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Sharon, I am sorry you are going through this. I can't believe that they would not let you sell or give the seat to someone who can go. I can understand the no refund stand, especially close to the event - that is expected. However, since you are unable to come, and can provide proof, wouldn't they rather have someone sitting in that seat enjoying the teachers and such that have been paid for, than an empty chair? They need to take a good look at their policy, especially when they sell tickets so many months in advance. Life happens, and it is not always good.
I took a class at my LSS from Donna a couple years ago, it was fun. I have considered going to one of her events, but the timing has always been wrong for me, so I haven't. I won't ever now.
I hope Donna sees all this...I know she is a human, and her company needs to act like it has a heart.
And Sharon, you will be in my prayers.
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thistleivy
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While I agree that the money has been spent and can't be returned if you had someone who was willing to take over your place they should jump at that because it serves everyone.
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bunbun
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If I was the friend that you were going with, I would wear a T Shirt the whole weekend that says "The seat next to me is empty because Donna Downey wouldn't help a woman with cancer".
Or maybe just boo Donna every time I saw her. |
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svjuls
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My prayers are with Sharon, I hope your surgery goes well and you heal completely.
Now, to Donna: How many times are scrapbooking companies/personalities going to make the same mistake? We are scrapbookers--we are primarily women, we pay attention, we care how people are treated and we spend our $ accordingly. I realize that these policies are put into place for a reason and I also realize that we may not have all of the information, but to be so concerned about $600 when someone is fighting for her life is unbelivable to me. Insensitive, uncaring and shortsighted.
Even if you are unwilling to refund her money (which I honestly I feel you should) how is there any problem with her selling her ticket, online or not?
Think about what the responses would be if you had refunded her money from the get go--before that unfortunate wording in your email? I think that all of those saying they would buy from you or your sponsors again (like myself) would be chomping at the bit to support you and your sponsors.
I hope this is all a misunderstanding, but if not, shame on you Donna. |
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I am so sad for you. You definitely don't need this stress on top of everything else you're going through. I hope you can find someone to buy your spot and I will pray for your surgery.
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:05:31 PM
Rough Draft of the letter I will be sending to the sponsors of this event:
To whom it may concern,
It is my understanding that you are a sponsor of Ms.Donna Downey and her “Inspired Workshopâ€Â
Today an event concerning Ms. Donna Downey caught my attention on the Two Peas in a Bucket message board.
A poster on the boards recently found out she has cancer and would need surgery. When she contacted Ms. Downey about the upcoming “Inspired†event that she was registered for she was basically told that she was out of luck as far as a refund and or the sale of her spot at the event. This poor woman was treated with no compassion as far as I am concerned.
I have to say that I am shocked and absolutely disgusted in the events that transpired with Ms. Downey and will no longer be purchasing anything that she has a hand in. I thought you would like to be made aware of the type of people that you are sponsoring as their actions reflect directly on your company.
Thank you for your time
Belle
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:09:26 PM
**wiping off my computer screen from the spew of coke from my mouth! LOL
Oh my! The tshirt idea is perfect! LOL
Anyone live near the event that can picket outside with signs saying the same thing?
This is definately a bad call on her behalf. Pretty sad!
OP: Hope your surgery goes well, Tuesday. I'll be praying for you!
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Elisabeth
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this unbelievable. i don't think donna realizes how much her decision is going to hurt her. i think may leave a message on facebookor twitter. maybe we all should. |
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tryagain
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My thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery.
Wow, I can't believe a business would be so low as to stoop to keeping your money with the circumstances. I know not to attend her events now and I'll make sure the scrap groups I belong to know this information as well.
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dalayney
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:14:46 PM
First of all Sharon, hugs and prayers from my little corner of Nebraska. I am so sorry you are going through this.
Second, Donna... who I know is reading this thread. (I don't care how super freakin goodylicious busy you are getting ready for your class/retreat whatever it is.)
You pride yourself on being humble. You pride yourself on being "one of us". We have all been encouraging you through your ups and downs in the scrapbooking business. Alot of your fans have been so in the mindset of "Yea! One of the good gals is making her dreams happen. One of the genuine NICE gals is it!" So many of us have been giving YOU support on your fantastic weightloss and your quest to get in better health.
