tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post5819270130979355591..comments2023-05-31T07:37:38.948-04:00Comments on Etsy Bitch: Hooray for romanticizing criminals!The Cranky Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08492132798002763761noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-76766592826448612992008-08-12T14:11:00.000-04:002008-08-12T14:11:00.000-04:00I'm so delighted that someone finally noticed that...I'm so delighted that someone finally noticed that the movie has nothing to do with the real Bonnie and Clyde who did not give poor people their money back, but took their money and murdered them instead.Sister Mary Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-22240484620258792112008-08-12T12:40:00.000-04:002008-08-12T12:40:00.000-04:00No worries Morgansilk, we have to moderate comment...No worries Morgansilk, we have to moderate comments because of trolls.<BR/><BR/>Your comments were approved and posted! ^__^The Sneaky Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083045105850905895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-53215905569605151752008-08-12T12:39:00.000-04:002008-08-12T12:39:00.000-04:00I wrote a long post about how I was muted for call...I wrote a long post about how I was muted for calling that article stupid and unprofessional-- a long one, and it's disappered. I guess I don't know what I'm doing, but will try again if this posts.<BR/>MorganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-76091990797828801532008-08-12T12:35:00.000-04:002008-08-12T12:35:00.000-04:00I was muted over that thread, for being rude and d...I was muted over that thread, for being rude and disrespectful to Etsy staff. (I was very rude, but I no longer think of those who work at Etsy to be part of the "community".)<BR/><BR/>Interestingly enough, I was muted more than 24 hours later, after voicing my opinion on several threads dealing with those damned Olympic coins. The last straw for the Admin, apparently, was when I started a thread entitled, "anyone know where I can find 2008 Olympic medals?" I knew it was calling out and did not care. RobWhite warned me after he closed that thread, but then muted me for stuff I said 24 hours earlier.<BR/>I do not respect rules that are not consistently upheld. Until or unless Etsy does something about the blatant reselling of massproduced crap on the site, I will be an anarchist.<BR/>MorgansilkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-79424001399953362082008-08-12T08:57:00.000-04:002008-08-12T08:57:00.000-04:00theoriginalwtf said... classic etsy: create a b...<I>theoriginalwtf said...<BR/><BR/> classic etsy: create a big screw-up and then shush everyone (incoherently) when they try to talk about it.<BR/><BR/> I'm just surprised they haven't cleaned out the comments on the actual article yet...</I><BR/><BR/>________________________________________<BR/><BR/>That's because the rah-rah crowd that has apparently never been trained in critical thinking commented en masse at the end. Seriously, do these people simply not understand the power of language?PickyHistorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500487513256575244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-16580667083771227572008-08-12T01:47:00.000-04:002008-08-12T01:47:00.000-04:00Not only is murder not cool, neither is domestic v...Not only is murder not cool, neither is domestic violence, codependence, the lack of opportunities for women, poverty, alcoholism and a bunch of other Really Bad Things (tm) that combined to create the disaster that was Bonnie Parker. <BR/><BR/>I guess looking at the causes of violence is too 80's, too.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01072165656923896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-12390203347304514822008-08-11T17:20:00.000-04:002008-08-11T17:20:00.000-04:00Bonnie and Clyde styles-of-the-era is one thing, b...Bonnie and Clyde styles-of-the-era is one thing, but that Bonnie was romantic is just ignorant. It was tragic and pathetic. But, oh well, what do ya expect from the very young? could been a good article -- it was just lame.SelfRighteousHarpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627712284017611776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-68052798995274442282008-08-11T14:13:00.000-04:002008-08-11T14:13:00.000-04:00classic etsy: create a big screw-up and then shush...classic etsy: create a big screw-up and then shush everyone (incoherently) when they try to talk about it. <BR/><BR/>I'm just surprised they haven't cleaned out the comments on the actual article yet...creativeneurosishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889272099998241563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-35982194585468466222008-08-11T13:45:00.000-04:002008-08-11T13:45:00.000-04:00cre, have a problem? Take it to e-mail.cre, have a problem? Take it to e-mail.The Sneaky Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083045105850905895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-59411089639693516172008-08-11T13:00:00.000-04:002008-08-11T13:00:00.000-04:00at the end of the day one can not DIY everything a...at the end of the day one can not DIY everything and that's really the bottom line for el dorque. DIY does not mean doing simply everything yourself- have you every tried to read by the light of a cardboard chandelier?<BR/><BR/>what's happened (or seems to have happened) here has happened in many other start ups- the creator thinks one good idea trumps any and all best practices from successful ventures and that concept permeates his or her environment completely- from hiring choices to office supplies to designating job descriptions and duties. <BR/><BR/>yet cardboard paperclips dont work to well. so in some instances you have to get the best qualified people to make you a new handmade paperclip.