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Etsy's once-vibrant community seems to be stifling under the weight of these changes—many artisans find it increasingly difficult to market their handmade wares in a landscape that rewards mass production. The influx of poorly made products and indiscriminate AI-generated listings dilutes the platform's original charm, leaving sellers disillusioned and seeking alternatives.
While some market alternatives, like Go Imagine, emerge, they lack the traffic and recognition Etsy enjoyed at its peak. As sellers consider their futures on Etsy, many are left wondering whether the platform that once offered them a lifeline has now become a burden.