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patchworkcat · Feb 11th, 2009, 11:27 PM

^^^Not sure...wonder who to ask?

TygerKitty · Feb 13th, 2009, 10:45 PM

Typical RAOK rules on tpf include posters having 400+ posts and being active in the forum holding the RAOK... this is to help guarantee that everyone will actually get their RAOK gift and have no need to implement an 'angel' system where others volunteer to make up for people that slack out on their responsibilities as a RAOK participant.

I'm almost positive you do not need mod approval. You typically set up a thread where people answer some fun questions about themselves and they answer to you can learn more about what your buddy likes... then someone either has to collect participants and addresses and randomly pair them up or use a program like elfster to do this for you.

You need to set a $$$ limit, a date that the package HAS to be shipped by and you MUST send with a tracking number which is posted to the person running the RAOK so they can be sure everyone gets their gift. You also need to decide if this is for 'finished' craft projects, craft supplies, other stuff, etc. You do not need any particular number of people because you don't have the person that has you... so everyone can have someone different!

When you receive your RAOK gift you should post pics within two or three days (whatever is decided) including outer packaging (addresses blanked out on boxes!) if they decorated it! You will have a RAOK reveal thread or continue with reveals on the original sign up thread.

I think that covers it!

patchworkcat · Feb 14th, 2009, 05:29 PM

No one wants to head it up? I'm moving this month and next so won't have any time...

TygerKitty · Feb 15th, 2009, 01:08 AM

^^ It might be best to let this subforum become established for a few more months before trying one?

patchworkcat · Feb 15th, 2009, 09:58 AM

^^^I think you're right. It was a little early to propose being as interested tPF'ers will need the minimums to participate.

Sweetwon · Feb 16th, 2009, 10:24 AM

I think if we wait we will be able to gain more participants.

TIFFINEE · Feb 16th, 2009, 12:57 PM

I need to build up my posts amt so I can take part! I

to give gifts! :)

elizat · Feb 17th, 2009, 11:42 AM

It sounds like waiting is a good idea to me as well. Plus, there are quite a few regulars in here w/o a ton of posts, so that will give them a chance to join w/ the requirements.

caxe · Mar 4th, 2009, 10:09 PM

I'm ready to join! I'd love to be able to "show off" some of the stuff I make in doing a swap! And I'd like to see the talent of other members as well. Sign me up!

Cedes · Mar 4th, 2009, 11:03 PM

I'd love to do this if it happens. I've never done a RAOK before but I don't need much convincing to go shopping..

Janos614 · Mar 8th, 2009, 11:51 AM

I'm still up for this as well!

ShkBass · Mar 28th, 2009, 03:19 AM

HI ladies - new to this forum, but I am a closet crafter myself :-)
if we have a raok, I'd love to join!
Thanks,
Sue

ShkBass · Nov 29th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Hey everyone - Is someone going to spearhead this raok?
or is it dead?
I would be willing to co-run it with someone.
Let's do this!

Sweetwon · Nov 29th, 2009, 09:25 PM

I think it was forgotten. We wanted to do one, but it didn't seem to have enough interest? Maybe after the holidays we could try to get one going. I always want to do an RAOK, but haven't signed up yet. This would be a good place to get started.

CherryFarmGirl · Nov 29th, 2009, 10:03 PM

I would love to join a crafts RAOK after the holidays. Maybe for Valentines Day?

