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i got this idea from another thread which i posted this in but now i want a poll.  who thinks that we should start doing some sort of secret santa on here by ordering ppl gifts that are cheap for the holiday season.  i think it would be pretty cool and there is still a good 2 weeks for christmas so we could possibly do it this year.

I like the idea

I would not have money to send anybody anything

I say no because a lot of people are not going to do it, first of all they are going to buy gifts for families and friends (non-internet ones) and then have to buy food, drinks, etc and possibly dont have the money to buy gifts for forum people and not everyone would get a present and those who wont will create threads with saying no one loves them, it seems like a good idea, giving and caring but it'll cause some flaming and useless threads im pretty sure.

I wouldnt even if I had the money. It would be a waste. Unless they did something good for you etc.

* prashker votes NO

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Originally posted by MR_5_MR
who thinks that we should start doing some sort of secret santa on here by ordering ppl gifts that are cheap for the holiday season.

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Idea is nice, but in practice this wouldn't work out I'm afraid...

Not only are most people on this forum students, which are always short on money (even for small gifts), but to where are you gonna send the gifts? The addresses of most people aren't know to other members. And not to forget, who's gonna pay for shipping and handling? S/H is relative very expensive, especially on smaller gifts...

Nevertheless, if someone feels like doing this for someone, of course and by all means, go for it...

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Originally posted by CookieRevised
Idea is nice, but in practice this wouldn't work out I'm afraid...

Not only are most people on this forum students, which are always short on money (even for small gifts), but to where are you gonna send the gifts? The addresses of most people aren't know to other members. And not to forget, who's gonna pay for shipping and handling? S/H is relative very expensive, especially on smaller gifts...

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The S/H is more that the gifts sometimes
But basically thats all the problems i guess. The main problems are the addresses (which can be given by the users and people can sign up for gifts in a thread but c'mon there are people who dont want to give out personal details) and the money,

Plus my main problem is the cash shortage (as a student)

theres a theory and a practical behind every idea..the theroy behind this one is good and kind and caring etc etc...
but the practical is {as said above} not everyone would receive or send gifts and it wouldnt be a fair way and could make christmas woorse not better for some people.
sorry mate!

Presents? Impractical really. Cards maybe be a better idea...

If anybody wants to send me a present of any form, feel free .