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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Update on FREEBIES... and

my decision....
Thank you so much to all of you that sent me personal emails with lots of good suggestions in them. I looked at a lot of different options to make me feel better about all the snaggers who don't comment....
I have decided on 48 Hour Freebies.....
So.........most freebies will be up for 48 hours, then they will go to the store....
And thank you to all the people who showed support....you are carrying the support for all those that don't also.

And just as a point of reference, because I got asked this question a lot yesterday also.....the freebie from yesterday at this point has 679 downloads and 50 Comments.

61 comments:

  1. I think that is more than fair. If I go on vacation, I'll have to keep tabs on the blog. Thank you for not shutting it all down. You are so kind.

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  2. I think that is a fabulous idea!

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  3. Great idea except for when I'm away. Oh well whatever is best for you.

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  4. Great Idea! I hate that some people use your talent without even a thank you! I love your work and it has been so helpful to me in sending meaning messages to my son's MIL struggling with cancer!

    Thanks again,
    Jackie

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  5. hiya sweetie
    perfect solution hunni
    hugs angelique

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  6. Brilliant idea - a lot of other blogs do it this way and I think it is probably the fairest.
    Thank you for all the freebies you provide - they are all very much appreciated.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  7. Very fair and reasonable Paulette! ~jeni :)

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  8. Great solution. I think it is still very generous. Thank You

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  9. I hope this turns out to be a good solution for you. May you know the Lord's blessings for all that you do.

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  10. Okidoki, so we have to be quick!
    Hope you get a lot of comments this way, which keep you going.
    Thanks for not shutting it all down.

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  11. 48 hours is reasonable. I'll tell DH I can't take him to the ER two days in a row! :)

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  12. Your freebies are fab no one should turn them away after all they are stunning and more to the point they are free thank you so much:) Sandra H

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  13. It sounds like a great idea to me, and also very very very generous. Much appreciated! :)
    I am so very sorry that people are not showing you all the appreciation you deserve, really. I was talking about it with a e-pal just a few mins ago. I have been asked for ages to make a desktop wallpaper with one of my photos of a Highland Calf. I finally did it and added it as a freebie at the blog.... and no one said anything at all. I know a few have dwld it, but not a work. I did feel quite "rubbish" at first, because in the past people were much more nice on the Net (too bad things have changed) but then, in a way, I got "comfort" in knowing it also happens to other people (i.e. you). How stupid is that? ;D
    Sorry for this wee rumble, and thanks again for being so very generous! :D

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  14. I think that is more than fair. You have been so generous with your freebies, it only takes a few seconds to say thank you.

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  15. What a sad sorry shame it is that we have lost the ability to be civil & polite to one another. This instant age has taken manners & trashed them.

    D :)

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  16. Sounds good! Thanks for all the goodies you share each day Paulette!!

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  17. That is such a stunning idea, love it!!!
    Shame on those that grab and run, sorry to say, but i can just imagine how much work go into creating one image and you have been giving out so much, so some love would be so little to give for recieving so much!!
    I know, i was one of them when i started with digi's, never realising how much a comment meant, but i learned and now are thankful for being able to recieve a freebie.
    Thanks for being so generous and loving Paulette, you are appreciated!!!
    lotsa luv

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  18. Good for you and who can blame you as for simply ages you have been faced with the same problem.

    Its such a shame that there are so many selfish folk out there but Id be as upset if it was me.

    Keryn x

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  19. That's fair enought...Thanks for everything and more.

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  20. Sounds like a great idea. And I think whatever makes you happy is just fine with all of us. Thank you again Paulette for your genorosity.

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  21. Thank you for all your freebies Paulette, I think they're brilliant. You're very kind offering us your hard work xx

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  22. I am so pleased on your decision, I think it will be a case of see how it goes for you but it is very disheartening when you feel people just take take take!!

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  23. Thanks for all you do for us, Paulette. I know it comes from the heart.

