dawnnikol
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 22, 2015 23:23:01 GMT
Dun, dun, dun... another thread bites the dust!
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Post by mom on Sept 22, 2015 23:27:12 GMT
I think that the demographic SC is aiming for is the social-media loving yummy-mummy rather than singles in their 20s—the ones with enough disposable income to buy stationery for their busy social lives, and albums and paper for memory keeping for their families (memory keeping *not* scrapbooking). I suspect that SC is probably trying not to ban anyone at the moment unless someone posts something absolutely despicable. Then all bets are off. I doubt they want any more of the backlash they would get if the last two bannings were any indication. And they must know by now that getting banned is considered a huge honor! They wouldn't want to give us the satisfaction. They might not ban me but I am going to keep them busy watching what I post. I got nothing but time. |
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Post by elsiej on Sept 22, 2015 23:27:29 GMT
Dun, dun, dun... another thread bites the dust! Which one now? |
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Post by elsiej on Sept 22, 2015 23:29:08 GMT
Bbbbbbbuttttttt......banned camp, is not part of the cool kids club, is it?
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dawnnikol
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 22, 2015 23:30:32 GMT
Dun, dun, dun... another thread bites the dust! Which one now? The one where cabrady(sp?) asked for an overview of chat because she couldn't make it. |
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Post by mdith4him on Sept 22, 2015 23:31:08 GMT
Man, step away for a few hours and I missed 3 pages of material, haha! I'd be surprised if they're trying to target a younger age range just because I don't think there's THAT many high school/college age scrappers. Some, yes, but isn't the main scrapping demographic more like 30-60ish? Although SC isn't doing much anymore that makes sense to me, so who knows. Caught my hubby up on all the goings on from yesterday and today. Every time, he just shakes his head and asks, "Is it just idiots running that company?!?" dawnnikol, which thread is gone now? EDIT: Saw your above reply  I'm not surprised that was deleted...it went downhill pretty fast! |
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Post by elsiej on Sept 22, 2015 23:32:07 GMT
The one where cabrady(sp?) asked for an overview of chat because she couldn't make it. I read that. What was wrong with that one? |
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Post by mom on Sept 22, 2015 23:35:18 GMT
Here is a screenshot. It is from the 'subscribers extra' post. Too good not to get photographic evidence. ![]()  |
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Post by needtime2scrap on Sept 22, 2015 23:35:43 GMT
I can still see the preview chat thread although cmsplitt (?) Was all day rah about it saying it was the highlight of her morning
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Post by elsiej on Sept 22, 2015 23:35:49 GMT
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Post by mom on Sept 22, 2015 23:42:09 GMT
We should all create our own and post a picture of our neck wearing it. I think I'll use one of those plastic coated green ones to spice it up. Maybe with dental floss for the chain. Because not only do I make time to scrap (and make cards) I'm a pretty good crafter. Who's in with me? Im in! Though I will use a coral colored paperclip in the shape of an arrow that SC sent with one of their kits. I wanna be different! |
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Post by merry on Sept 22, 2015 23:50:02 GMT
I think if I could afford the $300 paperclip, my planner would just say...
10am slowly wake up
11am yoga
12pm massage
1pm pedicure
2-5p scrap/create
6p hug nanny for taking care of kids all day
7p enjoy leisurely dinner out with hubby
8p listen to new serial podcast
9pm watch Game of Thrones rerun
10pm go to sleep
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Post by icequeen on Sept 22, 2015 23:51:24 GMT
I think that the demographic SC is aiming for is the social-media loving yummy-mummy rather than singles in their 20s—the ones with enough disposable income to buy stationery for their busy social lives, and albums and paper for memory keeping for their families (memory keeping *not* scrapbooking) .You're right. Problem is, most of these self-professed trend setters represent a lifestyle that is not reflective of the majority of scrapbookers. They seem to represent an ideology they've created and perpetuated as the it-thing but wouldn't be seen accepted as such by mainstream audiences. Just my two cents. Please don't ship me off to banned camp. LOL FWIW - banning members over there not only silenced many naysayers. I'm guessing it also was the "last straw" for a lot of fair-minded members who didn't have a dog in this fight. Those boards are deadly silent now. |
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Post by abr79 on Sept 22, 2015 23:57:54 GMT
Man, step away for a few hours and I missed 3 pages of material, haha! I'd be surprised if they're trying to target a younger age range just because I don't think there's THAT many high school/college age scrappers. Some, yes, but isn't the main scrapping demographic more like 30-60ish? Although SC isn't doing much anymore that makes sense to me, so who knows. Caught my hubby up on all the goings on from yesterday and today. Every time, he just shakes his head and asks, "Is it just idiots running that company?!?" dawnnikol, which thread is gone now? EDIT: Saw your above reply I'm not surprised that was deleted...it went downhill pretty fast! Exactly...I don't think they are necessarily targeting their scrapbook supplies to the younger age group. But I think that's why they are they are changing things. Planner kits? College kids love them and are totally into decorating them...it's an inexpensive (albeit kinds silly IMO) way to be crafty without getting into the "scrapbooker" stereotype. And the stationery kit? Totally geared to young people/non crafters. My nieces spend all kinds of money on this kind of stuff - heck, I spent all kinds of money on this kind of stuff when I was in my early-20's. I've said it from the beginning but I see the SB and the PL kit changing drastically come January. |
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Post by icequeen on Sept 23, 2015 0:03:17 GMT
If speculations are right and the new partnerships include journals, notebooks, and recipe kits/albums for kids, it'll be right up the alley of kids and tweens who's parents still bankroll their interests and activities and college kids with money to burn.
