Yes, I kinda am a stickler for rules in a way, but then again, not as much as some people would like.
If you decide to ship when you're finished, you do so at your own risk that your partner might not fulfill their end. Just make sure you PM & let me know about it so I don't put you on the naughty list later. I did not pair you up 1 to 1 because of allergies and preferences and it being a kinda small group, so when you say you're ready to ship, you may be waiting on 2-3 other people to finish before you get the green light to ship according to the posted rules.