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So I joined secret Santa and got my match. Few days after the matches went out I had some things in my life went sideways colossally... anyways I shipped of my secret Santa gift from direct from the warehouse (it was a toy for a pet) and messaged my secret Santa. I got this message after it was delivered. I personally thought it was about the fact someone had actually given you something. I don’t know, I just feel really disappointed in the experience. Merry Christmas however. I just had to rant. Edit: okay wow most viral with my first post this is weird!! I’ve been a lurker for ages aha One thing I want to say is that thank you for all the support, I bear my SS no Ill will, I ask that you just do something nice for someone in the holiday period!!! Merry Christmas
migorengnomnom
They wrote “thank you” wrong.
Soaringpickle
What a grinch.. I found most of the community here is pretty supportive. But like anything there’s always a few that have to ruin it
Soaringpickle
To feel better about themselves. Try not to take it too personally and keep being you.
hollystarr
I agree with keeping it anon too. Sending a gift can be fun in itself, but totally sucks when someone deems it unworthy. Chin up, op.
disc0balls
Thanks heaps
InfinityandBeyonce
disc0balls
Ahahaha ????
InfinityandBeyonce
People, what a bunch of bastards.
Ratsalad2551
This is awful, I don't participate in this yearly festive gift giving. I feel that it's more that this person took time and thought about a
Ratsalad2551
Gift for the other and that it's sad that they took the time to be rude an unappreciative. It's the time and thought that counts, rude cunt
EnSea
The ungrateful fuck!
SuzyOlive
How DARE you not buy her a pony, ya bumb.
disc0balls
Ahahahahaha ???????? yeah I know sorry!!!
TrustMeImTheDoctor
“Other people got XBoxes! Why not me?!” - Asshole giftee, probably.
FlysaMinelly
I think it’s down right rude. Some times shit happens. “I’d prefer something thoughtful” op bought your dog a gift! That IS thoughtful 1/2
PandaLove8
That's what I'm saying! Yay another toy for my dog!
FlysaMinelly
Considering how much most people love their pets.
Tigergurke
Exactly and as long as the recipient didn't have pictures of the toys uploaded or stated that they have a ton, how are you supposed to know?
RandomIsotope
I feel bad that the dog has an owner like that.
Grabbsy
Yeah, if they wanted something that wasn't a generic dog gift, they should have never mentioned they owned a dog.
SlurmsMcEnzie
The pet won't care if it has more than one of a toy, it's going to be happy that it has toys to play with. Sorry your SS was ungrateful, OP
schoodic66
Don’t let that be your only experience.most people are incredible.feel bad for them for being that petty and move on. I would have loved it
TheGrubermeister
"I'm sorry your dog has more than I do. Merry fucking Christmas."
i336
@OP - everyone's at a different point in their lives, and everything is relative. This person was EXTREMELY immature in projecting their>
i336
expectations of their own life onto yours. What you sent was directed with Christmas spirit and cheer; this was the real gift, and sadly>
i336
it was not received. You did everything on your side correctly; ranting and calling-out is very good, because the fault lies with the>
i336
recipient entirely in this case. Merry Christmas @OP, and hopefully things go un-sideways in the new year. :D
disc0balls
Thank you so much you too
Lemmes
Sorry for you OP :( It seems there are varied opinions in the community on how SS works and thus, different expectations. 1/2
Lemmes
I think it's the thought what counts, but still got critic by community on not using "personal touch" when told I used Amazon. 2/2
disc0balls
Thanks for all the kind words, I’m gonna be an upvote fairy to spread the xmas cheer me thinks ????
TheGrubermeister
Truly the gift that keeps on giving
sabrinadent
Just FYI if you had sent me a ball for my dogs, I would have been thankful and delighted. This person is AWFUL and rude and I am so sorry.
disc0balls
@sabrinadent check your inbox
SilentScreamsX
Yes please. All I want for Christmas is to be Glorious!
mishalala
You go, friend!
disc0balls
debugstatement
the sentiment is in a stranger giving you a gift. they missed the point.
doctorbees
Someone's a bit of a Scrooge.
prettysnarky
or feeling very entitled.
daveycrook3000
Thought at first it was a tale about a girlfriend and an unwelcome dildo.
mishalala
Haven't heard any of that yet.
Positivefeedback
Strong battery game dude. Very satisfying.
disc0balls
I was waiting for someone to say that actually ahahaha you’ve made my night!!!
corgimas
You went out on a limb and got something you thought they would like, you rock! That is all that matters
DamnAutocorrelation
Screw that ungrateful son of a bitch. Just fucking be happy they got something and didnt get let down!
FleeseekstheMeeseeks
RogueDarkJedi
Oh fuck I've seen the box opening post for this. This was one of the earlier posts, it was done on a throwaway and everyone was chewing 1/2
vincerevelmori1
I was going to say I swear I saw the other post of this, but wasn’t 100% it was the same!
