Big Changes at Etsy

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Etsy has made major, sweeping change to its vendor rules. The new guidelines have expanded the definition of "crafter" to include people who work with larger manufacturers to create their goods. There's still an application hurdle to clear, but basically Etsy is now open to designers. [Racked]