Where does one start? Where to begin?
With the ultimate in simplicity.
I knew you would be supportive. But I had no idea.
I knew this issue would upset you. But I didn't realize how many of you would take action.
I knew the local news MIGHT be interested. But I didn't think they would do a story right away.
My heart is full.
And although Alibaba.com still has my pirated designs for sale on their site, "things" are happening. I am confident in the end....good wins.
So thank you. To my friends old and new. For standing by my side. For supporting my art. For letting myself, and other artists like me, know that this type of behavior is unacceptable, and will not be tolerated.
I did receive an apology from the Etsyian who "stirred the proverbial pot" to begin with. She thought it was ludicrous that I would give you a link to purchase my work cheaper elsewhere. But I know you won't. She wished me luck taking down a Chinese giant. And although WE may not take them down....I believe our voice will be heard.
So here's to the little guy.
Here's to every individual that takes over their garage with their ideas. Here's to every girl that sketches on napkins and draws on the cover of her notebooks. Here's to every guy that sees a possibility in a piece of wood. Here's to each person that looks through a lens and creates magic for the world to see. Here's to the little guy. The artist. The creative. The makers.
And here's to the ones that support us. You give us wings. You give us courage. You fuel our passions.
And we....
I....
am grateful.
Here are the link to the two news stories done in my studio yesterday. Thank you Peter Ross at WZZM 13 and Kelly Gibbs at Fox 17 (I don't have an embed code for the Fox story)
xoxo
lisa
You rock! I am so sorry that this happened to you, but so glad we all could be there to support you and raise a stink! And I'm glad the original lady had the class to apologize ;)
ReplyDeleteIf one of His is hurting or has been wrong we are called to be there. Thank you for your creativity that you share with us. Thank you for setting a great example of integrity!
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wow! good for you on shining the light on the exploitive and plain stealing of your work--- I could understand someone stealing a design but are you kidding me? they STOLE your original pictures too
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I am shocked at the plain audacity and so glad you are rolling up the sleeves and fighting the giant.
ugh.
sending you lots of +vibes & love!
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Des.
So glad you were able to get media support for this, AND the apology from that person who used to be on Etsy.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think it ludicrous of you to share the link at all. People who have their hearts in the handmade community aren't usually looking for *cheaper*, they're looking for the quality, connection, and love that goes into making & owning handmade. Some people obviously don't get that.
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ps: blogger didn't publish my last line which was -insert grumbling about things made in China here- ;)
ReplyDeleteOh my gracious.. I'm so sorry you had to go through this and cannot imagine the sinking feeling you must have felt. I'm glad to know that yes, good does win in the end and the little guys like us do have loud voices!!! Thanks for shedding light on the matter!
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ReplyDeleteSo when is our government going to begin reversing the decades of Chinese patent infringements and product theft that, along with maintaining the yuan at artificial levels, have resulted in the Chinese "trade" surplus? When is our government finally going to begin protecting its own citizens and call China to account for such illegal activities? This certainly isn't the first time China has pulled this garbage. They decimated the Amish quilt market by mass-producing designs that had been handed down through families for over a century. Computer patent infringements, music and movie copyright infringements; the new contracts with auto producers operating in China now REQUIRE the manufacturers to share proprietary information with the Chinese government so that they can begin copying it. You name it, the Chinese have stolen it -- and the American worker has been left without a job as a result. It's time for us to hold our elected officials responsible for holding the Chinese responsible for their reprehensible, economy-killing practices. Withdrawing China's MFN status is a good place to start.
ReplyDeleteI just feel sympathy to you & respect your attitude.I also love the way you write in your personalised jewellery.I request you to just carry on.
ReplyDeleteLisa, I am sorry that it happened to you, can imagine how it made you feel... I wonder why this site is still not banned!? You are putting your heart and soul to create something unique and then see your rights violated! I am so angry...
ReplyDeleteThough, who knows, thanks to AliBaba everyone has learnt about your story and about your studio as well.
You have awesome designs. Wishing you good luck!
The nerve of some people! Gah, makes me sick! I wish you the best of luck hun, and I hope that company loses all of their business. Terrible, just terrible.
ReplyDeleteLisa, I'm elated to see that you did receive some media coverage!! Although I was never contacted back a third time by CNBC, as they indicated, its reassuring to know that someone did take notice. You are absolutely not ludicrous for sharing that link. It shows your integrity and loyalty to the rest of us trying to run small businesses and keep America working! Thank you for standing up for the little guy and gals! Sorry for all that you've been through! Keep strong! Hugs! ~Jenny Schweigert (@amagicmama on Twitter)
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