It's finally December, so as agreed back in October, the Secret Santa thread is back.
In the past /out/ has used the Amazon wishlist option, where folks randomly post their Amazon wishlist links and hope that someone buys something on their list for them.
In this format, each person fills out the google form provided as a link in the pastebin below. You pick a price bracket between $10-50 and write in your own wishlist, things you'd want to receive. Then, in a few weeks you'll get matched with someone from the same price bracket as yourself.
After you get paired, you will receive an email with your target's wishlist and mailing information. (We've never had an issue with someone abusing their targets information in the 5 years that /k/ has been doing Secret Santa this way)
>note, you won't be getting a gift from the same person you're giving a gift too Matchings are a "round robin format"
A gives a gift to B, B gives a gift to C, C gives a gift to D, D gives a gift to A, etc.
This is the format that /a/, /cgl/, /k/, and several other boards have used successfully for years. I personally have assisted with /k/'s Secret Santa for the last 3 years and have found this format to be the best way to ensure everyone gets a match.
http://pastebin.com/XmsSN6jU There are additional details on the form itself, google forms can't be posted on 4chan as they trigger the spam filter, so copy and past the google link that is inside the pastebin link above. Additional instructions can be found on the google form.
If you have any questions feel free to ask them here or email me
[email protected]
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>>903808 It seems like the general consensus is that we'll be doing an amazon wishlist mega thread in addition to this.
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>>904024 But this makes sure that everyone that posts an Amazon link will actually get something, not like in the past year when a bunch of people that posted early on got a bunch of stuff and those that joined later got nothing...
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>>904038 That whole Amazon wishlist idea how they were doin it is retarded. I could post like 10 wishlists throughout the thread and get a bunch of stuff without buying a single thing for anybody else.
Pluis secret santa gifts should be a suprise.
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Yeah, the wishlist thing is a really dumb idea imo. I'll be joining in this one.
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mods pls sticky
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>>904041 you know, I haven't thought of that.....
>brb, gonan raid all the other Amazon wishlist threads CrimsonCaravanMerchant !GDHnxyc.mU
CrimsonCaravanMerchant !GDHnxyc.mU Thu 01 Dec 2016 15:06:26 No. 904060 Report Quoted By:
>>904024 That's probably the best way to do it, give folks the option and let them choose. I'll monitor this thread and let whomever wishes handle the Amazon thread.
I forgot to mention everyone participating in this format will get a free Christmas card and /out/ sticker.
Anonymous
Honestly though, couldn't we just post the amazon wishlist on a form? Then receive the pairing + the wishlist.
Anonymous
>>904098 This is why and how OP has ruined Christmas. We need to setup an entire beaurocracy and government oversight committee to organize it, regulate it, and make sure all the dindus don't get nuffin
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I hope a lot of people join this.
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amazon . co . uk 1LSEOYXOACI5P Looking for UK
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>>903808 I filled out my deetails on the survey linked to the previous thread; is that one dead? Do I need to resubmit my details?
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CrimsonCaravanMerchant !GDHnxyc.mU Thu 01 Dec 2016 22:58:19 No. 904322 Report Quoted By:
>>904288 >survey Do you mean the google form? It's the same form being used this time around, you're good man.
>>904183 We have 14 signed up at the moment.
>>904110 >>904098 Can't we just post the amazon wishlist on the form
Is that how you guys want to do it?
http://www.strawpoll.me/11777506 Anonymous
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This is neat is the /k/ secret Santa separate?
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Can I butt in with an alternative?
I do crafts and woodcarving and it'd be super cool to swap handcrafts with other anons who make stuff. This would mean trusting each other with our addresses, of course, but I've done that many times before.
Alternatively (actually I'd prefer this), I'll send a personalized, handmade /out/-themed gift to anyone who donates $10 to either of these charities:
http://darsihmad.org/en/ http://www.hsam.org.uk/ Just email me a screencap of the receipt page once you've donated (black out all personal info, doofus)
If you donate more than $10 I'll soup up your gift proportionally!
Anonymous
whoever bought me wool mitts last year, thank you. I really appreciate them. I will give something to someone a bit closer to Christmas
Anonymous
>>904352 You too could be the lucky owner of a spoon like these
Anonymous
>>904353 Here are mittens.
They are very comfy
Anonymous
>>904360 Forgot pic again, here they are
Anonymous
>>904361 OT but what organ is that brü? A Wurly? Lowery? Gullbransen?
Anonymous
>>904367 I want to know how he plays while wearing the mittens.
Anonymous
>>904367 It's a Kimball
>>904376 Kek yes it's quite an ordeal
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>>904378 >Kimball Fuck it's the only brand I forgot! (already knew it wasn't a Hammond based on the tabs). Nice, not many people keep those big home organs around these days. Hope you or someone enjoys it. I think they're wicked cool.
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>>904381 Yeah, it's definitely cool. My niece enjoys playing around in it.
I'm gonna have to sell it soon though, I dont feel like moving it across the country.
Anonymous
I think we gotta do it this way, it's much more organized and better. Do you still have all the posts?
