[On removing Supplies and Vintage from the default search]
beesquarefabrics: And to reiterate, we love the new separation, we just want the default search to go back to All
Rokali: well, we want to create a special marketplace for supplies, and one for vintage
JanEleven: sales are down and viewings for supply and vintage sellers. Our word is enough. Please change the default search to all items
patternshop: My sales have already been effected
Rokali: we are not going to change the default
Rokali: so we hear you, but asking for that isn't going to change anything at this point
[On the Working Poor]
stellaloella: i can understand a seller not wanting to disclose a supplier, but as a buyer - i'd love to know so i can make more informed purchases. i might not want to trickle-down support wal-mart, for example
Rokali: if I sell knitwear, and I buy yarn from a local farm, I'd certainly disclose that
Rokali: and as a buyer
Rokali: I'd prefer to buy from such a place
ebbandflo: so no supplies from walmart if you are truly handmade?
stellaloella: ebbandflo, i didn't say that. i said a buyer might want to make that choice.
abitabite: what if you have no choice buut to buy something from walmart? because you live where there is nothing but walmart stellaloella ?
stellaloella: abitabite, that's fine. butgain, the BUYER should be able to decide where their money goes, right?
ebbandflo: do we really want to allow such discrimination stellaloella, there are etsy sellers here from all walks of life
Rokali: right, we want to create some basic rules that keep the Etsy spirit, and ultimately allow the buyer to choose
ebbandflo: sellers are already starting to look into complying with the lead content laws for their customers - that's an ethical step. are you now saying we shouldn't be buying fom certain suppliers too
abitabite: stellaloella that puts people like me at an distinct disadvantage. If i didnt buy thread from walmart i would have to drive 2.5 hours to buy thread. And i would be being judged poorly on people who dont like walmart... trust me i would rather buy it elsewhere but i am not drive 2.5 hours both ways
abitabite: i am screwed over enough for having to live in a small town, and not you want to screw me even more
CharmingDarling: Right, Abitabite. Currently Etsy provides a worldwide venue for someone like you, who lives in a small town & doesn't have access to the whole world. Now you'd get punished for buying supplies at Walmart. Anyone who disagrees has never read a Walmart thread.
abitabite: etsy is trying to screw over the people that dont have access to an arts community
Rokali: Etsy is not trying to screw over anybody, abitabite, sorry you feel that way
Rokali: I think you're projecting something onto Etsy
abitabite: if i have to start i have to buy my thread at walmart because i live a 5 hour both way drive from another store that sells thread then i will be judged poorly by my peers. If etsy forces us to disclose that that screws people in small towns
abitabite: Rokali i think you should come stay with me for a week and live where i live [ Harlan county, pop 31000, 33% live below the poverty line, additional 11,000 claim disability] get paid 5.85 an hour [2008, federal minimum = $5.85] and then see how you like it
Rokali: I made $6/hr at my first several jobs
Rokali: and the jobs were miserable
Rokali: I know very well what that life is like
Rokali: my first job was working at Marshall's
Rokali: when I was 16
[1996, federal minimum wage = $4.75. Marshall's does not exist in rural towns]
abitabite: HAH
Rokali: I've done a lot of construction work
Rokali: which not only pays nothing
Rokali: but it HURTS
abitabite: gass wasnot 4 dollars a gallon when you were 16
Rokali: Gas will go to much more than $4/gallon
Rokali: if $4/gallon is hurting you
Rokali: watch out
*Rokali - etsy founder
*Stellaloella - etsy admin
*All others are users of etsy
[entire minutes from which these comments are drawn are here. Other conversations going on at the same time were editted out for fluency. If i left anything out, please forgive me.]
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Friday, March 07, 2008
Azzutaluna and Breedhope Says The Darnest Things
azzutaluna says:
There once was a man from Des Moinewho had a tatoo on his groin....
breedhope says:
on his groin? *gasps*
azzutaluna says:
You're supposed to FINISH IT. C'mon!
breedhope says:
Psh! There were no instructions. Meanie face ;-P
azzutaluna says:
Oh, fer the love of Guiness! Were ye born yesterday? When some sod starts op recitin' limericks, ye take OP where they LEAVE OFF!
There once was a man from Des Moinewho had a tatoo on his groin....
breedhope says:
on his groin? *gasps*
azzutaluna says:
You're supposed to FINISH IT. C'mon!
breedhope says:
Psh! There were no instructions. Meanie face ;-P
azzutaluna says:
Oh, fer the love of Guiness! Were ye born yesterday? When some sod starts op recitin' limericks, ye take OP where they LEAVE OFF!
available on etsymade by breedhope 
available on etsy
It might be the 3:30am talking, but I found this exchange hilarious. The limmericks are good and dirty too.
Doesn't a shop called Breed Hope selling peace symbols just make sense?
Azzutaluna lives in the middle of lake superior with her luvband. I know that it's the 3:30 am talking now, because that makes perfect sense to me too.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
FREE WILLY!
