Halloween themed cutting chains

Bofig

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So for less confusion I started three chain messages. The initial victims received this message:

Spooky chain victim #1

You have been selected as the spooky chain victim #1, if you accept you will receive these cuttings: (varieties)

Rules:
1- must be able to receive cuttings and send cuttings to the USA
2- keep sender and recipient unknowns for some fun
3- must be willing to ship cuttings to the next victim, change the message title and body number to the next victim number.
4- cuttings must be fruited and verified by you, or if unverified be sure to state and make recipient aware of them not being verified.
5-please send only healthy cuttings!
6- if your cuttings are not able to be shipped immediately please set up shipping with the recipient and continue the change as quick as you can, cuttings do not need to be shipped for the chain to continue as long as both parties understand the cuttings will be taken/shipped when ready.

Copy and paste to the next victim

Then I realized I need some clarification, I will still keep the victims and cuttings secret for now. Some newer members may not have cuttings to share or possibly even just not ready. The cuttings may be taken and shared at a later date but would like to see the chain continue even if the cuttings don’t get shipped until a later date. Discuss with the next victim when they prefer to receive or if they are ok asap. The transfer of cuttings is completely dependent on the two parties involved.

On my first victims if they will not have sufficient cuttings to offer the next in the chain I will offer to send cuttings for cost of shipping and then select a replacement victim, I think if it stalemates then contacting me or another long term grower for some help could help coordinate or resolve it.

This highlights the importance of your signature line with wants as the current victim can find the next victim more easily. You could also ask the next victim to request off your list of what you currently grow as an alternative to offering what they have on a wishlist.

I’m open to change of rules as this is my first time starting a chain of any kind 😂
 
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Great Idea Bofig. I'm unsure of how new folks are going to send any, but thats ok...... Im sure there will be other opportunities, but I know there will still be kind folks like yourself that will still offer them cuttings with nothing in return..... Thats just how figs can impact people.
 
Great Idea Bofig. I'm unsure of how new folks are going to send any, but thats ok...... Im sure there will be other opportunities, but I know there will still be kind folks like yourself that will still offer them cuttings with nothing in return..... Thats just how figs can impact people.
This is a problem I have ran into lol, in that instance I offer to send the same list for cost of shipping and select a new victim. Maybe over time more and more members will have bigger collections to share and participate
 
This is a problem I have ran into lol, in that instance I offer to send the same list for cost of shipping and select a new victim. Maybe over time more and more members will have bigger collections to share and participate
See..... I knew there would be a solution that just involved a kind heart..... Which I know you have. Thanks for doing this.
 
If you are offered items from your wishlist please update your list in case you get chosen again or by a different chain, this could be interesting watching the wishlists evolve!
 
interesting, how do you know someone is able to send cuttings? I know i got a WITTLE amount of cuttings of a malta unk i got from a give away at Figfest in Staten island and that izbat.... once i figure out how to make cuttings :)
 
interesting, how do you know someone is able to send cuttings? I know i got a WITTLE amount of cuttings of a malta unk i got from a give away at Figfest in Staten island and that izbat.... once i figure out how to make cuttings :)
I think it’s an offer and then you find out lol. That’s why the victim can pass and I’ll send cuttings for cost of shipping. It’s more for the spirit of sharing. I’ve allocated three original shipments cost on me and after that it’s up to each victim to decide their fate 😱
 
interesting, how do you know someone is able to send cuttings? I know i got a WITTLE amount of cuttings of a malta unk i got from a give away at Figfest in Staten island and that izbat.... once i figure out how to make cuttings :)
You don't need to have a lot of varieties to help someone, but if you happen upon a wish list that does have a variety that you have and can get a cutting from, reach out. And if you don't have any, thats fine to, we will still build you up so next time this happens, you'll have a few varieties to offer.

Cutting are generally 8 to 10 inches in length with at least 3 nodes, apical cuttings are great.
 
So for less confusion I started three chain messages. The initial victims received this message:

Spooky chain victim #1

You have been selected as the spooky chain victim #1, if you accept you will receive these cuttings: (varieties)

Rules:
1- must be able to receive cuttings and send cuttings to the USA
2- keep sender and recipient unknowns for some fun
3- must be willing to ship cuttings to the next victim, change the message title and body number to the next victim number.
4- cuttings must be fruited and verified by you, or if unverified be sure to state and make recipient aware of them not being verified.
5-please send only healthy cuttings!
6- if your cuttings are not able to be shipped immediately please set up shipping with the recipient and continue the change as quick as you can, cuttings do not need to be shipped for the chain to continue as long as both parties understand the cuttings will be taken/shipped when ready.

Copy and paste to the next victim

Then I realized I need some clarification, I will still keep the victims and cuttings secret for now. Some newer members may not have cuttings to share or possibly even just not ready. The cuttings may be taken and shared at a later date but would like to see the chain continue even if the cuttings don’t get shipped until a later date. Discuss with the next victim when they prefer to receive or if they are ok asap. The transfer of cuttings is completely dependent on the two parties involved.

On my first victims if they will not have sufficient cuttings to offer the next in the chain I will offer to send cuttings for cost of shipping and then select a replacement victim, I think if it stalemates then contacting me or another long term grower for some help could help coordinate or resolve it.

This highlights the importance of your signature line with wants as the current victim can find the next victim more easily. You could also ask the next victim to request off your list of what you currently grow as an alternative to offering what they have on a wishlist.

I’m open to change of rules as this is my first time starting a chain of any kind 😂
Just clarifying to make sure I don’t mess up. When I receive a message saying I am #_, - will I be sent the next victim to respond to or do I randomly pick someone after reviewing their wish list, change the #_ and send them a direct message with what I want to send them?
 
Just clarifying to make sure I don’t mess up. When I receive a message saying I am #_, - will I be sent the next victim to respond to or do I randomly pick someone after reviewing their wish list, change the #_ and send them a direct message with what I want to send them?
My understanding is you find a new victim and copy paste message to them but you change/increase the victim number by 1. Then you change and list the variety or varieties you can provide them.
 
Great Idea Bofig. I'm unsure of how new folks are going to send any, but thats ok...... Im sure there will be other opportunities, but I know there will still be kind folks like yourself that will still offer them cuttings with nothing in return..... Thats just how figs can impact people.
This year i will have kadota! Not exciting but i am thrilled to have a tree big enough to get cuttings -progress!
 
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