Help us get engaged!

Jaclyn1008

Hi Everyone! My Bf and I have been dying to get an engagement ring but at the moment he just cant afford one. We entered a contest sponsered by Kim Kardashian and the Jeweler Michael Hill. To our surprise we are now #13 in the contest! We have 13 more days in the contest and need as many votes as possible. It would mean the world to the 2 of us if you could help. I have linked 2 sites. 1 to the actual contest and 1 to the blog keeping you posted on everything! Remember, you need to vote on each Challenge on either facebook. twitter or both! (12 in total right now and 15 by tomorrow)! Thanks so much!

http://www.my22ct.com/profile/8476

http://ahardknoxlovestory.tumblr.com/

deburnin

This is against TK rules and honestly you posting makes me want to vote for everyone but you. Sorry.

jeanacorina

You don't need anyone's "help" to "get engaged." You need two people who agree to marry each other.

I'd suggest seeking out family and friends to help you win a contest. This is generally considered to be spam on the Knot. Some people get pretty bitter and will vote for someone else just to spite you.

I won't, but I'm just sayin' it happens.

Jaclyn1008

Im honestly not too sure how this works. I had many friends who are artist and photographers who recommended putting this up on the site. We have had a blast in the challenge and never expected to get this far. Im just following recomendations from people. We are in love and struggling more than anyone will ever know and we are 2 people who deserve this. We were just hoping from support. Not being repromanded. Obviuosly, once my enagegement is officially, this site will be part of my daily ruitine and as a makeup artist i visit it on the regualr. I was asking for a little support, i never meant to insult anyone.

LizzyTish88

This is spam. Reported.

Jaclyn1008

and i dont know how to take it down if someone could help

Jaclyn1008

well i have been told its spam 3 times. and i asked if someone would tell me how to get off but obviously everyone here has there noses in the air. I have never been part of a forum with nastier people. it really is a bridezilla web page

Jaclyn1008

so again, i am asking. how do i take this post off the wall

SeaTea02

You don't need a ring to be engaged, therefore you no not need our help.

Further, what makes you so deserving of this freebie? There are plenty of people on this site who did not get engaged with a ring OR they got engaged with a ring they could afford whether it be $200 or $20,000. Please stop feeling so entitled.

purplepeopleeater11

You can't delete it.  Your original post is gone.  Chill out.

CASK85

We are mean biotches! And NEY bridezillas!

Elle1036

Are they seriously giving away a 22 carat diamond?

Jaclyn1008

thank you thats all i wanted. And the reason i do feel as if i deserve this is we have worked our butts off for this. We have been around my whole island and have had support from more people than we could thank. We have been a couple who has been friends since h.s. and im sure each and everyone of you know what its like to fall in love with a best friend. And yes, with the downgrading of jobs,  loosing our home, and more i truly believe it would be nice for something to go our way for once in our lives. This is the only place I have been too where people have jumped down my throat. I have never been on this page before as a member and ever other page I have been on has been super supportive. I didnt expect this from anyone.  A simple you cant be on here would have been great. So in the end. Im sorry if I offended any of you when I just didnt know

purplepeopleeater11

I'm confused when you say other pages...do you mean other boards?  Because this is the only board you've ever posted on.

Elle1036

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_engaged-6?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:4d78a2d0-aced-4aac-ba50-592db00b9605Post:1d08670e-e74e-4721-bd4f-2fa0468d9df4">Re: Help us get engaged!</a>:
[QUOTE]thank you thats all i wanted. And the reason i do feel as if i deserve this is we have worked our butts off for this. We have been around my whole island and have had support from more people than we could thank. We have been a couple who has been friends since h.s. and im sure each and everyone of you know what its like to fall in love with a best friend. And yes, with the downgrading of jobs,  loosing our home, and more i truly believe it would be nice for something to go our way for once in our lives. This is the only place I have been too where people have jumped down my throat<strong>. I have never been on this page before as a member </strong>and ever other page I have been on has been super supportive. I didnt expect this from anyone.  A simple you cant be on here would have been great. So in the end. Im sorry if I offended any of you when I just didnt know
Posted by Jaclyn1008[/QUOTE]

That's part of the reason for the response you got.  This board is a pretty tight community.  If one of the regulars on here needed help from the rest of us, we would respond with enthusiasm.  But since we don't know you, your post is like those political ads on TV, and no one likes those.

Plus, it's also against the knot terms and conditions, which you have to agree to in order to create an account.

LizzyTish88

You didn't offend anyone. We were just saying that you were posting spam and that it is against the community rules. If we didn't tell you, you would get banned for it eventually.

mellimel19

I don't think you offended anyone, it's just against the rules of this forum to post things of that nature. I'm sorry that you've been going through some tough times lately, as you're probably aware, a lot of people have been struggling in this economy. As other posters pointed out, you can still get engaged, whether it's with whatever ring your bf can afford, or without a ring. The only thing you need to be engaged is an agreement between the two of you to get married.

