tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527487450277010448.post560052308220933616..comments2021-07-06T04:00:42.436-07:00Comments on Uncomfortable Truths about Missing Children: Copyright Infringement, and Resellers On Etsy , SHHHHH!Resurrection Ragshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16662400763696270176noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527487450277010448.post-58230384476136011962009-03-12T09:35:00.000-07:002009-03-12T09:35:00.000-07:00really sorry to hear that swallowsong.AFTER A YEAR...really sorry to hear that swallowsong.<BR/><BR/>AFTER A YEAR!! that's just outrageous, and the attitude that you should figure it out with the other seller is insane! I've seen that too many times turn into an all out battle between sellers,<BR/>complete with threats and name calling, and stalker like behavior directed at the innocent seller, often ending with the offending seller's shop staying open, while the shop that's being ripped off gets the boot from Etsy.<BR/>It's too sad that Etsy doesn't take any responsibility for keeping the site on the up and up.<BR/><BR/>And no worries about the long comment just let'er rip. It's way to frustrating to hold it in. And I'm glad you commented. <BR/>I wish you all the luck with your shop.<BR/><BR/>I got so sick of being copied by other collage sheet sellers, and not being able to do anything about it, I decided to just make my own images from now on, instead of offering mre public domain images and trying to find images no one else had.<BR/> There were no steampunk images, or anatomical illustrations, or...the list goes on. I was almost guaranteed that if I put up something unique, no one else had, it would be in three or four other shops within a day.<BR/>And when we opened our shop none of the collage sheet sellers were offering buy 3 get 1 free,now most of them are doing it or even under cutting that deal. <BR/>I've learned to totally ignore the other sellers, otherwise I'll just go nuts.<BR/><BR/>*Meh!*Resurrection Ragshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662400763696270176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527487450277010448.post-82640169384938984772009-03-11T07:12:00.000-07:002009-03-11T07:12:00.000-07:00I just stubbled across this posting while trying t...I just stubbled across this posting while trying to find a good solution to my frustration. <BR/><BR/>Back in April of 2009 I opened a shop on etsy after my business partner (and best friend at the time) had a falling out and closed our joint shop. My "thing" was always vintage poster/print luggage tags which is what the focus of my shop was going to be. To my disgust, she decided to steal/copy the idea and sell the same thing in her shop (right down to copying my description verbatim). I reported her to etsy (after contacting her and not getting results). Etsy's actions should be immediate rather than a "work it out yourselves" type of attitude. After a year she finally got a little more creative with her descriptions and changed it up (even though a few sentences are still the same as mine). The idea/concept of course is still being used. <BR/><BR/>Sorry for the long comment, I'm just glad I'm not the only one feeling frustrated about the whole issue. I spend lots of money buying the "rights" to use the images I use so to have the idea ripped off so easily really makes me mad!swallowsongdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12782491755835842738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527487450277010448.post-60378623625895938912009-03-10T11:04:00.000-07:002009-03-10T11:04:00.000-07:00See Tanya Mayers not Meyers, I don't even know how...See Tanya Mayers not Meyers, I don't even know how to edit my own comments.<BR/>lol, sorry for the misspelled name :)Resurrection Ragshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662400763696270176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527487450277010448.post-7535064963146490582009-03-10T11:00:00.000-07:002009-03-10T11:00:00.000-07:00Tanya Meyers,I'm not as familiar with this blog si...Tanya Meyers,<BR/>I'm not as familiar with this blog site as I need to be so pleas don't think I didn't participate in the game for any other reason than my own "ignorance" *lol* I'm flattered you tagged me and wish I knew what to do with it. I'm a myspace-r and I don't think I have 7 people to tag here sorrry :(<BR/><BR/>But Thanks :)Resurrection Ragshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662400763696270176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527487450277010448.post-60656003748198064902009-03-10T10:57:00.000-07:002009-03-10T10:57:00.000-07:00thanks for the feedback I don't maintain this blog...thanks for the feedback I don't maintain this blog as much as i should, sorry. <BR/>lyptis, I think they could/should set some clear policies about using copyright protected images, and supplies, and trademarked items. Beyond that, educating the sellers about the consequences they could face if they use them might help and keep Etsy from being seen as allowing this to continue, I think it would do wonders for their reputation. The inaction on their part is just an invitation for speculations. <BR/>LoriAnderson :) I hear that loud and clear! Although that person (I think I know who you are referring to) Has plenty to say in other threads, and it is usually insulting. <BR/>Thanks so much for your comments. I'll try to check in more often.Resurrection Ragshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662400763696270176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527487450277010448.post-72833871646315734292009-02-24T14:39:00.000-08:002009-02-24T14:39:00.000-08:00Amen, sister.I always am amazed when one particula...Amen, sister.<BR/><BR/>I always am amazed when one particularly nasty and vocal forum poster always is mysteriously missing when comments about Twilight items comes up!Pretty Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285473788765783338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527487450277010448.post-80340934457965831712009-02-08T13:50:00.000-08:002009-02-08T13:50:00.000-08:00I doubt there is much intelligent life on this pla...I doubt there is much intelligent life on this planet!<BR/><BR/>Love ur blog! Lots of information!<BR/>Resellers suck big time and etsys reaction to it just as bad, the threads get closed down most of the time before the 'fake' shops!<BR/><BR/>How do u think admin cud handle this issue better(apart from the obvious shop closures?)<BR/>im not trying to be offensive, im serious and id like to know how to do it better!lyptishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426035447552977566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527487450277010448.post-78969539690948993032009-01-14T10:42:00.000-08:002009-01-14T10:42:00.000-08:00said... You've been tagged!! Here are the ru...said...<BR/><BR/> You've been tagged!!<BR/> Here are the rules:<BR/> * Link to the person who tagged you<BR/> * Post the rules on your blog<BR/> * Write 7 random things about yourself<BR/> * Tag 7 people at the end of your post and link to them<BR/> * Let each person know they've been taggedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527487450277010448.post-6633748973736774812009-01-08T07:46:00.000-08:002009-01-08T07:46:00.000-08:00Hi Lauren, thanks for your comment. It's good to k...Hi Lauren, thanks for your comment. It's good to know that it's not just the "seasoned" Etsy sellers like my self that can see the negative impact this has on the site. You're welcome to rant here as loud as you feel you need to. I am just fed up with the situation and would love to hear what others have to say about how it affects them, without censoring what is said.<BR/>And thanks for the compliment.Resurrection Ragshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662400763696270176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527487450277010448.post-1040921006655047082009-01-08T04:13:00.000-08:002009-01-08T04:13:00.000-08:00Shhh, don't be mean to etsy!Hi, I'm Lauren, I'm a ...Shhh, don't be mean to etsy!<BR/><BR/>Hi, I'm Lauren, I'm a new etsy seller, and I am beyond frustrated at the lack of support from etsy. They need to be much more active on the forums, and the lack of enforcement for copyright infringement is disgusting. I post a lot of my jewelry with the tag kawaii, and when I do a search it's 90% HELLO KITTY. Some is legit, like a necklace made from a licensed HK toy, but your sculpey HK...not only is it sad and illegal, but it makes the WHOLE COMMUNITY look bad. But, if we talk about it we get slapped on the wrist. What. the. hell. <BR/><BR/>I don't have anything constructive to say really, sorry for ranting on your blog. BTW, looove your lacey reclaimed clothes!Paperellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806148864013244326noreply@blogger.com