One argument against allowing Bingle Buddy Gift Exchange as an exception is that it is incredibly vague and might be against the purpose of the exception.
One argument for it, and that I think makes it reasonable to allow Bingle Buddy without allowing other gift exchanges, is that it is a Badger and Blade event that can build community and that helps members get to know each other a little better.
I am not sure it really matters either way. I joined the sabbatical knowing that I wouldn't be doing the Bingle Buddy gift exchange if I made it this far (a strange kind of anti-reward) and while I enjoyed doing it previously, I've enjoyed appreciating what I already have this year more (plus it has lasted longer.)
I think if it was added to the list of possible exceptions I might take advantage of it next year and it might convince me to do the sabbatical again. I am debating it as is because I have a very small list of things I want and part of me would rather have the freedom to purchase these items when they are on sale, not just the first week of Jan.
One argument for it, and that I think makes it reasonable to allow Bingle Buddy without allowing other gift exchanges, is that it is a Badger and Blade event that can build community and that helps members get to know each other a little better.
I am not sure it really matters either way. I joined the sabbatical knowing that I wouldn't be doing the Bingle Buddy gift exchange if I made it this far (a strange kind of anti-reward) and while I enjoyed doing it previously, I've enjoyed appreciating what I already have this year more (plus it has lasted longer.)
I think if it was added to the list of possible exceptions I might take advantage of it next year and it might convince me to do the sabbatical again. I am debating it as is because I have a very small list of things I want and part of me would rather have the freedom to purchase these items when they are on sale, not just the first week of Jan.