Elle- a 22 carat ring, really? Sounds like more of an engagement bracelet than an engagement ring! :P

Jaclyn1008

I know. thanks for being nice. It was something we entered as a gag bc we thought we had a really nice picture and to our surprise we moved up. I honestly dont care wether we get married or not. We have an amazing reltionship and I could never find a more perfect person. It was my mistake not read the terms. Like i said, other member i know said to post this on the knot. I have posted in on other non knot forums and have had support. I would just like to delete my original post if there is a way of doing so. Thanks

Elle1036

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_engaged-6?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:4d78a2d0-aced-4aac-ba50-592db00b9605Post:51942e68-e94d-4656-83c0-95753d4c312d">Re: Help us get engaged!</a>:
[QUOTE]I don't think you offended anyone, it's just against the rules of this forum to post things of that nature. I'm sorry that you've been going through some tough times lately, as you're probably aware, a lot of people have been struggling in this economy. As other posters pointed out, you can still get engaged, whether it's with whatever ring your bf can afford, or without a ring. The only thing you need to be engaged is an agreement between the two of you to get married. <strong>Elle- a 22 carat ring, really? Sounds like more of an engagement bracelet than an engagement ring! :P</strong>
Posted by mellimel19[/QUOTE]

Yeah.  It's absurd.  I don't feel like that could possibly be right, but that's what the site suggests:

<a href="http://www.my22ct.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.my22ct.com/</a>

purplepeopleeater11

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_engaged-6?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:4d78a2d0-aced-4aac-ba50-592db00b9605Post:6775bacf-12af-411b-ac2d-188551d667c9">Re: Help us get engaged!</a>:
[QUOTE]I know. thanks for being nice. It was something we entered as a gag bc we thought we had a really nice picture and to our surprise we moved up. I honestly dont care wether we get married or not. We have an amazing reltionship and I could never find a more perfect person. It was my mistake not read the terms. Like i said, other member i know said to post this on the knot. I have posted in on other non knot forums and have had support. I would just like to delete my original post if there is a way of doing so. Thanks
Posted by Jaclyn1008[/QUOTE]

No one can see your original post.  Like I said, it's gone.  You can't delete a thread, only the mod or the knot gods can.

Edit: And 22 ct is an engagement ring, it's an engagement boulder.

Jaclyn1008

Thanks. Like I said, i never meant to insult anyone like that. I didnt realize this board was so tight. Most of the other forums I have joined arent like that at all. People post and blog but they really dont follow up.  I kinda get what you mean about those political adds and all. They are pretty annoying. Thanks again guys. I didnt mean to step on toes and be the annoying person you want to kill. I was just a little shocked when people came back at me. The post is still on. The board hasnt take it off yet. I would like it off if possible. Michael and I have also worked so hard we dont want anything to jeapordize our chances.

HeartOverMind

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_engaged-6?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:4d78a2d0-aced-4aac-ba50-592db00b9605Post:605dfc17-d745-4a5d-9f93-5c975bd64226">Re: Help us get engaged!</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Help us get engaged! : No one can see your original post.  Like I said, it's gone.  You can't delete a thread, only the mod or the knot gods can. Edit: And 22 ct is an engagement ring, <strong>it's an engagement boulder</strong>.
Posted by purplepeopleeater11[/QUOTE]

That's ridiculous! I would never want a ring anywhere near that size!

That contest is sooo materialistic (if the 22 carat ring is the real prize)...contests like that are all about the ring and those couples are losing sight of the main reason they want to be together.

<strong>Edit: Not all couples, but definitely some!</strong>

Jaclyn1008

oh ok. I thought bc you could see the rest of the conversation you were still able to see the original.

SeaTea02

holy mother of GOD that thing is huuuge http://www.my22ct.com/diamond/

I would sell that puppy and buy a smaller ring and keep the cash.

Elle1036

I doubt it's very pretty though.  The info page says it's P1 clarity.  I would think that on a diamond that big, clarity would be even more important...

coastiegrl25

Andalsothis...there is a spell check at the bottom of where you post.  Be sure to use it if you want to continue posting here as some are pretty adamant about spelling and grammar.

motoLyn

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_engaged-6?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:4d78a2d0-aced-4aac-ba50-592db00b9605Post:993917c4-5811-4a9b-a47d-abad4a040b64">Re: Help us get engaged!</a>:
[QUOTE]I doubt it's very pretty though.  The info page says it's P1 clarity.  I would think that on a diamond that big, clarity would be even more important...
Posted by Elle1036[/QUOTE]


If I was a jeweler giving away a 22 carat diamond ring I wouildn't put my best or not even a good stone out there.  I expected as much from the sweepstakes organizer to play more on size than quality.  The nearest Michael Hill store to me is in Canada, else I have to travel to the mid west.  All of the rings are NOT of my taste, to each their own.

deburnin

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_engaged-6?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:4d78a2d0-aced-4aac-ba50-592db00b9605Post:7b007d30-208e-45fb-973c-0d3327ddea82">Re: Help us get engaged!</a>:
[QUOTE]holy mother of GOD that thing is huuuge <a href="http://www.my22ct.com/diamond/" rel="nofollow">http://www.my22ct.com/diamond/</a> I would sell that puppy and buy a smaller ring and keep the cash.
Posted by SeaTea02[/QUOTE]

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SeaTea02

It looks cartoonish. I with they had a picture of it on some's hand. Apparently the hope diamond is 67 1/8 ct so I find 22ct to be pretty damn impressive. You hand would be so weighted down lol

heyimbren

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_engaged-6?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:4d78a2d0-aced-4aac-ba50-592db00b9605Post:5ddb6129-1daa-495a-8404-560ddedeb0b7">Re: Help us get engaged!</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Help us get engaged! : If I was a jeweler giving away a 22 carat diamond ring I wouildn't put my best or not even a good stone out there.  I expected as much from the sweepstakes organizer to play more on size than quality.  <strong>The nearest Michael Hill store to me is in Canada</strong>, else I have to travel to the mid west.  All of the rings are NOT of my taste, to each their own.
Posted by motoLyn[/QUOTE]

Road trip!

Elle1036

Here it is on Kim Kardashian's hand.  It takes up the entire bottom section of her finger.  Sheesh.

http://www.since1910.com/engagement-ring-blog/kim-kardashian-models-the-worlds-best-couple-22-carat-ring/