Comments on: Scrapbooking can be disheartening too

By: Mad Cropper’s Most Popular Posts for 2008

Mad Cropper’s Most Popular Posts for 2008 — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:28:16 +0000

[...] 1. Scrapbooking can be disheartening too. [...]

By: Christian

Christian — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:02:50 +0000

Hi, I read your post. I am also agree with you.This is horrible, how people react and treat one another.In support of all the women who worked very hard on all their layouts and did not accidentally disqualify themselves.

By: Hummie

Hummie — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:05:04 +0000

I agree. I read a bit about this long ago, and it’s just horrible the drama that goes on in the world and how people react and treat one another.

By: Carole Huxel

Carole Huxel — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:28:44 +0000

I don’t think we can categorize this as a simple mistake. While I agree that people went over the top, preparing for this contest is a huge ordeal. To “accidentally” include a layout that held a picture she didn’t take can not be considered a simple accident- hundreds of other entries did not make that mistake, they carefully checked and rechecked their layouts before sending them in. So, while again I agree that the name calling and vitriol were extreme (to say the least), in the end, she violated the rules of the contest and that’s all there is. What turned this into such a huge nightmare was that CK refused to accept their OWN mistake in not realizing their winner had disqualified herself, and piggishly digging in as if we would all overlook this as mere silliness. In support of all the women who worked very hard on all their layouts and did not accidentally disqualify themselves, the scrapbook community was offended by the CK attitude. The rules were there to give everyone a fair chance, and that’s why it was important to adhere to them, even when it hurt.

By: Elisa

Elisa — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:49:21 +0000

I am astounded but not surprised that people can be so ugly. Scrapwork is personal expression.
I am heartened to know that in spite of it all she will contine

By: kamm

kamm — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:37:15 +0000

How petty! Can’t we just share in the joy of the craft (or art)?