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For the peopl

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:51:00 -0000

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Comment by: taibhse

For the people who are supporting or selling fur, maybe you should educate yourselves on exactly how fur is farmed or wild animals killed for. In China alone, many cats and dogs that you would keep as pets are skinned alived while fully concious, then thrown aside to die a slow, agonising death. Fur Shame

This one has

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:50:26 -0000

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Comment by: angforce83

This one has my vote too, fur or not. The article did what it was supposed to do--make me dream of weddings.

haha this is

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:28:14 -0000

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Comment by: DeLane

haha this is great. I usually don't like cold weather but who can resist a polar bear and bucket of diamonds?

I am a "buyer

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:10:40 -0000

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Comment by: mishkat

I am a "buyer" also, and I thought putting this in the Storque and on the front page was an extremely poor marketing decision. If I didn't already know of some awesome (and animal-friendly) sellers here on Etsy, I'd be out of here. I understand that Etsy allows the sale of fur - my issue is with it being featured on the front page and in the Storque. I am glad to see that many sellers here don't agree with Etsy's decision to do this.

hahaha - i al

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:33:31 -0000

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Comment by: annamatrona

hahaha - i always like to keep a bucket of diamonds ready for impromptu snow angel making.

this is so am

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:02:06 -0000

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Comment by: GloamingDesigns

this is so amazing - i love it! i'm not a hot weather person either.

This is the m

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:49:54 -0000

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Comment by: Grumblepuff

This is the most amazing wedding idea I've ever seen. I vote for the arctic wedding! Although when I get married it will probably be as low budget and informal as the other wedding, but a girl can dream, right?

I'm a buyer,

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:13:16 -0000

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Comment by: gewellig

I'm a buyer, not a seller. I *used* to love Etsy and buy stuff all the time, mostly because Etsy seemed to put an emphasis on ethical and sustainable business practices. Selling mink? I feel like I've stumbled onto a department store website. Farmed or trapped-fur is inherently cruel and a vain, unnecessary luxury-and there is nothing handmade about it. How would Etsy respond if I sold art depicting how this fur coat was made? Or if I tried to sell the discarded, skinned carcases that are leftover? Can I sell live animals on etsy, or just dead ones?

Gotta vote fo

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:16:11 -0000

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Comment by: creationsbylonni

Gotta vote for the Arctic fantasy. How do you beat an Ice Hotel? I just can't deal with cold, though. I mean hate it. That would be a major problem. Wouldn't be the first time I suffered for beauty...

Sorry, but I

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:43:01 -0000

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Comment by: swanmountainsoaps

Sorry, but I LOVE the fur. Wear it all the time - well, OK only when it's below zero (or else it honestly gets too hot). Nothing man-made comes close. I really don't get how wearing fur is any more cruel than, say, eating a steak. Yum. And oh I love that 40s dress. Love it, love it.

This is defin

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:55:56 -0000

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Comment by: JackAy

This is definitely my perfect wedding! I actually have had dreams about having my wedding in an ice hotel. The narwal is an EXCELLENT touch, haha.

Fur is gross

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:51:05 -0000

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Comment by: bluedogrose

Fur is gross farmed or otherwise, fantasy indeed.

the dress and

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:07:57 -0000

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Comment by: esdesigns

the dress and 2 rings are beautiful :)

Yes, Artic Di

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:45:57 -0000

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Comment by: BoringSidney

Yes, Artic Diva Fantasy defintely!

Just wonderfu

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:38:07 -0000

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Comment by: JMCdesigns

Just wonderful!!!!

I love the ar

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:29:46 -0000

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Comment by: UNEARTHED

I love the arctic diva fantasy. BEAUTIFUL.

The furs are

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:26:57 -0000

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Comment by: soundinnovation

The furs are farmed, not trapped, so personally I'm fine with it. Plus, it's perfect for the theme. Also, I agree, polar bear AND narwhal!

OMG! The ice

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:25:46 -0000

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Comment by: Chillionaire

OMG! The ice hotel uses reindeer pelts on their beds! toasty.

vanessa, you

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:24:37 -0000

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Comment by: mrsm

vanessa, you asked us to comment. we are not calling out one person, we are more calling out the one material. yes, etsy allows it, but we are allowed to have opinions about it.

