Thursday 14 Jun 2007

RIP

For those of you, like me, who haunted the DeStash Blog for tasty fibery treats, I regret to announce that Teri and I have decided to delete the blog. The decision was based on a number of factors, not the least of which is that Blogger appears to be incapable of handling a blog with nearly 500 members. Of course, I don’t fault Google/Blogger for that — the service is free after all. But it made managing the DeStash Blog a little bit of a nightmare.

So, thanks to all of you who supported the DeStash site, especially those members who I never really interacted with because you followed the rules and guidelines. And a special thanks to those who destashed all the fabulous stuff I picked up for a song.
*sniff, sniff*

On the positive side, I’m looking forward to destashing on Ravelry when that function is fully operational.  Yay, Ravelry.

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18 Responses to “RIP”

  1. # Artinreality on 14 Jun 2007 at 3:30 pm

    I’ve never bought, sold or even registered for your destash blog, but I want to thank you for all your hard work. I totally enjoyed keeping an eye on what people didn’t need anymore, what was snapped up in a minute and what was reposted. As moderators I’m certain there was a lot of work, effort and sweat, tears and blood, as well as yarn and other goodness, and I want to say thank you for taking of your precious time!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

  2. # Beth on 14 Jun 2007 at 3:48 pm

    I bought a pair of hand carders on the DeStash blog. Fond memories. :)

  3. # Donna on 14 Jun 2007 at 3:55 pm

    Thanks to both of you for your hard work – my transactions were few, but pleasant!

  4. # Annalea on 14 Jun 2007 at 4:01 pm

    I’m sorry to hear that the Destash blog is going, but I completely understand. Have you thought of switching over to a Google group, or something that’s designed to handle more members? I guess, though, if Ravelry is set up for that kind of thing, then it would probably be best. I would love it if they’d hurry up already and get that going . . . or make a few more invitations for beta testers. :o )

  5. # marie in florida on 14 Jun 2007 at 4:35 pm

    i’m totally diggin’ on Ravelry. it’s everything one could ask for and more. i have no idea how it’s done but whoopie!

  6. # Cynthia on 14 Jun 2007 at 5:06 pm

    Thanks for all your hard work!

  7. # Katie V on 14 Jun 2007 at 6:08 pm

    Susan, Thanks so much for doing such a great job moderating the destash blog (applauds here). It was hard work and it was appreciated by all! Also, I love your “Nantasket Basket”!! Did you live in MA??? I actually live right near Natasket beach!! Ha ha!! I will defnitely have to make one!

  8. # Suzie on 14 Jun 2007 at 6:21 pm

    Thanks for all your work with the DeStash site–I had good luck on both sides, buying and selling!

  9. # Jennifer on 14 Jun 2007 at 6:46 pm

    I’m sorry to see the blog go. I did sell a lot of excess stash there and always had a good experience, but I understand the headaches. Thanks for giving it a try in the first place.

  10. # Carole on 14 Jun 2007 at 7:16 pm

    I’m sad. But I get it. I’m sure it was the great button that made it so successful.

  11. # Tree on 14 Jun 2007 at 7:16 pm

    Susan – Thanks for hosting Destash. I really enjoyed it, as my bank account will atest. Maybe now instead of lurking there I’ll get a bit more knitting done, eh? Tree

  12. # Tree on 14 Jun 2007 at 7:18 pm

    opps… that was suppose to be attest!

  13. # Kathleen Fivel on 14 Jun 2007 at 7:31 pm

    Thanks for all your hard work on Destash! I’ll probably be better off without it ;)

  14. # Francesca (Stuntmother) on 15 Jun 2007 at 6:08 am

    Thanks for making the destash blog possible — and for all the work that made it possible. I was an obsessive haunter of the blog, sold some stuff, got some great bargains and while I will miss it, I completely get how out of hand it got and am really glad that it was around at all!

    You can destash on Ravelry? Oooh boy.

    Thanks again!

  15. # Sandy on 15 Jun 2007 at 7:52 am

    Ditto here. I really appreciate all the work you did and my transactions (though few) were always successful.

    Thanks!

  16. # Amy on 15 Jun 2007 at 11:08 am

    I’m sorry to see this news! I just came back from several days away and eagerly logged on for my usual treat. I was a recent addict (found the site through Grumperina’s button) and I looked at it all the time, both buying and just savoring the yarns on display. It’s always a shame when something falls apart because too many people want it, not too few.

    Eager to see any subsequent incarnations! Best of luck!

  17. # Carol on 15 Jun 2007 at 5:22 pm

    ~snif~ Thanks for all you put into it!

  18. # Kate on 17 Jun 2007 at 7:43 pm

    Thanks for hosting it – I had alot of good luck destashing and then restashing :)