RE: Recent Staff Changes

Contributor: Gone (LD29) Gone (LD29)
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Originally posted by indiglo
Re: the PM list

Don't get too worked up over not getting the PM. The PM was the same message Stormy put in the original post. None of us know anything more than anyone else, whether we got a PM or not. I promise!

We all know ... more
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm not really worried about whether anyone has more information than I do. It'll all come out in time. What bugs me is the existence of this mythical list in the first place, and that for some reason certain contributors are better or more important than others and therefore garner special treatment for it. That, and it was pretty explicitly told to the community at large that such an elitist list exists with no qualms about how it would appear to the rest of the community.
05/16/2013
Contributor: js250 js250
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Originally posted by Gone (LD29)
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm not really worried about whether anyone has more information than I do. It'll all come out in time. What bugs me is the existence of this mythical list in the first place, and that for some reason ... more
Excuse me if I am wrong--but I understood 'The List' to be a list of ALL current members of EF. Those who did not receive the memo were part of an update glitch, please check the forums since an error or two were brought up for discussion that may have had some bearing on receiving or not receiving the memo. I doubt there is a secret list of members that receives things other members do not--this is a community that has a mass mailing system in place....there is no way in hell Stormy or anyone else could ever personally message each and every member on the site or even a partial group....there are thousands of active members.

As a member here for a couple years, there have been times I have not received the emails or messages from the site or other members. When I asked the administrators--they found a glitch and I was not the only one it had happened with either. Keep in mind that when you are dealing with a large number of people and one message system, there will be overloads to the allowed bandwidth that will negate the receival of information--whether it is a message, update or order.....(I had to deal with this when I was on the local business internet informational committee. It was difficult to chose a plan with a large bandwidth but be cost effective for the community as well.)
05/16/2013
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
Ok I have been here since 2009, I have been involved in every single program and won damn near every award offered. I have written over 400 reviews that were very well received and I talk to members of the staff nearly every day and have for years. I did not receive an email, pm or any special knowledge of this other than what was publically posted.

If Stormy says there was a glitch then this should be your proof. No one here is believed to be more important than anyone else so unwind your underpants and take a deep breath. This has been a massive shock through the whole company and there are those who see this as a time to air their grievances and swoop in for the kill. Let's not turn on each other and give them the satisfaction of seeing us do their dirty work for them.

For crims sake this is a community and in what community does EVERYONE know EVERYTHING that goes on? In your jobs are you privy to EVERYTHING the minute it happens? No you are not and it's silly to decide that anyone is singling you out just because you didn't get an email, PM or special treatment. Neither did I!

This will either pass or it won't but it was not a personal slight against anyone it was a glitch plain and simple.
05/16/2013
Contributor: KrissyNovacaine KrissyNovacaine
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
Ok I have been here since 2009, I have been involved in every single program and won damn near every award offered. I have written over 400 reviews that were very well received and I talk to members of the staff nearly every day and have for years. I ... more


You are all over the forums summing up how I feel better than I ever could.
05/16/2013
Contributor: Hummingbird Hummingbird
Stormy, thanks for keeping us in the loop during the transition and hanging in there as well. Having been through many many corporate changes in my business career I understand the apprehension this causes but also realize change is necessary in all walks of life. If there is anything I can do to help, let me know, I'm sure many others feel the same way.
05/16/2013
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
I am sad some of the people I've enjoyed, looked up too and respected are no longer with us as they once were.

But as with every growth there comes change.

Lots of these changes are happening all at once... And as much as I am as nervous about them as the next person.... I am very curious to see what will be (queue the music and sing with me now.... Whatever will be will be the future's not ours to see... Rings kind of true here doesn't it?)

Speaking for myself here, I am choosing to be optimistic. I've put my sex toy faith in EF before and wasn't let down then, and even through all the changes I've seen and been a part of for the past few years... EF still came out swinging like a bear high on Red Bull. So I am making the choice to see the lube bottle as half full rather than half empty.
05/16/2013
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by js250
Excuse me if I am wrong--but I understood 'The List' to be a list of ALL current members of EF. Those who did not receive the memo were part of an update glitch, please check the forums since an error or two were brought up for discussion ... more
Thank you js, I really appreciate you going to bat for me. I would never ever leave people out, especially on something like this.
05/16/2013
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by Woman China
I am sad some of the people I've enjoyed, looked up too and respected are no longer with us as they once were.

