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Post by hop2 on May 29, 2017 0:02:10 GMT
joyfulnanaWTH? Do you have something to add to the thread?
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Post by compeateropeator on May 29, 2017 0:10:59 GMT
joyfulnana WTH? Do you have something to add to the thread? I think this is what she had to say (add to the thread) and no WTH that I can see: I am along time lurker on 2 peas, and off and on here. I have been thinking the same thing. I have heard things about Tracie, but enjoy the podcast and am part of the FB group. I didn't like it that she posted about the financial woes related to her surgery, or the fact that she shamed everyone who did not donate by saying exactly how many did, in one of her posts. I felt she did the same thing again in the latest podcast by saying 'a handful' of people donated and she knows who they are and they are going to get some scrappy freebie from her. I have felt she is narcissistic for awhile, but this whole thing has really put me off. I had a surgery a few months ago that I will be paying for for years, so IDK. It's not something I would have done. I love Tiffany, and that's the biggest reason I kept listening to the podcast. I haven't read the rest of the this thread, but I feel so much better getting this off my chest, because I sure can't say anything in the FB group. I would leave it, but there just aren't a lot of scrappy places left.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on May 29, 2017 0:26:47 GMT
I think this is what she had to say (add to the thread) Sometimes people's comments show up INSIDE the quote depending on where they click first. As noted above, she did add her comments to the thread.
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Post by hop2 on May 29, 2017 0:30:34 GMT
joyfulnana WTH? Do you have something to add to the thread? I think this is what she had to say (add to the thread) and no WTH that I can see: I am along time lurker on 2 peas, and off and on here. I have been thinking the same thing. I have heard things about Tracie, but enjoy the podcast and am part of the FB group. I didn't like it that she posted about the financial woes related to her surgery, or the fact that she shamed everyone who did not donate by saying exactly how many did, in one of her posts. I felt she did the same thing again in the latest podcast by saying 'a handful' of people donated and she knows who they are and they are going to get some scrappy freebie from her. I have felt she is narcissistic for awhile, but this whole thing has really put me off. I had a surgery a few months ago that I will be paying for for years, so IDK. It's not something I would have done. I love Tiffany, and that's the biggest reason I kept listening to the podcast. I haven't read the rest of the this thread, but I feel so much better getting this off my chest, because I sure can't say anything in the FB group. I would leave it, but there just aren't a lot of scrappy places left. I'm sorry, I didn't see the bottom was different I apologize joyfulnana I misunderstood
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Post by lisacharlotte on May 29, 2017 0:44:44 GMT
Obviously, Tracie keeps spreadsheets in her group.
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Post by compeateropeator on May 29, 2017 0:57:10 GMT
I think this is what she had to say (add to the thread) and no WTH that I can see: I am along time lurker on 2 peas, and off and on here. I have been thinking the same thing. I have heard things about Tracie, but enjoy the podcast and am part of the FB group. I didn't like it that she posted about the financial woes related to her surgery, or the fact that she shamed everyone who did not donate by saying exactly how many did, in one of her posts. I felt she did the same thing again in the latest podcast by saying 'a handful' of people donated and she knows who they are and they are going to get some scrappy freebie from her. I have felt she is narcissistic for awhile, but this whole thing has really put me off. I had a surgery a few months ago that I will be paying for for years, so IDK. It's not something I would have done. I love Tiffany, and that's the biggest reason I kept listening to the podcast. I haven't read the rest of the this thread, but I feel so much better getting this off my chest, because I sure can't say anything in the FB group. I would leave it, but there just aren't a lot of scrappy places left. I'm sorry, I didn't see the bottom was different I apologize joyfulnana I misunderstood My post ending up in the body of the quote happens to me a lot. I am definitely quote challenged so when it happens to others I get it.
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Post by hop2 on May 29, 2017 1:07:40 GMT
I'm sorry, I didn't see the bottom was different I apologize joyfulnana I misunderstood My post ending up in the body of the quote happens to me a lot. I am definitely quote challenged so when it happens to others I get it. I feel so bad I snapped at joyfulnana I guess I need to work on my reading comprehension :embarrassed:
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Post by freeatlast on May 29, 2017 2:15:10 GMT
joyfulnana, if you haven't checked out the General Scrapping board here at 2Peas, I invite you to do so. It's a great community.
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Post by gar on May 29, 2017 8:04:48 GMT
or the fact that she shamed everyone who did not donate by saying exactly how many did, in one of her posts. I felt she did the same thing again in the latest podcast by saying 'a handful' of people donated and she knows who they are and they are going to get some scrappy freebie from her. That's appalling!