RogueDarkJedi
them out. They were complaining it wasn't wrapped even though the store doesn't offer that. The giftee appeared 2 have a change of heart tho
Niborino
A yellow chewing rope?
RogueDarkJedi
Made from bananas, yes.
Niborino
Hm, I saw one post with a dog and a yellow chewing toy but that was with a second gift so probably not the same
RogueDarkJedi
Nah, you would remember this one. It had a long ass receipt.
disc0balls
Are you able to link me to the post?
RogueDarkJedi
Sadly they deleted it. It was at about -5 pts the last time I looked at it. Posted by JerkSanta six days ago.
doctorbees
Relevant username, I suppose.
disc0balls
Okay, thanks for that :)
RogueDarkJedi
They mentioned that they sent an email to MartynMage to complain as well. However, I'm sure Martyn isn't a scumlord & gets the sitch.
DarthNikko
Giftee saw other people getting expensive/nice stuff and was disappointed because giftee's entitled ass didn't get something shiny too...
daydark1337
this
ramarins
^^ this. Spot on.
TrustMeImTheDoctor
My first year (2014 I think), I got a box loaded with little things and I could not have been happier. Some people just suck.
Tigergurke
In my first year I "only" got a hat. But I was super happy about it, because it was an awesome hat and I love it!
SisterSinister
I did it for the first time last year and got a box full of snacks from the US that are unavailable in Germany. :D
RogueDarkJedi
It was one of the first posts actually. OP bought the gift from MyPetWarehouse. Post was up 12/6 by JerkSanta asking if they were "unfair"
disc0balls
@RogueDarkJedi could you link the poSt?
nightaccio129
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OfficialBurtMacklin
I suspect it was a throwaway account that has since been deleted. Couldn’t find anything.
RogueDarkJedi
@JerkSanta is the account, the post got deleted.
CharlieWoolf
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Emeryld
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evarin88
You can report the person to @MartynMage
DaCrazyBeggar
for what? He is entitled to his opinion. he didn't curse or insult, he can be diappointed if he wants to.
CharlieWoolf
I can think you're an idiot, that's my opinion and I'm entitled to it, but calling you an idiot is needlessly hurtful and shouldn't be done.
PandaLove8
Lol
zebil
@op do it man, just because they are part of the community doesn't mean they should be part of this. Sign up next year, like others I would>
zebil
MartynMage
This is beyond infuriating.
MartynMage
Like really, I don't host this so people can bitch about gifts. There's no price limits for a reason. It's about sending what you like 1/2
MartynMage
to send, and having fun with it. This message goes against every reason that I host this exchange wholeheartedly. Very frustrated. 2/2
cinemeasctha
"she has a lot of these toys" was not needed. I can forgive the rest kind of but that was cold.
YAYMANDA
Yeah that was totally uncalled for... so ungrateful.
alvastar
Depends on what it is. For example, as a cat owner, if someone got me one of those $2 fake mice with a receipt and no card or anything (1/2)
alvastar
I would be slightly miffed, if I'm being honest with myself, and my cat DOES have many. It's hard because we only know one side here.
Dravit
It wouldn't have hurt them to say, "Thanks for the gift, I appreciate times are tough & I hope you have a good Christmas & things improve."
MistressLyda
Oddly enough, "she has a lot of these" could even been nice, if the rest of the mail had been way different.
Lillae
"She has a ton of these and she loves them all so much! Thank you!" Bam, from rude to grateful.
rlfcl
"im upset you didn't get me a better present, anonymous stranger with no obligation or connection to me whatsoever"
gammelgubben
To be fair everyone who joins have an obligation, but I'm with ya about the dick move part
rlfcl
yea i thought of putting "no obligation apart from a voluntary commitment" but i figured ppl would get it
sendmenudibranchs
There's no price minimum or maximum. They should be grateful that OP got a gift at all... some people end up with nothing :(
KikiLebeauf
I'm happy getting a GIFT from an anonymous stranger who at least took the time to read my profile and GIFT something related to my life.
pocatella
Aye! Got a very belated SS at work, worth the wait because this person actually gifted me things I would use/ enjoy myself.
ilavalamp
"She has a lot of these toys" sounds like @OP did put thought into it but couldn't know how big the collection was already...
alvastar
Kinda depends on what it is. My pup has a lot of tennis balls, and my cat has a lot of fake mice. Neither make particularly good gifts, imo.
AnalBumCoverFor7000Alex
But can you ever have too many dildos?
Duosgirl
Never.
WhatTheFrench
And it was totally unnecessary for the recipient to expound on that in any way.