But as with every growth there comes change.

Lots of these changes are happening all at once... And as much as I am as ... more
You're awesome and I love you!!!
05/16/2013
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
Ok I have been here since 2009, I have been involved in every single program and won damn near every award offered. I have written over 400 reviews that were very well received and I talk to members of the staff nearly every day and have for years. I ... more
It's rocky, but we're going to get through it!!
05/16/2013
Contributor: Darling Jen Darling Jen
Wow... Well... Thanks for the heads up lol.
05/16/2013
Contributor: Gone (LD29) Gone (LD29)
I'm sorry if my previous post ruffled some feathers.

I started to cite comments and quotes that led me to see the situation the way I do, but that's not going to do anyone any good. It's a minor detail of the situation, and ultimately it really doesn't matter. We're in a state of flux, and not everyone is going to like the way every aspect is handled. I'll live.

Stormy, thanks for all you're doing in helping us through this transition. I don't for a minute think that you personally intended to single out or exclude anyone. I know you're trying to make the best of a rough situation for everyone, and I do appreciate all you do.
05/16/2013
Contributor: Munko Munko
Can't wait for things to settle down. Since I joined EF (not all that long ago) it's been nothing but constant change - it's definitely hard to get used to. Just as I think I have things figured out, it's all yanked out and changed again...and then I figure out who I'm supposed to talk to regarding things and they disappear abruptly. I have faith things will all settle down in some shape or form. I just hope it's one that all the members are happy with - as I said I haven't been here long, but it's very easy to see this is a very beloved place for many of the members here and I'd hate to see that taken away from those who have been here long term and have contributed so much. And, I'd hate as a new member to end up feeling this isn't the place for me, as so far I've felt very welcome here and quite enjoy participating as much as I'm able to.
05/16/2013
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
I know it's really crazy guys and I'm sorry. You are all more than welcome to stay in touch with everyone, I'm sure they would love it actually. I know I did...
05/16/2013
Contributor: Zombirella Zombirella
I haven sent an email. Hopefully my issue can be taken care of.
05/16/2013
Contributor: Mikemanz Mikemanz
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Originally posted by js250
Excuse me if I am wrong--but I understood 'The List' to be a list of ALL current members of EF. Those who did not receive the memo were part of an update glitch, please check the forums since an error or two were brought up for discussion ... more
the list was not all current members. in fact it was to "...a small number of the most valued contributors..."
05/16/2013
Contributor: Mikemanz Mikemanz
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
Ok I have been here since 2009, I have been involved in every single program and won damn near every award offered. I have written over 400 reviews that were very well received and I talk to members of the staff nearly every day and have for years. I ... more
there was no glitch. the mail was sent to 52 users only. jus' sayin'
05/16/2013
Contributor: Mikemanz Mikemanz
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Originally posted by Ansley
Thank you js, I really appreciate you going to bat for me. I would never ever leave people out, especially on something like this.
so, if i heard wrong i apologize, but the info i got was that a select few were notified.
05/16/2013
Contributor: js250 js250
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Originally posted by Mikemanz
the list was not all current members. in fact it was to "...a small number of the most valued contributors..."
I realize this now--but did not have the facts then. Sorry about that!
05/16/2013
Contributor: geliebt geliebt
I just hope that this all gets cleared up soon, and that things stay awesome around here I hate seeing people upset and of course, I feel just the same as most others! This is so confusing and disconcerting
05/16/2013
Contributor: travelnurse travelnurse
I don't know. Lots of Drama. A safe place that we all love is in great turmoil. I personally haven't had terrible issues here at Eden. Yes, it is a community but it is also a business, and honestly Eden has been great to me. I have shopped at some of the other large sex toy sites and they claim to give you things which you never get and your prices change on items in your cart when you are shopping. This has never happened to me at Eden, they have always honored their sales and prices. They have always sent me assignments when they said they would.

