The Storque - Comments on articles by twiststyle

wow

2008-07-04T13:40:28Z

From article: American Consumerism

wow

Right on!

2008-07-04T13:41:44Z

From article: American Consumerism

Right on!

Wonderfully t

2008-07-04T13:50:24Z

From article: American Consumerism

Wonderfully thought out and beautifully written. Quite a joy to read on this Independence Day. Thank you!

How do I stan

2008-07-04T13:56:58Z

From article: American Consumerism

How do I stand up and clap over the computer. Well done. I'm printing this out and hanging it my studio for motivation.

word. Grea

2008-07-04T15:39:22Z

From article: American Consumerism

word. Great read for INDEPENDENCE day!

Very well wri

2008-07-04T15:49:19Z

From article: American Consumerism

Very well written. Thank you and thank you for including our photo " American Chair "

mew mew RAWR

2008-07-04T15:53:34Z

From article: American Consumerism

mew mew RAWR mew mew :D = lovely! RAWR! My feelings exaclty! Thank you :)

what a though

2008-07-04T16:45:13Z

From article: American Consumerism

what a thoughtful and stimulating article though i must admit i initially had difficulty in getting past the last two words in the first paragraph - the image of the hammock video how-to kept springing to mind!

What a wonder

2008-07-04T16:46:35Z

From article: American Consumerism

What a wonderful and touching piece. It brought tears to my eyes, thank you so much for writing this. It's why I wake up every morning fufilling my dream to create. I had been struggling with the idea that just by making things I was encouraging the mass-consumerism I am so strongly against. But now I've seen the bigger picture. Thank you.

Exactly what

2008-07-04T18:09:36Z

From article: American Consumerism

Exactly what my thoughts are scarletbloom, a stunning article! Many thanks and blessings to all who share this amazing community.

rock on!

2008-07-04T18:27:11Z

From article: American Consumerism

rock on!

Beautifully w

2008-07-04T19:11:58Z

From article: American Consumerism

Beautifully written and well said!! There was a thread in the forums that asked if handmade was just a fad. When I read that I though "It certainly is not! Handmade has always been around and always will be!"

Wow-wee. It's

2008-07-04T19:55:36Z

From article: American Consumerism

Wow-wee. It's so great to see everyone's comments! I'm so inspired by everyone here at Etsy and find myself constantly amazed at how much WE ARE ALL accomplishing. Thank you to everyone who read my artice; it's very reassuring to know that you all feel the same way!

This is a ver

2008-07-04T22:35:51Z

From article: American Consumerism

This is a very simplified version of American History and of economics. The early stages of mass production in this country IMPROVED people's standard of living. They grew the American middle class and the labor movement. Early assembly-line factories like Ford paid good wages for their time, and established the 8 hour workday. Manufacturing jobs were good union jobs with good benefits, unlike most service-sector jobs. The problem is that nothing is manufactured domestically anymore. Mass production isn't always bad.

I feel honore

2008-07-04T22:38:29Z

From article: American Consumerism

I feel honored to have my earrings featured beneath such an inspiring article! And, eclipse, I have to disagree...

Truly, this a

2008-07-05T08:58:31Z

From article: American Consumerism

Truly, this article is not meant to nutshell American History or our country's economy, but to share my thoughts on the pitfalls of mass production, and on the readiness of so many American's to just run down to the supercenter to buy something they could easily buy from an independent artisan. I just wanted to encourage thoughtfulness in consumerism, and also to point out some of the ways we, the makers and members of the DIY movement are *somewhat* - metaphorically - like those original revolutionaries. Yes, mass production has its place; I don't know of anyone crocheting automobiles at this time.

Bravo, twists

2008-07-05T10:00:11Z

From article: American Consumerism

Bravo, twiststyle. Well-written, well-researched, well done! With your permission, I'd like to print out your article and place it in my showroom for clients *and* artisan colleagues to read... We all need a reminder from time to time of what and why we create.

This is a bea

2008-07-05T13:07:36Z

From article: American Consumerism

This is a beautiful article. I noticed the comments by scarletbloom...you took the words right out of my mouth! There's nothing wrong with creating - we cannot and should not suppress that urge within us just because as a whole, we have gone too far with the mass of things produced and bought at Walmart and the like. We can go back in time and make things better :)

Love your art

2008-07-05T22:03:39Z

From article: American Consumerism

Love your article! I have been intending to create a mixed media work depicting consumerism. This article has really inspired me to get it done. Thanks.

crocheted aut

2008-07-06T00:16:05Z

From article: American Consumerism

crocheted automobiles - not so far but a crocheted motorcycle hmmmm ... http://whatnottocrochet.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/just-out-of-curiousity/

