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I know theres a lot of lurkers and posters who probably get a bit down this time of year that they can't contribute to what is definitely one of Imgur's better community events, be it because of money issues preventing them from gifting, social anxiety preventing them from interacting with strangers, or any number of other problems that stop them from doing what they want.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who's willing to reach out and say to these people that, despite not being able to follow through on secret santa-ing this year, your heart is in the right place for wanting to make another person's life a little brighter at this time of year, and you deserve nice things to happen to you regardless. You're awesome, regardless of your circumstances.
And for the people that are doing the secret santa this year, you're awesome too, and deserve respect for taking the time and resources necessary to share some Christmas spirit with a stranger, even if you're also getting a shiny thing in return.
TL:DR Everyone deserves to feel like someone cares for them on imgur this Christmas, even if you didn't sign up for secret santa.
FP edit because that's a thing: I'm really glad people are so kind hearted about this issue. I'm being generous with comment upvotes but in the spirit of things, feel free to message me Whatever You Like; say hi, tell me a terrible joke, send an unsolicited duck pic, whatever. And if you like, this Christmas I'll try my best to message you back to remind you you're great.
AikoMizushima
https://imgur.com/AcrjTQ2
WoundedZetian
I'm trying to buy a house. Thanks.
JohMarLeh
FUCK Money, just hug somebody :)
sunionbroman
Thanks you. My family is cool with “White Elephant” where we all buy one present and exchange. I’d be fucked otherwise. Happy Holidays!!
LunaSolar
I didnt even know this was a thing otherwise id join in. Rather do it on imgur than for my crappy coworkers
Whwat
lol
CardioVascular
Thanks op, I was feeling left out of the fun.
Love1323
Thanks, feels better to know I’m not alone.
gambino789
I took part in secret santa last year. But I couldn’t afford a nice gift. I got a wonderful gift (1/2)
gambino789
i felt really guilty and decided not to take part this time. I don’t wanna spoil secret santa for someone.
TrueNorthernLights
Aww, thanks op.
BookCreaseOnFace
Wife is not an imgur fan. Would love to participate but would make home life uncomfortable. Enjoy your gifts!
CardioVascular
Ack, sounds tense. Good job blessing her with not participating, you are a good husband.
TheFastpaws
<3
AgamemnonsMemes
Its the shipping costs i'm afraid of...
Whwat
gift card????
KittyLeader
I wanna join because it'll give me something to look forward to, but lack of money/skills means that I can't give anything...
KittyLeader
And I don't want to be the guy who gets something but doesn't give something.
shutupjennifer
I feel you. I lost my job in August and have been cutting corners since.
hairylifetimes
BE IMGUR inspired. Please if you don't have a Secret Santa be one for someone closer to you . Make dinner for someone . Good tree OP
LadyHufflepuffingtontheThird
I wanted to join but haven't worked since Sept. Got a job, start next week! 1st paycheck not until Jan.
GuciGucci
Xmas present to yourself! Good job buddy
LadyHufflepuffingtontheThird
Thank you
Duz2
I finished the application but I just didn't send it. I'm not. Good gift giver nor enough funds. It's okay to watch everyoneenjoy their gift
Spettel
Thanks.
LaCruLove
You're awesome too! We need to be nicer to one another. Thank you for taking time to spread some positivity!
yvonnemcgruder
I'd totally be up for a card exchange tho.
dgg7
That’s not my problem - after all the great and thoughtful gifts posted here nothing I‘d come up with would be close to that :(
Cranberryable
Thanks. I'm broke so I couldn't pay the shipping probably, but at least I buy presents for local shelter cats. Happy holidays everyone :)
GuidingLikeALighthouse
Xenarion
Also homemade gifts are appreciated.
Whwat
^^^^^
ozzycats
Thank you for a post like this OP...
Ceora
I'm really sad I couldn't join in this year = {
lafemmenikita
Me too! I wish I could but I'm not in a good place both financially and emotionally. Was too afraid I'd fuck it up and dissappoint someone
Ceora
I know that feeling all too well.the holidays can be tough. Can't offer much but, feel free to message me if you need to chat. Best wishes.