I am very happy with Eden's customer service. At times, yes the frustrations are high. But overall for an internet business and community Eden does rock! We are just upset that our wonderful admin are gone. This has happened to all of us in all the aspects in our life, come on your hairstylist moves away, your doctor doesn't take your insurance we have all lost business contacts that we love.

I am not saying that I agree and I am not saying that it is all kittens, puppy dogs, and balloons. But, for an internet based business Eden has been much better than most!
05/16/2013
Contributor: Fluke Fluke
I heard that the master plan has to do with a cowboy hat, cat food, a blue sharpie and the number 82. Comments, Stormy?
05/17/2013
Contributor: PassionCpl PassionCpl
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Originally posted by Fluke
I heard that the master plan has to do with a cowboy hat, cat food, a blue sharpie and the number 82. Comments, Stormy?
Yes, those are the only things EF actually has in stock any more. They have 82 of them left, so get 'em while you can!
05/17/2013
Contributor: mpfm mpfm
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Originally posted by PassionCpl
Yes, those are the only things EF actually has in stock any more. They have 82 of them left, so get 'em while you can!
I call dibs on the 82 cans of catfood.
05/17/2013
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by mpfm
I call dibs on the 82 cans of catfood.
hahahaha

No, no catfood. The plan is to make things a hell of a lot more customer-oriented and focus on your shopping and reviewing experiences. There were a lot of projects left on the burners and those things are still moving forward.

I know you all are really concerned about the changes and it's totally understandable and I'm giving you all of the information I have.
05/17/2013
Contributor: Kitka Kitka
I would like to know when my already submitted DR assignment reviews will be published, I submitted them weeks ago and sent in support tickets about it and haven't gotten anything back about it other than "there are some waterproof/splashproof technicalities we're working on". Which means what exactly since I already fixed those issues and resubmitted??

Also, I made a big order a couple days ago and have never had it go on this long "in processing" and the estimated delivery date changed to a day later. Am I getting the things I ordered or is it a lost cause at this point because of everything going on?
05/17/2013
Contributor: PropertyOfPotter PropertyOfPotter
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Originally posted by Kitka
I would like to know when my already submitted DR assignment reviews will be published, I submitted them weeks ago and sent in support tickets about it and haven't gotten anything back about it other than "there are some ... more
I submitted a DR review over a month ago and it hasn't been published and I haven't heard anything about it at all, so as far as I know there wasn't an issue with it. I'm curious what will happen with the reviews that haven't been published yet. It's a little frustrating having to wait to long.
05/17/2013
Contributor: Kitka Kitka
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Originally posted by PropertyOfPotter
I submitted a DR review over a month ago and it hasn't been published and I haven't heard anything about it at all, so as far as I know there wasn't an issue with it. I'm curious what will happen with the reviews that haven't ... more
It really is and with everything going on recently with the admins being fired, it doesn't make it any easier to deal with.
05/17/2013
Contributor: PropertyOfPotter PropertyOfPotter
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Originally posted by Kitka
It really is and with everything going on recently with the admins being fired, it doesn't make it any easier to deal with.
And seems like it's going to take that much longer for it all to get figured out. With no one handling the DR reviews, who knows how long it's going to take for them to get published now.
05/17/2013
Contributor: ChubbyNerd ChubbyNerd
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Originally posted by Kitka
I would like to know when my already submitted DR assignment reviews will be published, I submitted them weeks ago and sent in support tickets about it and haven't gotten anything back about it other than "there are some ... more
I ordered a package last week and someone canceled it. Now the stuff I want is out of stock and I have to wait to reorder it. I have no idea why they canceled it in the first place.
05/17/2013
Contributor: Kitka Kitka
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Originally posted by PropertyOfPotter
And seems like it's going to take that much longer for it all to get figured out. With no one handling the DR reviews, who knows how long it's going to take for them to get published now.
Yea, you're most likely right about that.
05/17/2013