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Swap Box Guidelines |
Activities Schedule and Guidelines
Revised
06/08/2010
(CLICK HERE AND READ OUR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINE FIRST)
***Learn how to host an activity here***
FDsG scheduled swaps have been postponed until further notice
Description |
Activity |
Important Dates |
Host |
2010 Activities |
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| Monthly Photo Fun | Photoshoot | Due anytime up until 11:59pm of the selected month. | ;-Dolla |
| Tour Guy | Doll Visit | Postponed until further notice | ;-Dolla |
2010 Activities
*June Photo Fun - Wedding Bells Are Ringing or Graduation* [Click here to upload photos]
The Summer months are always great for that lovely wedding. Photograph your dolls in a wedding, getting ready for a wedding, wedding room settings/decor, etc. Anything that has to do with that blissful moment.
The Summer months also involve the end of school and a new beginning as a young adult. Photograph your dolls themed for graduation or prom.
Participants:
*July Photo Fun - Beach Party / Swimming* [Click here to upload photos]
How about some fun in the sun? Think beach parties, hot summer fun, surfing, swimming or basking in the sun.
Participants:
*August Photo Fun - Summer Sports* [Click here to upload photos]
Some sports are specific to the Summer months. What comes to mind? Show your dolls having some fun with sports activities. Can you think of one nobody else will? Let's see.
Participants:
*September Photo Fun - Back-To-School* [Click here to upload photos]
Returning to school for that new learning experience? School days with new clothes, books and classroom fun. Shopping? Why not?
Participants:
*October Photo Fun - Trash 2 Treasure / The Harvest* [Click here to upload photos]
Sometimes in the Fall we're trying to clean up to throw out the old and bring in the new. Fresh beautiful fall colors embrace the season. New clothes, new house-dressing, the harvest, etc. Think colorful foilage of the season or the wonderful grays of bare trees. Got any new fall fashions?
Please no halloween themes.
Participants:
Tour Guy Project - Hosted by Dolla - Postponed until further notice
Here you will find the tour guidelines (subject to change): Click here
Activities
Guideline
Revised 05/30/2010
Members are encouraged to host group activities. If you would like to be an activity Host, click here for more information.
Some activities will require you to be an active participant in previous activities. You will be required to have participated in at least three (3) activities within the past twelve (12) months.
Please do not signup for swaps or other activities if you are not committed to seeing them through completion. I cannot stress this enough. It is not fair to others, especially your swap partner. You know yourself better than anybody. If you have problems committing or a tight schedule, maybe swaps are not for you. We have other activities available which require less committment.
For swaps, you and your swap partner (Swapner) decide on the specifics. Please do not have outrageous requests swaps (i.e. "I want only Midge dolls with blond hair and Shani arms."). Save those for private swaps. There are times swap due dates may need adjusting. This is fine if mutually agreed upon by the swapners. Most importantly, please keep in touch.
Note: Preferences are just that; what a person prefers. Swaps are gifts. People should not be under pressure. Fashion styles, colors, hair styles, etc. are easily attainable. Some of us prefer poser dolls, some prefer a particular ethnicity and some prefer a particular hair color, face mold, etc. Often our preferences are not what is available to our swapner. When asked, I often say, "I prefer ......., but don't go out and buy a doll if you have other dolls onhand."
Failure To Fulfil
There is "no tolerance" rule for failure to fulfil. Those who do not follow through with their commitment will be emailed. If you do not respond within five (5) days, you will be automatically unsubbed.
There is a "3 strike" policy for failure to fulfil your swap
commitments.
Strike 1 - prohibited from participating in activities until fulfilled (meaning
completed, postponed or cancelled by swapners).
Strike 2 - six (6)-month probation from participating in activities.
Strike 3 - prohibited from participating in swaps possibily being unsubbed
from the club.
We understand some situations cannot be helped (i.e. life/family crisis (deaths, illnesses, loss of job...), communication issues (computer problems, email problems). Be forthcoming and let one of the Managers know. If you do not have a valid reason or we cannot get in touch with you, you may be unsubbed and possibly banned from the club.
Report all swaps-gone-bad to the Moderators. See email address at the bottom of the group page. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fashiondollswap
Mailing Packages
Mail packages First Class Mail, Parcel Post or Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. You can also mail First Class with insurance (required for travel guy project). There is no delivery confirmation, but the person has to sign for the item and you have insurance in the case of loss or damage. Delivery confirmation is free or at a discount if you create your mailing label at usps.com or use their downloadable computer software.
Packages sent outside of the US can be mailed at various rates depending upon the location. Check rates for First Class International, Priority Mail International. There are also some flat rates. Check with the U.S. Post Office (USPS.com).
Please mark your packages "Fashion Doll Swap Group" or "FDsG". This way the recipient knows what it is.
Club Content Rating (Revised 05/2010)
Our group content rating is ;-D's-G. ;-Dolla's General. Not cinema rating and not the TV rating. A rating of my personal choice.
;-D's-G - At max. is little violence, no strong language and little sexual dialogue or situations.
The following are not allowed for conversation, club organized swaps or photos: Flaming, spamming and extremely bad conduct like profanity, sexual abuse, murder, etc. Also content relating to: demons, devils, voodoo, witches and witchcraft, (of the occult, spells, etc), warlocks, pagans, monsters, vampires, wizards, horror, murder, morbid/gruesome monsters, erotic/sexual nudity, obscenities, bloodiness, halloween and same gender relationships. Moderate non-morbid goth, tasteful masquerade/fantasy, moderate Sci-Fi and moderate (non-argumentitive) religious or political views are allowed.
Some subjects allowed if it pertains to a lesson learned (i.e. someone overcoming bad habits, lifestyles or bad situations.) Let your heart be the judge. If you are not sure, please ask first before sharing with the group.
Please use the assigned folders in the Photos area for sharing. There should be a folder for each of our swaps and activities. If not, feel free to create one for us. For member doll photos, create a folder using the naming convention mbr_yourname (i.e. mbr_dollasdolls).
Off text discussions are allowed if not argumentative. In addition, please refrain from public discussions of a particular type of religion. Some subjects may be nipped at the bud at the Moderators disgression.
If you are not sure about a subject, please ask before posting.
Tentative Swap Schedule
(Due dates remain the same each year.)
Subject to change
Anniversary swap signups - Jan. 15th, Swap due March 1st (Unless otherwise stated. See swap description)
Spring signups - March 15th, Swap due May 31th
Summer signups - May 15th, Swap due July 31st
Fall signups - July 15th, Swap due Sept. 30th
Winter signups - Sept. 15th, Swap due by Nov. 30th
Holiday signups - Nov. 15th, Swap due by Jan. 15th
Valentine's Day signups - Dec. 31st, Swap due by Feb. 14th
Months available for other activities (check schedule first):
April, June, August, October
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