Julie - I haven't participated in the Ft. Worth garden swap and that is great that you tried to use a website to bring people together. Sometimes there are trolls out there who no matter what will ruin things for someone who has nothing but good intentions.

I don't know which hosting service you were using, but just fyi - I use 1&1 (link below) for my web hosting for my garden club and it is only about two dollars a month for their basic service. I upload using ftp in Filezilla - it uploads really fast. Anyway, I just wanted to pass that onto you if you ever want to give it another try in the future.

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Thanks Denise! I'll check it out.

Julie, I liked it but I noticed that some bozo went in there one day and filled it up with crapola. That was really crummy. For the 'old guard' who always come to the swaps it was a really fun site. I don't blame you for not keeping it going now though since no one seems to use it in the 'off season'. I posted a couple times but never got responses so I could tell no one was using it. I think you're a real peach for doing it though. Cheryl

I second what seamommy expressed.

Julie, Thank you so much for all the work you did to set up the site. I have only gotten to attend one swap--last November, but the site was terrific for exchanging ideas about trades. Sometimes it seems like whoever contributes the most gets the most nonsense from those who have no concept of the work involved. You are appreciated by the vast majority of those who used the site I am sure, so don't let the jerks get you down!! Debby

Some people just need drama to survive, mommyfox. Chin up!

Thanks for all you did with the site, it made it easier for me the last 2 meets. I hope this makes your life and pocket book easier.

Mike

I too loved using the forum format as it did make it easier and faster to find and post about the swap. It is terrible that anyone would do that just to cause trouble.

I do not have any answers to the problem as I am a computer illeterate. Of the other forums I frequent, they do have various part that are protected unless the administraters allows any one person in. I haven't a clue just how hard or spendy that kind of board is.

I appreciated what you did and looking forward to the fall swap coming up, yippee.

Well, let's be fair, I don't think anyone said anything out of meanness or a desire to cause drama. It's just a difference of opinion on how these things ought to work, and I don't harbor any vexation towards anyone. I hope they feel the same towards me. I just want everyone to be happy!