Comments on: The swag… http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/07/the-swag.html Here I am. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:26:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jendi http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/07/the-swag.html/comment-page-1#comment-73076 Jendi Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:21:49 +0000 http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/?p=2640#comment-73076 I think you said it wonderfully, and I'm glad you published it. When did swag become expected and more important than the community? Sad. I think you said it wonderfully, and I’m glad you published it.
When did swag become expected and more important than the community?
Sad.

]]> By: Colleen - Mommy Always Wins http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/07/the-swag.html/comment-page-1#comment-72408 Colleen - Mommy Always Wins Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:26:31 +0000 http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/?p=2640#comment-72408 A-to the-men. You said this so well! (And congrats on your award!) A-to the-men.

You said this so well!

(And congrats on your award!)

]]> By: kris http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/07/the-swag.html/comment-page-1#comment-72234 kris Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:23:21 +0000 http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/?p=2640#comment-72234 There's a reason that "greed" is one of the seven deadliest sins (it is, right?). I see ramifications of "greed" in my own back yard when it comes to stupid little things like the "couponing rage" - which around here, is ALL the rage. I tried getting in on it, but the greed of everyone else ruined it for me. How can people be so selfish just to save a few bucks or get something for free. I'm glad you posted this and I hope the greedy little turds feel a slight twinge of guilt for being called on the carpet! There’s a reason that “greed” is one of the seven deadliest sins (it is, right?). I see ramifications of “greed” in my own back yard when it comes to stupid little things like the “couponing rage” – which around here, is ALL the rage. I tried getting in on it, but the greed of everyone else ruined it for me. How can people be so selfish just to save a few bucks or get something for free.

I’m glad you posted this and I hope the greedy little turds feel a slight twinge of guilt for being called on the carpet!

]]> By: TWO BARKING DOGS http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/07/the-swag.html/comment-page-1#comment-72228 TWO BARKING DOGS Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:06:53 +0000 http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/?p=2640#comment-72228 Interesting! And a very well-written post, too. I couldn't agree with you more. I didn't go to Blogher, but have experienced these types of people in my daily life, too. I saw this behavior in full action a few years ago at a very large star-studded 4th of July party. There were swag bags filled with all kinds of goodies. People pushed and shoved to get their "share" which was as many as they could carry away with them. The thing that killed me was ... the "guests" at this party took the flowers, decorations, potted plants, planters, liquor from the closed bar, bottles of wine. My boss got a bill from the party stager for thousands and thousands of dollars for replacing the items that were lifted. The greed amazed me. Pigs. Interesting! And a very well-written post, too. I couldn’t agree with you more. I didn’t go to Blogher, but have experienced these types of people in my daily life, too.

I saw this behavior in full action a few years ago at a very large star-studded 4th of July party. There were swag bags filled with all kinds of goodies. People pushed and shoved to get their “share” which was as many as they could carry away with them. The thing that killed me was … the “guests” at this party took the flowers, decorations, potted plants, planters, liquor from the closed bar, bottles of wine. My boss got a bill from the party stager for thousands and thousands of dollars for replacing the items that were lifted. The greed amazed me. Pigs.

]]> By: Megan (FriedOkra) http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/07/the-swag.html/comment-page-1#comment-72174 Megan (FriedOkra) Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:37:19 +0000 http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/?p=2640#comment-72174 "Stuff" will never make anyone happy or fill that aching void. Period. Doing the right thing? Connecting? Putting others first? That's where the goodness of life lies. What's swag this year is what gets tossed out in next Spring's feverish de-cluttering project. All that's left is what your HEART got out of the experience. And I bet your sweet heart will still be full of great things when the de-cluttering's done. “Stuff” will never make anyone happy or fill that aching void. Period. Doing the right thing? Connecting? Putting others first? That’s where the goodness of life lies.

What’s swag this year is what gets tossed out in next Spring’s feverish de-cluttering project.

All that’s left is what your HEART got out of the experience. And I bet your sweet heart will still be full of great things when the de-cluttering’s done.

]]> By: Amy @ Bitchin' Wives Club http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/07/the-swag.html/comment-page-1#comment-72173 Amy @ Bitchin' Wives Club Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:08:30 +0000 http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/?p=2640#comment-72173 YEs, yes, yes. I agree completely. After Thursday's hideous swag grabs and the horror of people stealing at the SocialLuxe party, I felt a little sick anytime I got into any situation that felt like I was "trying" to get swag. Amazingly, I still ended up with more stuff, but it is too bad that a segment of greedy, horrible women ruined the fun and generous environment with their behavior. :( YEs, yes, yes. I agree completely. After Thursday’s hideous swag grabs and the horror of people stealing at the SocialLuxe party, I felt a little sick anytime I got into any situation that felt like I was “trying” to get swag. Amazingly, I still ended up with more stuff, but it is too bad that a segment of greedy, horrible women ruined the fun and generous environment with their behavior. :(

]]> By: April http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/07/the-swag.html/comment-page-1#comment-72031 April Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:40:20 +0000 http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/?p=2640#comment-72031 This post was NEEDED. I'm glad you posted it, and I couldn't agree more with you. This post was NEEDED. I’m glad you posted it, and I couldn’t agree more with you.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/07/the-swag.html/comment-page-1#comment-72017 Lauren Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:11:23 +0000 http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/?p=2640#comment-72017 I didn't go to BlogHer, I live near Chicago and really wanted to for awhile. But as it got closer, I bowed to the "what if?" pressure and thought I'm really not part of that crowd. Now after reading some of the tweets and blog posts I see I am right - I'm not part of that crowd. Beth, you posted an honest perspective, not a negative post in my opinion. I can't wait to read about the positive parts of BlogHer once people get past the swag. It's sad that the greed of a few can ruin the experience for many. So, who did you meet that you were really looking forward to meeting? What was the most informational thing that you took away from any of the sessions? There - just gave you 2 more blog topics - LOL! ;) I didn’t go to BlogHer, I live near Chicago and really wanted to for awhile. But as it got closer, I bowed to the “what if?” pressure and thought I’m really not part of that crowd. Now after reading some of the tweets and blog posts I see I am right – I’m not part of that crowd.

Beth, you posted an honest perspective, not a negative post in my opinion. I can’t wait to read about the positive parts of BlogHer once people get past the swag. It’s sad that the greed of a few can ruin the experience for many.

So, who did you meet that you were really looking forward to meeting? What was the most informational thing that you took away from any of the sessions? There – just gave you 2 more blog topics – LOL! ;)

]]> By: Love http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/07/the-swag.html/comment-page-1#comment-72013 Love Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:55:04 +0000 http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/?p=2640#comment-72013 Ugh....entitlement....I think that is the attitude that I have the hardest time with. Blogging crazies aside, I think it is one of the biggest problems we face in America. Glad you published this...&looking forward to hearing the fun parts, too!! Ugh….entitlement….I think that is the attitude that I have the hardest time with. Blogging crazies aside, I think it is one of the biggest problems we face in America. Glad you published this…&looking forward to hearing the fun parts, too!!

]]> By: Quatro_Mama (Quad Mom) http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/2009/07/the-swag.html/comment-page-1#comment-72006 Quatro_Mama (Quad Mom) Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:38:51 +0000 http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/?p=2640#comment-72006 Swag. Smag. It was honestly overwhelming, and I came home with very little swag in comparison. It felt like a die-hard swag competition. BlogHer is so much more than that....Thanks for pointing this out! Swag. Smag.
It was honestly overwhelming, and I came home with very little swag in comparison. It felt like a die-hard swag competition.
BlogHer is so much more than that….Thanks for pointing this out!

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