Community Planning Meeting: 12.15.11 - Everybody welcome!

Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
Since I haven't been on Eden long and have gotten a lot of packages and I live in a rural place with lots of drug problems, they probably think I am selling drugs.
ROFLOL - my rabbits get excited now when they see a package - they know they're getting some paper and one will always get the box to chew on.
12/15/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
Since I haven't been on Eden long and have gotten a lot of packages and I live in a rural place with lots of drug problems, they probably think I am selling drugs.
Just after high school I dated a guy who worked at a customer service location that did Western Union. He said it was incredibly obvious who the drug dealers were. I'm pretty sure your fellas can tell the difference!
12/15/2011
Contributor: GonetoLovehoney GonetoLovehoney
@_@ My grandparents are really conservative when it comes to sexual things (nothing else though, it's strange). I just hope they don't start asking questions why I've been getting packages, and I REALLY hope they're not home tomorrow when I get a couple large ones. (whoo, birthday gift card~)
12/15/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by Kindred
I really enjoy giving gifts. I do it fairly frequently on EF because of the points program. Sure, I could buy myself toys, but I don't really need much and I love surprising people.
Wanna adopt me?

JUST KIDDING - I promise!

I think its awesome that you can do this though - its what I'd like to be able to do someday as I get more gift cards, etc. I am scared about them changing the video review program and that I won't get as many cards that way.
12/15/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I wonder if I could get my mail sooner if I did that? I know my boobage wouldn't attract them - but pie might!
I think we'd have to start mailing pies to the boys in the Atlanta transfer stations, too, though!
12/15/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Antipova
Just after high school I dated a guy who worked at a customer service location that did Western Union. He said it was incredibly obvious who the drug dealers were. I'm pretty sure your fellas can tell the difference!
I worked for Wally world and you could tell who was up to no good with the moneygram.
12/15/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by Antipova
I think we'd have to start mailing pies to the boys in the Atlanta transfer stations, too, though!
Hmm..should we include our zip code with the pies so they know which addys?
12/15/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Kindred
There's nothing weird about it. If it makes you feel better, you can assign yourself to me. I'd be happy to do it!
Yeah, me too. In the last few months I've randomly given a couple gift cards away (well, not really "randomly," but in exchange for writing a review I wanted to read). Once you're an editor, points come pretty quickly. I just bought a MiMi for an old friend from college, as well Oh, that should be at her house today!
12/15/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Wanna adopt me?

JUST KIDDING - I promise!

I think its awesome that you can do this though - its what I'd like to be able to do someday as I get more gift cards, etc. I am scared about them changing the video review program and ... more
I honestly can't imagine that they would stop offering GCs for video reviews.
12/15/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
Yeah, me too. In the last few months I've randomly given a couple gift cards away (well, not really "randomly," but in exchange for writing a review I wanted to read). Once you're an editor, points come pretty quickly. I just bought ... more
I'm a little embarrassed about how many points I amassed from editing, but it's also why I can be generous with random gifts and also with donating to Eden Gives Back charities.
12/15/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
I have a question for those of you who have stores. Who do you host your site through and are there free sites that you know of/could recommend?
12/15/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by Kindred
I honestly can't imagine that they would stop offering GCs for video reviews.
I hope not - I'm just wondering since Carrie Ann posted asking about why folks do/don't do them.

I try to write X articles per month for Eden Cafe plus do X videos per month so I have a bit of a toy budget.

I feel bad sometimes that I don't work outside the home - but this is one way I can bring in some "fun stuff" without it coming out of hubby's paycheck.
12/15/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Hmm..should we include our zip code with the pies so they know which addys?
Yep Cut my zip code out as the vents I hope they're gentle enough in the shipping to keep my flaky crusts intact!


(Hmmm, though---I actually only have one pie tin. I had to keep inelegantly scooping pies into deep plates so I could bake the next trial. I wnder what I would hsip them in.)
12/15/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
I'm a little embarrassed about how many points I amassed from editing, but it's also why I can be generous with random gifts and also with donating to Eden Gives Back charities.
I wanted to edit so bad - but after having Antipova edit me - I'm scared I won't be as good. I'm horrid with some of the punctuation.
12/15/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I hope not - I'm just wondering since Carrie Ann posted asking about why folks do/don't do them.

