So - if one has a disappointing experience - and it's not okay to publicly express disappointment -
What, if anything, can be done to avoid it? Or to not have it repeated?
Besides not playing/participating?
Giving/donating something is one thing. I expect nothing back, but I do appreciate a "thank you." If/when the person can do a "pay it forward" - that's great - but sometimes one gets in a position where one does have little or nothing and surviving is about as good as it's going to be for a while.
When I do a trade/swap - I do expect something more or less equal in return.
By the way, I'm not a brand snob. I've purchased some fabrics from WalMart that are as nice or nicer than some I've purchased at a LQS. Price paid is NOT always an indication of quality.
So - now you-all can go beat me up.