I'm actually thinking the SB and PL kits won't change drastically until Feb. We can opt out late Dec. if the Jan. kit isn't to our liking. It's also the last chance to convince (some of) us to recommit for 6 or 12 months. Now, February's preview will be aimed at people who are locked in with a steep cancellation policy.
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Post by srsly on Sept 23, 2015 0:04:33 GMT
I think that the demographic SC is aiming for is the social-media loving yummy-mummy rather than singles in their 20s—the ones with enough disposable income to buy stationery for their busy social lives, and albums and paper for memory keeping for their families (memory keeping *not* scrapbooking). I suspect that SC is probably trying not to ban anyone at the moment unless someone posts something absolutely despicable. Then all bets are off. I doubt they want any more of the backlash they would get if the last two bannings were any indication. And they must know by now that getting banned is considered a huge honor! They wouldn't want to give us the satisfaction. OMG you just described April Foster. April Foster is her own demographic.  |
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Post by abr79 on Sept 23, 2015 0:07:58 GMT
If speculations are right and the new partnerships include journals, notebooks, and recipe kits/albums for kids, it'll be right up the alley of kids and tweens who's parents still bankroll their interests and activities and college kids with money to burn. I'm actually thinking the SB and PL kits won't change drastically until Feb. We can opt out late Dec. if the Jan. kit isn't to our liking. It's also the last chance to convince (some of) us to recommit for 6 or 12 months. Now, February's preview will be aimed at people who are locked in with a steep cancellation policy. Good point! Didn't think about that. |
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Post by penny on Sept 23, 2015 0:10:01 GMT
Here is a screenshot. It is from the 'subscribers extra' post. Too good not to get photographic evidence. ![]() That photo is perfect for use with the stamp! Any paper clip necklace reminds me too much of having a note pinned to your coat so you don't forget to tell your teacher that you need to be excused from class early because you have a doctor's appointment... #werenothappyuntilyourenothappy |
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Post by mdith4him on Sept 23, 2015 0:19:26 GMT
I'm actually thinking the SB and PL kits won't change drastically until Feb. We can opt out late Dec. if the Jan. kit isn't to our liking. It's also the last chance to convince (some of) us to recommit for 6 or 12 months. Now, February's preview will be aimed at people who are locked in with a steep cancellation policy. Good point. What do their terms say about kit contents? If they change it too crazy people are going to go nuts. |
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dawnnikol
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 23, 2015 0:24:43 GMT
Oh! The thread is back! Apparently I'm blind. Or can they delete and reinstate? Wouldn't that be interesting..
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Post by maryboys on Sept 23, 2015 0:30:46 GMT
looking at the "SC" stamp set..it seems pretty clear there will soon be no rewards, calico points, wouldn't you say? quite certain those words, phrases would have been included in the set...
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Post by anniefb on Sept 23, 2015 0:32:50 GMT
I'm actually thinking the SB and PL kits won't change drastically until Feb. We can opt out late Dec. if the Jan. kit isn't to our liking. It's also the last chance to convince (some of) us to recommit for 6 or 12 months. Now, February's preview will be aimed at people who are locked in with a steep cancellation policy. Good point. What do their terms say about kit contents? If they change it too crazy people are going to go nuts. Well, they can basically do what they want. The TOU says "Studio Calico may make changes to any products or services offered on the Site, or to the applicable prices for any such products or services, including any applicable shipping and handling, at any time, without notice. The materials on the Site with respect to products and services may be out of date, and Studio Calico makes no commitment to update the materials on the Site with respect to such products and services."
