Postcards...

[nina03]

The pin-up girl postcards came today! I'm so excited to send these out! Also, I got my first card in the mail! Thank you, Homoe!

[Bèsame*]

I see NavyButch, is timed out. Should we eliminate? ?

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

I see NavyButch, is timed out. Should we eliminate? ?

I was thinking about that too. Given the reason (identity issues, meaning that they were already timed out and came back under an assumed name and false pretenses), I would lean towards eliminating them from the list although I supposed everyone could do whatever feels right for them.

[nina03]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I was thinking about that too. Given the reason (identity issues, meaning that they were already timed out and came back under an assumed name and false pretenses), I would lean towards eliminating them from the list although I supposed everyone could do whatever feels right for them.

I was wondering what "timed out" meant. Does that mean he's been banned for some reason?

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by nina03

I was wondering what "timed out" meant. Does that mean he's been banned for some reason?

Basically. It means that whoever Navy is is someone who was previously removed from the site for bad behavior and has come back under a guise. There are quite a few that do that. Thankfully, we have some good folks in charge and they get caught eventually.

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I was thinking about that too. Given the reason (identity issues, meaning that they were already timed out and came back under an assumed name and false pretenses), I would lean towards eliminating them from the list although I supposed everyone could do whatever feels right for them.

I've always been confused about the 'identity issues".

Does it ALWAYS mean they were "timed out" under their old screen name or could it just be they made another screen name, which one needs permission for,and they failed to do that?

[nina03]

I mailed all my postcards today!! Forgive the terrible handwriting!

[Soft*Silver]

I received Homoe's card today! Loved it!

I am ok with sending NB postcards and plan on staying in touch with him. There are managerial reasons why decisions are made by the admins. But it doesnt/shouldnt affect individual members and their choices to stay in contact.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Just so you know my cards will be going out next week sometime. I'm a little slow but haven't flaked!

[Soft*Silver]

I am going to send Navy a postcard. I will leave it up to you whether or not to send him one.

I grieve this loss. I liked NB. He was polite and caring and a gentleman. Whoever he was in the past, we wont know. He could have been a cad. I just know who he presented himself as now. This is why I chose to send him a postcard. But its up to you if you want to send him one or not.

I am going to address this with Ms Medusa as well, to see if there are any concerns she has with us sending him postcards

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by homoe

I've always been confused about the 'identity issues".

Does it ALWAYS mean they were "timed out" under their old screen name or could it just be they made another screen name, which one needs permission for,and they failed to do that?

In my experience, it's not a good thing. Usually, when it's benevolent issue, there's a 'formally known as' type of message under the new screen name. Sometimes it's in the signature but it's usually there if it's a "harmless" situation.

I've been duped before and I'm sure will be again as folks that have been removed from the site tend to weasel their way back in, one way or another. Luckily, they are usually caught pretty quickly. Sometimes I can spot a returning person and sometimes I can't.

[Chained Daisy]

Originally Posted by Gemme

In my experience, it's not a good thing. Usually, when it's benevolent issue, there's a 'formally known as' type of message under the new screen name. Sometimes it's in the signature but it's usually there if it's a "harmless" situation.

I've been duped before and I'm sure will be again as folks that have been removed from the site tend to weasel their way back in, one way or another. Luckily, they are usually caught pretty quickly. Sometimes I can spot a returning person and sometimes I can't.

Originally Posted by homoe

I've always been confused about the 'identity issues".

Does it ALWAYS mean they were "timed out" under their old screen name or could it just be they made another screen name, which one needs permission for,and they failed to do that?

Forgive the intrusion, I wouldn't normally be posting here as I am not taking part in the swap, however on reading the discussion which touched on identity issues I felt this may be relevant to me...

I was a member before known as Daisy Chain, I managed to lock myself out of my account with an email change, I did mail admin soon after but didnt get a reply, life took over and time passed but I found myself visiting as a guest so decided to rejoin, switching my old name about seemed like a good idea to keep some continuity. I didnt know I needed permission for this until reading Homoe`s post, my apologies to all. This may all sound like a long ramble {it probably is !} but I was a little concerned my rejoining and name change may come across as underhanded in some way after reading of other members `identity issues` so wished to clarify. Gemme raises a good point about `previously known as` so I will add that to my signature.

Apologies for the derailing, thanks for reading.

[cathexis]

NavyButch who was dropped without warning yesterday, still plans to participate in the Post Card Exchange. Has all needed cars, and is ready to go. Also, has the necessary addresses and postage.

If anyone has a question or problem, they can contact me via PM or e-mail My email address Fox_deSade@Outlook.com

Thanks!

[Breathless]

okay my 2 cents.. let's please Refrain from making assumptions. We are not administrators, and truthfully it is not any of our business, I can vouch to the fact that sometimes it really is something minor. The address have already been sent out, I have talked to Navy outside of the site and trust that his participation in this project is sincere. I will be sending the cards I picked for each participant. Cheers!

[Gemme]

No one's telling anyone else to or not to swap with Navy. That's up to each person. However, people don't get timed out for no reason, so it's not about 'making assumptions', especially when the reasoning has been shared by the administrators.

Chained Daisy, thank you for your post. It's helpful for folks who may have interacted with you previously to know that you are 'that' person, so I always appreciate it when someone who does come back under a new name, no matter the reason, is transparent about it.

Sorry for the sideways derail, Soft! My cards went out late yesterday.