btvs_santa information post!
I'm sorry this is so late, guys! People have been asking me, and although I know the turnout won't be like it has in the past, all it takes are a few people to make a santa exhange, so, yes, we're back for year SIX!!! Sign-ups will actually be opening up very soon, at midnight EST tonight, and I'll make the official open for business post then. In the meantime:
Simply post your request for a holiday gift any time between November 1st and November 30th. You'll then receive the name of a community member and a copy of their request. All you have to do is do your best to comply with their request, and make them something pretty.
Wishlists:
Please format them in the following way:
E-mail address: If you prefer not to list it in public, please just shoot me an E-mail with your address and LJ username at btvs [.] santa @ gmail [.] com.
Things I'd like: Request as many things as you want (remember, the more you list, the more likely you'll get something you want). Be as specific or as general as you'd like.
What I can do: What you can offer to your partner. This helps me make assignments that won't make people tear their hair out and curse my name.
What I absolutely CAN'T do: Pretty self-explanatory. I'd rather not incur the wrath of anyone, so list any limitations (fic only, no het, whatever) you may have.
Dates:
Sign-ups will run from November 1-November 30th, 2008.
All gifts should be posted between December 24th, 2008 and January 1st, 2009.
Once you receive your assignment, you may make "teaser" gifts at any time (but they're completely optional). If you do decide you want to post any small gifts prior to December 24th, don't reveal yourself! Send any teaser gifts and notes for your recipients to me, and I will post them on your behalf.
If for some reason you're unable to post your gift between December 24th and January 1st, please send it to me at btvs [.] santa @ gmail [.] com, and I'll post it for you :).
Requests can be of any type--fics, icons, videos, graphics--just make sure you leave more than one option for your Secret Santa, so they can work in the genre they feel most comfortable with. Remember, these are VIRTUAL gifts. Please, refrain from purchasing anything for your recipient--not everyone has the means to do so, and no one should feel alienated when the real purpose here is to make a gift.
Most importantly, have FUN! :)
Simply post your request for a holiday gift any time between November 1st and November 30th. You'll then receive the name of a community member and a copy of their request. All you have to do is do your best to comply with their request, and make them something pretty.
Wishlists:
Please format them in the following way:
E-mail address: If you prefer not to list it in public, please just shoot me an E-mail with your address and LJ username at btvs [.] santa @ gmail [.] com.
Things I'd like: Request as many things as you want (remember, the more you list, the more likely you'll get something you want). Be as specific or as general as you'd like.
What I can do: What you can offer to your partner. This helps me make assignments that won't make people tear their hair out and curse my name.
What I absolutely CAN'T do: Pretty self-explanatory. I'd rather not incur the wrath of anyone, so list any limitations (fic only, no het, whatever) you may have.
Dates:
Sign-ups will run from November 1-November 30th, 2008.
All gifts should be posted between December 24th, 2008 and January 1st, 2009.
Once you receive your assignment, you may make "teaser" gifts at any time (but they're completely optional). If you do decide you want to post any small gifts prior to December 24th, don't reveal yourself! Send any teaser gifts and notes for your recipients to me, and I will post them on your behalf.
If for some reason you're unable to post your gift between December 24th and January 1st, please send it to me at btvs [.] santa @ gmail [.] com, and I'll post it for you :).
Requests can be of any type--fics, icons, videos, graphics--just make sure you leave more than one option for your Secret Santa, so they can work in the genre they feel most comfortable with. Remember, these are VIRTUAL gifts. Please, refrain from purchasing anything for your recipient--not everyone has the means to do so, and no one should feel alienated when the real purpose here is to make a gift.
Most importantly, have FUN! :)