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Originally Posted by zvezda
It was repeated stated that participation at the Mozaic dinner required a prepaid deposit via PayPal. After the deadline for the deposit had passed, it became known that the deposit could be paid other than by PayPal. The incorrect information was not corrected before the deadline even though it was known to some insiders that it was incorrect. Naturally, that leaves one wondering what other information about the Do might be incorrect, what other surprises lie waiting. Not my cup of tea.
I was expecting to be able to rely on the information provided. I was serious. I bought an airline ticket and made a hotel reservation. I had every intention of attending until I found out that information I had relied upon was incorrect, had been known to be incorrect, could easily have been corrected but was not, and was even repeated after it was known to be incorrect. That's just not for me. Some who were reluctant to use PayPal had plenty of opportunities to contact me or cawhite for alternative arrangements - that was from the time the deposit requirement was posted until the deadline. Several PMs were sent and posts were done - at which point you can communicate your problem with PayPal (yes, before the deadline - NOT after, please). I don't think 'insiders' is the correct term. What made you assumed that the persons who made alternative arrangements were 'insiders'? "Naturally, that leaves one wondering what other information about the Do might be incorrect, what other surprises lie waiting. Not my cup of tea." Lighten up. This is a gathering to have fun. It was open for anyone who were interested. Me and cawhite are more than happy to help making the dinner reservations, negotiate some hotel rates, etc. For the Mozaic deposit, we tried to accommodate people who have concerns about using PayPal, when they communicate with us. This does not make those people 'insiders' (in a bad context). I think we provided reasonably clear information here on this thread. |
Originally Posted by MovieMan
The deposit was requested to be paid by PayPal. Some of those who had issues with PayPal took the obvious step of PMing the organizers to ask for an alternative, and were given one.
Originally Posted by MovieMan
Why that conjures up images in your mind of hidden surprises that may "lie waiting," is beyond me. Sorry to be so blunt.
Originally Posted by MovieMan
Edited to add: You also seem to forget that those FTers who are helping organize this event are simply doing it to be helpful, are not receiving any sort of compensation, and, frankly, deserve a little more gratitude than what you are providing in your posts.
I don't know why people take such delight in airing dirty laundry in public. I will not post about this again. If anyone wishes to interrogate me further, please do so by PM. |
hmm
sorry to hear that you are not coming.
there is an alternative dinner in which some of the persons which are arriving late will participate. as i had problems with paypal too, and i have chosen to go for that dinner with flamboyrant . anyway, i will let you know what you are missing as i am already here. incredible massages :) aroma therapie massages, great seafood, 36C each day beach, great drinks great food so my hint is, rebook your flight, rebook your hotel, meet us on friday at the maccaronnis. :D and i had a round of golf today, and it was great too... dp |
Originally Posted by zvezda
I'm not sure what sort of gratitude you're looking for MovieMan.
I seriously hope you don't think for one moment that Cawhite and StarG conjured this up over tea and scones one afternoon by snapping their fingers and letting it all come to pass. Perhaps that is how it's done elsewhere on FT - but here, nothing like a bit of elbow grease. If that doesn't warrant some form of appreciation in your opinion - then you are INDEED right - this do - is not for you in more ways than one. |
Originally Posted by derpelikan
so my hint is, rebook your flight, rebook your hotel, meet us on friday at the maccaronnis.
Originally Posted by shortfinals
I seriously hope you don't think for one moment that Cawhite and StarG conjured this up over tea and scones one afternoon by snapping their fingers and letting it all come to pass.
There is no conjuring involved. It's work.
Originally Posted by shortfinals
Perhaps that is how it's done elsewhere on FT - but here, nothing like a bit of elbow grease. If that doesn't warrant some form of appreciation in your opinion - then you are INDEED right - this do - is not for you in more ways than one.
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Get the Privilege Club card (free at the airport)
you all should try to grap one of the 2006/07 Privilege Cards booklets at the airport.
almost all hotels (conrad, westin, sheraton , hyatt etc.) are offering free perks if you present this card. normally 10% off at restaurants or discounts at spa etc. dp |
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Originally Posted by derpelikan
you all should try to grap one of the 2006/07 Privilege Cards booklets at the airport.
almost all hotels (conrad, westin, sheraton , hyatt etc.) are offering free perks if you present this card. normally 10% off at restaurants or discounts at spa etc. dp |
Originally Posted by zvezda
It was repeated stated that participation at the Mozaic dinner required a prepaid deposit via PayPal. After the deadline for the deposit had passed, it became known that the deposit could be paid other than by PayPal. The incorrect information was not corrected before the deadline ...
Originally Posted by MovieMan
The deposit was requested to be paid by PayPal. Some of those who had issues with PayPal took the obvious step of PMing the organizers to ask for an alternative, and were given one.
Having said that, I wouldn't cancel all my plans over a minor logistical incident involving one dinner. Its Bali, its a long weekend, and there are plenty of other opportunities to hang out with crazy, jetlagged FTers :D |
same for me
Originally Posted by Savage25
I can actually empathize with zvezda on this. With no disrespect meant towards cawhite and StarG (who have done a great job organising this, btw ^ ) I was also under the impression that PayPal was the only option for the deposit. I had issues with my PayPal account that only got resolved around 15 May, and if they had not been resolved by the deadline, I would simply have not paid the deposit and skipped the Mozaic dinner. It didn't occur to me to PM the organisers to ask if there were alternatives :o , and I'm sure that it didn't occur to zvezda as well.
Having said that, I wouldn't cancel all my plans over a minor logistical incident involving one dinner. Its Bali, its a long weekend, and there are plenty of other opportunities to hang out with crazy, jetlagged FTers :D so i cant use paypal atm. i think too, skipping the mozaic dinner is a bit overreacting, but as zvesda seems to join the dinner in singapore with flamboyrant and others, he is hopefully spending a good time somewere else. as i am now 3 days in bali, i cant clearly say it is a mistake not coming here, as it is wonderful. dp |
yes , very nice deals.
Originally Posted by jjpb3
Thanks for the tip, dp. :)
indeed there are some nice deals inside. some are offering 20$ off in the restaurant. some hotels offering free massages, some offering 10% discounts. i first wanted to through it away, but than i realized that the issuer did a great job as they got almost all hotels in bali covered. dp |
Honestly I only knew of paypal as the only option for payment. But since I arrive so late, I did not care that much about the first dinner. Maccaroni Club is decent as well, thanks for all your updates, Mr. Pelikan!
RC Bahrain is lovely. And thanks to CGK for arranging the SKL visit! |
Originally Posted by Savage25
I can actually empathize with zvezda on this. With no disrespect meant towards cawhite and StarG (who have done a great job organising this, btw ^ ) I was also under the impression that PayPal was the only option for the deposit.
---------- dp, you're trouble for my concentration at work! :D Two hours to go ... :cool: |
concentration
:)
well, today it was so hot, that i had problems in not getting sun-sick at the beach :) looking forward to the macarronis on friday. and of course the kudeta on saturday. saw some pictures of the kudeta and it really looks nice. i am planning to try the ultimo tommorow anybody has been there? dp |
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