Thoughts/Opinions

ValAndRyan · August 2009

Anyone have strong opinions about having a rule with a knottie posting (however many times) about a charity fundraising event? I have no problem setting a rule up. It doesn't really happen that often though. Anyway, thoughts? Ideas?

jennyinyellow · August 2009

It's for a good cause, let them post it. Have them put something in the title that will let others know that the post is fundraiser oriented- that way if you are bothered by it or don't want to read it, you don't have to.

jessicah628 · August 2009

As I said in the post that was deleted, I think telling people that you're hosting/participating in an event, and then doing a follow up post once when it gets closer, is fine.Posting about every sponsor or donor or update is not necessary, and starts to become spammy.

samanthas8882 · August 2009

People post for lots of things - whether it is a giveaway for their blog or a charity event. I don't have an issue with it. Whether you post once about it or a bunch of times, rules will just complicate it.Her posts are clearly titled - you don't have to open it.I am happy she helped my close friend raise more money and I am proud of her.Sure, she posted a lot about it but I have too much going on in my life to care.I hope a bunch of people there.

icebunie · August 2009

Post a Save the Date message & post a "its tomorrow" and keep it at that.

samanthas8882 · August 2009

I ment to say *I hope to see a bunch of people there*

Philly6*6*09 · August 2009

I say go for it!How many times do you watch TV and see the same commercials over and over again? It's a marketing gimick.BP is just pumped up! She's excited, don't rain on her parade. She even said in a previous post that this is the first time she has done something like this, I give the girl credit.Do you loose sleep over it? No, it's just like another commercial, that you will see on a daily basis. My advice - post about the event itself, but keep whomever is donating, or offering stuff to the e-mails.

jessicah628 · August 2009

How many times do you watch TV and see the same commercials over and over again? It's a marketing gimick.Ding ding ding...exactly! The Knot boards are supposed to be free of marketing and advertising, hence the vendor rules. I'm not saying it's exactly the same, but you're supporting the argument against these posts.

candkmc1021 · August 2009

There are alot of "annoying" posts on this board, but I just choose to move on if I read them. I dont see the harm.

ValAndRyan · August 2009

I totally agree rules will totally complicate things. We'll just keep it as if you are having a fundraising event, leave wedding-related vendor information off the board.

jessica0602 · August 2009

max - once a week. that's my suggestion.

[Deleted User] · August 2009

Val, I know MODs have sticky capabilities - maybe there can be one general stickied post about the upcoming event (sames goes for GTG's) that expires once the event is over. That way, BP or whoever can continue to post updates on additional auction items, details, etc. in the same thread. It will be accessible at the top of the board & if no one wants to read it or finds it annoying, they don't have to click or view the post.This whole thing is just silly IMO. If I find a post annoying, I either don't click it or just move on.

rumdrinx · August 2009

here's a rule: anyone having a fundraiser for a charity that may or may not include vendor donations should use their head and figure out an appropriate level of posting. Additionally, your sig feature allows links. use them.

ValAndRyan · August 2009

Not everyone has the same idea as to what is appropriate or not though which makes it tough too. I have no problems making a sticky either.

jessicah628 · August 2009

I was not suggesting that their be formal rules put into place, just that people think before they post. Over and over again.

Eatonpoosay · August 2009

You have no rights to do that. The first amendment doesn't allow it. Freedom of speech. As long as profanity isn't used you can't do anything. She has a right to post anything as many times as she wants and you have a right to ignore it.

rumdrinx · August 2009

I call major BS on all of these people who say that if they find a post annoying they don't read it or move on. fact is, by taking the time to write that you are contradicting your statement. You hate this whole BP/Call Out/Vendor?Fundraiser topic, but you've read enough in 3 threads this morning, one already dd'd, to formulate the opinion that it is silly. What's that you said? you said you were moving on? ha.

jessicah628 · August 2009

Oh FFS Eaton.

rumdrinx · August 2009

oh and steffiel, you specifically find everything thing that I say annoying and yet you always engage me at least for 2 or 3 posts. how's that for moving on ! ha! smooches.

foolforfood · August 2009

See my response a few posts below. If you're a real stickler for rules, you'll realize that BP's posts are in direct violation of the vendor policy. That being said, I don't mind her posts b/c I skip past them. I commend her for helping a good cause, however, I think there is a proper time and place for everything.