That's why I object to signing up for 12 months with a steep cancellation policy.
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dawnnikol
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 23, 2015 0:33:11 GMT
I'm actually thinking the SB and PL kits won't change drastically until Feb. We can opt out late Dec. if the Jan. kit isn't to our liking. It's also the last chance to convince (some of) us to recommit for 6 or 12 months. Now, February's preview will be aimed at people who are locked in with a steep cancellation policy. Good point. What do their terms say about kit contents? If they change it too crazy people are going to go nuts. SC has no obligation to us at all. |
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Post by icequeen on Sept 23, 2015 0:37:49 GMT
looking at the "SC" stamp set..it seems pretty clear there will soon be no rewards, calico points, wouldn't you say? quite certain those words, phrases would have been included in the set... Good catch.  |
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Post by cath4k on Sept 23, 2015 0:49:20 GMT
I have only posted on this thread a few times, but I do keep reading it. At this point, I am wanting to constantly refresh it because we are creeping up on 100,000 views. Awesome.
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Post by amandae on Sept 23, 2015 0:50:08 GMT
Hi! I'm new here and I've been reading the studio calico thread quite a lot here lately as I have been frustrated with the direction they have been going..
So, my question is did anyone's duplicate package get picked up yet? They made two attempts which I was not home, I knew I would be home today so I left it outside.
Anyways this is from Friday & Monday -
Exception Reason: THE PACKAGE WAS NOT READY AT THE TIME OF THE SECOND PICKUP ATTEMPT. A FINAL ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE.
Exception Resolution: PICKUP IS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY.
Then I also got this last night -
09/21/2015 7:36 P.M. The receiver states the product was not ordered and has refused the delivery. / The package will be returned to the sender.
They never came by today?
I don't want to pay for these (I would dispute it) but still. Should I just leave it outside for a few more days?
Thanks!
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dawnnikol
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 23, 2015 0:59:03 GMT
Hi! I'm new here and I've been reading the studio calico thread quite a lot here lately as I have been frustrated with the direction they have been going.. So, my question is did anyone's duplicate package get picked up yet? They made two attempts which I was not home, I knew I would be home today so I left it outside. Anyways this is from Friday & Monday - Exception Reason: THE PACKAGE WAS NOT READY AT THE TIME OF THE SECOND PICKUP ATTEMPT. A FINAL ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE. Exception Resolution: PICKUP IS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. Then I also got this last night - 09/21/2015 7:36 P.M. The receiver states the product was not ordered and has refused the delivery. / The package will be returned to the sender. They never came by today? I don't want to pay for these (I would dispute it) but still. Should I just leave it outside for a few more days? Thanks! You've gone way above and beyond, IMO. If they charge you, dispute it with your credit card company and call it a day. SC doesn't have a leg to stand on. |
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Post by goldenblind221 on Sept 23, 2015 1:06:31 GMT
Damn. Damn damn. I missed ALL the good drama from today.
Okay, so I was able to make chat this morning (for the second time ever, and I remember now why I hated it so bad after the first) and there was almost NO ONE I recognized, except for almost every single SC worker bee. I can't imagine why they're soooo backed up in conversations.
I'm glad they're reducing their kit offerings so that I won't want to buy them.
I stepped away from writing this post for like an hour and forgot the rest of what I was planning to say.
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Post by ZaZu on Sept 23, 2015 1:14:25 GMT
Oh! The thread is back! Apparently I'm blind. Or can they delete and reinstate? Wouldn't that be interesting.. Someone other than SC staff might have objected to that thread and clicked on the "report abuse" flag. That takes it out of circulation for awhile until it can be checked on. |
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Post by cbscrapper on Sept 23, 2015 1:15:09 GMT
I missed a lot! I wanted to say that I will use the totes magotes b/c we say it all the time in our house - LOVE the James Earl Jones commercials where he says this! And i will use it way more than another coffee anything (so not a coffee drinker, so count me out of the cool hipster club). Also, why is everyone dissing the tight roll? It was fly!  Word to your mother. |
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I'm not surprised that was deleted...it went downhill pretty fast!