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  24. Thank you for todays freebie and all you have previously shared. I greatly appreciate you sharing them. Poppy

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  25. I think that's a great compromise, some people really don't appreciate the work that goes into creating free digis, and the 48-hour rule is very fair of you. Just wondering, will exsisting freebies apply to this rule, or will it just be from this point onwards? Thanks a mil, keep up the Good Work! S xx

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  26. That makes 629 people who don't care how upset you are. I'm with you all the way on the 48 hour thing. some people just don't deserve all your hard work. xx

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  27. Just shows your generous spirit....good for you!!
    Hope this works better for you....if there's something we miss because of holidays, travel, etc., then we should be generous enough to go to the store and PAY!
    Thank you so much, sweetie...good luck!

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  28. I love your work sometimes I forget to comment for which I am truely sorry, I will try to do better in future.
    I think it is a generouse of you to share your work.Thanks

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  29. Thank you soooo much Paulette!! I was kind of afraid you would be sooo angry and sad that you would stop spoiling us so THANKS A BUNCH!!!!!!!

    Irene

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  30. It never ceases to amaze me that crafters have the time to download and snag your freebies but do not leave a comment thanking you for the effort and hardwork you put into creating them in the first place! I love using your sentiments on my cards and I cannot thank you enough for the ones I have been lucky enough to snag and of course say thank you for...I also thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued genorosity with your freebies and to say that you totally rock with the images you produce both bought and paid for :) Donna x

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  31. Thanks for the update, Paulette. I do hope that it helps you feel better with what you are offering.......okay, I still cannot believe people emailed you.......LOL! :)

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  32. I'm sorry that this has been an ongoing problem; shame on those who think it's OK to snag and run!! Whatever you decide to do is more than generous, but I'm not convinced that will change things, and that's just sad!

    I know I will miss some because I've not been able to get here every day, but at least they will be available in your store.

    Thank you Paulette! You're the best. xoxo Marilou

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  33. thank you for your wonderful freebies, I will admit I am one of those horrible people that don't always say thank you. I suppose it comes down to being to lazy to go through 3 extra screens to say thank you, especially when you are in reader and the download page comes straight up. But that is very wrong, and I always say thank you to people - face to face, and this should be no different. So I apologise for those times I did not make an effort to say thank you.
    I enjoy your site, not just the freebies but the cards that you show. I no longer have time to make these types of thing, but enjoy seeing what others have made. So a big THANK YOU for the bottom of my heart for your site and I will make a effort that every time I download to say thank you.

    SB - to red face to give full name.

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  34. your generosity is appreciated, it's a sad you had to even consider making a decision like this, but seems it may encourage people to be a little more thoughtful and attentive to what your offer, at least we can hope

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  35. Hi Paulette:
    I didn't comment at yesterdays freebie, because I didn't nab it - but the naysayers posts got my comments! Wow, 679 downloads with 50 comments .... that is just plain RUDE. If I nabbed a freebie without leaving a thank you, and posted the creation on my blog, I'd be stressing about the guilt of having it's creator see my card and know that I hadn't left a thankyou!

    Your decision of 48 hour freebies is still very generous! Some only have them for 24 hours, and because of time zones, many of us miss out - thank you for your decision which will still let us internationals share in your generosity!
    hugs and blessings,
    Pauline

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  36. I am always looking forward to checking your blog for card ideas, freebies, etc. I hope that this new system will work well for you.
    Thanks so much for your hard work!!

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  37. I think this is a perfect solution. Thank you for all you do!!

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  38. You are making the right decision to go for 48 hours then to your store...


    679 downloads and only 50 comments...Come on people, get with it! If you take a freebie at least say thank you. I am sure it takes Paulette longer to make that freebie then it would take you to give your thanks for it!!!!

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  39. Thanks Paulette - that's still very generous!

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  40. This is still a very generous solution. It is just so sad that so many are unappreciative enough to not at least give a simple thank you!

    Thank you, Paulette for this M'mm M'mm good word art!!

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  41. Paulette, I am glad that you made a decision that makes you happy. I am amazed that 629 people couldn't take a minute to say thanks for all your effort and hard work. I also amazes me that people leave rude comments on some blogs. Oh Dear...is this why teaching is so hard now. (The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!) Have a wonderful week. Thanks for sharing with us. Hugs

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  42. I said I would support your decision what ever it was. Darn it, I just remembered I am going away this week-end. Is it too late to change my mind on supporting your decision? Just kidding. I think I will live without a freebie or two.