PredatorApex
I can't afford much this year. No one to spend Xmas with except my pets. Just going to decorate my FC house in FFXIV and try to be happy.
GalacticOverlord
I would like to decorate my moghouse in FFXI, but can't afford to run the game, right now. Just tried XIV again, a few months ago. 1/2
GalacticOverlord
So I haven't ever participated in the festivities there. Can't afford that either, though. Lol *cry*
PredatorApex
I used to be a dirty GIL rmt buyer so I have a couple hundred million I'm still floating on from awhile back.
NalaniZecha
What server are you on?
PredatorApex
Coeurl
NalaniZecha
Oh Im on Cactaur you should add me!
PredatorApex
I can't if you're on Cactaur?
NalaniZecha
You can do cross server adding now as long as we're in the same data center.
kissmyash
Thanks yo. I'm broke but if I wasn't I'd participate
PillowFortPolice
Yeah same :/ said last year I'd participate this year, but I'm still broke. Got a better job but have more bills this year.
RednapxpandeR
Same here
Silliosophical
We need a poor Imgurian Secret Santa option. Doesn’t have to be matching. Just poor people sending each other shit just to be nice.
InaraSerra
If you'd like a card, feel free to inbox me info. Don't want anyone left out.
IceCold01
Same here, I'll try to participate next year tho
Sqwuid
I'm participating, and I'm broke. I'm making them something I think they will like
ThatsNotMyDadThatsACellPhone
Me too, friend. We should create a broke secret Santa where we send each other things that don't cost money. Like drawings or nice letters.
BadWolfie95
I wanted to participate but no money, I'm really hoping I can do it next year.
hippylove
Yeah me too. Merry Christmas though
kissmyash
Merry Christmas!
CapnKronical
Totally agree, thanks to a layoff and some unforeseen circumstances I can't even get anything for my family. Tried to have plans for this :(
FullSpeedAhead
Me too. Maybe next year, huh?
MrTulkas
Same, hey we can be each other's secret santa. I'll get you nothing if you me nothing.
Silliosophical
Agreed, but a card feels somehow needed.
TaterLord
Wanna make this a threeway?
MrTulkas
It ain't gay if it's inn a three way
Silliosophical
Is it weird that I want to join a Secret Santa where I expect nothing in return? I just want to treat them?
squirrelwithabushytail
Me too, I’ve got a committee together to get ideas, I so excited!
lostintransmutation
Can I offer myself as said person? (Maybe I could paint something in return? I is poor...)
NoodleyLove
No. Secret Santa fills my itch to buy people things. I love buying gifts for people.
PetKitties
such a kind thing to do. I got a mystery gift early this year as I'll be alone with no family. It already made me happy :)
iamprobablyhigh
Sounds like we need a list of poor people who can't participate and a list of benefactors who wanna share the love.
CalculusManAndAUnicorn
I think last year the host made it a possibility to be a back up gifter(&get nothing in return)Or you could donate to the charitys for this.
DahPrincess
If an Imgurian hasn't received a gift by the deadline, they get a Backup Gifter. Plus, BGs get double karma for the rest of the season
LadyPandora79
I wish that was a thing. I've been disabled for the last 15 years and living on 700 a month doesn't allow me to join..
Whwat
give me your address privately and i will send you a gift card:)
imisstertony
I signed up for this last year. Send my gift to my person and got a thanks. No gift from whoever got me. Not even mad
PastryRaven
Not at all. Sounds like you're just a nice person. Shame there isn't a way to do that and just have a pool of presents to send out randomly.
Silliosophical
@sarah Can we get an even-more-introvert-friendly Secret Santa option next year? Just sign up as “want to be nice” & pick a recipient.
shouldies
That would be pretty cool, the gifts could go to orphans or a charity, then show a total of how much imgur donates.
PastryRaven
You'd probably be best off asking @MartynMage since they organise it.
MartynMage
Backup gifters are for this, you gift someone who was left out, and get nothing back.
MartynMage
It's a truly selfless thing :)
Silliosophical
Do I sign up to be a back up gifter? Or does it happen after SS? I’m a foster fail w/my dog. Apparently this is my jam.