OMG! I don't know what happened here. Mom got a new computer & it's being a b!tch trying to figure out how to operate it. Whatever happened here, I do hope we can move on and get back to makeup talk. You guys are like a family to me, so I hope nothing too bad happened. Maybe just a misinterpretation? I don't know. I apologize. I can't go back to read all the posts and it may be better I don't.
There is a link I'm not sure how to post it it's the Mac Chat thread it has suggestions regarding this section of the site. I hope I didn't come off as hostile or exclusive that wasn't my intention. In the end it's all just makeup and it should be fun.:shrugs: I don't know...this whole thing spiraled out of control quickly. The code had been mentioned before this thread too but for whatever reason the stars were aligned just right for this one to become Armageddon lol. So either way, lurkers that are pros at lurking around here probably knew something existed because it's been mentioned as recently as the whole "let's PM everybody when a restock of the RiRi Fall items or Retro Matte items come back up" discussions. Not to be flippant about it or anything but...Can't change what's already out there so all anyone can do is move on and call it a day. It would be nice if it could private I guess but I think there was an issue with the logistics behind trying to do that. I think a link for ideas surrounding that or any other suggestions has been posted? I haven't visited it but I think that's what it was supposed to be for (correct me if I'm wrong please).
People DID or do feel excluded because the "code" was not shared with ALL members. Someone behind the curtain was making a decision of who gets it and who did not, totally setting aside the issue of Lurkers. Members we're pushed aside,written off, and were excluded from The "Code Sorority." If all members were given the code this would NOT be an issue or if the chat area was private. IMHO. I wasn't given the code and I was not not given a reason why. Am I considered a lurker or someone who will buy merchandise and sell it on EBay at 560% markup????? For those who do not know me I am NOT and would not do that. I despise folks who do that but unfortunately it is not against the law sorry to say.
The only reason an official email wouldn't go out when someone joins Spectra that has info related to what you mentioned (as it relates solely to this situation) is because none of this is part of a Spectra sponsored or endorsed rule. It was purely member generated (a moderator helped get the word out by PMing people but she posted that if she missed anybody let her know) so...as great as that idea is, unless Spectra incorporates it into part of their official rules of etiquette then chances are an email at sign up won't happen. And please....I'm not trying to be an ass here but I'm honestly thinking I am missing something here. Where was the malice? Where was the actual mean girl stuff? If people are sending stuff via PM then report it because that's ridiculous and cowardly. But I mean on the threads. I keep seeing references to cliques, mean girls, malice....all of this stuff that implies all of this really cruel and hostile stuff is going on. If it is has anyone reported it? Has there been threats? Actual name calling? These are real questions that I am asking because I scan through here from my phone most of the time so maybe I am missing stuff. But what I assume is that feelings are hurt (although some say that they aren't...so if you feel that yours aren't then don't take this comment to heart) because they feel like they were called out for not being a part of what some members initially agreed or tried to agree to do. And because something was said by numerous members or said numerous times some people may have felt like they were being attacked. Yes? No? Was it more than that going on that I completely missed? If so PLEASE REPORT IT. Don't waste time and thread space e-fighting over nonsense when it's really not that serious. It's all amusing to see the gifs and hear the references to mean girls and stuff but let's be real...unless you're fresh out of high school if you're still letting the "mean girls" of life get to you enough to even acknowledge them then you're letting them win...no matter what words you choose to type after the fact. And if any one takes offense to THAT comment...I'd be lying if I said I'm sorry. I stand behind it completely.
No, not at all lol :hug:
Did you PM anyone? There isn't a committee set up to automatically issue the code or anything. People were missed...even long time members. So when it was initially set up the moderator that initially helped spread the word (you may or may not have been a member yet...not sure) posted a message saying that if anyone was left out let her know. There are a lot of us on this forum so to try and individually PM each person without missing anyone is impossible. Now if you PM'd and were denied (were you fairly new...signed up recently...weren't even eligible for the clearance bin for example) maybe that was why? If that wasn't the case then I'm not sure...only the person you reached out to could answer that question. Instead of getting upset and automatically calling it a "Code Sorority" issue consider the fact that there may just be an actual threshold behind it. If there wasn't then what would be the point? Lurkers would just sign up and then immediately get the code. Same as the clearance bin situation. Is that a "Clearance Bin Sorority" because there are requirements before you are allowed to enter? I'm not trying to be mean or anything but wow...it's easier to understand someone being upset if you know the whole story first. Right now...all I know is that you're angry because you're not included but I'm not sure if you're excluded intentionally or if it's an oversight.
Same here it doesn't look opaque and it appears to apply patchy I'm disappointed. I've heard Mufe #50 rouge Artist Intense is a good opaque black but it's more of a satin finish you may want to look into that one.ntopic: I don't think I want the Hautecore I pre-ordered. I jumped the gun and I am disappointed in the swatches. I will know for sure when I see more swatches but it's probably a bust for me. I will gladly CP or swap it with someone if you miss out. :bouquet:
Thanks, I may or may not check it out. If I'm really honest with myself, I don't know how many times I will actually wear a black lippie. LOL
I was a little disappointed in T's swatch too but I've learned not to completely rely on it. I've had things apply differently than they did on her swatches so I'm holding out hope. Worse case scenario I'll layer it. I found a black NYX lip liner that I need to go back and get (should have got it when I saw it yesterday).
Thanks for posting I couldn't figure out how to get the link on my phone this is the threadCan't we all just get along? We're practically targeting each other. There is a thread for anyone that may have suggestions, comments, concerns, etc. http://www.specktra.net/t/185282/options-for-mac-chat-section-of-specktra In the meantime can we get
Yes no one was excluded on purpose people were just missed. I sent out lots of PMs explaining the code to anyone who asked including you so I don't see how you still feel this was a clique. There's a ton of members and some were missed it was accidental and only one person doing the majority of PMing. Like I've said it wasn't a bulky mechanism or a you can have this you can't. Have you looked at the friends and family sephora code thread? A bunch of LURKERS comments strictly to ask for the discount. No other posts before or sense. Like you said it's like we're at dinner but I think you hVe the wrong picture. We're a family who all speaks the same language just some people arrive late to dinner mid conversation and don't fully understand what's going on, but are more than welcome to join in. The lurkers are the strangers who our just letting themselves right on in to join our dinner. I'm not sure who's sending mean messages that should be addressed and is a separate issue. this was just a huge misunderstanding and I'll be the first to say sorry if I ever came off as rude that was not my intention. It truly was an idea to help each other by a fellow member not make us fight. We need a big group hug in here!
Don't feel awkward---if there's someone with whom you feel comfortable, just PM them! Again, it's just a methodology employed to assure Specktra members, who we
I don't think I want the Hautecore I pre-ordered. I jumped the gun and I am disappointed in the swatches. I will know for sure when I see more swatches but it's probably a bust for me. I will gladly CP or swap it with someone if you miss out.
I'll wear mine and stand near a mac counter and just pretend I work there lol
Are you going for it Lele?
Thank you Medgal! I finally got things cleared up thanks to a lovely member here. I apologize for the mess I have created!
Omg....LOL! *MAC personnel calls security* "There's this woman with all black on and a black lipstick just standing here...."