CorgiFloofs
It just pisses me off so much how ungrateful people can be...
andthedicestoppedrolling
that's a problem with any stranger gift exchange. Somebody says they like something, chances are they already have stuff associated with it
andthedicestoppedrolling
You might get unlucky
vexecutioner
This is rough. On one hand...having any expectations at all is never the best mental route to take, in an online gift exchange. (1)
Porkchop01
I’m always prepared to receive nothing. You don’t want to get the best present, you want to give the best present
toomanythingstothinkabout
Heck, after not getting anything last year I am just excited and morbidly curious to see what happens this year. OP's match, not cool.
purpleseadragons
I live overseas and my family is stateside. I know I've shipped a few things from a biz and receipts were included accidentally etc. Life
PureUnadulteratedBait
I always expect shit to go sideways, that way if it goes well I'm pleasantly surprised. If not, I knew it was coming.
newimgurscreenname
After seeing a lot of posts on here, I have no expectations. I may get something, I may not, but I took a chance. This person was kinda rude
ronomnom
I just expect not to get anything and if anything does come I'll be super thankful :\
mormonator12
The only expectation I have is to get anything at all. Thought that counts
SoFarSoLonely
My Clashof Clans name is Mormonator, how ironic
Simon1FA
Agree it is about the thought.although i think a good approach is to try not expect anything at all. That way you can't get disappointed.
theyar
Yeah but you know a lot of people do this assuming they're going to get a huge shipment of autographed gear from Snoop.
RandomIsotope
I have a slim hope for something from Adam Savage :D
PaliQ
Friend of mine has been matched with a Sponser. They tell you ahead so you can accept or refuse it, as it has to be reported on taxes.
PaliQ
We still don't know which sponser... Very excited to find out!
vexecutioner
And I believe this response is a bit on the rude side, because you are right, it is about connecting and giving, not the gift, itself. (2)
TheCobb1
some people see these super gracious and extravagant gifts like the guy who got a guitar and just expect the same thing from everyone
prettysnarky
And being gracious about receiving it, too. Some folks just weren't taught any manners.
imahoygrrrr
My thoughts exactly! So rude
Vick4rs
Perhaps the fabulous gifts some people receive and post create an expectation that everybody will receive similar. Some ppl get carried away
MeridaIsMySpiritAnimal
I've considered doing SS the last couple years, but as a grad student I don't have the time or $ to go all out like the posted ones, which..
MeridaIsMySpiritAnimal
has deterred me from participating, which kinda sucks. I wish imgur had like 2 levels of SS, a regular & an extra. Then you'd know what you
MeridaIsMySpiritAnimal
were signing up for and could match with someone else on the same level. Regardless, this person was rude to @op & should appreciate a gift
vexecutioner
However, though I sympathize with the situation, you maybe should have doodled or written a short note, as a personal touch. (3)
vexecutioner
But no matter what, you participated, even during a hard time...and that should be appreciated. Don't let this ruin your holiday.
sendmenudibranchs
A lot of people send directly from Amazon or whichever online vendor they shop from.
sendmenudibranchs
I have just realised I replied to the wrong comment here. Sorry.
disc0balls
I actually didn’t see the gift at all, it was sent directly from a warehouse
doesanyoneevenreadthese
So then there really was no thought at all. If you don't even know what you got them how can you defend it
vexecutioner
Yeah, I totally get that. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Try to have a great Christmas.
PrincessOctopus
Tbh dog toys are great. I'm concerned about getting some because we had to take away the toys my dogs had for being jerks. And I worry it1
HatofTacos
I didn't do SS this year because I got such an amazing gift last year. I couldn't beat my expectations back down so I didn't participate.
Duosgirl
What did you get?
HatofTacos
A painting of a tardis done by my secret Santa. It was about the coolest thing she could have done for me.
HatofTacos
Duosgirl
OOOOOOO home made niftiness! Very nice :)
HatofTacos
Yeah, it was absolutely perfect!
LilithImmaculat3
What a dick move of them
twozerooz
Unless OP sent a dollar store toy
WholesomeAF
Gratitude in all things big or small. Why shame someone for a harmless gesture?
Silverforte
Because people feel entitled.
UsernameMatt
I called them a Cunt in my head. Makes me nervous about my gift I sent.
AnokaJoe
Accurate
HEXADECIMAL
You included the receipt so they can return it. Maybe they were expecting something hand crafted.
fireeternal
Expectation is they key word here, the gift exchange is what matters, this way it sounds like they would rather not recieve anything.
HEXADECIMAL
Save the address and send coal.
wotemer
just like the other day where there were several negative Comments on a self made SS Gift. Greedy idiots. Just dont give a damn.
Storedenergy
Ugh, that OP was an asshole, too. So ungrateful.
dogbeachesarethebestbeaches
some people are just greedy
SkitzOnTheRitz
Was that the string art? People were brutal about that.
wotemer
yeah, I'd like to know the gifter, 'cause if its selfmade I want commission one for myself :D
paganfears
Just write back “get fucked”. They’ve completely missed the concept of secret santa and bad gift giving. What did they want, a new iPhone?