I am stunned at your lack of compassion. Business, my ass, obviously you have no idea how to run yours. I don't care what has been paid for by whom. You do refunds like this because you have a heart. Because you have compassion. Because all of us know you're better than this. Come on girl. Step up to the plate. You will be blessed in the end if you do this. |
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:14:57 PM
How long until an appearance by some worker bee of DD to explain away the situation?
I am really blown away by how the OP was treated.
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:15:23 PM
Someone needs to find the eye commenter, sit next to her and cough, hack, wheeze all over her.Then at the end of the day mention that you returned from a Mexican vacation a few days ago! |
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:17:56 PM
I saw where this thread was posted in the GS, but didn't see it in the Pub. Was it not posted there, or did I miss it.
If we want the word out, it is best to get it out to all of 2Peas. I am not sure how often the Pub gals check out the NSBR. |
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:18:14 PM
I read somewhere on this thread that there is a waiting list.
So, DD gets the $ of someone who can't come b/c they have cancer and have to have surgery AND she gets the $ of whoever fills her spot?
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KimberlyR
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I'm surprised one of DD's "good friends" hasn't posted yet about how wrong we all are to be thinking these things about her.
Unless everything used for these classes are monogramed with the OP's name and photo, there is no reason why she shouldn't be allowed to sell the seat.
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fuzzyslippers
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I am so mad right now!! I am sooo sorry for EVERYTHING that you are going through. Well, I for one have e-mailed Donna and gave her a piece of my mind. I can't believe that you can't sell your spot to someone else who would be willing to go. You shouldn't even have to do that. I mean come on it's not like you just changed your mind. I said a prayer for you. I hope you have a speedy recovery and all goes well for you. I won't ever have anything to do with Donna Downey again either unless she comes through and makes this right. I really can't believe the nastiness that you had to deal with on the yahoo board. If you post a link to that we'll all get kicked off of that one too right along with ya! Big hugs and prayers for a speedy recovery. |
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StampNScrap1128
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:23:45 PM
It looks like 2Peas sells Donna's products. It would be nice if 2Peas would stop selling her stuff, to make a statement in support of their readers.
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meant2b4boys
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:26:47 PM
This pisses me off something AWFUL.
I am so sorry for what you have to go through and Donna Downey won't see a penny of my money til she makes this right. Yeah, it was nice of her to call. Woulda been a lot nicer if she'd said: "You have been fully refunded" or "We sold your slot to someone else; your money is on its way."
Ditto.
Shaking head in sadness. |
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:27:22 PM
Stop whining, Both of you, and work on healing. Unless she has eye cancer, I am sure she saw very clearly non-refundable, non-transferable before she purchased her tickets and if you've ever owned a business you would understand why.
Anyone willing to bet this person also thinks our board is full of mean girls?
I also just read the fine print where DD won't refund if SHE cancels the event. WTH? That's called a win win for Ms Downey. It's also called a scam.
We've all known for a long time that the scrapbook and craft industry was filled with a bunch of people who had no business running a business. DD may have just won the prize for crappy business person of the year. And it's only May. |
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raindancer
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:27:48 PM
The money has already been spent. They pay teachers, supplies, travel, etc. It is a business after all.
I'm sorry but in this case I think this is a poor business decision. They are making a profit so it's not like canceling your thing and refunding you your $ is going to put them in the red (and if it does, they aren't much good at business).
It really puts a bad taste in my mouth when a company can't look beyond the black and white and just do the right thing.
I'm terribly sorry you are facing cancer and that you are out your money.
Best of luck to you with your surgery. |
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1edgePea
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:30:42 PM
I saw where this thread was posted in the GS, but didn't see it in the Pub. Was it not posted there, or did I miss it.
If we want the word out, it is best to get it out to all of 2Peas. I am not sure how often the Pub gals check out the NSBR.
I highly doubt that any of the Pub gals would publicly make a negative comment on a MB about Donna Downey. That would be shooting themselves in the foot. I know. I speak from experience. You are either one of them (those in the biz) or you aren't. If you are a member of the club, you play by the rules they set, which means pretending at all time, and under all circumstances, that everything and everyone in the industry is wonderful and fine. If you don't play by the rules, your club card is revoked.
