The list is a complilation of names of regular offenders, and flakers.
It was orginally set up By Kari of @karriofberries on Instagram
The following has been copied of her blog ( with her permission ) to give some insight into the list
The List.
This is not about 1 person. This is about several issues. This did not just start yesterday, some things have been ongoing since at least last November. I decided to combine multiple topics in my post. I am not telling people which list they should use (use both), I am not saying that people shouldn't do their own thing (I encourage it). I am explaining as why I am doing doing and what my thought process was. I even say that even if your swap mama uses ANY list, that things might not go smoothly. I do think that people should use very tool they can.
Why a List?
Kari started a list after talking with other frustrated swap hosts. We thought it would be a good idea to have a centralized list of flakers. I find it saddening that many people have sent wonderful - hand crafted packages only not to receive.
So, I (along with others) have compiled the "Naughty List". Kari is the gate keeper and I am the list keeper, she will always have access to the list and will always have control, but serious this woman needs a break from the nastiness. I am not the only one who adds to the list (in fact - I am not the main one). I will add entries if people need me to (and have). I do refer to it as mine because other pronouns didn't sound right.
I found out that a few people have shared the list with non swap-hosts and someone (maybe more than one) person tried to delete entries. I do keep it backed up on a server that is backed up every 5 minutes or so and Google backs it up.
I have decided to give access via email and not through a shared link. Edits to the list can be tracked via email. I keep track of who has access to the list through a google group.
Another List:
I was informed that someone else started another list. So I thought, hey lets combine them and she can have the delight of dealing with people. I did approach her about combining them. Then, I discovered that her list was for mainly droppers. I do not want to track people who drop and communicate so I decided not to hand over ownership after speaking with several other swap mamas. I feel like we are interested in tracking two different trends.
In all transparency, she did have access to my list and she might have incorporated my list into hers. I did not have access to her list, so the I didn't incorporate her list into mine.
Yes, I dropped from three swaps back in March when we had to replace ALL the pipes in our house. Not knowing when we would have a basic necessity like water kept me from sewing. Yes, I might have over reacted on the financial part and I have posted about that.
Should a Host Utilize ALL Lists?
I encourage you to use her list or any other tool that will help you.
How to Gain Access To the List I Compiled:
If you want the "Naughty List", you must email me at karriofberries at gmail dot com. I track changes via email address. If I see someone abusing the "Naughty List", I drop their access. I am sad that I have to patrol the list.
Association:
If you are a swap mama and claim to use the "Naughty List" and I know that you do not have access, I will inform your swappers. If you claim to have put people on the "Naughty List" and have not done so, I will inform your swappers.
Please do not associate me with anything I have not said yes to. If you use my list and merge it into another list (I no longer consider the newly complied list to be "The Naughty List"), please say that your list has been merged with another and is a compilation of lists (I don't care if you reference which lists you compiled).
I am very transparent about the fact that a list is maintained. I urge swap mamas to let their swappers know that they utilize the list. I think people should know of its (their) existence and it (they are) is being utilized.
The Focus of the Naughty List:
My list will focus on rude/mean , non-shipping but received (snowflakes) or people that give off a bad feeling (by doing something that can not be otherwise explained) or pull wild shenanigans. I can't define what will put you on list because sometimes its a you know it when you see it. I have NO interest in people who drop and give plenty of notice.
Ownership of the Naughty List:
While Google forces only person to be the owner, I do not see myself as owning the list. The list is a compilation of many, many people's time and efforts. That is the only way the list works is by people using it and adding to it.
If somone, who is known in the IG swapping community wants ownership, wants to be THE gatekeeper, please email me. You need to have had experience in hosting swaps and be a host that people will join a swap in again.
Afterthought:
I am frustrated with all the drama. I am frustrated that there is a need for a list. I am very very upset that people are using my name with things that I am NOT associated with.
Please just stop it. Please be nice.
I don't have time to proof this because I need to work right now so please be nice and send your packages and the list can go away.
DISCLAIMER: Just because a swap mama utilizes the "Naughty List" does not mean that that the swap is problem free - it does not promise that you will receive a swap package that knocks your sock off or that you will receive a package. All it implies that is your swap host took an extra step when organizing their swap.
There have been instances where the swap host had access to to list and allow known receivers but not senders (snowflakes) in their swaps.
