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Post by Skellinton on Sept 12, 2015 15:13:11 GMT
Welcome to all the new members, this is really a great board, I hope you stick around and join us in our other discussions too!
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Post by abr79 on Sept 12, 2015 15:37:18 GMT
This is why they can terminate MB users, "Studio Calico may delete or remove (without notice) any user content and terminate access of any user to the Site in its sole discretion at any time, for any reason or no reason. In the event Studio Calico deems user content to be in violation of the Terms of Use, but elects not to immediately terminate the user’s access to the Site, it may, but is not required to, notify the user of such violation. Upon the third violation, Studio Calico shall terminate the user’s account and all content may be removed from public view, at the sole discretion of Studio Calico. Notwithstanding anything within this provision or these Terms of Use, Studio Calico reserves the right to suspend or terminate any user’s account with or without notice to said user for any reason, at the sole discretion of Studio Calico." It is kind of like being an "at will" employer, you can terminate anyone for any reason at anytime. Yup...and that's why I'm not fighting it. Ticked, yes, but what can I do? They want to clean house. Good luck with that on their end. But I'm still not sure about my AE access...I haven't heard back and I need to know. I've already been charged for my giant preorder over there. Also I'm surprised that aggiebonfire00 and I are the only ones that have been kicked out so far. Are we the only ones, period? I mean, I've seen a lot of pretty nasty posts lately NOT made by the two of us (or by @juliehenry4)...people who are usually sc cheerleaders. What's up with that? Trying to let it all go. But it's hard. I don't like being penalized for something I haven't done. And I hate that they've made me feel like I"m in middle school and just got kicked out of the group. I know so many people are over here now and I love the scrapbook boards here - lots of fun discussions! But, still...it's just sucky. |
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Post by macaddict on Sept 12, 2015 15:40:50 GMT
I "started a conversation" . . . well, 2 actually. The first was from the baxter order (duplicate order) one package was missing 2 items and the other was missing 3 so I'm keeping the one that was only missing 2 (LOL). I don't understand why they don't credit my account then shoot me an email. This whole dang card thing is the backassword thing of ever heard of. Who makes their policies? Loony Toons? Now I have to beg for my money back. It's no fun getting their packages anymore because I always wonder what will be missing and, great, I have to start a convo for my money. I don't wait for them because I think they have more than enough time to do it while my pack is shipping.
The second conversation is about receiving double orders. I told them if they send me a UPS label (like a normal company would) I will send it back otherwise I will not be home for UPS and I'm not leaving it on my porch for the "next 2 weeks". Seems pretty reasonable to me. I mean, do they ask "what would a good company do?" then do the opposite. Most sites are pretty similar to buy from but theirs is like no other. I did receive a product once that I didn't order and they told me to keep it. I can't imagine how much of a loss it will be for them to have everyone send stuff back. Stuff didn't sell out so that means no one even wants to pay half price and then add on the shipping. And, I'm sorry (not really), but your email didn't come until after I had sorted through every box/bag to see what I got. So now they will have to repackage everything because it will look bad if they send out torn up packages. They should determine which is a great loss. Plus, all them man work to do all this.
Un-freakin'-believable!!!!!!!
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Post by elsiej on Sept 12, 2015 15:50:38 GMT
So I figured out, that the reason cath4k's post is still at top of popular topics, is because it is still being viewed by people. Almost 700 right now. Lol. Surprised they didn't delete already. Any new member that signs on, will see that post first.....I'm sure that I pointed it out, will mean that it will get deleted, but omg, what a serious c.f. over there. Was considering resubscribing a one point but never now....
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Post by macaddict on Sept 12, 2015 15:58:38 GMT
So I figured out, that the reason cath4k's post is still at top of popular topics, is because it is still being viewed by people. Almost 700 right now. Lol. Surprised they didn't delete already. Any new member that signs on, will see that post first.....I'm sure that I pointed it out, will mean that it will get deleted, but omg, what a serious c.f. over there. Was considering resubscribing a one point but never now.... We should take bets on when it will be deleted |
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Post by macaddict on Sept 12, 2015 16:05:26 GMT
So I figured out, that the reason cath4k's post is still at top of popular topics, is because it is still being viewed by people. Almost 700 right now. Lol. Surprised they didn't delete already. Any new member that signs on, will see that post first.....I'm sure that I pointed it out, will mean that it will get deleted, but omg, what a serious c.f. over there. Was considering resubscribing a one point but never now.... Ha ha ha. If you keep going into that page you can keep it at the top. So ladies let's keep it active! Speaking of refreshing … looking for the TOU yesterday I saw that SC actually has a post not to refresh unnecessarily on reveal day. Really? They make it an event so what do they expect. |
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Post by abr79 on Sept 12, 2015 16:15:07 GMT
Can anyone explain to me why I can't delete personal information on their site? I can modify it but not delete it? What is up with that? Amazon, Walmart, any other website allows you to remove credit cards and delete addresses.