ETA: I no longer have a club card because I spoke out loud and clear about the HOF fiasco. I spoke out here and on my blog. And when my blog post was linked by an unknown source to an article in an industry wide newsletter, I was no longer a member of the club. It's one of those unwritten rules... I knew it, and I broke it. I did what I felt was right, and I still don't regret my decision. |
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GoinNuts
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:31:36 PM
I read somewhere on this thread that there is a waiting list.
So, DD gets the $ of someone who can't come b/c they have cancer and have to have surgery AND she gets the $ of whoever fills her spot?
Oh my.
I was telling my DH about this situation earlier and had to keep saying, "Wait. It gets worse."
And it just got worse again. Wow.
Even my DH is pi$$ed and is asking what he can do to let Ms. Downey know horrid he thinks she is.
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scrapper2k
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:34:05 PM
I missed the part that Donna herself could cancel. If she did that (and I was supposed to attend- I would NEVER), I would sue her. I doubt it's legal, even if she has a disclaimer.
I'm just getting madder by the minute. I am going to do what Megan said and email all of the sponsors. Furthermore, I think this needs to spread all over the scrapping net. Donna better make this right FAST unless she wants to retire. I don't get her AT ALL! | |
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KaylaCamsMom
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:36:06 PM
Sharon,
My thoughts are with you in this tough time and I wish you a speedy recovery.
I am sorry you are dealing with all of this crap on top of what you are going through. |
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:39:22 PM
I highly doubt that any of the Pub gals would publicly make a negative comment on a MB about Donna Downey. That would be shooting themselves in the foot. I know. I speak from experience. You are either one of them (those in the biz) or you aren't. If you are a member of the club, you play by the rules they set, which means pretending at all time, and in under all circumstances, that everything and everyone in the industry is wonderful and fine. If you don't play by the rules, your club card is revoked.
Sadly, you're right, and I know the same thing to be true. Been there, done that, have the revoked club card to prove it.  There are some that will speak out because it's the right thing to do, but a majority will stay silent so as not to "invoke the black list." | |
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:39:22 PM
I don't give a shit whether the money has been spent or not. THE RIGHT THING to do is refund her money.
Unfortunately, there are enough brainless idiots who worship the scrapbook celebrity goddesses that will continue to support Donna in her endeavors regardless of how she treats people.
The whole scrapbook celebrity bullshit needs to GO AWAY. It's ruining the hobby.
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:42:15 PM
I saw where this thread was posted in the GS, but didn't see it in the Pub. Was it not posted there, or did I miss it.
If we want the word out, it is best to get it out to all of 2Peas. I am not sure how often the Pub gals check out the NSBR.
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I highly doubt that any of the Pub gals would publicly make a negative comment on a MB about Donna Downey. That would be shooting themselves in the foot. I know. I speak from experience. You are either one of them (those in the biz) or you aren't. If you are a member of the club, you play by the rules they set, which means pretending at all time, and under all circumstances, that everything and everyone in the industry is wonderful and fine. If you don't play by the rules, your club card is revoked.
ETA: I no longer have a club card because I spoke out loud and clear about the HOF fiasco. I spoke out here and on my blog. And when my blog post was linked by an unknown source to an article in an industry wide newsletter, I was no longer a member of the club. It's one of those unwritten rules.
Sorry that got "blacklisted" for standing up for your beliefs. (I agree with you HOF was a disaster and wrong on so many levels)
You are right about your first paragraph. I completely forgot about the workings of the Pub. It is still sad nonetheless. |
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KittyKatz
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:44:30 PM
OP, Peace, I'm so sorry for what you are going through and I wish you a speedy recovery.
As a consumer, and as someone who has previously forked over a lot of money to attend events such as this, I feel that the only acceptable response to the situation would have been a full refund and a public apology. It's called compassion - something scrapbookers pride themselves in: taking care of their own and looking out for others.
Inspired... I think not. This consumer will make sure not to attend any "inspired" events, and I will also make sure that this thread is bookmarked and shared with anyone who is thinking about attending an event sponsored by this company.
At this point (especially after the "resentment" comment) I think DD should not only return the OP's entire enrollment/supplies price, she should also make a HUGE donation to a cancer research fund!
