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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 artisan craft and handmade in many cases (silicone casts are impressive!).

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.

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>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?

> 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.

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.

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

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!

+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

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)

I was reading this and thinking why would someone need a custom fit toy car..

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