Okay, people, it’s time again** for the annual Valentine’s Day card exchange thread. The “game” is as it sounds: we exchange real Valentine’s Day cards with other participating members. It’s nice to get a flood of fun mail instead of the usual ads and bills. Permission was granted by Cajun Man… thanks! The rules will work like this:
If you are a current member of the boards AND if you are at least eighteen years of age at this moment, you may send an email to SDMBVDay2009@gmail.com to sign up for the V-Day card exchange. Your email needs to include your username, real name (unless you’re not inclined to share that), and preferred mailing address. You also need to tell me how many cards you’re willing to mail & receive*, as well as (for U.S. members) if you’re willing to send stuff overseas and to Canada. (Canada won’t count as overseas, btw; the Canadians will get in the “North America” mix unless they request otherwise. Yes, I’ll use discretion to try to keep your total postage costs down.) This email from you needs to be sent by 11:59pm Eastern time on Wednesday, February 4th. I will organize and send the lists on or around the morning of the 6th of February (Friday) with complete distribution expected by that afternoon.
Since people seemed to have fun sending e-cards last year, I will make one list of email addresses from those of you who give permission to share that information with the rest of the group. Participation here is not compulsory; however, if you put your email on the list, it would be nice if you send out e-cards, too. Because this part is strictly voluntary, there are no quantity requests permitted for the e-cards. Emailed cards are NOT to replace your assigned in-real-life cards. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
As far as the mailed cards go, it’s up to you what to send. Store bought cards are okay; homemade cards are fine, too. If you want to go wild and crazy with the glitter, go for it. Candy and silly toys are often appreciated. This is all about having a good time. It’s fun receiving the flood of mail, and it’s really fun to see what other dopers came up with.
So, I think that covers everything. If anyone remembers something I’ve forgotten, feel free to speak up.
-BrattiAtti
*Gender specifications/requests are not permitted and will not be honored. Yes, I came up with that one. No, I don’t care if you don’t like it.
** Most of this post was C&Pd from my 2006 OP, with changes made as I saw fit. See here for original.
