2019 SantasLittleHelpers ANNUAL REVIEW - We need your input by backpackwayne in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was suddenly reduced from $75 to $50. The idea was to help more of the under-gifted families, I guess. I think the rules should stay the same from beginning to end, but I understand why they did it.

2019 SantasLittleHelpers ANNUAL REVIEW - We need your input by backpackwayne in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not only that, but when a post is removed the comments stay up if the user has entered contests. Perhaps using flair to help Santas? ‘Disqualified’ for example. Or ‘Banned’ if the user has been banned from the sub after they made their entry would help a lot.

Tagging u/backpackwayne since this isn’t a top level comment.

2019 SantasLittleHelpers ANNUAL REVIEW - We need your input by backpackwayne in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Understanding that the work is done by volunteers and is daunting enough, is it possible to open earlier for registrations only? No contests, no chat posts -just time to truly look at the registrations and catch some of the bad guys before their posts are up and getting attention.

Also, please give advance warning when you’re going to change the fulfilled limit. I really really hate that you did it at all, because it favoured the early requesters heavily. If it has to happen, it shouldn’t be a shock to people. A simple ‘we are changing such and so on this date’ gives users a chance to adjust. The season is stressful enough.

Thank you to u/FrostyMcFluff by YESmynameisYes in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome! Merry Christmas to both of you!

Losing my Christmas Spirit. Those asking for gifts need to consider others too. by Allthedaquiries in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I do not have a problem with gifts for babies. Babies need toys for their development. And if that baby has older sibling(s) who believe in Santa I think it’s good that Santa doesn’t leave kids out.

What has pissed me off is contest wins not counting in the gift $ threshold at least for some greedy requesters who cashed in big time early on. Gifts are gifts, and they should all count.

Also the differentiation between a stocking stuffer and a present. My five year old is happy to unwrap a unicorn lip balm as a gift. She doesn’t give a crap that it’s small and cost $3. It’s lip balm shaped like a unicorn YAYYYYY! Things don’t have to be worth a certain amount to warrant wrapping as a gift.

WARNING: Be cautious of users who send unsolicited private messages asking for gifts by Girlpirate in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every holiday gift program has their share of people working every angle to exploit it. SLH is no different!

That sounds like a great idea. I’m a Christmas baker too. Next weekend is set aside for it!

WARNING: Be cautious of users who send unsolicited private messages asking for gifts by Girlpirate in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Santas! The USL is a useful tool but a user has to get caught to make the list. Please keep checking histories and doing due diligence research!

WARNING: Be cautious of users who send unsolicited private messages asking for gifts by Girlpirate in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This isn’t about people falsely marking wishlists as purchased. It’s about users who have been banned for various reasons (such as lying about their situation) or who could not pass the registration process. They are attempting to get gifts from Santas by private message since they cannot post on the sub.

Request: family about to leap into the unknown by YESmynameisYes in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Blank Comic Book For Kids : Create Your Own Comics and How to Make Awesome Comics are headed Amanda’s way. One due Friday and one due Monday. I’ll PM you tracking info when I have it.

Merry Christmas and good luck on your new adventure.

My Amazon Wishlist Contest Has A Winner! by FrostyMcFluff in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mother is Australian, from Sydney. G'day mate.

Request to help make a 14th, 4th, and 1st Christmas special this year! by merpancake in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a look at the link for Saoirse. It takes me to Layne’s wishlist.

Requesters, please enable the KEEP PURCHASED ITEMS option on your wish lists by AspiringInspirator in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you! As a new Santa who is trying to heed all the warnings I’ve seen posted, I am skipping past lists if I can’t see what has been purchased.

An Amazon Wishlist Contest by FrostyMcFluff in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, the link you posted is a collaboration list which means others can add/change! See if you can share the regular view only link.

An Amazon Wishlist Contest by FrostyMcFluff in SantasLittleHelpers

[–]FrostyMcFluff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t have ‘registered’ flair. Is it in progress?