Honestly, twi

2008-07-06T02:58:37Z

From article: American Consumerism

Honestly, twiststyle, you have dowwnright inspired me. And put in words what I couldn't exactly pin down myself -- why I love not only making things and posting them up on Etsy (though I've made them for at least 10 years prior to Etsy), but enjoy the heck out of buying from other folks on Etsy. We do all share a philosophy, and that philosophy has to do with rejecting the overly corporatized world of commerce as we know it. I say, let's stay focused on our indie movement marketplace. Eventually, the fat cats will notice -- and acknowledge at the very least that the pendelum is once again swinging away from the status quo as they have defined it! All in all, very well put, twiststyle. Your article is a wonderful manefesto for Independence Day on behalf of the Indie Craft Movement.

excellent pos

2008-07-06T03:31:34Z

From article: American Consumerism

excellent post twiststyle! and i do agree with your summation of things. and LOLs on the crocheting automobile comment. i would love to see that. though i have seen crocheted auto seat covers :P

I think we'll

2008-07-06T08:15:38Z

From article: American Consumerism

I think we'll see a continued move towards DIY, as our political and economic systems have gutted the poor to benefit the extremely wealthy. Bartering, doing more with less, DIY -- all responses not only to the soullessness of our plastic, petroleum based economy, but to the realization that those who control the government and economy just don't give a damn about us. Viva la revolucion.

This is an in

2008-07-06T08:24:25Z

From article: American Consumerism

This is an interesting article and I enjoyed reading it. I would've liked to have seen an acknowledgement of the Indigenous Nations though. Who were already living in a world that they had built by their communities and with their hands. The history of America, crafty or otherwise, didn't begin when it was 'discovered' by white people. xox

ah, consumeri

2008-07-06T15:09:23Z

From article: American Consumerism

ah, consumerism... hopefully americans will start to flow more toward a DIY and home made products

FanTAStic art

2008-07-06T18:20:20Z

From article: American Consumerism

FanTAStic article - so well written and inspiring!

This is an in

2008-07-07T01:04:33Z

From article: American Consumerism

This is an interesting, although romanticized, perspective of American history. I would love to see citations for the sources you used when researching this article.

Very inspirin

2008-07-07T08:54:14Z

From article: American Consumerism

Very inspiring and fantastically written article!

That was a gr

2008-07-07T11:41:24Z

From article: American Consumerism

That was a great article! I feel like such a rebel now, feels good!

Wow...perhaps

2008-07-08T14:17:13Z

From article: American Consumerism

Wow...perhaps a bit of time spent reading Zinn's A People's History of the United States. I don't recognize the country your describing, I wish did. Would love to see the country turn to a more local community based society though, which does encourage the individual artist and craftsperson.

This is the b

2008-07-08T18:09:00Z

From article: American Consumerism

This is the best storque article I've read, ever. Thanks!

I was just ab

2008-07-09T23:19:18Z

From article: American Consumerism

I was just about to say the same thing Jen!

Oh so lovely!

2008-07-10T12:38:37Z

From article: American Consumerism

Oh so lovely! You made me cry....

"They forgot

2008-07-24T22:00:47Z

From article: American Consumerism

"They forgot that buying hand thrown pottery dishes to eat off of, not only keeps an age old art alive, it fulfills someone’s creative drive; it helps SOMEONE ELSE to support their family." I think this may be the most important point you make in this piece- to build community we MUST be interested in the welfare of others!I If something is created in the spirit of unity and equality, it is a worthy contribution. Intentions are everything. I believe your writing is a worthy contribution. I am grateful that you braved the criticism and put your thoughts out there for me to ponder!

That's a real

2008-07-28T04:26:21Z

From article: American Consumerism

That's a really well thought through and well written piece. If anyone's interested it's this sort of thought and lifestyle choice that forms the basis of a big project I'm setting up over here http://www.ukdiycraft.blogspot.com

Fantastic art

2008-07-29T12:00:48Z

From article: American Consumerism

Fantastic article. Right on.

I loved this

2008-07-30T13:07:50Z

From article: American Consumerism

I loved this article! It's concise and uplifting, and makes me feel proud to be on Etsy. Thanks Twiststyle. -Lauren

Wonderful art

2008-09-16T23:07:39Z

From article: American Consumerism

Wonderful article...what I have believed for a long time. While other mothers were running down to the local mall, I was sewing my daughters clothes and knitting for myself and family, growing and canning my own food. It seems the time has come to be self sufficient, Our eyes are being opened. Thanks for the prompt Twiststyle

Please keep w

2008-10-04T01:30:12Z

From article: American Consumerism

Please keep writing. You have a gift of communication that "hits the mark". Your reader's comments are encouraging also. We are resourceful. Thank You Twiststyle.