The company has banned several creators for simply speaking their minds
Friend,
Etsy, a global online marketplace that claims to “empower sellers,” has harshly silenced several sellers for making products that go against Etsy's political agenda. Products and sellers that criticize the government, stand up for women's rights, or make (apparently controversial) political or cultural points have been deplatformed and effectively banned from the online marketplace site.
So many small business owners have been stripped of their ability to sell their unique products because of Etsy’s discrimination. For example, over a year ago, Etsy banned merchandise made by a biologist affirming that biological sex is real. Instead of following the standard review process, the company permanently revoked his Etsy store and account for violating “a policy aimed at preventing the sale of products that promote violence toward protected groups.”
This story is only one of a multitude that have recently come to light. Take Isabel, a businesswoman who crafted homemade ornaments that criticize the government. It touched a nerve at Etsy, so they also banned her. Infuriated, Isabel proclaimed in response, “If our voices held no power, they wouldn’t be trying to silence us!!!”
Unless we take action, Etsy will continue their war on individuals with whom they disagree. Friend, join me in fighting against viewpoint discrimination that Etsy has shown:
