Originally Posted by
Jinxy
Can't even begin to state my disappointment that neither of my Santas have bothered to post that they've received their gifts. Both would have received well and truly by now and both have been active on the site. For those of you that lurk this thread and have participated please be kind to everyone and post when you get a gift.
Spare a thought that someone from the other side of the world who went to the trouble of buying you; a stranger a gift and put thought into it, arranged shipping and tracked it's delivery. To get a big fat nudda is not in the spirit of Secret Santa. I would rather continue to buy for our local department's wishing well for kids then waste money on ungrateful people who are just plain rude.
This is the first year I've never had any of my giftees post (happened last year with 2 out of 6 too, even after I spent over $300 on postage alone!
Why bother signing up if you don't want to participate to the end?
I try to acknowledge gifts received here. However, I know I've had non-FT Santa packages stolen, and it is difficult to know they were stolen if you aren't expecting them. I also give 2 shipping addresses, in case my Santa wants me to wait until Christmas to open gifts. I don't always know presents are received there in a prompt manner, as the address is across the state.
Be optimistic and figure they will post soon.