How quickly these scrapbook "celebs" and companies forget the power of the peas. Stacy Julian's "So There!" comment infuriated scrapbookers and (what a surprise!) Simple Scrapbooks has folded. Creating Keepsakes was finally outed for essentially rigging their Hall of Fame contests (most likely all these years) and their public responses were PR nightmares! Hmm, CK is now in bankruptcy and sending letters begging for renewals.
Donna, it looks like you're next. You deserve it.
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mandolyn9909
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:44:38 PM
This is really unbelieveable. I truly hope she corrects this, and the fact that she called you and didn't offer a refund just blows me away...is she for real!? |
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scraps2tell
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:48:08 PM
I have met Donna and she is not humble. She is a two faced person that will talk about you the minute you walk away. I can't stand her and her true colors will come out.
I don't get why people follow her? Maybe, this will prove how she really is.
Maybe she doesn't have the money to refund. Her husband isn't working and her products aren't selling, just a guess. | |
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Johna
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:48:54 PM
Pe@ce, I am so, so sorry for what you are going through. I hope that all goes very well with your surgery on Tuesday and that you will be cancer-free soon! I am sorry you have this added stress.
I am also completely mystified that you would not be allowed to let someone go in your place (by selling or giving away your ticket). That policy is pretty much one of the stupidest ones I have ever heard of.
I hope you have something really nice and uplifting happen to you this weekend to lift your spirits a bit. (((HUGS))) |
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Nanaba
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Sharon - I am so sorry you're having to deal with this crap when all you should have to be dealing with is your health.
No excuse for this type of response -- from any company, any where, at any time.
Yes, it's a business. So what.
It reminded me of when my dad was in ICU. We really didn't have much hope that he'd make it home again. I was supposed to be attending a large conference which had very strict cancellation/refund policies. At the time my dad was in the hospital I was way past any refund date. I called the sponsoring organization to let them know I wouldn't be attending. Less than 10 minutes after I got off of the phone (with a VERY polite woman) I had an e-mail sent to me indicating I'd have a full refund for the event. You can bet I told everyone what great customer service they gave me. I was surprised and pleased.
Wow. Once again I am surprised... but shocked. And once again you can bet I'll be telling everyone I know about the level of customer service.
Take care of yourself please! |
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TXMary
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:51:08 PM
Wow. I really thought Donna would do the right thing when she herself heard about it. Guess I gave her too much credit. I understand about the "no refund". I get that. But I don't get why you can't sell or give away your ticket. Why in the hell would they care who is sitting in your chair as long as they got their money?
Donna has always been one of my favorite designers, but I will no longer spend any money on anything she is affiliated with.
Sharon, get some rest. Put your head where it needs to be- concentrating on your surgery and getting well. You know you are in my prayers. |
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ladytrisha
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:56:01 PM
Just got back from a late lunch and honestly thought DD would have stepped up by now. Not so much.
CK, Simple Scrapbooks, Stacy Julian, Heidi Swapp ... the list keeps growing ... karma people, karma people. WTH! |
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*Sara*
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 5:57:01 PM
Why are so many scrapbook celebs complete morons when it comes to PR? It's probably a lot of fun to be artsy and have people go apeshit over you, but they all seem to forget that they also running a business. Why would Downey ever dare to risk the horrible publicity she's getting from this? Have some compassion and give Sharon a refund. It's going to end up costing a lot more than $630 in the end. For all of the people posting here, there are thousands more who are lurking. They're just as disgusted and are also likely to stop buying her crap because they can't believe someone can act this cold.
Sharon, wishing you a speedy recovery. |
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AthenainCA
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:02:07 PM
You can bet I told everyone what great customer service they gave me. I was surprised and pleased.
Well that's it, isn't it?
If the response to Sharon had been:
"We do have a policy in place and don't normally refund for any reason, but obviously this last minute diagnosis of cancer and your upcoming surgery is completely unexpected and beyond the norm. Here's what we can do, we'll send you all the class information and kits or we'll send you a refund [either full or minus the supply cost, tho full would be better p.r.]: Your choice. What would you like to do? Just let us and and it will get taken care of."
How much differently would everyone be feeling about Donna Downey right now? How many people would associate good feelings with her company right now? It would be invaluable p.r. for just being decent to a woman who's received a scary diagnosis and must undergo a scary surgery.