Anonymous
if there is anyone looking for handmade/personalized stuff...what kind of things would you be interested in?
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>>904738 I would like that! Especially if it is something nice.
Anonymous
I signed up yesterday and haven't received any confirmation or anything, when should we expect to be paired by?
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>>904789 You must have forgotten to include your credit card details.
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>>904789 Why don't you email OP
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I would like to give a few MGTOW related care packages but do not want to receive anything. How would I go about this?
CrimsonCaravanMerchant !GDHnxyc.mU
CrimsonCaravanMerchant !GDHnxyc.mU Fri 02 Dec 2016 19:40:32 No. 904889 Report >>904727 >>904789 Everyone that has filled out the /out/ google form is good, I can send out a confirmation email tonight to verify that you guys are on the list.
Since we're starting a little late, I'll probably hold off on pairings until next week at the earliest.
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>>904845 fill out the form? there's a part that asks if you'd like to be on standby in case anyone gets stiffed... also MGTOW is something you can put down in the interests to be paired with other people that would like that kind of stuff...
tl;dr fill out the form and say you don't necessarily want to receive anything
Anonymous
>>904352 >>904356 what's your email anon?
Anonymous
>>904845 >I would like to give a few MGTOW related care packages Tissues and lotion?
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>>904774 If I were looking to get something, a knitted item sounds neat, however I cannot learn to knit in the needed amount of time
>>904837 I do have wood and wood working tools, so that's feasible
Anonymous
>>904352 I would also really enjoy this. However I am afraid I have my hands full this year, next year I will start earlier so I can get my shit done on time. I'd also want more practice if I was going to be swapping with someone whose a master at their craft
Pic related a scarf I fucked up on. I missed a few threads on the left side, and I'm not happy with the ends of it.
Anonymous
>>904923 pls ease up on the MGTOW shaming
Anonymous
>>904900 [email protected] is my throwaway. Anyone interested in swapping handcrafts, or recieving something in exchange for donating to the above mentioned websites, shoot me an email.
>>904929 Shit, what kind of loom do you use? I want to make stuff like that.
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>>904976 Rigid heddle loom. If you aren't into sewing or knitting, the majority of what you will be making will be scarfs.
Anonymous
>>904973 pls ease up on shitting up /out/ with LETS MAKE A COMMUNE FOR OUR WHINER SUPPORT GROUP threads.
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>>905299 There has not been one of those threads for months.
Are you secretly trying to get one going?
Anonymous
Did you send the confirmation e-mails, OP? Because I did not receive one and I fear I might have fucked up my e-mail
CrimsonCaravanMerchant !GDHnxyc.mU
CrimsonCaravanMerchant !GDHnxyc.mU Sat 03 Dec 2016 22:03:19 No. 905505 Report Quoted By:
>>905470 I just sent out the confirmation emails.
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>>905738 hownew.ru >>904889 Didn't know the thread existed until after i checked my email. They've got another thread up for the wishlist thing, we've got our thing over here, and I'm also digging
>>904352 's idea. I say keep em separated and if anons want to participate in more than one that's up to them.
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I'm already doing the /k/ one and I also signed up for this but if there aren't a lot of people for /out/ I may bail on this secret Santa
Anonymous
Is the Britbong presence great enough /post cost not to extortionate for Anglofags to join?
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>>904352 That's really cool. I make shit on my lathe... Not very out... But I have some cool wands and ornaments and pens and stuff
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Anyone wanna do a swap-a-roo or make a deal for a field recording kit? Was gonna list it on eBay but thought I'd check with muh /out/bros first.
CrimsonCaravanMerchant !GDHnxyc.mU
CrimsonCaravanMerchant !GDHnxyc.mU Thu 08 Dec 2016 07:01:42 No. 908288 Report >>907156 We have one Britbong signed up at the moment (you?) Hopefully we'll get a couple more on board.
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Alright registered. We will get an email with our secret Santa's gifts and address Correct? just reassuring with my autism
Anonymous
>>904352 Already donated anon
Anonymous
>>908659 Awesome! I didn't get an email tho...
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>>907156 I signed up a couple days ago, possible the one
>>908288 is talking about
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>>908701 IDK it didn't work
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>>908701 I also tried to send the photo of the Paypal reciet and confirmation
Anonymous
>>908818 Y'all got a typo in there, anon! Copy and paste:
[email protected] Thanks a lot for donating. Go ahead and send me your address.
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>>908818 Found your problem: that 'i' in the center of the circle shouldn't be there.
whittling
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>>908891 Beat me to it, lol.
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>>904352 > .uk Kill yourself
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Straw poll was conclusive then kek>twilight filter on my screenie cancer
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>10 Wowee this is a much better system but no one is really joining. keep up the work crimson
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added myself. should i expect a confirmation email?
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>>909186 Yea on the 18th you get your secret Santa and the address
Anonymous
Craft anon here. Anyone interested in Christmas ornaments?
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>>909533 10/10 ornament, would decorate with.
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>>909533 That is beautiful
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>>909533 should make a muleygeeps
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>>909185 Tbqh with you senpai wouldn't be suprised if that was the extent of those who browse out