Well, I don't want to take anything away from Crimm but if you are looking for an outside party to conduct this affair, I'd be willing to manage it for you.
As moderator of this affair, I would establish the following rules:
1. The sign-up for this thread closes at Midnight Friday December 14, 2007 Pacific Time.
Best of all, we don't have to worry about locking this thread because you only have to check the time of the original post of a person to see if they make the cut-off time or not. This way, the thread is still open for people to talk in when the gifts are exchanged.
2. Eligibility for this swap will be determined by myself, Easycure (if he still wants to help in the control of this affair) and one more person if people think it is neccessary.
The reason for this is again to make sure that it is somebody most forumers recognize and would have an idea about their likes and dislikes. As well, it prevents people from just joining this forum to get a free game or create duplicate accounts. However, do not feel that you have to be a prolific forum member to join in. Just as long as you are a recognizable name on the forums, give it a shot. If someone's eligibility is challanged, then I or the triumvirate would rule on the issue. Although the purpose isn't to make this an elitist thing, it's can be very hard to know what to give "forumer435" when no one really knows anything about them.
3. For those who pass eligilibility, I would then require a pm from that person with the following information:
Wii Friend Code
Games that you do not want
Games that you have
Some ideas for gifts
When you would be available to do the exchange
If there is a price range you wish to stay within (optional)
With this information, I can then figure out which day the swap will occur and if possible a certain time period. The giver will now have the correct friend code needed to send the gift. The giver will know what to avoid. Currently, I would not send the giver the ideas for gifts unless asked for by the giver because they are unsure about what the giftee would like. In that case, they can pm me for more information and I would send them the ideas for gifts. Finally, if a person does have a ton of games already, they may wish to specify what they do not have, if that makes things easier. Or a person may request they only want a game for a certain type of console. Then they would only send me information related to that console's catalogue. (I.E. Games they don't want for the Genesis, Games they already own for the Genesis.) If this is the case, then those who are sticking to a tight budget may be assigned to such a person if the console games fall in their price range.
4. At the end of sign-ups, I will then randomly distribute the names of everyone and assign who gives to who. I will then send people a pm with the information they need.
5. I hope Pale signs up.
This way one lucky person will recieve Kid Icarus.
Of course, if Crimm wants to take charge like you are all pushing him to do, that's fine. But, if you'd like me to run it, vote now. If the majority agree, I will began implemeting these rules later tomorrow. And if there are any questions or suggestions, just add them to thread.
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