Heated Debate

Anytime a number of people get together, particularly when discussing topics that can make the blood boil and the bile rise, there are bound to be screaming matches, name calling, and foaming at the mouth. We here at EtsyBitch try to show restraint during these times and to restrain others from harming each other, but aren't always successful.

Hey, we're human. What can we say? Plus we're only like a week or two old and really, are we expected to actually do anything before we hit the 5 year mark? I mean come on, we're not a normal blog! Doing things in an established way is stuffy and so 80s! *ahem*

It is unfortunate that an online venue is so entwined in our lives that these reactions come naturally at the mention of another's name or when referring to a particular situation for illustration purposes. Though I can not speak for all the bitches, and am but one person myself (though a righteous one! oh yeah!!) I would like to say this:

Let's all try to be civil and behave ourselves. You're not on Etsy when you're here!

Which brings me to my bitch of the day - What the fuck is so special about a website that it makes us want to cut each other off at the legs, punch each other in the face, and spill blood with such venom? This is a constant thing in the Etsy forums. Whether it's the supply/vintage vs handmade wars, admin vs sellers, sellers vs buyers, seller vs seller, or what have you...there is a constant air of hatred and loathing pervading the 'community'.

Not much of a community if you ask me!

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go spend the next few hours starting threads about the items I'm going to flag so I feel superior.

Edit: Someone pointed out to me that

"once sellers are treated with respect by Etsy, then maybe it'll cross over between sellers... and Etsy stepping up to the plate finally will create the TRUE community they have been trying to force on us since day one."

I felt that's worthy of being on the main post rather then relegated to comments.