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  43. Glad you came to a decision that works for you and is still very very generous. Thank you and I appreciate it. :-)

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  44. Thank you Paulette - I agree with Anne!

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  45. I commented on the other part. I'm glad you did this. I was one that never commented now I will take a minute and say thank you. That is a big WOW on how many down loads, if it is something I know I would never use I will not download it but then I have to stop and think even if I would not it is still so nice of you to do this. So no matter what when I stop by I will say thanks.

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  46. I think your decision is a good one, Paulette! I'll just have to remember to check in regularly or add my favorites to my wish list if I miss them while they are free. You know I'll appreciate them all--and you for sharing--regardless!

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  47. Thanks for the freebie...I love Ice Cream Sandwiches too, some in the freezer right now....

    Your talent is appreciated, thanks again.

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  48. Good for you, Paulette, on coming to a decision that works for you. I still cannot get over the 679 downloads and only 50 comments. Really?? What is wrong with people!
    Thanks always for your generosity.
    ~ Carol B. ~

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  49. Awesome decision!! I love that I will be able to buy any that I might miss. You are a superstar!

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  50. Paulette, as I said yesterday its your work and so the decision is yours. I do though currently have no working PC and so to not miss out I am left typing a message on a tiny screen and saving images to its internal memory. Maybe the problem is the listing on the Free Digital sites? Maybe you could think of.not listing there instead?

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  51. Paulette, as I said yesterday its your work and so the decision is yours. I do though currently have no working PC and so to not miss out I am left typing a message on a tiny screen and saving images to its internal memory. Maybe the problem is the listing on the Free Digital sites? Maybe you could think of.not listing there instead?

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  52. I agree this is a reasonable decision. I admit I am not always as good at saying thank you as I should be. But your generosity and talent should not go unrecognized. Thank you!!

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  53. Dear Paulette
    I'm amazed, disappointed and a bit ashamed on behalf of bloggers by 679 - 50. That is pitiful.
    You are very generous and we should all never take that for granted.
    In the end, whatever you do will be *wrong* for someone in life, that's the way it goes.
    I am taking a moment to thank you for all the lovely freebies (and pay sentments) that I enjoy from you.

    THANK YOU!!!!!

    Hugs
    Anne

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  54. I can understand how uosetting it is to know that SO many people click and run, no wonder you are so put off by it all.

    I am happy that you have come up with a solution that YOU are happy with. If they don't get in there quick, they don't get it at all. Sounds reasonable to me!!

    Wonder how many emails you'll get from Non subscribers who haven't followed what has been going on saying they missed out on the freebie blah blah blah..... LOL

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  55. Whenever you decide to be generous with a freebie is fabulous and very much appreciated. I enjoy coming here to see what your creative mind has produced. I almost always say "Now why didn't I think of that?" and then I remember that I am not you :) Thank you for your generosity.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  56. Your decision is very fair Paulette... when you could have easily made it 24 hrs or done away with freebies all together. I agree with an earlier comment that Manners are being trashed to the point of being extinct. How sad!

    I know I speak for those of us on very limited incomes - your wonderful freebies mean the world to us. We are able to make beautiful cards and gifts for family and friends because of your generosity. Saying thank you is a small price to pay when we take a freebie. Thank you and God bless!

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  57. hi
    fair enough i think
    i hope people show u loads of love
    cus u deserve it
    thank a lot for all these freebies.
    hugs
    Alyna

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  58. I think that's a great idea Paulette! You can be generous with those who DO appreciate it but you still get to keep control.
    (Course I get icky migraines regularly which keep me from the computer, so phooey for me lol!!)
    But seriously, I'm so glad you have found a way to still enjoy this blog, and the friends you've made here, without feeling unappreciated!
    And that Download to Comments ration is DISGRACEFUL!!

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  59. I guess I'll have to keep up a little better! I understand why you are doing this, though. It's a shame that people can't take 10 seconds to say "thanks."

    Thanks for all your hard work and know that alot of us really do appreciate it! :)

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Paulette