I know I said that today would be the day... but stupid little birdbrain I can be, I only just got my mailing list working today!
Since there were a couple of people waiting for me to get my act together, I am pushing back the date until Saturday, the 8th!
Dorijenn Says The Darnest Things
dorijenn says:
He's the child of one of Etsy's first Featured Sellers! After his father hearted his mother, she Pounced him in the Virtual Labs! At the expiration date, Little Robbie was delivered by the Storque via the Time Machine. The proud parents, Admin. and Avatar, immediately nicknamed him Newbie. Together they took the Handmade Pleadge and immediately convoed the whole community to tell of the great news: The arrival of Etsy Mini!
available on etsyDorijenn is lucky enough to look out of her window at the Mediterranean Sea. She was also blessed with a mother that didn't buy into the whole hallmark industry, and was enouraged to create her own declarations and celebrations. Those are two wonderful things!
Friday, February 29, 2008
MarcusBerknerJewelry Says The Darnest Things
MarcusBerknerJewelry says:
You can also turn postal employees inside out, and they become FedEx employees.
available on etsyMarcus had a kitchy little bio, but his wife say No!No!
I'm gonna let himhave it here!
"Marcus Berkner Jewelry is a collective of like minded artists who have condensed themselves into a two dimensional, 75 x 75 pixel square. We have a narrow up-curved mouth, and circle eyes. See avatar for visual representation"
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Strangersheart Says The Darnest Things
strangersheart says:
It could be worse!
I've got a husband and 3 boys.
Somebody's wiener is always out!
Strangers heart is a buyer only for now on etsy. But as all good Etsians should, we at Etsians Say ♥ our buyer-onlys. Yay Strangeheart.
In the future, you should be able to see cast resin and other household items in her Etsy.
It could be worse!
I've got a husband and 3 boys.
Somebody's wiener is always out!
Strangers heart is a buyer only for now on etsy. But as all good Etsians should, we at Etsians Say ♥ our buyer-onlys. Yay Strangeheart.
In the future, you should be able to see cast resin and other household items in her Etsy.
Monday, February 25, 2008
The Prick Cushion Birthday Give-Away!
A year ago today a paisley beige penis was pieced together on my trusty sewing machine. It was the prototype for The Prick Cushion!
Today The Prick Cushion turns one! Hurrah!
I am normally pretty good about keeping this blog about everyone elses etsy adventres, but todays grandiose occassion begets a little shameless self-promotion I think.
I am giving that insane penis candle cupcake away! It is one of a kind. I might make a similar one next year, but they will not be available for sale (unless of course you want to say, pay for a semesters worth of tution, then we can talk!).
How do you win this willy?
Simple really!
From today, untilthe date I made my first sale on etsy (March 4th) March 8th! you can
*comment on your favourite Etsians Say post (spamming don't count, complete sentances do) to be entered a total of one times
*join my mailing list at ThePrickCushion.com and be entered a total of two times
* buy something from my etsy and be entered a total of three times
(You must be over 18 and if for some reason entering contests is illegal where you live, please don't)
Today The Prick Cushion turns one! Hurrah!
I am normally pretty good about keeping this blog about everyone elses etsy adventres, but todays grandiose occassion begets a little shameless self-promotion I think.
I am giving that insane penis candle cupcake away! It is one of a kind. I might make a similar one next year, but they will not be available for sale (unless of course you want to say, pay for a semesters worth of tution, then we can talk!).
How do you win this willy?
Simple really!
From today, until
*comment on your favourite Etsians Say post (spamming don't count, complete sentances do) to be entered a total of one times
*join my mailing list at ThePrickCushion.com and be entered a total of two times
* buy something from my etsy and be entered a total of three times
(You must be over 18 and if for some reason entering contests is illegal where you live, please don't)
Atomkid Says The Darnest Things
AtomKid says:
Here's a big Woo Woo! To all of the Etsy fellas! It can be our new secret handshake.
Oh those crazy men of etsy! Anyone that can be inspired by Hanna-Barbera and the Ramones inthe same breath is okay by me though.
Here's a big Woo Woo! To all of the Etsy fellas! It can be our new secret handshake.
available on etsyOh those crazy men of etsy! Anyone that can be inspired by Hanna-Barbera and the Ramones inthe same breath is okay by me though.
(Don't smoke kids - Gandalf did and he got stuck with a bunch of hairy footed hobbits following him around)
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Curlygirlglass Says The Darnest Things
curlygirlglass says:
I do it sometimes too. I call it seller masturbation.
Yes! Curly Girl Glass has curly hair, and a dog with short and not curly hair. She started selling in middle school... thats a seasoned seller!
I do it sometimes too. I call it seller masturbation.
available on etsyYes! Curly Girl Glass has curly hair, and a dog with short and not curly hair. She started selling in middle school... thats a seasoned seller!
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