I was just going to pass on this thread, but feel input from all active members is useful.
I am very tired of the drama on the forums, which is part of the reason I didn't mind all too much taking as long of a break as I did when things fell apart in my personal like. I will stop posting on a thread that ends up dramatic, and also stop reading them when I get to post I know will start drama later in the thread. This is a hobby and is supposed to be fun, and escape and a stress reliever, but for many it is creating extra stress in their lives. People stress if a pin is released that they cannot obtain, stress over pins on eBay they can't win or an auction on here that is lost, if it is fake or scrapper or counterfeit, so on and so on! I know I have been guilty of some at time too! Ugh! :lol: I am trying to look at it now that I have returned to the hobby, "I will get it when I am meant to and will not stress out, but have fun and enjoy the amazing people and conversation!!!" Because that is what it is all about, making friends and having fun! Lmao, I cannot afford pins for many more months from what I see, ha ha, so may as well not stress! Anyway, if there is ALREADY street in what should be fun, why create drama too and take ALL the fun away??? Eventually no one will be around to have drama with because everyone will get sick of it and leave!
With that being said...
I really like knowing what the new releases are and when they are happening! I do not live by Disney ANYTHING, and it is nice to feel like you are at least a little part of it all, have somewhat of the inside scoop like those who are near Disney! Lol! I don't think I would know what is up and coming many times otherwise. I do NOT however feel people should be allowed to sell a pin they do NOT own yet. I think if people want to do pre-sales, fine, do it private!
I have done one pre-sale before and do not mind doing it without a thread. It is also cool to know who is going to the releases, but personally, I don't care what time you are lining up, ha ha! But I do not think that these threads should be banned, just pre-sale threads really should IMHO! As much as I feel drama will drive people away, so will banning what people can discuss! I agree with a previous post, some people just like to cause drama, and will no matter what the topic is being discussed! Take away one thing for them to start drama about, they will find another! Don't ban the discussion matter, ban the drama starters! If other who create drama start seeing their like minded members being banned, maybe they will think twice before starting more!?!?!
I personally feel if Disney and DSF are having SO many problems with these big releasesto the point of stopping certain things, maybe change it up a little. The BIG releases that were line up events and drama causers before....make the online releases!!! Make a DSF online store! Not only would this eliminate the camping out, lines, drama, fights and the headaches for DSF, but it would finally give some of us who do NOT live by Disney or have the means to run there for a release a fair chance!!!
I am sure many, other than myself, would enjoy this as well!
Just my opinions!
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