tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post2376482439664344360..comments2008-09-10T01:25:16.245-04:00The MWBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10303109123571195886noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-28702870348529839772008-09-09T22:22:00.000-04:002008-09-09T22:22:00.000-04:00hi. i never really bothered with social spark even when i've seen it on various blogs. i got too much going on my site already that i didn't see the need for one more.<BR/><BR/>i chanced upon your site thru EC and I love it! <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you had to go through pain and sort of betrayal from the very people you helped boost at the same time. sure you earned from it but i didn't think from reading through your posts that you're the kind of person they're talking about- abusing the system and all...<BR/><BR/>the worst part as i see it is the way this CEO is handling the situation. he is arrogant! and i've never heard of a company without a PUBLISHED code of conduct or rules to begin with! it's their system, they should have foreseen that with today's technology some people would want to abuse it. <BR/><BR/>why should the good people take the cut?! it is very unfair what they did to you... it's their fault for not CREATING rules, its members shouldn't suffer because of their own screw up!<BR/><BR/>now i really don't see the need to even try to visit their website to check them out! their CEO is one shady, rude guy i don't want to be supporting by using their service!<BR/><BR/>i'm sorry to be taking too much space here but i can't help share your disappointment with the company... i wish you well. cheers! :-)dmeemaihttp://mysinigang.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-79129797317101536282008-07-28T19:30:00.000-04:002008-07-28T19:30:00.000-04:00I am so sorry about that. You were one of the first people to friend request me at Social Spark and I genuinely appreciated it. Of course I propped you, and then I checked out your blog and propped it too. That's just rotten, but you'd better believe I've propped you again!cmwheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05004342006888888319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-25104550084541957312008-07-26T13:24:00.000-04:002008-07-26T13:24:00.000-04:00I'm sorry to hear that. I just joined and I'm still trying to figure out how it all works.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there! You have a great blog!Stitching Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09196209748334538336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-59601254972605494862008-07-25T20:07:00.000-04:002008-07-25T20:07:00.000-04:00oh dear.. if you tell them you propped them why on earth just have the props icon there.. that is ridiculous! it's as good as someone coming visit you and not have good words for you.<BR/><BR/>i've read your blog and it's really good. i'm gonna let the kids try making ice cream this way! it sounds fun.. thanks..<BR/><BR/>spymama sends ya lots of hugs and love.spymamahttp://mamakshop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-35161939758089639282008-07-25T19:46:00.000-04:002008-07-25T19:46:00.000-04:00what a load of crap! That would be like Entrecard singling out the top dropped blogs and telling them they couldn't drop cards for a month because it was unfair to everybody else. Like any other "top list" - you remain on top so long as you're active at whatever it is. I'm sure if some other blogger were to work just as hard, they could, in time, work their way to the top too. But nooooo... they're VICTIMS! Instead of encouraging people to work, the socialists at social spark played Robin Hood and leveled the playing field instead. But hey, it's their little playground, so they can do what they want. But they shouldn't get too upset when they find that one by one, the other little kiddies don't want to play with them anymore. It was unprofessional of them to treat their most active members this way. Sorry your hard work went swirling down the toilet. I re-propped you for all that it's worth.hparishttp://buddysfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-17505175403160278662008-07-25T16:28:00.000-04:002008-07-25T16:28:00.000-04:00That's terrible I have only been on social spark for a few months now and I'm really not sure how the whole thing works. I know if some one tells me they propped me I go and prop them back. Is that how it works? Anyway sorry to hear about what happened to you I hope you rise back up to where you were. I will try to find you blog on SS and make sure I drop a prop.I am on your blog now through Big dogs site.lapa37http://www.blogger.com/profile/15082941838702699451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-56448575828147957852008-07-24T06:16:00.000-04:002008-07-24T06:16:00.000-04:00Considering I am a huge fan of your blog and an admirer of all you have accomplished, I say pooh to SS. It's obvious you put your whole heart into your work. They took something you truly deserved away from you, not to mention loss of income. The whole mess stinks for you and dedicated bloggers.