networks, and that is what a lot of people do. It's like making a separate one for your job vs personal life.

Eden is all about protecting others' privacy ... more
yeah, I have private accounts for EF and my sex blog, so its no big deal to me
06/02/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Kindred
I realize that you're a charity case, but yes I was referring to a non-profit of some sort.
I am not positive here, but, I think raffles might actually be one of those things that has some specific laws about how and if it is legal. Don't quote me here, but it is worth looking into of course!
06/02/2011
Contributor: Dusk Dusk
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Originally posted by Gary
I am not positive here, but, I think raffles might actually be one of those things that has some specific laws about how and if it is legal. Don't quote me here, but it is worth looking into of course!
Hmm, I didn't know that! >>;
06/02/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Gary
I am not positive here, but, I think raffles might actually be one of those things that has some specific laws about how and if it is legal. Don't quote me here, but it is worth looking into of course!
Yeah, it would probably have some legal implications if EF hosted it. Is the community blog technically part of EF? Or perhaps EF could sponsor it through someone's private blog. Just a thought.
06/02/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
damn this day to hell, okay?
06/02/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
Another idea about mentoring- I had also brought this up in the RPW, it is about creating some type of student deadline for reviews.

I am so sick of having to cancel all of my classes because the students got a freebie and were done. I feel like letting all those little slips go could be costing eden a lot of money in the long run, and I just don't know if there is any way to prevent that from happening with the way a lot of my students have been.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Dusk Dusk
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
damn this day to hell, okay?
Eep, something happen?
06/02/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
damn this day to hell, okay?
*hugs* bad day I assume
06/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
damn this day to hell, okay?
I will look for more lolcats for you.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
Yeah, it would probably have some legal implications if EF hosted it. Is the community blog technically part of EF? Or perhaps EF could sponsor it through someone's private blog. Just a thought.
I think a raffle might technically be gambling, and if that is the case (even though its small and for a good cause) you can see the problem it might create.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
damn this day to hell, okay?
06/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Dusk
Eep, something happen?
She bitches about everything constantly. Pay her no mind.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by cherryredhead88
Another idea about mentoring- I had also brought this up in the RPW, it is about creating some type of student deadline for reviews.

I am so sick of having to cancel all of my classes because the students got a freebie and were done. I feel ... more
as a student I thought there was a deadline?
06/02/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Jul!a
So, I know you guys have been wondering when/if we're going to be doing another larger scale project for Eden Gives Back. I'm happy to announce that we'll be doing a fundraiser to help the survivors of the recent Joplin tornadoes. ... more
This sounds fantastic!
06/02/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by cherryredhead88
Another idea about mentoring- I had also brought this up in the RPW, it is about creating some type of student deadline for reviews.

I am so sick of having to cancel all of my classes because the students got a freebie and were done. I feel ... more
You could refuse to offer the free toy option for students. That way they have to supply their own toy and really be serious about the program. I've thought about this option.
06/02/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Wild random thought, what if we did some kind of Bingo? You would get a number with each order or even if you participate in one of the clubs or meetings. Gary could make up a bingo card and the first one to get a bingo would win a prize or GC.
06/02/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Yes, you'll be able to donate through points or through purchased gift cards. Donations will be run the same as they were through Taco's fundraiser.
We should have an EGB PayPal account.
06/02/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by Wondermom
as a student I thought there was a deadline?
Well it's up to the mentor for the most part. As reviewers we have a 2-3 week deadline, and not a lot happens with it, I just think Eden is a tad lenient on that. To me it is basically stealing if you do not write a review.

I have had countless students who sign up and then don't do anything, then I've had some who wait to get the toy and then drop off the face of the earth. It's like, hello, stupid, you can basically work for more stuff ....

Anyways, I just wondered if there was any way to protect eden from the long term losses that could come of this.

/end rant lol
06/02/2011
Contributor: markeagleone markeagleone
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Originally posted by Kindred
You could refuse to offer the free toy option for students. That way they have to supply their own toy and really be serious about the program. I've thought about this option.
Is that an option? That sounds like it would weed out more of the less serious students.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
Quote:
Originally posted by cherryredhead88
Another idea about mentoring- I had also brought this up in the RPW, it is about creating some type of student deadline for reviews.

I am so sick of having to cancel all of my classes because the students got a freebie and were done. I feel ... more
I thought that having a window of 2 weeks with no communication would automatically cancel the class. A deadline, I can definitely see the logic in that, but it would have to be generous. We give a regular reviewer 3 weeks, so someone who is new and sending their review back and forth could take longer. We obviously could not make it less than 3 weeks.
06/02/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
You could refuse to offer the free toy option for students. That way they have to supply their own toy and really be serious about the program. I've thought about this option.
I didn't know we could do this. -_-
06/02/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
damn this day to hell, okay?
It's OK, we still love you.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by markeagleone
Is that an option? That sounds like it would weed out more of the less serious students.
Sure, why not. Just tell the student up front that you do not participate in the free toy portion. If they do not like it, they do not have to be your student.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by markeagleone
Is that an option? That sounds like it would weed out more of the less serious students.
I think it is Kayla that already does this...?
06/02/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by Gary
I thought that having a window of 2 weeks with no communication would automatically cancel the class. A deadline, I can definitely see the logic in that, but it would have to be generous. We give a regular reviewer 3 weeks, so someone who is new ... more
Yes I meant communication wise, as long as my students let me know what's up it's fine but I don't hear back from a good 50% of mine and end up cancelling the classes.
06/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
We should have an EGB PayPal account.
We should. I've brought it up before. Gary's all for it. Now we just have to make it happen somehow.
06/02/2011