I try to write X articles per month for Eden Cafe plus do X videos per month so I have a bit of a toy budget.

I feel bad sometimes ... more
I want to do something for Eden Cafe but am unsure of what to write about.
12/15/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
I have a question for those of you who have stores. Who do you host your site through and are there free sites that you know of/could recommend?
Right now my store is hosted on Eden. I have bought a site but needed to wait 60 days to transfer my wordpress blog to it (sorta complicated). I should be close to the 60 days now...if not there already.
12/15/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
BRB - gotta get hubby up so he can go to work.
12/15/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
I'm a little embarrassed about how many points I amassed from editing, but it's also why I can be generous with random gifts and also with donating to Eden Gives Back charities.
Amen to that.

And I have to keep reminding myself---it's really a service that they really need done, and if they weren't giving us points to do it, they'd be hiring on real staff, so this is a good solution for everyone. Also, I get to reach out and welcome new members through it sometimes.

Also, you and I and most of the other editors actually *do* edit. I think I would only feel guilty/embarrassed if I was just publishing things without reading, or leaving in a bunch of errors.
12/15/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Right now my store is hosted on Eden. I have bought a site but needed to wait 60 days to transfer my wordpress blog to it (sorta complicated). I should be close to the 60 days now...if not there already.
I want mine through Eden but I thought you had to set it up on your own hosting site.
12/15/2011
Contributor: GonetoLovehoney GonetoLovehoney
Oh snap, Big Bang Theory is on. I'm off all, enjoy the rest of your night and hooray for the secret santa thing tomorrow!
12/15/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
I want mine through Eden but I thought you had to set it up on your own hosting site.
Give me a minute to find a website for you.
12/15/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Give me a minute to find a website for you.
OK, thanks. I am sorry to have so many questions.
12/15/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Antipova
Amen to that.

And I have to keep reminding myself---it's really a service that they really need done, and if they weren't giving us points to do it, they'd be hiring on real staff, so this is a good solution for everyone. Also, I ... more
I think my huge pot was because I was an editor for so long. Seriously, it was rather obscene but like I said, I used it to donate heavily to every charity drive so I didn't feel quite so guilty. I wish I could pay my utilities with points.
12/15/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Give me a minute to find a website for you.
link

oscripai @edenfantasys.com - the contact person for doing a store
12/15/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I wanted to edit so bad - but after having Antipova edit me - I'm scared I won't be as good. I'm horrid with some of the punctuation.
Not at all!

The most common things, actually, I'll just paste you what I keep open in my text pad to paste for folks. Other than adding commas where they're needed, practically all the edits that need to be made are :


I'm excited to be editing your review. I know when my work is proofread, I like to know what changes have been made---so I'm including a list of my revisions here. If you have any questions or comments, let me know



(following link )


(following link )

(following link )

water based
water-based
(compound word)

discrete
discreet
(discreet is easily hidden, discrete is countable)

silicon
silicone
(silicon is a semiconductive element, silicone is an inert rubber)


The first link there is to my favorite grammar website clarifying its/it's, the second is to the editorial guidelines for taking out smilies, and the third is to the 'Alot" post on hyperboleandahalf.

And then commas, and that's practically all.
12/15/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
OK, thanks. I am sorry to have so many questions.


I offered didn't I?
12/15/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
I think my huge pot was because I was an editor for so long. Seriously, it was rather obscene but like I said, I used it to donate heavily to every charity drive so I didn't feel quite so guilty. I wish I could pay my utilities with points.
Can I ask how huge your pot of points got?
12/15/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Quote:
Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
link

oscripai @edenfantasys.com - the contact person for doing a store
Is it hard to set up a domain?
12/15/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Can I ask how huge your pot of points got?
I messaged you.
12/15/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
I think my huge pot was because I was an editor for so long. Seriously, it was rather obscene but like I said, I used it to donate heavily to every charity drive so I didn't feel quite so guilty. I wish I could pay my utilities with points.
Ah, yes, I suppose so. I'm wondering when they're going to do the turnover. Even though I love having points all the time, I think having shifts is definitely the right way for them to do things, so everyone can share the wealth a little.
12/15/2011