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SecretSanta on Boards

snubbleste · 2016-11-29 11:18:56

SecretSanta for Aotearoa twitter users works thus: 2000 twitter users have decided to send one selected other a present through the post via a central depot, ~€10 value or creative. It is a gift based on their twitter feed interests, posts and comments. It is promoted by NZPost who charge ~€5. Would that work here on…

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29-11-2016 12:18pm

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SecretSanta for Aotearoa twitter users works thus:
2000 twitter users have decided to send one selected other a present through the post via a central depot, ~€10 value or creative. It is a gift based on their twitter feed interests, posts and comments.
It is promoted by NZPost who charge ~€5.

Would that work here on boards? Or even in Ireland?
What would you get or make?

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#2 29-11-2016 12:20pm
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Christmas Forum...?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1295

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#3 29-11-2016 12:20pm
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I don't have twitter account, but if I did I say I get some confusing present.

Seems like a good/funny/nice idea.

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#4 29-11-2016 12:21pm
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The flying mouse wrote: »

I don't have twitter account, but if I did I say I get some confusing present.

Seems like a good/funny/nice idea.

An airbourne mousetrap?

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#5 29-11-2016 12:21pm
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The flying mouse wrote: »

I don't have twitter account, but if I did I say I get some confusing present.
Seems like a good/funny/nice idea.

Well it would be based on your boards.ie posts and interests

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#6 29-11-2016 12:23pm
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It has worked well in private forums here.

After Hours? No thanks.

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#7 29-11-2016 12:24pm
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There are private forums :eek:

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#8 29-11-2016 12:24pm
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snubbleste wrote: »

There are private forums :eek:

Iv said too much.

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#9 29-11-2016 12:27pm
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Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »

Iv said too much.

First rule man, remember the first rule!!

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#10 29-11-2016 12:31pm
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Would most likely only receive a card from a mod.

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#11 29-11-2016 12:33pm
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Used to happen on AH years and years ago, probably wouldn't work now.

Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test

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#12 29-11-2016 1:30pm
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No imagine opening up a present and having a Christmas log from kfallon

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#13 29-11-2016 1:33pm
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I'd do it just to hope I get a special gift from my hero, Aongus VB

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#14 29-11-2016 1:34pm
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Deadly idea ,
Id be in

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#15 29-11-2016 1:35pm
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Gatling wrote: »

Deadly idea ,
Id be in

Gun for you then

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#16 29-11-2016 1:37pm
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jamesbere wrote: »

Gun for you then

Yes please

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#17 29-11-2016 2:07pm
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just don't buy anything with girl('s) written on it, lest someone get offended.

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#18 29-11-2016 2:11pm
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I want a whip that I can crack the table with every time someone reaches for their phone.

I'd probably get a Donald Trump hat.

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#19 29-11-2016 2:15pm
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whiskeyman wrote: »

I'd do it just to hope I get a special gift from my hero, Aongus VB

A pair of bootcut jeans.

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#20 29-11-2016 3:40pm
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I think it's a very nice idea

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#21 29-11-2016 4:01pm
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It's for sad people with no lives.

Where do I sign up?

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#22 29-11-2016 4:07pm
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I want to know where this private boards is ? and how do I get in ?

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#23 29-11-2016 4:16pm
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Where is the Prison Forum or is it even a real thing?

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#24 29-11-2016 4:18pm
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Widdershins wrote: »

Where is the Prison Forum or is it even a real thing?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=335

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#25 29-11-2016 4:19pm
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Widdershins wrote: »

Where is the Prison Forum or is it even a real thing?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=335

Now where the private forum ?

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#26 29-11-2016 4:36pm
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Did it years ago, got Slayers Reign In Blood in CD, can't remember what I sent though.

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#27 29-11-2016 5:21pm
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Who would I like to get a pressie from on Boards.... Hhmmmm.......

If anyone wants to buy me a giant bag of Minstrels that would be fabulous!

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#28 29-11-2016 5:23pm
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See, if we did this I would be the sucker who draws Aongus Von Bismark from the hat.
What on earth could you get him for €5 that would meet his standards?

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#29 29-11-2016 6:53pm
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GLaDOS wrote: »

Used to happen on AH years and years ago, probably wouldn't work now.

Why what has changed that it would work years ago but would not work now?

I am a size 12

Live long and Prosper
Peace and long life.

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