Feb 11th, 2009, 11:27 PM	#91
patchworkcat Meow! Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,017	^^^Not sure...wonder who to ask?
patchworkcat Meow! Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,017

Feb 13th, 2009, 10:45 PM	#92
TygerKitty ~~ addicted ~~ Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 14,178	Typical RAOK rules on tpf include posters having 400+ posts and being active in the forum holding the RAOK... this is to help guarantee that everyone will actually get their RAOK gift and have no need to implement an 'angel' system where others volunteer to make up for people that slack out on their responsibilities as a RAOK participant. I'm almost positive you do not need mod approval. You typically set up a thread where people answer some fun questions about themselves and they answer to you can learn more about what your buddy likes... then someone either has to collect participants and addresses and randomly pair them up or use a program like elfster to do this for you. You need to set a $$$ limit, a date that the package HAS to be shipped by and you MUST send with a tracking number which is posted to the person running the RAOK so they can be sure everyone gets their gift. You also need to decide if this is for 'finished' craft projects, craft supplies, other stuff, etc. You do not need any particular number of people because you don't have the person that has you... so everyone can have someone different! When you receive your RAOK gift you should post pics within two or three days (whatever is decided) including outer packaging (addresses blanked out on boxes!) if they decorated it! You will have a RAOK reveal thread or continue with reveals on the original sign up thread. I think that covers it!
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Feb 14th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#93
patchworkcat Meow! Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,017	No one wants to head it up? I'm moving this month and next so won't have any time...
patchworkcat Meow! Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,017

Feb 15th, 2009, 01:08 AM	#94
TygerKitty ~~ addicted ~~ Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 14,178	^^ It might be best to let this subforum become established for a few more months before trying one?
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Feb 15th, 2009, 09:58 AM	#95
patchworkcat Meow! Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,017	^^^I think you're right. It was a little early to propose being as interested tPF'ers will need the minimums to participate.
patchworkcat Meow! Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,017

Feb 16th, 2009, 10:24 AM	#96
Sweetwon Juicy Charm Addict Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,863	I think if we wait we will be able to gain more participants.
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Feb 16th, 2009, 12:57 PM	#97
TIFFINEE Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 113	I need to build up my posts amt so I can take part! I to give gifts! :)

Feb 17th, 2009, 11:42 AM	#98
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,210	It sounds like waiting is a good idea to me as well. Plus, there are quite a few regulars in here w/o a ton of posts, so that will give them a chance to join w/ the requirements.
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,210

Mar 4th, 2009, 10:09 PM	#99
caxe Established 1976 Joined: Mar 2007 Location: The Southeast, US Posts: 4,983	I'm ready to join! I'd love to be able to "show off" some of the stuff I make in doing a swap! And I'd like to see the talent of other members as well. Sign me up!
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Mar 4th, 2009, 11:03 PM	#100
Cedes tori Joined: Apr 2006 Location: it's tropical Posts: 2,012	I'd love to do this if it happens. I've never done a RAOK before but I don't need much convincing to go shopping..

Mar 8th, 2009, 11:51 AM	#101
Janos614 Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,256	I'm still up for this as well!
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Mar 28th, 2009, 03:19 AM	#102
ShkBass Another pair please Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,619	HI ladies - new to this forum, but I am a closet crafter myself :-) if we have a raok, I'd love to join! Thanks, Sue
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Nov 29th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#103
ShkBass Another pair please Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,619	Hey everyone - Is someone going to spearhead this raok? or is it dead? I would be willing to co-run it with someone. Let's do this!
	__________________ Life is no fun when you're on a ban! My other love Support indie lables... for info & downloads www.inneractivemusic.co.uk

Nov 29th, 2009, 09:25 PM	#104
Sweetwon Juicy Charm Addict Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,863	I think it was forgotten. We wanted to do one, but it didn't seem to have enough interest? Maybe after the holidays we could try to get one going. I always want to do an RAOK, but haven't signed up yet. This would be a good place to get started.
	__________________ Dreaming of Juicy... Skiis, Octopus, Piece of Cake, Eyeshadow Compact, Kiera Wedge, Pink Cupcake, London Bus, Mouse Trap, Watering Can, Flower Basket, Polaroid, Hot Dog, Be Mine Heart, Carousel, Ferris Wheel, and many more! Check out my handmade jewelry! www.heathersweet.etsy.com Come visit my little collection! http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-451244.html

Nov 29th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#105
CherryFarmGirl Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 499	I would love to join a crafts RAOK after the holidays. Maybe for Valentines Day?
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