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As part of this policy shift, Etsy has also significantly struck down their adult content policies, including banning most sex toys, something that is an artisa

As part of this policy shift, Etsy has also significantly struck down their adult content policies, including banning most sex toys, something that is an artisan craft and handmade in many cases (silicone casts are impressive!). https://www.etsy.com/legal/policy/adult-nudity-and-sexual-content/1269612959532 https://www.etsy.com/legal/policy/adult-nudity-and-sexual-co... I know many creators and makers and artisans that are basically going to go out of business because Etsy's pulling the platform out from underneath them.

DiggyJohnson 2y ago
Do you happen to know a disproportionate number of boutique small-batch direct-to-consumer adult toy artisans?
- graypegg 2y ago
  It's a fun business, I know someone cast-making with her 3D printer, and has gained some reliable business from folks looking for custom toys (better fit for size/shape)
  - lawlessone 2y ago
    I was reading this and thinking why would someone need a custom fit toy car..
- kotaKat 2y ago
  As a self-proclaimed furry on HN, I can name at least two or three of them, yes. They have a great time sculpting and playing with silicone and also building their brands in much the same way a startup does. It's fun!
  - graypegg 2y ago
    +1 for that! :) I've never known HN to be overrun with prudes, no one should be overly surprised about someone making a business out of making sex toys
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philip-b 2y ago
>Etsy does not allow items bearing sexual language or slogans that contain references to familial relationships. This includes slogans such as “Daddy’s slut” or “Choke me Mommy”. Hahaha! But also, oh my god, why? Why do you do this, Etsy?
- ceejayoz 2y ago
  > We define references to familial relationships as terms that refer to parents, step-parents, children, step-children, siblings, step-siblings, grandparents, aunts or uncles, and nieces or nephews. Being this specific is silly. "Great-grandpa's slut" or anything about grandchildren would be kosher. Half-siblings, too. Oops.
Sakos 2y ago
Wow, that sucks. Etsy was one of the best places to get adult toys, especially more exotic ones, that didn't cost an arm and a leg. Not sure where to go instead.

DiggyJohnson 2y ago

Do you happen to know a disproportionate number of boutique small-batch direct-to-consumer adult toy artisans?

graypegg 2y ago
It's a fun business, I know someone cast-making with her 3D printer, and has gained some reliable business from folks looking for custom toys (better fit for size/shape)
- lawlessone 2y ago
  I was reading this and thinking why would someone need a custom fit toy car..
kotaKat 2y ago
As a self-proclaimed furry on HN, I can name at least two or three of them, yes. They have a great time sculpting and playing with silicone and also building their brands in much the same way a startup does. It's fun!
- graypegg 2y ago
  +1 for that! :) I've never known HN to be overrun with prudes, no one should be overly surprised about someone making a business out of making sex toys

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philip-b 2y ago

>Etsy does not allow items bearing sexual language or slogans that contain references to familial relationships. This includes slogans such as “Daddy’s slut” or “Choke me Mommy”. Hahaha! But also, oh my god, why? Why do you do this, Etsy?

ceejayoz 2y ago
> We define references to familial relationships as terms that refer to parents, step-parents, children, step-children, siblings, step-siblings, grandparents, aunts or uncles, and nieces or nephews. Being this specific is silly. "Great-grandpa's slut" or anything about grandchildren would be kosher. Half-siblings, too. Oops.

Sakos 2y ago

Wow, that sucks. Etsy was one of the best places to get adult toys, especially more exotic ones, that didn't cost an arm and a leg. Not sure where to go instead.