IMPORTANT - ALL DISigners & Requesters PLEASE READ!!!!!

[wendypooh]

Bumping this up for EVERYONE to SEE!!! *** THIS PERTAINS TO INVITE REQUEST ONLY - ALL OTHER DESIGNS ARE NOT APPLICABLE!!!!!
OK - So, TODAY - I find I have YET ANOTHER requester doing this same EXACT thing.

I Feel I have NO CHOICE in this matter and therefore, I am going to start doing this............. and I hope my fellow DISigners follow suit. I think it's the ONLY WAY to eliminate this problem.

I WILL check ALL requesters who make a request to my thread for INVITES - all other designs are NOT applicable. IF they've asked another designer for the same request - I WILL NOT make them, AND I WILL advise the other designer - then they can choose to make them or not.

Again, a lot of time and effort go into making these designs - IF YOU cannot wait for a designer to get to them, OR if you are just wanting to "choose" which one you like best........... that IS WRONG and I will NO LONGER do it.

IF you have a request with one designer AGAIN FOR INVITES ONLY - and cannot wait for them to get to you - CANCEL that request ASAP - BEFORE you ask another designer. I know, sometimes one designer cannot get to your request before you need it, or it's getting down to the wire and you want to ask someone else............. that's fine, but don't leave the other request active.

PLEASE have some courtesy and consideration for ALL of us.

Thanks!!!

 

[tmdart]

I'm behind you guys 100%!! I don't get on here much anymore just to fill requests, but I have noticed a few of these incidences you spoke of. Hopefully this will curb that behavior.

 

[tiggerb]

It's too bad this is happening. If you want or need to close a request or post... how is that done? I know I have savednumerous disigns from your threads or sites (is that wrong to do?). I am planning to make shirts for our trip. Hopefully all that I want, but only if time allows it... time is getting away from me and Panic mode is setting in ! Otherwise, I have some X-mas, birthday, and just a little magic gifts. I am also going to use a few for scrapbook purposes. That's okay isn't it?

Thank you again to all of you disigners and for the few who have had to "hold the hand of a non-techhy gal" and help me get the disigns fixed or to work. Much appreciation!

 

[rie'smom]

I would just like to add that multiple requests is why I stopped DISigning a few years ago. It does take time and it is very disheartening to do all of that work, get excited about the disign, post it, and then see that another disigner has also posted an invitation for the same person to the same restaurant for the same time.

 

[wendypooh]

It's too bad this is happening. If you want or need to close a request or post... how is that done? I know I have savednumerous disigns from your threads or sites (is that wrong to do?). I am planning to make shirts for our trip. Hopefully all that I want, but only if time allows it... time is getting away from me and Panic mode is setting in ! Otherwise, I have some X-mas, birthday, and just a little magic gifts. I am also going to use a few for scrapbook purposes. That's okay isn't it?

Thank you again to all of you disigners and for the few who have had to "hold the hand of a non-techhy gal" and help me get the disigns fixed or to work. Much appreciation!

Again - to clarify - this ONLY PERTAINS TO INVITES - All other designs are not involved. So, what you are doing, requesting is fine.

We are saying that it isn't fair, right or appreciated when you ask MULTIPLE DISigners to make the SAME EXACT INVITES, for the SAME EXACT date/ time etc!!!

Thanks!!

 

[KimKBrown]

I'm sorry if I offended you or broke a rule about requesting multiple DISigns for the same venue. That is NOT nor WAS it my intent. .

Since we are doing multiple meals, I thought it would be nice to have different DISigns for the kids. I never in a million years meant to cause such an upoar or cause hurt feelings. I'm not trying to break rules or take anything away from anyone. I'm sorry!

 

[wendypooh]

Hi Kim -- Thanks for the Apology. NO hard feelings at ALL!!! I'd just like to point out AGAIN, the REASON, I got upset about it is that this has happened numerous times to ALL of us. Last week, it happened to me 3 times BEFORE yours. Since we spoke today, I now know that you made a mistake on your dates, but you DID ask for the same dates for the same place - to me and natalie - that is why I reacted the way I did. I had no way of knowing you made a mistake. So, Thank You for letting us know. If you need any other designs, just ask - we'd all be happy to do any for you.


