'Other' collections swap HOST WANTED :)

[little.fox]

I like the sound of this, hopefully something will come of it!

[nsunshine]

Ohhh would loooove to do this I collect soooo very many different things!!!! wouldnt it be nice to get a package with a little bit of everything!!! I want in!!!

[Varkolak]

maybe if we throw out bait we can catch a host. *leaves a plate of cookies and ponies*
yes.... any time now.

[karrie91]

LOL! I'm sure cookies and ponies will temp someone! 

[DazzleKitty]

I've never hosted a swap. I'm pretty intimidated to shoulder that responsibility. Hopefully someone here will do it.

[little.fox]

I was just thinking, what are the requirements for being able to host a swap anyway? I've only ever been in two, but I've always wanted to host one..

[lovesbabysquirmy]

I was just thinking, what are the requirements for being able to host a swap anyway? I've only ever been in two, but I've always wanted to host one..

The Arena Swap Rules:
http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,309313.0.html

"Hosting:

Hosts for any Arena-based hosts must meet these requirements and responsibilities:
Note: these rules apply to both hosts and co-hosts equally.

1. The host must be an active Arena member for at least 1 year, with no less than 500 posts.
2. The host must have a total positive feedback score of at least 10, with at least 5 of those feedbacks being for trades/swaps. At least 1 feedback must be from participation in an organized swap here on the Arena, of the same category that you are wishing to host. (IE: if you want to host a Customs swap, you must have successfully participated in a Customs swap previously.)
3. The host must have good standing within the community and present themselves as responsible.  No previously suspended or banned members may be swap hosts.
4. Swap hosts must be 18 years of age or older.
5. Hosting a swap counts as 2 swaps towards a member's total swap limit of 5.
6. Swap hosts may also only host 1 swap at a time, and cannot begin another one until the previous swap is completely finished.
7. All swaps must be approved by a moderator or administrator before sign ups can begin.  This is now mandatory in every part of the Arena, not just Customs.  PM a moderator responsible for the section of the forum in which you're hosting the swap (for example - if you're hosting a Pony Corral swap, PM a Pony Corral moderator for approval.)  When you PM the moderator, have your swap rules, dates, and the sign-up post already written so that you may include it in the PM.  The moderator may ask you to change certain requirements or clarify language on the application. Mods and admins reserve the right to not approve a swap for any reason, whether related to the potential swap host or not.  The reason for denial will be disclosed to you via PM.
8. Once you have conducted sign-ups and assigned partners, PM the same moderator who approved your swap with the list of partners.  This is simply to have a back-up plan in case something happens with you and you cannot be contacted."

Sounds easy enough right? 

[little.fox]

Thank you, squirmy! I almost fulfill those requirements, only I have not been in an "off topic swap". Well I have no idea if I "have good standing within the community". 

Looks like I'll just be a participant if this swap takes off!

[Varkolak]

i think the "must have participated in a similar swap" part means, like a collection type swap. that would be like swapping ponies, or little pet shops, or something like that, right? not necessarily "off topic"
you wouldn't host a "pony corral" swap, you'd host just a "pony swap"

[little.fox]

i think the "must have participated in a similar swap" part means, like a collection type swap. that would be like swapping ponies, or little pet shops, or something like that, right? not necessarily "off topic"
you wouldn't host a "pony corral" swap, you'd host just a "pony swap"

Aha, that makes more sense. I took it a bit more literally.

[karrie91]

I'd totally be up for it but I don't meet the requirements lol.

[Varkolak]

if we don't find someone by next week, i might step up. i just did the LPS swap though, so not sure if i'm allowed to host another so soon.

[karrie91]

I really hope you can!!! 

[tikibirds]

I'll do it if they let me. I've been a host a few times BUT my feedback isn't perfect due to international shipping issues - when I lived in Alaska. It was several years ago though

[Varkolak]

I'll do it if they let me. I've been a host a few times BUT my feedback isn't perfect due to international shipping issues - when I lived in Alaska. It was several years ago though

i bet if you pm a mod here and ask them, they'll let ya know