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Original Post

greeniemarie says

Very happy about the policy changes!!!

"Our policies have prohibited disparaging or promoting hate against people based on race or religion for quite a long time. But they never covered gender, people with disabilities, or sexual orientation. We are changing that — and a few other policies — effective now."

I have been out of the forum loop and don't know if this has been a hammered issue...
I just really would like to say Bravo to Etsy for stepping up in this area. I really believe this promotes a healthy community and I am proud to be a part.

Posted at 11:35am Jan 15, 2011 EST

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aandboriginals says

many sellers do not agree.... I will send you a link to the closed thread so you can see others opinions.

:)

Posted at 11:43am Jan 15, 2011 EST

greeniemarie says

I am sure there are many differing opinions on the matter. I don't mind having my own opinion though. I don't see any reason that Etsy should need to tolerate the type of hate bashing that was going one though, I had a nice look through some of those shops and it really was over the line in my opinion. Some places in life cater to that, I am just glad that Etsy chose not too is all.

Posted at 11:51am Jan 15, 2011 EST

arabesque2 says

hoof print

Posted at 11:54am Jan 15, 2011 EST

twistedbeading says

oh dear.

Posted at 11:56am Jan 15, 2011 EST

betsywynn says

I must be missing something. It sounds like a great policy. I tried to find the thread you guys are talking about cause maybe I am missing something but I don't see it.

Posted at 11:57am Jan 15, 2011 EST

Fynorrahs says

Just wondering if this thread will need to be locked too. :(

Posted at 11:59am Jan 15, 2011 EST

bencandance says

Glad you are excited.

Posted at 12:02pm Jan 15, 2011 EST

twistedbeading says

Fynorrahs, give it a few pages, probably will.

Posted at 12:02pm Jan 15, 2011 EST

PropShop says

There is no reason this thread should be locked since it is just opinions. I too agree that there is no room for hatred in this world. Good job Etsy for recognizing that.

Posted at 12:04pm Jan 15, 2011 EST