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Post by joelise on May 29, 2017 10:47:03 GMT
The hanging kebabs are good! Wait. Are you talking about the restaurant or the hot naked guy in the shower? Haha! I was referring to the restaurant
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Post by oaksong on May 29, 2017 11:16:14 GMT
I am along time lurker on 2 peas, and off and on here. I have been thinking the same thing. I have heard things about Tracie, but enjoy the podcast and am part of the FB group. I didn't like it that she posted about the financial woes related to her surgery, or the fact that she shamed everyone who did not donate by saying exactly how many did, in one of her posts. I felt she did the same thing again in the latest podcast by saying 'a handful' of people donated and she knows who they are and they are going to get some scrappy freebie from her. I have felt she is narcissistic for awhile, but this whole thing has really put me off. I had a surgery a few months ago that I will be paying for for years, so IDK. It's not something I would have done. I love Tiffany, and that's the biggest reason I kept listening to the podcast. I haven't read the rest of the this thread, but I feel so much better getting this off my chest, because I sure can't say anything in the FB group. I would leave it, but there just aren't a lot of scrappy places left. Vent away, we're here for you. This whole situation is just sad. I used to follow her podcast and Instagram, but unfollowed her after she went off the rails on the GS thread mentioned previously. Her behavior is hurtful to our small community, not to mention immoral. It's ironic that, as the self-proclaimed scrapbook industry's bully police, she uses bullying techniques to get donations from her followers. Disgusting.
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Post by JustTricia on May 29, 2017 12:32:30 GMT
A "handful" of people donated over $20,000? (I don't know that number for sure, but that's what was stated in the OP.). Bullshit. I heard her on a Paperclipping Round Table episode before the GS incident. I recognized her name from the board, but that's all I knew about her. She was on with I believe Amy Tan. It was so uncomfortable. She was trying so hard, it just felt awkward. The whole time I listened, all I could picture was the beginning of this cartoon (although the others on the show weren't rude to her, she just reminded me of the little dog): youtu.be/MAgfPHP1w0I
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Post by joyfulnana on May 29, 2017 12:51:23 GMT
hop2 - no problem, I will work on the quoting Thanks freeatlast - I will do that. I really don't want to be here just to bash someone, but this whole thing has been bothering me and it was such validation to see I wasn't the only one that felt that way about it! I heard that episode of PRT as well, and I agree, it was very awkward.
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Post by freecharlie on May 29, 2017 13:50:15 GMT
hop2 - no problem, I will work on the quoting Thanks freeatlast - I will do that. I really don't want to be here just to bash someone, but this whole thing has been bothering me and it was such validation to see I wasn't the only one that felt that way about it! I heard that episode of PRT as well, and I agree, it was very awkward. welcome and participate more!
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Post by imsirius on May 29, 2017 14:51:35 GMT
or the fact that she shamed everyone who did not donate by saying exactly how many did, in one of her posts. I felt she did the same thing again in the latest podcast by saying 'a handful' of people donated and she knows who they are and they are going to get some scrappy freebie from her. That's appalling! Yes! It's the gift that keeps on giving.... "pay for my surgery, oops, sorry, check that, my surgery is paid for! Funny that! Now I will say I'm using the money for medical expenses, except I don't have any!! My bad." "Oh! I know, I will give away my free shit to appease those who donated and berate those who didn't!" That will distract them from remembering my surgery and medical bills were covered!!" "hmmm..what should I pack for Disney?"
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Post by all5ofme on May 29, 2017 16:37:55 GMT
Didn't she talk about getting a new iPad Pro? Did she thank her donators for that?
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Post by oaksong on May 29, 2017 19:47:33 GMT
Yes! It's the gift that keeps on giving.... "pay for my surgery, oops, sorry, check that, my surgery is paid for! Funny that! Now I will say I'm using the money for medical expenses, except I don't have any!! My bad." "Oh! I know, I will give away my free shit to appease those who donated and berate those who didn't!" That will distract them from remembering my surgery and medical bills were covered!!" "hmmm..what should I pack for Disney?" And don't forget "here's the crappy food I'm eating, now that my health disaster has been temporarily mitigated." Shame on her. Seriously, Tracie, if you're reading this (and we know you are), you have issues.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2017 20:22:43 GMT
You know, if any of us were more nefarious and less honorable, there's a sh#($ ton of money that could be made just fleecing the cheerleaders of people like this "celeb". They're so incredibly gullible.
Too freakin' bad we're not into taking advantage of those who have already been disadvantaged by nature.
