14 Aug 2026
Accepted the collaboration, received the gifted product and confirmed the agreed deliverables. Despite this, months have now passed with no content delivered and no meaningful follow-up. Disappointing experience, particularly as the product was sent in good faith based on the agreed collaboration.
16 Aug 2026
Don't bother. Accepts the goods, then doesn't post.
17 Aug 2026
Unfortunately, a disappointing experience. The agreed content was never posted, and despite multiple follow-ups, we have received no response. Communication completely stopped, which was very unprofessional.
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