<BR/><BR/>Ted Myrphy actions made the site look bad. His comments to you made him look worse. He sounds like a principal I had when I started teaching...rude and crude. I'm sorry it happened and mad as well. With all the friends you have on the web, rest assured, you'll return!!!rainbow20http://www.blogger.com/profile/10360950066978297676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-24095478156211029992008-07-22T11:43:00.000-04:002008-07-22T11:43:00.000-04:00Oh man, that completely stinks!!! <BR/><BR/>I hardly visit social spark at all anymore because there were just never any decent offers. :(PamperingBekihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15963688700633522730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-43836052868227670952008-07-21T16:42:00.000-04:002008-07-21T16:42:00.000-04:00Shelly, I have been gone all week and had no idea this happened. I am so sorry. I will prop you again when I get home from our trip. I propped you because you have such a great blog. I love reading about you and your family.Karenhttp://karensopinion.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-86528968213959189582008-07-21T14:52:00.000-04:002008-07-21T14:52:00.000-04:00eh, I dropped out of that whole mess when it was first launched. Same with the sponsored blogging that only went to 'certain' people even after I moved my blog to my own domain, etc. I don't like elitist crap like that, and ted murphy's whole system smacks of elitism. <BR/><BR/>Sorry you got burned by it.Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near Youhttp://dawnandjimmy.us/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-23780230631266142262008-07-21T12:07:00.000-04:002008-07-21T12:07:00.000-04:00Shelly,<BR/>That's really ridiculous! I've only been on Social Spark for a little while. I haven't even taken any opportunities yet because I'm still trying to figure it all out. Now I'm not sure I even want to anymore. <BR/><BR/>It was one thing to take away mine because I just started and barely even knew how many props I had, but to take away yours is a stupid mistake. Maybe they should have done their homework first to see who followed the non-existent rules before deleting props!<BR/><BR/>I would have found and propped you anyway. Your blog is fantastic and will be kept as a link in my blog regardless of whether I stay with Social Spark or not!Andreahttp://ditchmydebt.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-87947863789638411612008-07-21T00:12:00.000-04:002008-07-21T00:12:00.000-04:00Tomi, <BR/><BR/>How sweet of you to call me the mother of the community. I so appreciate you and your kindness. I was called mom a lot on SS. :o) <BR/><BR/>I tried my best to help all who asked. I'm glad you appreciate my efforts. It really does mean a lot to me. You made me smile and tear up a little. Thank you. <BR/><BR/>ShellyTHE MOM WITH BROWNIEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10303109123571195886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-61713744569835595562008-07-20T22:53:00.000-04:002008-07-20T22:53:00.000-04:00It's not fair for you. It's like Google PR drop. And to rebuild, We must work hard.I 'am just newbie at socialspark. But You are the mother of this community. It's hurt.Tomi Yahyahttp://blog.indosell.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-18096041274405838762008-07-20T18:29:00.000-04:002008-07-20T18:29:00.000-04:00I'm re-propping you. They are making me angry already and I havent even written a post - let me tell you about my debacle:<BR/>They sent me the e-mail to write a post about joining the team, but my links wouldn't work, i couldn't publish. I e-mailed them...no response. The post was to be written in twelve hours, it's been three days since I asked for help. so....dunno.Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13754249936855622982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-58512266866705494692008-07-20T13:48:00.000-04:002008-07-20T13:48:00.000-04:00Well it's not your fault and yes I am bummed too about the props. I just found out about the new code and I didn't see it until now. Of course I will quit telling people that I propped them. On this issue, I take your side 100%!palette48http://www.blogger.com/profile/09909145550255349974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-53224600909161950522008-07-20T09:17:00.000-04:002008-07-20T09:17:00.000-04:00Shelly,<BR/><BR/>I&#39;ve never heard of of the spark thing and wouldn&#39;t go there now after reading that rude letter from the owner. I think what was done was awful and unethical, but you know what? Maybe this a sign for you! <BR/><BR/>You are obviously a hardworking and enterprising person. So instead of going back to &quot;rudeSpark&quot; you should start your own business!<BR/><BR/>What kinds of things do you love to do? (obviously helping people is one)<BR/><BR/>If you worked that hard and put that much energy *into your own business* instead of building someone else&#39;s business think how successful it would be??!! And no one could ever pull the rug out from under you like that again!<BR/><BR/>Maybe ebooks on baking or frugality or homeschooling or all of the above? Or maybe a business helping people start blogs?