To Me:

Could I possibly get a DISign featuring The Garden Grill and Chip n Dale? Our reservation is for October 9th. I would like one for Tyler and one for Kassidy if you can. THanks!

To Natalie:

I love all your DISigns! I was hoping I could request a couple? I'd like to have an invitation to the Crystal Palace for October 10 for Tyler and Kassidy. I was also wondering if you would have something with Chip n Dale for the Garden Grill? If so, could I have one for that for Tyler and Kassidy for October 9?

Finally, I was told that you might have some breast cancer ribbon designs. Could you tell me where to see those? I looked through all the great DISigns on your links but didn't see any for that.

Thanks so much for taking the time to share some magic with us.

I hope you can understand WHY I was upset and understand where I/We are coming from. Again, NO upset or hard feelings.......... everyone makes mistakes - NO ONE here has any hard feeling towards you or anyone else for that matter.......... We just need to make everyone who does this ON PURPOSE aware that its wrong.

Thanks, Wendy

 

[poohbearrocks]

completely understandable!! we so appreciate ALL of you!! thanks so much for all your hard work!!!

 

[minnie6895]

Sometimes people just amaze me! You don't have to look around here very long to find where someone asks about the Disigns and are told how they can and can't be used. A disclaimer?? Oh please, that person knew exactly what they were doing and that it was wrong. I loved the large, red font! To all the wonderful Disigners, know that to many of us, you are so very appreciated. Your Disigns give me a little Disney magic each and every week! Thanks for all of your efforts!

 

[Kellybell]

I am down with this thread as well, it is very disappointing to work so hard on a disign and then see another disigners take on it used when the person requested on mulitple disigners threads. Most requestors don't give it another thought, but they need to remember that we are taking time away from our familes and spending most of our free time creating these designs and for some who are so greedy and try to get the same designs from multiple disigners makes me want to give up sometimes. But the fun of adding magic and all the other appreciative requestors makes me keep going. Most requestors should remember that we can read other disigners threads too, and from now on I think I will be doing what Wendy has decided to do and ignore the requests that I find are duplicated on other disigner's threads.

 

[Ohana90]

I totally agree with all of you on this one. Thankfully this hasnt happened to me yet but I have seen numerous multiple posts and it completely frustrates me. I only design part time and applaud all you full timers. Everyone should be respected and realize we do this on our spare time and if we can create it in time we will but sometimes LIFE gets in the way and no offense but my familia comes first. I know everyone understands but sometimes you wonder....and I honeslty would HATE to see ANY of my DIS'er friends on here stop designing because were a big family on here as well and we would miss them dearly..

(natalie, amy, michelle, kellybell, marion, lisa, Penny, mel , tom and whoever i miss i apologize. ) Love ya alls a bunch

 

[wendypooh]

I just want to CLARIFY AGAIN - that this ONLY pertains to INVITES. If someone wants to request a design(s) from EVERY ONE of us.......... that's fine, but PLEASE don't ask more than ONE of us for INVITES to the EXACT same place, for the EXACT same date/time - so that you can then choose what you like best. That is UNFAIR, RUDE and Time consuming - ESPECIALLY when there are multiple people AFTER YOU who are waiting for their request to get done. It just waste our time, energy and effort - it's insulting to the designer whose work is basically disregarded - or not used.
Again, creating these designs takes time, our time, and we gladly give it free to all of you to help make some extra magic for YOU - ALL we ask for in return is for some common courtesy and respect.

I'd also like to let my fellow DISigners who've replied know - that while I did start this post - I APPRECIATE you stating your feelings and opions on this matter and I sincerely HOPE that this message gets out there and that WE ALL can stop being taken advantage of. I know ALL of YOU love doing this as much as I do.......... I'd hate to see ANY of us stop because of this kind of thing.

