Something EVERYONE needs to read...

So normally I am a pretty easy-going person. I believe that everyone has their opinion and should have their say-so. Most importantly, I believe in helping others and following the golden rule. I usually let things slide, even when it comes to ignorance and rudeness.

Not this time.


A few of you, who shall rename nameless (or shall I say "anonymous") have found it your job recently to comment on my Old Navy coupon giveaway in a variety of ways (chat, comments, emails, etc). That is fine, you are entitled to your opinion. But when it is at the expense of my readers in the form of rude, condescending tone, then I get involved.


Let me first start out by saying that ThriftyGrl isn't geared toward one particular audience. I actually did NOT start this website to help those of you who are technically savvy or who know where all of the great coupons are and how to get them. I started it for those who don't know. Those who maybe don't understand how to use a website like OldNavyWeekly.com, don't choose to use one like it, or who don't always have the resources to find everything that the rest of us do. I run ThriftyGrl the way I lead my life; if someone is in need of something, I do my best to help them out. This website is not about material items, about your petty comments, or about gaining subscribers; it is about helping people out anyway I can.


If you would have read closely, you would see that this current giveaway has NOTHING to do with my email subscribers. This giveaway is a separate sign up for only those who are interested. Email subscribers are not entered unless they fill out the form. I said it before and I’ll say it again: I get that the majority of people don’t want these coupons. They aren’t high value and you can get them through the website. Unbeknownst to you, anonymous, there are some people who don’t know how to use ONW (even if given instructions), others who don’t have time to use it, don’t prefer to use it, etc. You seem to forget that not everyone is in the same situation/place in life. And no one owes you an explanation for any of this.


Furthermore, I must say that I have never lied or tried to hide the OldNavyWeekly.com website. You can visit it now here readers and bypass the giveaway. I only have enough email addresses for 4 coupons; that is why the giveaway is for exactly 4 coupons. People are more than welcome to print their coupons themselves. My loyal readers already know this. And I must say anonymous that I do find it funny that you had no problem when I gave away 50% and 75% off coupons, but now are getting upset when I am giving away lesser coupons. That speaks volumes right there.

Most importantly, no one is forced to read or subscribe to this website. If you don't like it, then so be it. You can get your information at a different source; no one is forcing you to be here. I only want genuine subscribers and readers who are here because they like it; not because they are here to pick apart my website (which I happen to put a lot of heart, soul, and hours of work into) and tell me how things should be done. I would also like to note that while you think I am such a horrible person, keep in mind that this is just a hobby; I do this outside of my job, volunteering, family life, etc. for free because I enjoy it and hope that it helps others out. So what if one giveaway is not for you? Keep your comments to yourself and move along! We don't want or need your negativity here at ThriftyGrl!


Anyway, enough said.

As for the other 99% of you, I think you are absolutely fantastic and your feedback is amazing. Thank you for your kind comments and defending ThriftyGrl. I can tell you honestly, from the bottom of my heart, that I truly enjoy doing this website and hope that you too will continue to enjoy it as well.



Thank you,
Jen (a.k.a.:  ThriftyGrl)