I have literally never been a part of a single group buy that hasn't been delayed at least 2-3 weeks- often more, I'd advise the newer folks to accept that as the norm before getting your pitchforks out. In terms of group buy communication, this one is hardly on the 'bad' end of the spectrum.
I'd be willing to bet he's started shipping and just hasn't provided tracking- that's pretty common.
Ultimately use this experience to better understand what "TaoBao" is and how to navigate it so you don't have to rely on other people in the future.
Did you buy into this GB? I don't see your username in the document. If you didn't, read rule 2 again. I'll paraphrase for others who've been cluttering the thread:
If you're not in the group buy, stay out of the group buy thread. Either way, I kindly ask you to please stop cluttering the thread unless you have a question directly concerning this GB. If we want your advice, we'll ask for it.
The new user comments are unnecessary. You're no veteran yourself, and there are plenty of posts in your history asking for the same basic information we are -- tracking, updates, etc. and TeHao has the same on other sites. I don't believe anyone is upset about the delay, we're upset about the lack of updates. Condoning lazy/shady GB runner behavior is a detriment to community, and I don't know why you think it's your place to do so here of all places.
From what I can tell, this is TeHao's first GB. I hold unestablished GB runners to a higher standard since we're running on blind faith. It's far from my first GB, but I'm pretty sure it's the last time I join something run solely by him. I hope this is a learning experience for him.
TeHao, posting an update with photos of the packaging work you're doing would greatly help your reputation. Tracking would be even better.