Because even if the stipulation is that she can sell her seat, why would you want a woman who is undergoing cancer surgery to have to do that herself right now? Of all things.
Human compassion - a good thing, Donna. You know, JUST BE compassionate.
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edie3
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:03:07 PM
I guess DD is willing to put up with all this for the small sum of $600. I hope she sleeps well at night. |
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August 2002
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Layouts: 1
Loc: Valley of the Sun
| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:10:07 PM
I no longer have a club card because I spoke out loud and clear about the HOF fiasco. I spoke out here and on my blog. And when my blog post was linked by an unknown source to an article in an industry wide newsletter, I was no longer a member of the club. It's one of those unwritten rules... I knew it, and I broke it. I did what I felt was right, and I still don't regret my decision.
This is some kind of messed up. They scrapbook. They put pieces of paper, stickers and photos on more paper. Or maybe they put digital photos on digital paper. LOL Too funny how seriously some people will take themselves. |
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LolaBee
I worked hard for this title
PeaNut 116,596
November 2003
Posts: 5,214
Layouts: 0
Loc: Southern Pea
| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:10:23 PM
Wow. It'll be easy not to throw any money Donna's way. You would think, especially with the economy the way it is, she'd be trying to have good PR any way she can. Scrapbooking is a disposable income kinda thing, and maybe people won't spend any of their precious money on her stuff anymore. |
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Miss Jen
Mommy to Snowflakes
PeaNut 108,861
September 2003
Posts: 22,415
Layouts: 255
| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:10:38 PM
I agree with everyone here. What DD has done (or not done!) is despicable. I'm glad this mess has become public; she deserves to be seen for who she is, and suffer the consequences. I'll never spend another dime on any product or service even remotely affiliated with her. I sure hope that $600 was worth it to you, Ms. Downey. You're about to lose a whole lot more than that. | |
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flipflopmama
The Real FlipFlopMaMa
PeaNut 186,667
January 2005
Posts: 6,329
Layouts: 1
Loc: North East
| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:12:04 PM
Dear OP...
I'm so sorry that you are dealing with your health right now!!! I'm praying for wisdom for your dr's and comfort for you while you go through surgery.
I won't be buying anything from DD or her sponsors... this is heartbreaking to me... I have a few friends that scrapbook that are on my facebook page... so I hope with your permission I can link here.. so they can read and be aware and make their own choices in buying the products or not... |
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Give me your eyes so I can see
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KIM.B
EncycloPEAdia
PeaNut 36,204
April 2002
Posts: 3,660
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Loc: Ludlow, MA
| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:12:08 PM
Well whoever the uncaring b*tch was that posted the eye cancer comment..I have one thing to say..I believe in Karma..what goes around comes around baby and I hope you get yours..in SPADES.
I won't be buying another DD ANTHING unless she comes through on this situation. Considering how much it is going to cost her in this PR nightmare I would think the $600 would pale in comparison.
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HawkeyeGal
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 11,524
February 2001
Posts: 2,723
Layouts: 51
Loc: Southern California
| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:16:37 PM
I agree with whomever said that DD needs to give Stacy Jullian a call and see how the whole "So There" fiasco worked out for her. Wait, where is Stacy these days??? Hummm....
To the OP - I'm so sorry that you are dealing with this. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you get ready to face this battle. Best wishes.
To DD and the event organizers - oops, you made a big mistake. Bet you thought it wouldn't get out, especially since she was banned from the Yahoo board. You took a gamble that she would roll over and look, you lost. Maybe it's time to re-evaluate. If you feel it would set a bad precident if you gave her a refund, at least let her sell or give away the ticket. For goodness sake, you have a wait list and I'm sure you have enough supplies to make kits for whomever would buy the ticket. Meaning you wouldn't be out a damn thing. Good luck with this, really. The Peas have a long, long, long memory. You will not win. |
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YouDontKnowMe
PeaWee
PeaNut 421,381
May 2009
Posts: 2
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| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:18:07 PM
From the Inspired Yahoo Message board the poster of the "eye cancer" email:
--- In ddinspired@yahoogroups.com, "marissaelliot@..." <marissaelliot@...>
wrote:
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> Stop whining, Both of you, and work on healing. Unless she has eye cancer, I
am sure she saw very clearly non-refundable, non-transferable before she
purchased her tickets and if you've ever owned a business you would understand
why. Look, we don't care about your grievances, we want to have fun here.
