Saint Sue Moore Memorial Fundraiser
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It will be back. For now, enjoy the auction!! Fight cancer!!!
Where is the BST??
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It will be back. For now, enjoy the auction!! Fight cancer!!!
Allow me to quote a mod who once replied to me in PM one word, just one word: Wow.
Now I just had my BST privileges restored a few weeks ago (still haven’t even posted anything there) so why I’m going to risk it all now for some stupid reason is beyond me and my better judgment.
But it’s not a stupid reason is it. In fact it’s far from stupid.
It’s great that we at B&B hold an annual fundraiser to support breast cancer research, in honor of someone who really helped pave the way for all of the artisan soap makers we have now. It’s great to put it on the front page and advertise it! People have a good time, putting it in their signatures and suggesting in various threads to go check out the charity auction! That’s all fun and great.
What’s not great is removing the BST in a blatant attempt to try to funnel funds into the charity auction.
Now this is a privately owned website and Joel and free speech doesn’t apply here and blah blah blah. With that in mind I will likely face a ban for this. If not again from the BST, then from the whole site. So be it, c’est la vie.
I could list the reasons why this was such a bad idea, but you already know them. I’m sure the mods got together and talked it out. Well, you should have listened to the ones who said it was wrong - because they were right.
You ask people for donations. Forcing people to donate, either explicitly or implicitly, is extortion.
If you don’t already know deep down that this was a messed up and sketchy thing to do, then I’ll end with this: I doubt Sue would have wanted it this way.
Now I’ve said my piece and if this is the last thing you guys ever let me say on here, then I can hang my hat on it and call it a day. If not, I’ve been enjoying being back and would love to stay; just not in a place that does this.
Now I just had my BST privileges restored a few weeks ago (still haven’t even posted anything there) so why I’m going to risk it all now for some stupid reason is beyond me and my better judgment.
But it’s not a stupid reason is it. In fact it’s far from stupid.
It’s great that we at B&B hold an annual fundraiser to support breast cancer research, in honor of someone who really helped pave the way for all of the artisan soap makers we have now. It’s great to put it on the front page and advertise it! People have a good time, putting it in their signatures and suggesting in various threads to go check out the charity auction! That’s all fun and great.
What’s not great is removing the BST in a blatant attempt to try to funnel funds into the charity auction.
Now this is a privately owned website and Joel and free speech doesn’t apply here and blah blah blah. With that in mind I will likely face a ban for this. If not again from the BST, then from the whole site. So be it, c’est la vie.
I could list the reasons why this was such a bad idea, but you already know them. I’m sure the mods got together and talked it out. Well, you should have listened to the ones who said it was wrong - because they were right.
You ask people for donations. Forcing people to donate, either explicitly or implicitly, is extortion.
If you don’t already know deep down that this was a messed up and sketchy thing to do, then I’ll end with this: I doubt Sue would have wanted it this way.
Now I’ve said my piece and if this is the last thing you guys ever let me say on here, then I can hang my hat on it and call it a day. If not, I’ve been enjoying being back and would love to stay; just not in a place that does this.
The purpose of hiding the BST is not to funnel funds into the auction.
The auction takes a lot of attention.
The BST is the single biggest drain on Mod manpower.
It just makes sense to hold off on the BST for a few days so that the Mod Team isn't running around like chickens with their heads cut off.
I've never personally understood anyone who says "It's against my better judgement to say this" and then says it.
You'd be better off leaving out the "It's against my better judgement" part, because apparently, it isn't.
"Forcing people to donate, either explicitly or implicitly, is extortion."
No one, in any way, shape or form is being forced or coerced into donating. The number of members who participate in the auction as compared to total membership is pretty small, but there is a lot of activity in a short period by those members.
The thousands of other members who do not participate in the auction in any way are none the worse for wear when it's over and done.
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We can wait for a few days, then the BST will return. It's only once a year, not a huge deal, IMHO.
Thanks for the explanation, Phil.
Also thank you to the people who donated towards the auctions, those who bid in the auctions and the moderation team for dedicating their time to make this happen.
Also thank you to the people who donated towards the auctions, those who bid in the auctions and the moderation team for dedicating their time to make this happen.
It's a labor of love to Honor a Saint of a Woman.
Do you truly feel that this perception is keeping with the gentlemanly ethos of this site?
That’s the number one rule, I wouldn’t blame the mods if they did escort you from this community permanently.
Hannah's Dad
I Can See Better Than Bigfoot.
Nobody ‘forced me‘ to donate a vintage razor and some Tabac — I did it voluntarily and happily. It’s my small contribution to a worthy cause. I sent some goodies to the winner, and he sent money to fight cancer. And you’re angry that you couldn’t sell something on the BST for 72 hours?
Get some perspective, my friend.
No one forced anything. People were asked, plain and simple. Glad to be able to have made a difference in any way.
Messygoon
Abandoned By Gypsies.
+1
I thoroughly enjoyed this worthy cause as a contributor, participant, and observer. I have already identified a special donation for next year.
One observation: the Paladin Noire Beehive is the most beautiful shaving brush I have ever seen. Another observation: this brotherhood is full of the loving, giving gentlemen with whom I seek to surround myself.
Congrats and thanks for all the hard work @luvmysuper and the many others who made this event a success. And a special thank you to @ChiefBroom for your giving heart, artistic eye, and pinnacle of craftsmanship. That brush is a masterpiece.
It's a great cause, the BST can wait 72 hrs. Beyond the great cause, items donated and money raised through donations from members, it's also an event that is just generally a good time. Appreciate B&B hosting it and the mods effort leading up to, during, and after the event.
Wow, it’s amazing how there can such a differing point of view on something we have been doing for years.
First, it was kind of the mods to dignify this with a response.
To the OP, I encourage you to show this thread to your therapist to read, then listen and talk it out.
If you don't have one I encourage you (or anyone) to get one.
To the OP, I encourage you to show this thread to your therapist to read, then listen and talk it out.
If you don't have one I encourage you (or anyone) to get one.
I’m not letting this take away from a fun couple of days for a great cause. One that I participated in of my own accord and with pleasure and pride. Thank you B&B. Thank you.
Wow! What a steaming pile. I'm not going to touch it.
I don't think I've ever been left utterly speechless, dumbfounded even, by a single post on B&B... Until now.
Allow me to introduce you to my friend Stan…
EclipseRedRing
I smell like a Christmas pudding
Shameful.
Or springs1. If they don't make you speechless nothing will
I'm curious what you're doing that not being able to hit the BST for a few days is such a huge inconvenience. Stuff will still there to buy next week, you can sell to your hearts content then too. This is supposed to be a hobby, not a business.
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