The problem is how you define the "acceptable" goods.
If I design a t-shirt, and then farm out the manufacturing and shipping, is that okay? How about if I also hire a designer?
What if I'm just clicking "go" on a laser cutter etching things onto other things that I ordered on aliexpress? Or 3D printing designs that I bought somewhere else?
Are these handmade goods?
This isn't just a problem at etsy, btw. Every single craft fair is also dealing with this. Just endless seas of people selling what looks mostly like MLM "nutrition" and "lifestyle" products.
If I design a t-shirt, and then farm out the manufacturing and shipping, is that okay? How about if I also hire a designer?
What if I'm just clicking "go" on a laser cutter etching things onto other things that I ordered on aliexpress? Or 3D printing designs that I bought somewhere else?
Are these handmade goods?
This isn't just a problem at etsy, btw. Every single craft fair is also dealing with this. Just endless seas of people selling what looks mostly like MLM "nutrition" and "lifestyle" products.