Eatonpoosay · August 2009

Oh GFY Jess

jessicah628 · August 2009

I commend her for helping a good cause, however, I think there is a proper time and place for everything.This.

BILLSFUTUREWIFE · August 2009

Although I think it is totally great what BP is doing, I think it may have been a little excessive. In the future, create a blog and post a link to the blog in your siggy!

rumdrinx · August 2009

you never ever once mentioned to any of these vendors that you were a bride and there is going to be a heavy percentage of participants that are brides also?

[Deleted User] · August 2009

Rum, annoying is not the word I would use to describe your incredible posts. I actually find them quite humorous. XO

jessica0602 · August 2009

rum, i would give BP the benefit of the doubt on the whole bride thing. bear in mind that this has been all over fb as well. you can probably assure that BP's family and friends will be in attendance too, despite this being lauded as a gtg.

ButtonsPepper · August 2009

Jess - benefit of the doubt on what?

rumdrinx · August 2009

are there other vendors that are non-bridey? I am seriously asking this question, even though you know where I stand with this whole thing.Oh and I trust that BPs family and friends will be there! In fact, I would imagine that BP and Pfeif are going to knock it out of the fundraising park with the level of support. I couldn't imagine getting a photog or video production company or make up person to donate something without telling them hey, dude, there are going to be a lot of people in your target market attending.

Mrs.Simpson2010 · August 2009

Buttons- I've been reading all of these posts and they honestly strike me as rude and hateful. You should feel awesome that you're getting people together for a wonderful cause. Enjoy your event, and don't let people on this board make you feel bad about trying to promote it. And to everyone else that has such an issue with the charity posts- perhaps you should find another source of entertainment rather than making a person feel terrible the day before a big event that she has obviously put a lot of work into. Choosing to read or not read a post is like deciding whether or not you will enter a store you like. I knew I couldn't attend the event, so I didn't read the posts. If you didn't want to or couldn't go to the event- don't read the posts! If I walked past a store that clearly didn't carry anything I would want or need, I wouldn't walk in. Problem solved.

ButtonsPepper · August 2009

Jess, this was my e mail to EVERYONE, I just substituted Restaurant, spa, salon, instead of photography in it. It was a standard e mail that I also sent Pfeif that she used.Good Afternoon. I'm looking for photographers to donate an engagement/family/pregnancy session for the silent auction for the Breast Cancer 3 Day I'm participating in on October 16th. We walk 60 miles in 3 days, and need to raise a minimum of 2,300.00. To get to this goal, we are hosting a fund raising dinner with a silent auction. I feel that with your skill and professionalism, a package like this would both bring in more business due to advertising at the silent auction, and bring in a substantial amount for our fundraiser. If you are interested in helping out with this non profit organization which is tax deductible to you, please respond back and I can give you all the information you need.There is no mention of anything wedding in here at all, or asking for any type of wedding album/picture, and clearly geared towards family. I e mailed close to 20 photographers, and three got back to me....It was the same way for restaurants and everything else, would e mail 100, five would get back, would e mail 50, maybe two would get back... the only type of advertising these people were informed of getting, was a possible logo on the back of our shirts as we walked the 3 day, and their set up at the actual silent auction.

jessica0602 · August 2009

that's my point BP. what i meant by benefit of the doubt was that rum was inferring that you were saying I'M A BRIDE, THERE WILL BE BRIDES HERE! DONATE TO MY CAUSE. i did not think this was the case.

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