So now that we’ve talked at length about how inconsiderate it is to your host to be a no show for events; what can we do to streamline the process and make it simpler for guests to drop their signups?

AQ automatically sends out a reminder. If someone could remind/correct me?!?! I can’t remember but I know there is at least 1, possibly 2 reminders sent out that have clear directions for editing your signup if you are unable to attend.
Maybe that needs to be revamped?

Or are people not reading their mail?

I refuse to believe that the no-shows are purposefully being rude. Inconsiderate yes but I believe that to be out of ignorance because they don’t know.

My L’box community has some of the most thoughtful & kind folks you will ever meet. I have been the recipient of packages of stamps/gifts/cards/notes/ltcs over the years so know for a fact the we are at the top of the snail mail how to ladder. Surely a lil ole keyboard isn’t outside of one’s wheelhouse?

Digital communication is quick, it’s easy, and it’s free. Plus it’s way simpler than traveling to the post office!
Life happens, every single one of us gets that. So if you need to cancel attending an event that YOU SIGNED UP FOR, in under 60 seconds you can easily reverse that sign up and spare your host some hurt feelings, time and money.
It’s the right thing to do.

You're setting the parameters of the conversation and assigning tasks, then directing them to self-arbitrate. You see it too, don't you? arb arb arb arb . . . Hold on, hold on. . . it's on the tip of my tongue.

It might be helpful if AQ sent out an automated reminder a month in advance in addition to the current reminder. That might help with people who don’t read their mail often.

So, harking back to a previous conversation, I think I can concede two points at once, in a similar spirit of synthesis and compromise. You challenged us to find one positive thing that Trump has done, and narock seems to need to confirmation for the one thing that he hasn't done directly (attack same-sex marriage) because they don't find anything he has done to be particularly problematic, so I can give up one point there also. He hasn't made same-sex marriage a direct target and bonus!: He also seems to probably have refrained for today from raping a baby (statutorily, I mean, c'mon, she would have looked older, if she had actually existed, which she doesn't. Probably.) She was 15, and it wasn't today, which we all know isn't the same.

Sometimes - folks sign up for events when they are listed than do not check their accounts for long periods of time. I can't remember what I did yesterday - so folks with long breaks probably don't remember what they sign up for months earlier.

The perfect answer will never be perfect for everyone... like Jonathan mentioned - I no longer create event sheets that include all clues and expect folks that are attending to print clues. I usually have a couple copies with me for those traveling/signing up late.

As far as gift bags - mine are usually minimal with things I can absorb back into my personal supplies if I have extras.

sorry no help from me... let me drink more coffee.

As a host - I generally send out reminder notices to folks. The bigger the event - the more messages I send. So I'm not sure an additional automated message from the site will help more than that :)

I know you do that, mud, but I don’t think all hosts do that. It can’t hurt…

The subject of the reminder email could be, "Are you still coming?"

Based on experience I am pretty sure many people do not know they have AQ mail unless they actually go to the site and look.

They do not know that they can set their preferences to have AQ mail forwarded to their regular email.

Or if they can simply be notified at their regular email when they have new AQ mail.

You are correct, there is no perfect answer.
I myself personally no longer do events where a rsvp matters in terms of wasted time or money.
But every event & host is different and this soapbox I’m on right now is for them and future events where a rsvp does matter.

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Yep.
Rather than a generic title line perhaps something titllating to catch the eye that would encourage further inspection and possibly opening the email.

There is just over one week left to join this year's Secret Stamp Santa exchange. All of the info is on the tracker, but if you have any questions or need clarification, please let me know!

TG

How about “Brad Pitt will be attending the event you signed up for!” That’ll make people read it!

YASSSS!!!
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Ur awesome!

Why? We are also not as monolithic as some other groups.

Contradictory in what way?

If only to drop from the event, lol

Mine is carved! Definitely kid-friendly and could be planted, if the recipient desires.

I just finished (for the 2nd time) Battle Royale by Kaushun Takami.
CAUTION: THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR EVERYONE!!!
If you liked Squid Games, you MIGHT like this.
It was banned in Japan and later written in English and sold in the US. They have made a movie about it dubbed in English, but it's nowhere near as good as the book.
I'll give the PG13 version of the story...
It's about 7th and 8th grade students that are placed on an island no longer being used. The goal is to be the very last person/child standing.
That's about all I should say about the book. It is a great book, if you like that sort of thing, which I do. 🫣
Anyways, that's the last book I read. Lol
Dawni ♡

Mama Stork, I may have to get this from the library to read. How would you star rate this book? I like your description of the story ☆

I agree with T Rex and would be happy to help with the Go Fund Me donation ♡
I'm so so so sorry about your loss.

Anyone live in the area of Westwood?
Asking for a friend who I think I might have coerced into joining the fun.

Love to join, but have no material... or oven. Sad day. Lol

Sparkle Seeker!

SS promises to never use metallic ink.

As long as there’s no alcohol at the event, he’d probably behave. I’d just ogle him from afar, anyway!

BP will probably bring two or three kids.
No thanks.

If it said The Rock. We all have preferences. And then I would have “a rock” lol

Milo Ventimiglia (Jack on This Is Us). Yes, please!

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I wonder if Ryan could add a button to the sign-up page that read something like ...

"You will be sent a last-minute reminder to reconfirm your attendance." By clicking this box [insert check box] you understand you will be expected to reconfirm your intention when the last-minute reminder is sent (event organizer chooses the drop-dead date to reconfirm). "If I fail to reconfirm I understand there may not be accommodations for me."

Event planning can be expensive for hosts. It's only polite to show your appreciation by showing up and paying it forward. How much would you spend for a full-day or weekend of family fun activities? Letterboxing is a bargain in my book.

If I understand correctly, this is a great suggestion. When you sign up initially, you have reserved a spot. 30 days or so before the event, AQ will send a reminder to either finalize your sign up, or be automatically removed from the roster. Is that about right?