<BR/><BR/>Ok, enough advice from a perfect stranger. :)<BR/><BR/>Nice to meet you through twitter. <BR/><BR/>♥ Melissa~<BR/><A HREF="http://www.kindawonderful.typepad.com" REL="nofollow">Pink Paper Peppermints</A>Melissa~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09737525449034222535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-81984579602676093342008-07-20T01:47:00.000-04:002008-07-20T01:47:00.000-04:00Shelly - Well, I for one have given you back the props you lost from me. SS now has a brand new "Code of Conduct" under the Help pull-down menu. But I'm still seeing all those "prop me back" comments that are supposedly being disallowed. <BR/><BR/>I was nowhere near the top, and I too never asked for props - I gave props to the profiles and blogs I liked, and merely asked them to stop by and check me out. <BR/><BR/>Still, I'm going back through my friends list and restoring the props I'd given before - starting with my favorites. :-)RJ Flamingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05377223115428239674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-77450301795683479082008-07-19T22:22:00.000-04:002008-07-19T22:22:00.000-04:00I'm not a member of SS, nor do I have any clue what a prop is, but whatever happened, it sounds like it was totally nasty and like SS just decided that instead of treating it like it's their problem, they dumped the issue off on you and the others in the top spots. Totally not fair. That for me would be one hard horse to climb back onto!Diannehttp://www.wahm-cafe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-92186966860536310652008-07-19T18:43:00.000-04:002008-07-19T18:43:00.000-04:00Shelly,<BR/>I believe I must nominate you to attend Postiecon and moon Ted Murphy during the Bloggatola awards...and today instead of tea and sympathy, I'm pouring Roxy Rolles beer at Roxiticus Desperate Housewives...do stop by, girlfriend.<BR/>In the meantime, I have an EntreFind for EntreCard Saturday, so I hope the evil overlords at SS haven't intimidated you out of posting altogether!<BR/>RoxyRoxiticus Desperate Houseiwveshttp://roxiticusdh.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-82169200168839666122008-07-19T16:09:00.000-04:002008-07-19T16:09:00.000-04:00That is terrible! I understand that maybe they want blogs to reach a status without begging for props but they should have listed that in the Code of Conduct or Terms of Service when they first initiated Social Spark. I don't agree with how they removed all props either. They should have warned that things were going to change and then reprimand the ones that didn't abide by the new rules. Apparently the ones that do not change will be banned so we shall see how this plays out. <BR/>By the way... I will prop you.Mindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05687965007079734089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-28570583076518537642008-07-19T11:56:00.000-04:002008-07-19T11:56:00.000-04:00Ah Shelly...that sucks. They really handled that poorly. I realize they get to make , break or change the rules at their discretion but geez! For what it is worth, I will prop ya and would a million times over if I could! You are one of my very few I have placed in my 'Friends' category as you are indeed one of the MOST helpful and friendliest bloggers on SS. You can cry on my shoulder anytime you want to!<BR/><BR/>Alyson, the 3 P's MamaAlyson, the 3 P's Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05114444667377621120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-8346093213977308662008-07-19T11:51:00.000-04:002008-07-19T11:51:00.000-04:00Thank you all for your support. I am so encouraged by you all!<BR/><BR/>Moomette,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your support. I do have to disagree with the Ebay comparison. I am a member of Ebay and the change did not bother me because the change in rating system does not prevent people from buying from that seller. <BR/><BR/>The top propped person on SocialSpark actually gets work because the advertiser could pick "Top Prop" as one of their preferences. If I the top propped person is dropped to zero they lose the work. Period. I have lost wages now because I will not be the top for long. The people who are just beginning with SS can go through and make 5000 friends that I already have and get their props where I cannot.<BR/><BR/>I feel that they really did a bad thing here to me by snatching the work from me.THE MOM WITH BROWNIEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10303109123571195886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-14616702683341026872008-07-19T05:18:00.000-04:002008-07-19T05:18:00.000-04:00I'm new to SocialSpark, but you did find me and you were the first to prop me! (Without asking for a return, I might add).I've not been there much, but you did all that work for nothing??? Very bad form.<BR/>Izea should know better - their PPP lot was spanked by Google, and they shouldn't repeat a bad thing.Stinehttp://mumsgotta.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-14759489696963079242008-07-19T00:29:00.000-04:002008-07-19T00:29:00.000-04:00Hi Shelly ~<BR/>I just found out about the props over at Ben Spark. I stay up late trying to get to my blogs, EC drops, Social Spark &amp; all, after working FT days. I&#39;m relatively new to SS, so wasn&#39;t familiar with you or the importance of being on the top! It&#39;s sorta like eBay&#39;s new rules, they change in the middle of the game. I had a supervisor who was a military man, and he taught me his mantra which I always remember, and which is so true, &quot;They can do whatever They want..&quot;<BR/>It&#39;s like having your Power Seller status on eBay removed...you&#39;ll rise to the top again. Hard workers always prevail. Best of Luck. P.S. I rant too. That&#39;s what blogs are good for sometimes.Cindi-Moomettesgramhttp://moomettesgramsmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14943121.post-58906207817946909882008-07-18T22:31:00.000-04:002008-07-18T22:31:00.000-04:00Thanks Shelly, I'm glad I haven't yet spent a lot of time on social spark. it sounds like a place I don't need to spend effort.Matthew S. Urdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15423237354496730048noreply@blogger.com