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janeangel
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Post by janeangel on Sept 12, 2015 16:18:42 GMT
I've got two packages coming and four duplicate conversations too. I'm really bent about how they've handled this. Why couldn't they just say sorry, we made a big mistake and we need to have the duplicate package returned so other members can get their scrappy goodies too, and then ASK me what would be the most convenient way for me to return the duplicate package. And why not offer us a generous 25% off coupon or something for our trouble of returning the duplicate package. Who do they think they are deciding what's convenient for me and TELLING me what going to happen with the duplicate package? My packages aren't even scheduled to arrive until Tuesday can't they have one rerouted before it gets to me?
I rent a detached apartment on private property and the landlord's wife works from home and I don't want UPS bothering her or having to ask and inconvenience her to make sure UPS gets the package. I'd rather drop it off at a UPS store myself.
About their illegal contest, on Instagram they started off advertising "add this item to your cart" to win which I thought was very shady and that they were illegally requiring a purchase, so I asked if a purchase was required or did the item just need to be in the cart and they replied that a purchase was required. Then they deleted that reply when they made up/changed the rules after they got the heads up what they were doing was not allowed. I took a screenshot of their reply and reported them, so if anyone needs proof they were telling people a purchase was required I've got it.
I'm sorry to hear about the two members being banned because I haven't seen posts that violated the new TOU either.
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kaybree
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Post by kaybree on Sept 12, 2015 16:39:15 GMT
This is why they can terminate MB users, "Studio Calico may delete or remove (without notice) any user content and terminate access of any user to the Site in its sole discretion at any time, for any reason or no reason. In the event Studio Calico deems user content to be in violation of the Terms of Use, but elects not to immediately terminate the user’s access to the Site, it may, but is not required to, notify the user of such violation. Upon the third violation, Studio Calico shall terminate the user’s account and all content may be removed from public view, at the sole discretion of Studio Calico. Notwithstanding anything within this provision or these Terms of Use, Studio Calico reserves the right to suspend or terminate any user’s account with or without notice to said user for any reason, at the sole discretion of Studio Calico." It is kind of like being an "at will" employer, you can terminate anyone for any reason at anytime. Yup...and that's why I'm not fighting it. Ticked, yes, but what can I do? They want to clean house. Good luck with that on their end. But I'm still not sure about my AE access...I haven't heard back and I need to know. I've already been charged for my giant preorder over there. Also I'm surprised that aggiebonfire00 and I are the only ones that have been kicked out so far. Are we the only ones, period? I mean, I've seen a lot of pretty nasty posts lately NOT made by the two of us (or by @juliehenry4)...people who are usually sc cheerleaders. What's up with that? Trying to let it all go. But it's hard. I don't like being penalized for something I haven't done. And I hate that they've made me feel like I"m in middle school and just got kicked out of the group. I know so many people are over here now and I love the scrapbook boards here - lots of fun discussions! But, still...it's just sucky. I have no proof of this but I suspect they are punishing you in particular because of the FTC complaints they have received - it was you who first said (on this thread) that their giveaway was illegal, I think?  |
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Post by foucaultgirl on Sept 12, 2015 16:41:28 GMT
Hi Everybody! I don't know that I qualify as a refugee, since I am still on the fence on my sb sub and on the boards a little at SC. But the boards are so dead there and I miss all my old friends who have left. I am hoping to find them back here. I've been experimenting with other kit clubs for a while. I did a blog series with reviews of a bunch (I had no idea how many are out there) that was planned before all the sc changes started. Right now I sub to Citrus Twist Kits and Clique Kits. I really love my Citrus Twist kits and they have a great mix of add-ons. This month is my first month with Clique kits and I was mostly sucked in because they were featuring Cocoa Vanilla products - I had been wanting to play with their stuff. I feel like all the changes and drama at SC have sucked all my creativity and desire to scrap right out of me and am hoping I can get it back here.... Hi juliee ! I actually was inspired to scrapbook again last night after reading this board for a few days - as silly as it sounds, hearing I'm not the only one who misses old DT members and being away from the currently-tension-fraught SC messageboard reminded me of a ton of layouts/scrapbookers who DO inspire me! Hopefully reconnecting with friends here will help you get your mojo back, too! Can't wait to see your new projects!  |
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Post by abr79 on Sept 12, 2015 16:47:01 GMT
No, actually, I was late to the party finding out about that drawing. I responded to a couple comments here about it but 'twas not me who initially pointed out. kaybreeI have no doubt, though, that I'm probably being punished for comments made here. It's the only thing that makes sense since I have been on my best behavior on their boards. |
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Post by macaddict on Sept 12, 2015 16:47:55 GMT
Q: Does anyone know where you can buy the new SC kit pouches or something similar?