There have been many sad tragedies among members - personally, I would rather be
diagnosed with cancer then lose my sister as I believe someone did. Sorry for
you and your friend, but find a cancer message board, and whine there if that is
what makes you feel better. I do understand that sometimes it helps to vent, but
dude, this is a celebratory board - stop bringing us down. Oh, and we love
Donna and everyone! 
>
Someone in the group responded to her comment before being told to not mention this incident again.
"Are you serious? You are one callous, self-centered woman..." | |
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Kerri W
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 7,171
October 2000
Posts: 7,924
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Loc: Kentucky
| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:21:13 PM
she said I can sell the spot. I should collect the money directly BUT I can't say it on the message board.
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This is from an e-mail I got from Sharon after she'd talked to Donna. So, if she can sell her spot, how the H*LL is that supposed to happen if she can't say it on the MB
How much worse can this get really?
Who is Donna Downey to tell the OP *how* she can go about selling her spot? DD doesn't rule the world. She has no right to tell somebody whether or not they can post on a message board. Is she worried about her imagine *now*? I'd say it's a little too late for that. | |
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DanaPea
Quietly sneaking
PeaNut 212,612
July 2005
Posts: 8,863
Layouts: 0
Loc: Home
| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:25:29 PM
Wow, it's not even that hard to get out of an apartment lease!
OP, I hope your surgery goes well and your recovery is swift.
As for this mess, if there is a wait list why does DD not see if she can fill the spot and then refund the money? What a crock. |
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D3inKs
PeaFixture
PeaNut 33,354
March 2002
Posts: 3,602
Layouts: 18
| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:27:25 PM
Unbelievable!
Ya know, I had NO problem dropping CK when that whole fiasco went down. And I don't look twice at anything Heide Swapp puts out there. So it won't even be a stretch for me to cross DD off my list of things to buy. That goes for the companies that sponsor her events as well. |
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1edgePea
NookBook Pea
PeaNut 166,316
September 2004
Posts: 25,016
Layouts: 36
Loc: Hiding from my Swiffer
| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:27:42 PM
This thread now has over 6,000 hits. Multiply that by only two and you have 12,000. That is what is going to happen to the not-so-Inspired group when everyone who has viewed this thread tells one single friend. It's human nature. And it is happening right now. It's NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY for crying out loud. Timing is everything. You blew it, Ms. Downey. This weekend is THE WEEKEND for scrapbookers. And believe me, they gossip and they talk. They will be talking about this, of that I am certain. So in actuality, what will happen is that for every one friend who is told about this situation, those friends will tell friends, and so on and so forth... this is the weekend of chatter. Did you forget, Ms. Downey?
Seriously, Donna... are you reading this? Are you doing the math? The news of how you handled this situation and how you have been so callus in your response to one of our own with cancer is going to bite you in the butt.
It doesn't take a mathematical genius to figure out that the damage is done, and the only thing you can do now is go into damage control mode. Step one of damage control would be to refund Sharon's money. Step two would be to make a public apology to the entire scrapbooking community via this thread AND via your blog. You have done far more harm than good by coveting the almighty dollar that is equivalent to one single seat. You may not lose the cost of THAT seat, but you have just lost the cost of many future seats.
Are you happy now? |
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SupaScrappa
release the flying monkeys!
PeaNut 147,054
May 2004
Posts: 16,972
Layouts: 7
Loc: Austin Texas
| Posted: 5/1/2009 6:28:44 PM
How much differently would everyone be feeling about Donna Downey right now? How many people would associate good feelings with her company right now? It would be invaluable p.r. for just being decent to a woman who's received a scary diagnosis and must undergo a scary surgery.
THIS! She couldn't buy that kind of great PR for $600, I can tell you that!
marissaelliot@...
so, is SHE the "eye cancer" poster then?? I'm going to guess that the last part of her email addy is yahoo.com since it was a yahoo group and all.
Huh. She thinks Sharon was bringing her down?? Giiiiirl.. someone hold my earrings.... |
  
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