Plum Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 That is unfair, it's not selling it online. The person has been teaching us some great skills and we won't be going to those craft fairs. I am very disappointed with Omlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Me too. Seems rather heavy handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Very disappointed in you Omlet (and the person that reported the thread ), it made a very interesting read and gave ideas on what could be achieved. Cannot see how it could be considered advertising . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Wow, that's a bit heavy handed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Regardless of the reaction here, if one or more members complain about a thread, then the mods have to look into it. It was decided that rules had been broken, so out of fairness to all members, this thread has been edited. All members are free to post pictures of things they make, by all means, but if those items are then for sale in their signatures, then the advertising rule has been broken. Sorry if you feel that this has been heavy handed, but sometimes we (mods) have to do things that need doing. I make and sell lots of things for craft fairs, but don't post them on here or have a link in my signature.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 I agree with Plum & others. It is unfair of Omlet. We all have our own minds & if we don't want to purchase, then we just ignore any advertising. We are not daft. Very often though, we are inspired & get ideas from other peoples makes & displays of their produce. By seeing things displayed properly, it encourages all of us to have a go at crafts we might never have thought about trying before. I'm also with Plum in the fact that a forum member has been so sweet about showing us how to do certain crafts & was even going to put up step by step tutorials for us all to follow & ' have a go'. I thought Omlet was a happy family friendly community, but some of the spirit & fun seems to be lacking these days. Yes such a shame Omlet. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) Sorry Christian you do. I clinked on your link and saw your craft items. They are great but no different to Lesley. I shan't report you Christian Edited November 18, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 As it was my photos that were removed I'd just like to say that while I do have a link to a website none of the items in my photos are on that website - I haven't updated my website since last year and don't actually use it. I was mindful of the advertising rules when posting the photos, as an ex-mod I do know the rules!. Short of offering to bus everyone over to the craft fair I was at yesterday - which I also didn't detail in my post - then I was hardly advertising what I had for sale? So be it - as we have had many chats on here about the craft of felting then I thought I would show what I had been making and I'm sorry one or more people saw fit to complain. There are other craft forums where I am allowed to post photos and it's not seen as advertising - also constructive criticism is always useful, you'll know where to find me Thank you all for your support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Ok, just for the record, I don't believe that I have posted any pictures of the things i sell. Not saying I am whiter than white, but have to try and be good as am a mod (even though I find it hard sometimes ) This isn't Lesley bashing! Omlet make the rules and state the no advertising rule to protect members. Not our rules. It is lovely seeing what everyone is making, I read this thread all the time and would love to post more pictures of the things i make (and sell) but can't.... I just came on here to post the reasons that the thread was edited. Not for a telling off Will remain quiet in future (like that will ever happen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Well I love the things Lesley and Christian make and take inspiration from both of you and would love to still be able to see the things you make Lesley thank you for helping us all to learn to felt because I for one would not have done it without you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Christian I was only commenting on your last post not your makes and then it was tongue in cheek. If I sent you chocolate would you put Lesley's pictures back and take her comment off about the craft fair .....and a chocolate cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 would you put Lesley's pictures back and take her comment off about the craft fair What a good compromise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Sounds like a plan to me , I can't believe that anyone saw this as advertising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 ..and mince pies, being as I have over 2 dozen of them here. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I have just finished 6 Alice band holders (inspired by Pinterest) for various nieces and other girls. Just need to get a few bands and hair clips to put on them and that's some Christmas pressies sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 YIKES!! It does seem all very 'big brother'. I would like to add my thanks to Lesley who has taught me how to felt - virtually!! I loved doing it and I understand that my swappee was pleased with the gift. Perhaps we all have to head over to Fb and share ideas there instead..... I have really enjoyed gaining inspiration from this thread and the Crafty Fingers section in general. All a bit unnecessary and childish really and also a heavy-handed response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I have just caught up with all of this and I really hope it does not put anyone off of entering the Christmas Swap I have been pulled up in the past for something I asked and never dreamed that it could have been seen as advertising. I felt awful and feel desperately for Lesley. I appreciate that we have to have rules. Can we move on now and bring back the happy crafty feel that this section has always had. I always come straight here when I log on and love seeing how diverse and talented chicken people are. We are a lovely bunch of people and lets not forget that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Perhaps we all have to head over to Fb and share ideas there instead..... Please don't! I don't do FB and I would miss seeing all the wonderful things omleteers make. Chrissie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Thank you Parsley, I'll behave now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I've made this tea-cosy for my Mum for Christmas...... It needs a teapot for it to look right - I was too lazy to fetch it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 It's brilliant, what a fabulous gift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Wow! I love it! It would also look good as a hat too. Perhaps you could make cloche hats too? Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Have been inspired by you all to work harder at crafty things. I'm knitting some Christmas ornaments. I made a couple of owls with hats, a Christmas tree decoration and am making some Nordic style bunting for the fireplace. I've bought some circular needles and a book for knitting socks from the toe up. That avoids the 'dreaded Kitchener stitch'. I don't know what that is but if it's dreaded then I know I won't be able to do it. I think it's going to take some patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 We'll need photos..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Here are some Advent Calendars that I made for some little family friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