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Post by Delta Dawn on May 29, 2017 23:58:20 GMT
Full disclosure: I'm a long time pea, but wanted to post anonymously for this round: I'm a follower of a particular up and coming scrapbooking "celebrity" who has a pretty big following, and I've always enjoyed her tutorials and videos online, as well as her regular scrapbooking podcasts. She works alongside another scrapbooker and they're both moms from the south, and honestly, even though I don't necessarily scrapbook in the same "style" as the two of them, I have always enjoyed the banter they have back and forth, their stories of their childhood and family experiences, and their southern accents are very calming for me as my family is from their part of the country. All the while that I've been a listener of the two of them, the main podcaster has starting inching under my skin; she is starting to show her colors a little bit more with each episode-- snarky and judgey in her religious comments;cutting remarks against her copodcaster veiled in sweet, southern charm; oh-woe is me with every little thing only to be sent loads of praise and "lifted up in prayer" every time she makes a remark. I was just about to venture out to "find" a new podcast to listen to, when I started seeing some really questionable activity that was like something out of a bad Lifetime movie. Recently, the leader of the two started posting on their private fan facebook page about being in need of help with medical bills, and I instantly felt uneasy about where it was headed. It didn't take long for my prediction to come true: she was hinting very seriously about finances, and lo and behold another fan created a go-fund me page and the scrapbooker herself set up donation buttons on her business website. Since I follow her on fb, I checked her personal fb page, and there was little to no mention of her medical needs. It seemed fishy right away that her own personal family and friends would not be encouraged to give her money for her medical bills, but her sudden onset of fb and instagram followers would be. The requests were always framed with a kind of modesty, like, "oh, I am so humbled, please don't worry about me, but by the way, here's where you can donate." It just never felt right to me, but dozens of followers sang her praises every day and sent money, to the tune of over $20,000 in just a few short weeks. Today she posted again a story that was a bit peculiar to me; how she sat at the desk in the financial office of the hospital prior to her surgery, told the staff about her fans' good deeds, and the hospital immediately wrote off the rest of the bill to the tune of tens of thousands more dollars, just like that. Really? My first thought was that that seemed very convenient. I have to wonder if she could foresee the need to justify further spending on scrapbooking retreats and supply binges if she still had such a heavy debt, but that making this claim would free her from that burden in the eyes of her fans. I feel conflicted about these feelings, like I should be happy for her that her medical expenses are being taken care of, but in reality I'm also feeling downright jealous and resentful that my family, who has thousands and thousands of dollars in out of pocket medical each year has to do it solely on our own, without the help of these seemingly blindly adoring fans. I also feel like I can see behind all of her "poor me" claims and "bless your sweet heart" thank-yous to all of her "fans." I get the feeling this woman is laughing all the way to the bank. I am along time lurker on 2 peas, and off and on here. I have been thinking the same thing. I have heard things about Tracie, but enjoy the podcast and am part of the FB group. I didn't like it that she posted about the financial woes related to her surgery, or the fact that she shamed everyone who did not donate by saying exactly how many did, in one of her posts. I felt she did the same thing again in the latest podcast by saying 'a handful' of people donated and she knows who they are and they are going to get some scrappy freebie from her. I have felt she is narcissistic for awhile, but this whole thing has really put me off. I had a surgery a few months ago that I will be paying for for years, so IDK. It's not something I would have done. I love Tiffany, and that's the biggest reason I kept listening to the podcast. I haven't read the rest of the this thread, but I feel so much better getting this off my chest, because I sure can't say anything in the FB group. I would leave it, but there just aren't a lot of scrappy places left. Please join in lots of our threads. There is always something going on, dinner needs to be discuss, trips, pets, kids, grandkids, life, husbands, wives, divorces, marriages, babies. Please don't be shy!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 17:35:21 GMT
Weird. I just came across this article and it reminded me of this thread. It's about Christian "Insurance" ministry plans and one in particular called Samaritan ministries. "Since 2007, Bet and Erik had been members of Samaritan Ministries, one of a number of Christian health care sharing ministries in the US that take the place of traditional health insurance by pooling and redistributing members’ money each month.... Each month they wrote checks to the name Samaritan sent them. Sometimes they prayed for the recipient; sometimes they forgot. Outside of an incident where Erik broke his toe, Bet and Erik never submitted a need for themselves. But when their children had needs, things were different.... Legally, ministries are not insurance providers, so there are no laws regulating who they must accept as members or which costs they cover — just a social contract between their members. Pre-existing conditions can disqualify someone from membership, while lifetime reimbursement caps and religious restrictions might mean that some members’ medical needs aren’t, in fact, reimbursed.... All five of the big ministries require their members to sign a statement of faith; some, like Samaritan and Medi-Share, require that members agree to reserve sex for lifelong marriage between a man and a woman. They won’t share treatment costs for STDs unless it can be proven that they were acquired “innocently,” i.e., through a blood transfusion or sex within marriage. These prohibitions may lead young adults to commit one sin (lying) to cover up another, just to stay on their parents’ plan.... “I’m grateful to have Medi-Share, but I want birth control so I don’t end up a teen mom.” One of the three primary “biblical standards” Medi-Share requires for eligibility is “No sex outside of traditional Christian marriage” — but Sarah has been having sex with her boyfriend for the last few months. Sarah didn’t feel like she could talk to her mother about it, so her older sister took her to get birth control — an implant in her arm — in another city. “I’m still a Christian,” Sarah said. “I’m grateful to have Medi-Share, but I want birth control so I don’t end up a teen mom.” If she did, she and her boyfriend would be on their own; many evangelical sharing ministries, including Medi-Share, won’t share in maternity costs for unwed mothers." How Over A Million Christians Have Opted Out Of Health InsuranceThankfully, they were eventually able to cut their costs in half by applying for Medicaid. The secular world came to the rescue.
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