<BR/><BR/>el dorque has the potential and it needs an editorial board, supervision & clear direction about the collective voice of its site or it will continue to be a joke to the inside and the outside of etsy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-68673247199265485802008-08-11T12:20:00.000-04:002008-08-11T12:20:00.000-04:00The Consumerist picked it up!http://consumerist.co...The Consumerist picked it up!<BR/><BR/>http://consumerist.com/5035498/backlash-etsycoms-sexy-mass-murderersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-76561039159870488592008-08-11T12:07:00.000-04:002008-08-11T12:07:00.000-04:00I am speechless that after that long thread, with ...I am speechless that after that long thread, with people talking about their personal experience with the pain of losing loved ones to murder (and I didn't post, but I could have talked about that as well) that the *only* reaction was "Well, they have to write a lot, so some of it isn't that good." (And yeah - maybe cutting down on the sheer quantity of articles might be a good idea if that is the case.)<BR/><BR/>How about apologizing for the insensitive wording? geez...Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144538005482632394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-78245349198185338582008-08-11T11:57:00.000-04:002008-08-11T11:57:00.000-04:00"Aw, this seller has made me work so hard sniping ..."Aw, this seller has made me work so hard sniping at them for being smarter than me and forcing me to delete their hateful comments informing me I'm wrong that my Venti Soy half caff machiatto has gone cold! Damn them! I'm cute! Mutes all around!"Jen Segrest (verybigjen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11559351336240398790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-11825856287508822862008-08-11T11:51:00.000-04:002008-08-11T11:51:00.000-04:00"They force fed him the koolaid so now he has been..."They force fed him the koolaid so now he has been assimilated."<BR/><BR/>I'm sure sitting on Rob Kalin's lap at the Christmas photo shoot has something to do with it as well.<BR/><BR/>etsy Crotch to regular normal crotch transmission=losing your humanity and common sense.<BR/>Takes about 6 months for symptons to appear, there currently is no cure in sight.<BR/><BR/>*Note to self, always use the crane when visiting the loo in the etsyLabs. ;pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-46126143215441128472008-08-11T11:22:00.000-04:002008-08-11T11:22:00.000-04:00And yes, RobWhite has jumped the shark for me, too...And yes, RobWhite has jumped the shark for me, too.<BR/><BR/>They force fed him the koolaid so now he has been assimilated.<BR/><BR/>Rats. I used to really like and admire that guy.<BR/><BR/>Oh well........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-49847258307595716962008-08-11T11:20:00.000-04:002008-08-11T11:20:00.000-04:00Ditto dangerous mezzo.If quantity is the goal for ...Ditto dangerous mezzo.<BR/><BR/>If quantity is the goal for the ridiculous Dorque (love that!) then they need to back off and go to a more sustainable publication schedule.<BR/><BR/>And adding an actual editor to the already employee heavy line up would be smart.<BR/><BR/>Clearly they won't do that since it is "smart" and not edgy or hip.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure there are crocodile tears at the etsy watercooler this morning from all the hipster girls.<BR/><BR/>"waaaaaaa. Those mean sellers have no idea what we go through. Where's the black list *sniff* I have to add a few names."<BR/><BR/>Quality should be first and foremost ESPECIALLY if the Dorque is supposed to be some form or PR and especially since "your words live on forever" in The Google and on the Tubes of the Interwebs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-52170161705040508172008-08-11T11:14:00.000-04:002008-08-11T11:14:00.000-04:00Thanks dangerous mezzo, I find Rob White's declara...Thanks dangerous mezzo, I find Rob White's declaration very troubling.<BR/><BR/>Yes, he admits that Etsy writes tons and tons of articles every day, and they spend CONSIDERALBE time doing so. But, do the hundreds of weekly "articles" bring in any money? Do they result in sales for the few stores that are highlighted? Do they contribute to the overall health and perception of Etsy as others see and use it?<BR/><BR/>No. The Dorque is an exercise in self promotion and for the promotion of various Etsy personalities, the hell with what the sellers want and need. <BR/><BR/>You admitted it in print and in a forum directed to sellers. You are also saying, since Etsy is dedicated fulltime to the Dorque, even though it has little effect on sales for stores on the site, which leaves you without<BR/>-a customer service department<BR/>-swift removal of products that clearly violate the TOU<BR/>-a viable retail online sales calendar and promotions schedule....<BR/><BR/>I am sure that many sellers can add 15 more ecommerce RESONSIBILITIES that Etsy has thrown to the scrapheap because you are way too busy with your BLOG. Which has what, exactly, to do with stores and ecommerce?<BR/><BR/>Please Mr. White, since you are so eloquent when you scold sellers for complaining (because Etsy has refused to listen) tell us all (in 3 paragraphs or less) WHAT IS THE STORQUE AND WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?