 

[wendypooh]

UNFORTUNATELY - This needs to be bumped up - and I think it's probably clear why!


PLEASE - IF you want to ask for a design with MULTIPLE designers replying to your request - so that you can have options to choose from - JUST ASK FOR THAT in a request on the boards. DO NOT go to each of our threads or PM ALL OF US - requesting the SAME EXACT DESIGN.
** THIS ONLY APPLIES TO INVITES - EVEN NON - DISNEY related Invites!!!

I mean how much clearer do we need to make this?

I encourage EVERYONE to PLEASE READ this entire thread as well as ALL of the Sticky's at the top of this board.

 

[iluv2go2disney]

I'm new to designing but I've already seen this. The problem I'm having is people requesting WAY too many designs. There's no way they could ever wear every design they have requested. I started designing to "pay it forward" to others. The designers on this board have added so much pixie dust to my trips that I really wanted to do the same for others. Right now I'm having a hard time with that. Some people are making me feel a bit used.

And while we're at it....how hard is it to say "Thank You!!!!"

 

[donatalie]

This thread makes me very sad.... because it is very true! Most of the people that I have created designs for have been sooooo wonderful. It really makes me happy to create a little bit of pixiedust for a fellow Disney Lover! But to feel taken advantage of is not a good place to be. The DISigners on this board are some of the most generous, wonderful people I've ever "met"! To have their hard work and creativity taken advantage of saddens me a great deal because I have been in their shoes. It makes you just want to give up and not do this anymore.

Please.........
Let's keep this board a place of generousity and pixie dust! This is a Happy Place for many, I hope we can keep it that way!!!!

 

[Canyon girl]

I am really sorry that this type of thing is happening to you all! The talent that you all have is amazing and much appreciated!!!

To Natalie: That is awful that someone is selling your DISigns! I really hope that one will ruin it for the rest of us. I purposely pour through all of the DISigns looking for blanks that I can personalize myself so that I don't have to bother any of you. You guys have so much to do without personalizing for us! I think that blanks are WONDERFUL!!! How could anyone sell your work!!! It seems that could get you in trouble with Disney!

Again, ALL of you DISigners are appreciated so much!!!

Naomi

Please don't flame me, but it amazes me how many people request DISigns on such short notice. It also doesn't seem respectful of your time.

 

[queenie82]

I never cease to be amazed at the work you guys do. It is beautiful, stunning, wonderful, heart warming and most of straight from the goodness of your hearts. I greatly appreciate you all spending your "spare" time doing this for people. I understand wholeheartedly where you are coming from in this thread.

[I know this isn't the kind of thing you are talking about but I just wanted to say it anyway]
I have asked for various types of requests from various designers because each has their own take on the magic. It has amazed me every time what you guys come up with. I have things for this holiday as well as for some Disney-fied events at home
(Plus I'm going to put some up around my computer at work too )

Marion, Terri, Tebi, Amy, Jordak, milliepie and Dom.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can't believe all the wonderful Disigns I now have for the different parts of our trip. None of my family know about any of it yet and I can't wait to decorate things as we go.

 

[doebeleb]

Just wanted to be another to say how much we appreciate all your good heartedness. I am so excited to share with my daughters the personalized, special treats for their first (of hopefully mainly) trips to WDW. Thank you so much for all you do. There always seems to be a few bad apples and i hope you all can remember the rest of the bushel that is soooooo appreciative of all you do!

 

[eeyorepixie]

this will be our third trip to DW and over the years the designers on this board have made our trips extra special, and I will be forever grateful and I have to say the kindness has reminded me the goodness in others. Sometimes I watch the new and think where is the goodness??? and then a strangers helped me to make our first surprise trip so extra special!!!!

so thanks sooooo much for all the pixie dust over the years!!!!

 

[therealleigh]

I want to thank all the disigners for the fantastic work they do. I have been on here for two years and see disigners come and go. I hate that people want to take advantage of this. I love seeing all the designs and really wish more people would post their finished projects.

Thanks again.
Suzanne