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Is Etsy a "private site" or not? Or just when it suits them.

Is Etsy a "private site" or not? Or just when it suits them.

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Original Post

CindyBurkeOriginals says

Etsy admin says that they can make the rules, even if we don't like them, because Etsy is a company, not a publicly owned forum.

So Etsy, how about enforcing the rules more evenly? Shouldn't *all* Etsy users not deliberately provoke and offend?

Things that would be flagged in a heartbeat if they were in the forum are being tolerated in a shop, including profanity in the shop name.

This is wrong.

Posted at 7:16pm Dec 24, 2010 EST

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momentintime says

By posting this, you're breaking the rules you want Etsy to enforce.

Having said that, while I don't agree with the taste level or the offensiveness of the shop, I don't have any issues with them selling here so long as they're following the rules.

Posted at 7:18pm Dec 24, 2010 EST

kts815 says

Etsy is a private company. So yes they make the TOU's and enforce them how they like.

I don't always agree with the decisions made, but they're within their rights.

Posted at 7:18pm Dec 24, 2010 EST

3sweetpeasjewelry says

As long as a shop warns "mature content" what's the big deal....if someone doesn't like it they have the option to not visit that shop.....live and let live

Posted at 7:21pm Dec 24, 2010 EST

artbytrudy says

I pick my battles and this ain't one of them..

We got much biggger fish to fry around here..

Please Etsy just give us a better search..

Posted at 7:28pm Dec 24, 2010 EST

Fynorrahs says

"we live by and promote fairness and respect"

Posted at 7:31pm Dec 24, 2010 EST

EarringsByBSDesigns says

cb....Love your holiday banner...it is too cute!

Posted at 7:34pm Dec 24, 2010 EST

kts815 says

These forums are making me laugh a lot tonight.

Posted at 7:34pm Dec 24, 2010 EST

eclipse says

Unless the person sells coral, Etsy doesn't care. They have priorities you know.

Posted at 7:35pm Dec 24, 2010 EST