<BR/><BR/>And please, leave the scolding out this time, enough is enough.The Funny Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03545537988530733607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-29419414511158424132008-08-11T10:21:00.000-04:002008-08-11T10:21:00.000-04:00"what's sexier than a nefarious duo driving cross ..."what's sexier than a nefarious duo driving cross country on a crime spree of such massive and public proportion."<BR/><BR/>An even bigger and bloodier murderous crime spree?<BR/><BR/>Hey Teen Angster, Sept 11 is just around the corner. <BR/><BR/>Are you working on anything special? Maybe a piece on some more historical nefarious characters, their sexy murder spree and their fashion choices? <BR/><BR/>Don't forget to feature mass produced carry on luggage in your article! <BR/>Have a nice day SuperCreep!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-32792700791875135022008-08-11T10:03:00.000-04:002008-08-11T10:03:00.000-04:00RobWhite is definitely smoking somthing these days...RobWhite is definitely smoking somthing these days -- his posts are almost totally incomprehensible. Here's part of the post locking the related Storque thread:<BR/><BR/>"In the work that each of us do when writing here, we all try to effectively convey the message that we have in in mind. Through sheer quantity, (and the Storque editors produce a tremendous amount of content atop editorial duties and others) not every piece can match the best you've written - I've certainly seen that from some of the things that I've written here in the Forums, and then winced at in retrospect.<BR/><BR/>Good writers can and do write passages that can be done better. However, the meaning is still not lost; other passages help to cement the intended meeting, and in this case, the items posted provided a clear sense of the style that was the highlight of the article."<BR/><BR/>I hope you're wincing at this one, Rob. I was a big Rob-booster for a long time, but I think the guy is burning out really quickly.<BR/><BR/>And as far as the Storque editors "producing a tremendous amount of content" -- well, maybe it would behoove them to produce LESS content of a higher quality? Or is that too radical a concept for Etsy?The Dangerous Mezzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-26542685789795082112008-08-11T09:48:00.000-04:002008-08-11T09:48:00.000-04:00In regards to Maria taking the helm, and I never t...In regards to Maria taking the helm, and I never thought I'd say this because oddswise it's like hitting a Royal Flush but here goes...<BR/><BR/>Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss.<BR/><BR/>etsycorp, where idiots run freely in the halls and there are no monitors to check for passes!<BR/>It's a crying shame.<BR/><BR/>And now a bit abut me.<BR/><BR/>Unlike the tacky, tasteless and grotesque TeenAngster (who goes all a tingle in her nether regions when she hears murderous gunfire. Oh Baby!), my turn ons include long walks on the beach, listening to Barry White while enjoying a glass of wine in front of the fire and firing all the moronic egomaniacs who work at etsycorp so that I may replace them with people who have a f@#$ing clue.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>PS. "mmmmmmm yeah", re: your stapler, ummmmmm, I'm gonna need you to move your desk all the way to the back of the office. OK? Thanks.<BR/> ;pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-18908432720966832852008-08-11T03:41:00.000-04:002008-08-11T03:41:00.000-04:00verybigjen you got muted from the Storque for sayi...verybigjen you got muted from the Storque for saying a knitted postcard can't be mailed? But, that is the truth!<BR/>{jack nicholson voice} They can't handle the truth!eclipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182315716049100221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-14189488857952292092008-08-11T01:37:00.000-04:002008-08-11T01:37:00.000-04:00Hey Etsy, way to highlight even MORE mass produced...Hey Etsy, way to highlight even MORE mass produced non-vintage "vintage". Let me guess, it was made by her shy "sister" who we never get to meet, right?Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01072165656923896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-62712395249650597502008-08-11T01:04:00.000-04:002008-08-11T01:04:00.000-04:00I would've commented on the Dorque article (LOOOVE...I would've commented on the Dorque article (LOOOVE that name btw) but I've been muted there as well now. <BR/><BR/>Geeze, mention something is unmailable and you get a face full of Admin attitude for crossing them.<BR/><BR/>Nice eh?Jen Segrest (verybigjen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11559351336240398790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-91006634678697273592008-08-11T00:08:00.000-04:002008-08-11T00:08:00.000-04:00*puts on helmet and tries to visualize monday morn...*puts on helmet and tries to visualize monday morning around the cooler at Etsy Corp.*<BR/><BR/><BR/>dork one: Well T, it looks like you made a few headlines this weekend with your B&C article! (sips water)<BR/><BR/>TeenAngser: (laughing) You guys owe me a cupcake!<BR/><BR/>dork two: Wish one of my contributions was bitch-worthy! (stares at dorky shoes)<BR/><BR/>TeenAngster: Try glorifying murder dork, it's a great way to get noticed!<BR/><BR/>the new dork: What are all of those fish hanging on the wall? Rokali is NUTS man!Impetuoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610001567002716942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-15653123689610035502008-08-10T23:13:00.000-04:002008-08-10T23:13:00.000-04:00little runner--you forgot one:Is This Good for the...little runner--you forgot one:<BR/><BR/>Is This Good for the Company?<BR/><BR/>now then, i believe you have my stapler...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com