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kaybree
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Post by kaybree on Sept 12, 2015 16:56:13 GMT
No, actually, I was late to the party finding out about that drawing. I responded to a couple comments here about it but 'twas not me who initially pointed out. kaybreeI have no doubt, though, that I'm probably being punished for comments made here. It's the only thing that makes sense since I have been on my best behavior on their boards. Oops, my mistake, sorry about that. |
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Post by janeangel on Sept 12, 2015 16:56:50 GMT
Q: Does anyone know where you can buy the new SC kit pouches or something similar? I've seen Jennifer McQuire Ink use similar bags and she get them from amazon. Check her organization favorites video/posts I think she has a link to them. |
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Post by aggiebonfire00 on Sept 12, 2015 17:18:45 GMT
I heard that someone found some at The Container Store.
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Post by aggiebonfire00 on Sept 12, 2015 17:20:39 GMT
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Post by macaddict on Sept 12, 2015 17:28:25 GMT
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Post by foucaultgirl on Sept 12, 2015 17:55:59 GMT
scrapsmacktoo.blogspot.com/It's not exclusively about SC (although a lot of the posts turn into that...). Just scrapping in general. Some of it is people legit complaining about crap, but some is just nasty and mean spirited. If it's the same smackblog that's been around for years, that place can get really, really nasty. I know if not this blog another one then, that would personally attack 2Peas members, insulting people in general, their kids, their weight, etc. Just a lot of nasty crap. Then there would be a good ole' discussion on a company or products. So, if it's the same place that's been around, put on your big girl panties. @devildog - I believe it is. I've been smacked on there for my diction. I felt some of the criticism of my diction was/is fair - the term "subjectively objective" is one I encountered frequently in writing on philosophy of consciousness and ethics, and thus assumed the term was more recognizable than it is. I can completely see why, if you're a) not interested in philosophy, or b) not reading the authors who use it, I just sound insufferably pretentious. I am also fully cognizant that I adopt a specific academic/ technical writing style when I'm attempting to simultaneously not invalidate /disrespect someone else but to point out a pernicious social dynamic in which people who disagree with each other ascribe hostile motives to their "opposition" instead of considering *why* the other viewpoint might be held. My attempt to avoid striking a santinmoius tone apparently was an epic fail. Oops! But, embarrassingly, I was upset about it for a few days. I absolutely did take to heart a jab that stated/implied that I was the result of an intellectually dangerous practice of praising idiots who then mistakenly believe that they are not only competent, but capable of contributing to a discussion. That remark cut to the quick because I consider myself a *decent* writer for academic purposes, and it's a source of positive self-regard for me. Reading that I'm an arrogant fool for even believing that I had the most rudimentary grasp of how to communicate via written word really WAS effective in undermining my confidence. However, I don't hate the forum, and there is some useful information re: cancellation policies and business practices mixed in amongst irrational hatred of the overweight, Mormons, Christians, Atheists, Becky Higgins, Theresa Collins, people who have premarital sex, people who don't have premarital sex, poor people, rich people, and people in general. But yes, absolutely, put on your Big Girl Panties, then put on a Hazmat suit on over them before reading there! |
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Post by goldenblind221 on Sept 12, 2015 18:02:29 GMT
Link? How the heck have I not known about a smack blog? Is it about SC? It's about SC and then there are rants about other stuff. There is a lot of yuck stuff, but pretty much everything about SC is spot on! wow, that blog is nasty! Entertaining, but definitely not sunshine and rainbows. |
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Post by awesomegabi on Sept 12, 2015 18:20:04 GMT
Q: Does anyone know where you can buy the new SC kit pouches or something similar? I got some at a Japanese store called daiso for $1.50 each. They had a variety of sizes as well. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2015 18:34:31 GMT
Yup...and that's why I'm not fighting it. Ticked, yes, but what can I do? They want to clean house. Good luck with that on their end. But I'm still not sure about my AE access...I haven't heard back and I need to know. I've already been charged for my giant preorder over there. Also I'm surprised that aggiebonfire00 and I are the only ones that have been kicked out so far. Are we the only ones, period? I mean, I've seen a lot of pretty nasty posts lately NOT made by the two of us (or by @juliehenry4)...people who are usually sc cheerleaders. What's up with that? Trying to let it all go. But it's hard. I don't like being penalized for something I haven't done. And I hate that they've made me feel like I"m in middle school and just got kicked out of the group. I know so many people are over here now and I love the scrapbook boards here - lots of fun discussions! But, still...it's just sucky. I have no proof of this but I suspect they are punishing you in particular because of the FTC complaints they have received - it was you who first said (on this thread) that their giveaway was illegal, I think? that can't be it either because I posted on their Instagram pictures about it. |
