Deskthority Secret Santa 2022 and Photo Thread

kmnov2017 · 12 Dec 2022, 19:17

Announcing the Deskthority Secret Santa 2022

Rules are as follows
1. PM me your Real Name (post needs a real name to deliver) and address and I'll add you on the list. Please use a format of "Secret Santa 2022 Username" for the message title.
2. DEADLINE to send me your address is 15 Dec 2022. I'll have everyone's names matched and PM'd by the evening of December 16.
3. Please post your gift by December 18th. Not everything will arrive by Christmas but the sooner we ship the sooner it arrives.
4. Matches will be randomly generated. Don't worry though, Jim and Fred won't be sending each other gifts. It'll be closer to Jim -> Harry, Harry -> Fred, Fred -> Jim.
5. Once you receive your gift, please take a picture and post it in the Secret Santa 2022 Photo Thread.
6. Members that joined Deskthority before Oct 01, 2022 are eligible to join. Alternatively, if you can get a trustworthy user to vouch for you I'll be glad to throw you in. I'll use my discretion to allow exceptions.
7. The size and value of the gift is open, but it should be keyboard related and it must be a desirable Keyboard. For bonus points throw in some of your local sweets or treats. Who doesn't like that stuff?
8. Shipping charges are on you. This is a regional event but in some cases you might end up shipping internationally. If absolutely required mention it in the PM and I'll try and match you with someone in the same geographical area.
9. You may be excluded from secret santa if in the past you kind of didn't play by the rules...

Update 1: 15/12/2022 Signups are CLOSED. Thank you for participating in this event.

Update 2: 16/12/2022 PMs have been sent, time to ship now. Shipping over the weekend will probably mean the recipients will get their gifts before Christmas.

Update 3: 16/12/2022 Do not ask me for usernames of your recipients. Secret Event means both recipients/receivers know nothing about each other.

Update 4 - 19/12/2022:: Renaming thread from "Deskthority Secret Santa 2022" to "Deskthority Secret Santa 2022 & Photo Thread"
I can see gifts are already being delivered as of today. You can post pics of sealed boxes starting today. Open your box on Christmas day and post pics of your gifts on 25/12/2022.

Update 5 - 21/12/2022:: Everyone has shipped! I have confirmations and tracking numbers from everyone! Great job everyone!

Muirium · 12 Dec 2022, 19:27

I’d edit rule 6 to November 30 2022 for newcomers. Anyone over a few posts really. So long as we know you, you should be good.

Will you be trying to keep Rudolf’s runs fairly local?

thefarside · 13 Dec 2022, 05:35

Regarding rule #3:
3. Please post your gift by December 18th. Not everything will arrive by Christmas but the sooner we ship the sooner it arrives.

Do we have to post the gift to to this thread by the 18th?

Muirium · 13 Dec 2022, 09:03

No, he clearly means “ship” by that date. You shouldn’t really open things before Christmas, and they’re unlikely to even make it in time besides.

kmnov2017 · 13 Dec 2022, 14:40

Just two more days before this closes. Send in your confirmation of participation now.

thefarside · 13 Dec 2022, 15:52

Muirium wrote: ↑
13 Dec 2022, 09:03
No, he clearly means “ship” by that date. You shouldn’t really open things before Christmas, and they’re unlikely to even make it in time besides.

Thanks for the clarification. I didn’t realize post meant mail.

kmnov2017 · 13 Dec 2022, 23:45

Reminder - don't forget to send in your request. The tradition must go on....

kmnov2017 · 14 Dec 2022, 09:46

Rule 6 has been edited to allow more users to join...

Muirium · 14 Dec 2022, 21:59

How many people have signed up yet?

kmnov2017 · 14 Dec 2022, 22:04

Muirium wrote: ↑
14 Dec 2022, 21:59
How many people have signed up yet?

Not many, I'll wait until tomorrow and decide next course of action....

Muirium · 14 Dec 2022, 22:05

You heard it folks: PM your application, pronto. Just posting about it on the other thread doesn’t count!

kmnov2017 · 15 Dec 2022, 09:31

Quick Update - This year's Secret Sant is Definitely happening. There's still time to sign up. Be sure to send me a PM today.

guidemetothelight · 15 Dec 2022, 15:22

i hope there are some fellow germans who are participating

kmnov2017 · 15 Dec 2022, 23:42

Keep the applications pouring in. You can still apply...
I'll start the pairing process tomorrow morning...

Lalaland124 · 16 Dec 2022, 09:11

Applied - Looking forward to this

!

kmnov2017 · 16 Dec 2022, 11:20

Alright folks, time to ship your gifts now. Check your PMs....

TNT · 16 Dec 2022, 15:13

How am I supposed to pick a suitable gift if all I have is an adress? I thought I was supposed to know whom I'm gifting to... Have I been doing Secret Santa wrong for my entire life?

Muirium · 17 Dec 2022, 01:01

Yes: the giftee’s username is vital for picking something just right for them.

Don’t worry about doxing. This is Mutually Assured Santa!

kmnov2017 · 18 Dec 2022, 21:10

Tracking numbers are due today. For those who've already sent them, a big thank you! I can see some folks will already start receiving their gifts tomorrow. Don't forget to wait until Christmas before you open your gifts...

Findecanor · 18 Dec 2022, 21:16

I'm not in. I just wanted to say that I think that you guys are awesome for getting the Secret Santa going, and thereby upholding a Deskthority tradition! Here's looking forward to seeing images of your presents later on.

kmnov2017 · 19 Dec 2022, 14:27

Updated the thread heading. Deliveries are expected starting today. You can already post pics of the sealed boxes. Pictures of the contents of the box/actual gifts should be posted on or after Christmas day.

TNT · 19 Dec 2022, 18:01

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Will I get a visit from the Christmas-Police if I open this before the 24st?

Lalaland124 · 19 Dec 2022, 18:26

TNT wrote: ↑
19 Dec 2022, 18:01
WhatsApp Image 2022-12-19 at 17.59.45.jpeg

Will I get a visit from the Christmas-Police if I open this before the 24st?

That’s a chunky package

guidemetothelight · 20 Dec 2022, 15:46

TNT wrote: ↑
19 Dec 2022, 18:01
Will I get a visit from the Christmas-Police if I open this before the 24st?

I wouldnt hold it against anyone , but i dont know how that type of stuff was handeled in the past secret santa´s

kmnov2017 · 21 Dec 2022, 10:38

Everyone has shipped!

kmnov2017 · 23 Dec 2022, 19:54

Except for one, ALL gifts have been delivered. Thank you everyone for shipping on time.

digital_matthew · 23 Dec 2022, 20:32

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The box is enticingly large and heavy...
But I will be a good boy and wait until Christmas to open it.

Muirium · 24 Dec 2022, 18:50

You wouldn't believe what you can pick up at Walmart nowadays.

kmnov2017 · 24 Dec 2022, 21:43

All gifts have been received. Let the unboxing begin!!!!

Lalaland124 · 25 Dec 2022, 11:22

I'll go first

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Spoiler:

All in all an amazing Christmas gift <3! Have a great Christmas, everyone!