PinkAlpaca
As they've stated they would have preferred a card, send a card filled with glitter with "get fucked" written inside,
HerpDerpopotamus
I can't upvote this enough.
Raz0rking
you are right. One does this stuff for fun. Not for material gain. What a doushebag
hblb229
All the front page SS reveals set up an expectation of an awesome and thoughtful gift. Even though obv they are a small %
YouNeedtoChill
Then tell us and we'll do it for you. This kind of response from a recipient is really unnecessary. What a douchecanoe.
kaarbaak
How about 2 seconds of thought? Is that too much to ask. OP has no class
pancakesbaby
Dude, the real lack of class here is someone actually complaining about a gift they received...not @OP
mishalala
Hey. When shit goes sideways in your life, you just do what you can. In the holiday spirit, we're all grateful...
yomomsaman
How can you say op has no class? Op came on hard times and still sent a gift. Thats more than i can say about the douchetools who 1/2
yomomsaman
Participate just to get a gift but not send one. We have no idea what op spent on this gift. Recip is a dick for this response.
LurKaiSen
How was OP to know that animal had those toys already? OP got something for their SS to play with their pet. If I still had my dog, that 1/2
LurKaiSen
would be one of the best moments of the holiday. That Giftee is being selfish. You participate in SS to gift someone. Getting gifted is 2/3
LurKaiSen
something you be grateful for. OP did what they could in a rough situation. Your comment could use 2 seconds of thought.
UsernameMatt
I want their username so I can tell them to piss off (not really). Good on @op for participating even under their shitty circumstances.
CharlieWoolf
Probably not necessary since this made FP lol
disc0balls
Thank you but I’m not naming names.
itsjustcoy28
I think this person was expecting a plethora of gifts. I think this had to of been a teenager who doesn't understand secret santa.
alvastar
Depends on what OP gave. If (s)he only gave a $2 fake mouse, no card, no note, no anything? Honestly, that would feel cheap.
teakasaurus
Sadly, the over the top front page SSs are probably giving people absurdly unrealistic expectations. u.u
disc0balls
Nah I’m not going to be rude, not my thing aha
pocatella
So instead you’ll make a post about it so others can hurl insults at this person? Wow
requit
Tell me where this person's name is.
dogbeachesarethebestbeaches
good on you. be the better man, disc0balls.
PandaLove8
If I had a dog with a bunch of toys and got another toy, I would be super excited. I'd think it was thoughtful to think of my dog!
DixonHillPrivateEye
Your SS accidentally misspelled "thank you so much for the gift!"
TheSpeakerOfTheHouse
You make me want to get over my secretive nature and do it next year.
PandaLove8
Me too
SaucyFineBolognaFactory
Give me their name and I'll be rude to them. Totally my thing
disc0balls
No. Not happening sorry
LadyKaya
Your life situation doesn't matter. You gave someone a thoughtful gift. This guy sucks. I would have been thrilled to get anything from you!
LVL80CatLady
Want me to send out my army of winter cats? Their claws are never clipped.
TheHaloFollower
Give us her username
tazlah
Hey it honestly sounds like the person is a kid. What a dicky little kid.
FuckMeFuckYou
I can almost guarantee it is not.
tazlah
Do you know who it is?
Jillymaree76
No, something with a thought behind it.
CheesyMashedPotatoes
It's a stranger online. He shipped from a warehouse so he wouldn't have to ship something twice. Not everything is going to be handmade!
RepostingForAwareness
What kind of thought?
Jillymaree76
Anything... Not just. You have a cat. Here's a cat toy. How about reading comments, looking at favorites, etc.
RepostingForAwareness
Anything, but not just ... :) So you're picky when someone actually tries to do something nice to you? wow, such DB.
TheCrazySucculentLady
OP is not Amazon, when life takes a dump on you you know of have to roll with it.
Dragonsarebiglizards
That's why you don't include your name. Just be anonymous.
skylerfreeze
that is sort of why the word secret is right in the name
dogbeachesarethebestbeaches
When sending from Aust you have to declare your deets so can't remain anon. I hope my SS doesn't react like OP's SS did. What a grumpy bum!
cheeseguy3412
I didn't sign up for Secret Santa, but someone that left their name / address on their FP post has been sent a box of bananas and a watch.
ghettofish
The most secret of Santas. :D
izzmonster
Then move, jeez its just that easy.
ADorkInShorts
"move, it's easy" no
izzmonster
Thats the joke
dogbeachesarethebestbeaches
lol I'll move to Antarctica, surely the post will be easier there
izzmonster
There we go! Just make sure to secure your chains so you dont fall off the earth!
dogbeachesarethebestbeaches
bungee to the stars and back