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Post by aggiebonfire00 on Sept 12, 2015 18:39:00 GMT
They blocked me from seeing them on IG! HA HA.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2015 18:47:43 GMT
They blocked me from seeing them on IG! HA HA. Wow, talk about Middle School behavior. I can't believe that's the thanks you get after forking over so much money to them for almost a decade. Absolutely unprofessional and appalling people run that place. They really have reached a new low. |
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Post by penny on Sept 12, 2015 18:55:50 GMT
I have their older style ones (same except different coloured zipper), and they're awesome... Have lasted two years so far and still as good as new... Sturdy enough that if you put loose bits in there (like die cuts), and then put it into a tote or bag, the zippered pouch keeps everything flat/protected... Container Store has cheap shipping to Canada too, and their CS is awesome... |
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Post by macaddict on Sept 12, 2015 18:55:35 GMT
Q: Does anyone know where you can buy the new SC kit pouches or something similar? I got some at a Japanese store called daiso for $1.50 each. They had a variety of sizes as well. What category are they under? |
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Post by macaddict on Sept 12, 2015 18:57:44 GMT
I have their older style ones (same except different coloured zipper), and they're awesome... Have lasted two years so far and still as good as new... Sturdy enough that if you put loose bits in there (like die cuts), and then put it into a tote or bag, the zippered pouch keeps everything flat/protected... Container Store has cheap shipping to Canada too, and their CS is awesome... There's not one close to me but I found one in NYC so I guess I look the next time I'm there. What sizes do you like? |
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Post by macaddict on Sept 12, 2015 18:58:39 GMT
Ha ha ha! I'm a Throbbing Member! Is that a 10 Things I Hate About You reference?
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Post by macaddict on Sept 12, 2015 18:58:54 GMT
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Post by bethquiroz on Sept 12, 2015 19:03:00 GMT
They blocked me from seeing them on IG! HA HA. I bet you can still use the #mykitishere hashtag though - just flood their feed LOL |
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cabrady93
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Post by cabrady93 on Sept 12, 2015 19:02:43 GMT
Hello everyone. I'm new here and like Julie still subscribe to my kit at SC, but wouldn't consider myself one of their cheerleaders (although maybe some of you have at some point? Not sure lol) I do try to be positive and kind and give the benefit of the doubt, however, I'm also am guilty of complaining at times. I was the one who started the thread about the duplicates (let's be honest not surprised at all that was deleted it) as far as that fiasco goes like I said I made the initial effort to see how they wanted me to handle the situation (I fight a sense of entitlement to things that I haven't actually purchased, but somehow wound up with, although after all the issues lately I was surprised they didn't allow me to just keep it) I don't really mind returning it, since I'm not really interested in having doubles and I wouldn't want to take something away from anyone else, but I was actually a little offended by how they handled this. It was their mistake (glitch or not, it's their fault) and they did not say we would really appreciate it if you would be able to have this returned, this is how it's been set up, they didn't say thank you for being honest, due to a glitch this has happened on a much grander scale and we would appreciate if you could return it at your convenience. It felt as if they were saying "your order was sent twice here's how you're going to give it back" never once have I demanded anything be replaced when broken or missing in such a manner. "I went through my purchase and I noticed this was broken, you've always been so helpful in replacing this I would greatly appreciate it if you could send it out" yes they have to send me a new one, but I still show appreciation. I guess it just rubbed me the wrong way with how it was worded, although they are probably all freaking out right now (and even if ithey should have been) maybe they didn't spend enough time trying to make it sound right.
But another thing I wanted to bring out was a small conversation on that thread that made me miss the way SC was and actually reminded me what the message boards were before all the changes that were wrongly handled and the negative response. So many things could have been handled differently (on both ends) but really responsibility falls to the company. If they handled things right the majority of people would have responded respectfully. Anyways the conversation was someone saying I missed out on the Baxter 6x6 pad and someone else offering the cat papers and that being exactly what she needed. It was just nice to read a friendly conversation between two perfect strangers who wanted to help eachother. That's what we need on the message boards again. Sadly the poor decisions made by SC has been the main concern (and we aren't even able to talk about it). I'm still routing for things to change for the better over there, but have to admit things haven't seem to be going that way.
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