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Why Etsy’s brave new economy is crumbling

Traditional Etsy stores are being forced to compete with factory-made goods, assembly-line productions, and Chinese manufacturers.

On Aug 27, 2013 by Kevin Morris

Tech

The 10 worst Valentine’s Day gifts on Etsy

Now that Regretsy has shuttered, it's our duty to tell you which gifts and less-subtle tokens of your affection to avoid.

On Feb 13, 2013 by Aja Romano

Internet Culture

Snarky crafting site Regretsy closes up shop after 3 years

Regretsy, the blog that made its name by mocking the most ridiculous creations on crafingt site Etsy, is closing up shop after running out of crafting jokes.

On Jan 28, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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The top 10 most important people on Etsy in 2012

These 10 power users helped drive Etsy’s biggest, strangest, and most controversial year yet.

On Dec 25, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Internet Culture

10 awesome things “Twilight” gave us all

Author Stephenie Meyer's blockbuster franchise may be coming to a close, but its legacy will loom large in fandom.

On Nov 20, 2012 by Aja Romano

Streaming

Homophobic Facebook comment revealed as a hoax

Thousands of people joined a Facebook hate group and sent death threats to a woman who allegedly posted a homophobic comment, but the comment itself may be a Photoshop hoax.

On Sep 20, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

IRL

Etsy CEO gets embroiled in reseller controversy

The CEO, Chad Dickerson allegedly once promoted a mass-produced factory item on the handmade crafts site. Users are not happy.

On May 14, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Internet Culture

Etsy defends accused reseller

It's against the rules to distribute wholesale goods on Etsy. But administrators say Ecologica Malibu is doing nothing wrong.

On Apr 24, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Internet Culture

Etsy promotes alleged reseller

Giving weight to community criticism, Etsy recently featured Ecologica Malibu, an alleged online storefront for a furniture wholesale retailer.

On Apr 23, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Internet Culture

How Etsy prices penis crafts

You can sell just about anything on Etsy, but an ad for a phallic product will cost a bit extra.

On Mar 6, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Business

H&M to Regretsy: “You Won Today”

Just when it looked like the controversy had quietly dissolved, the Regretsy community came together once more to help Atlanta street artist Tori LeConsay.

On Feb 6, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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