Stunning choi

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:23:06 -0000

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Comment by: boutiquetots

Stunning choices!Just stunning!

Again. Please

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:20:28 -0000

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Comment by: Vanessa

Again. Please do not call out other Etsy sellers on the Storque.

nay on the fu

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:20:18 -0000

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Comment by: mrsm

nay on the fur, but the remainder is very nice. sorry, but that's my opinion. it really put me off.

I understand

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:13:18 -0000

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Comment by: dillondesigns

I understand that featuring fur doesn't necessarily constitute an admin endorsement, but you should understand that it will appear that way to many. I was shocked to see it, and disappointed. If I were just a customer, seeing a fur item featured so prominently on the front page would seriously deter me from returning to shop here.

I'm there if

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:12:24 -0000

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Comment by: Sarahkat

I'm there if Flocke will be the flower girl. She's a major cutie.

You guys, ple

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:07:52 -0000

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Comment by: Vanessa

You guys, please don't call out sellers who are selling things on Etsy that are allowed by our terms of use.

I think the f

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:04:15 -0000

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Comment by: BonzoGal

I think the fur thing is pretty distracting, though. The rest of the page is gorgeous and funny, but a real mink brings it to a "recoil" point.

fair game....

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:03:41 -0000

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Comment by: moschell

fair game.... how appropriate. :)

Hi there!

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:59:45 -0000

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Comment by: TeenAngster

Hi there! Fur is not something that Etsy has chosen to take a stance on. Selling fur items is not against the terms of use for Etsy, and is fair game for our marketplace. I agree with the roadkill/vintage sentiment completely - however, this article was meant to highlight higher priced items on Etsy that fit within the context of an Arctic wedding, not make any larger statement on behalf of Etsy's views on what is morally right or wrong as per animal rights. Thanks for your comments! Please keep up the voting in our Party Duel!

Fur on the fr

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:56:43 -0000

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Comment by: basilthecat

Fur on the front page...a controversially poor choice!

Amen to the a

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:56:21 -0000

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Comment by: vivametal

Amen to the above fur comments. I'm disappointed by the choice of Etsy/Storque promoting the use of real fur.

dear etsy,

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:52:47 -0000

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Comment by: metalheartjewelry

dear etsy, i'm really sad and disappointed that you chose to highlight fur items. i know you can do whatever you want, just wanted to let you know i think it makes etsy look really bad to anyone who sees the front page right now or reads this article.

but i dont li

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:52:16 -0000

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Comment by: moschell

but i dont like the fur either katinkapinka.

I agree about

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:52:00 -0000

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Comment by: pinupchick

I agree about featuring the fur coat. Inappropriate, and it basically goes in opposition to the morals and values being perpetuated through the handmade movement. What were you thinking, admin?

nice. :)

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:51:33 -0000

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Comment by: moschell

nice. :)

it's all love

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:49:53 -0000

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Comment by: katinkapinka

it's all lovely, but i say, "tsk tsk" to the fur coat. handmade or not, fur is cruel. unless it's vintage or roadkill, i don't consider it nice at all.

Admin, not su

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:42:56 -0000

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Comment by: StacyRaeT

Admin, not sure if i missed it, but don't forget an article on the Flower girls and Ring Bearers. There are some cute ideas for them. Dresses, childrens jewelry, ring pillows, boys ties. Even ideas for the Dog ring bearers.

I really wish

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:39:44 -0000

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Comment by: sofiamasri

I really wish I was the kind of girl who'd be happy with a simple affair- it would make life so much easier! But, I'm not. I like pomp and elegance, so despite my aversion to cold, this one gets my vote!

The ice igloo

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:36:15 -0000

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Comment by: StacyRaeT

The ice igloo is amazing. Love the items featured.

Wow...love th

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:20:27 -0000

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Comment by: Helpinghandscrafts

Wow...love the combo of ice, snow, fur, and the polor bear. I vote this one!

I vote for th

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:30:06 -0000

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Comment by: BirdNerd

I vote for this one! I think Flocke the polar bear should be the flower girl. http://www.nuernberg.de/internet/polarbear/