I couldn't figure out how to "quote" everyone but DITTO
October was my first swap, I went and read the Secret Pal rules and the Generic board rules on swaps, I keep up with the board everyday, and I think you do a great job!! I haven't heard or read of any rules that are unreasonable, lol the not spending more than 10, for me it is easy, cause I have so much stuff "in stock" so to speak, that the only things I had to "buy" were the "personal" stuff. Of course once my stock runs out then my swap packages will get smaller because I will STILL stick to the $10 rule. you should only quit hosting if you no longer enjoy it, not because of negativity.
BTW will you be at the Houston Quilt Show the weekend of 11/4? imjustme and I will be there on Saturday, would love to meet anyone from the board that is going to be there.