CHAT ROOM

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This is a designated chat room for all of us to discuss whatever is on our minds.  A great place to hang out, ask questions, give advice, or just get to know each other.  Politics and other topics that create division are not allowed. We are here to support each other. Enjoy!

[fineartist]

@JeriAielloartstore Wishing you the same!:-)

[JustMeToo]

Happy Holidays to everyone and Happy New Year!  Hoping for successful sales for everyone in the New Year!

[fineartist]

Thank you @ElizabethRosenArt and @JustMeToo !

[ElizabethRosenArt]

Hi All- just a heads up if you don't read all of the Etsy announcements.... "later this year" the forum (and more) is going to get a reorganization yet again. I have no idea what it will be like, or how it will navigate, but thought I'd just mention this here, as last time they completely reinvented our group spaces it was a bit of a shock! I'll update if I see more specifics- or maybe one of you will see a pertinent update from Etsy? All will be revealed.... 

[fineartist]

Thanks for the heads up!

[ChillwolfArt]

Thank You Elizabeth, for the Heads Up. I haven't heard anything about it in Announcements on the Community Forum Page.

[ElizabethRosenArt]

Hi Cheryl @ChillwolfArt if you go to this 20th anniversary link, scroll down nearly to the bottom and it describes a 'new hub'. What's your take on it?? E

https://community.etsy.com/t5/Announcements/20-Years-of-Creativity-Connection-and-Community-amp-What...

Actually, duh, I'll just paste the pertinent paragraph:
And while we love to reflect on our past, where we’re really focused is on the future and continuing to serve you for years to come. We’ve been listening closely to your feedback about our programs and are excited to announce that later this year we will be launching a new community hub, a unified space that will host our forums, events, and so much more. We’ll be overhauling the design, navigation, and features to make it easier for you to connect with each other, access resources, and get tips for running your shops.

[ChillwolfArt]

@ElizabethRosenArt  Thanks for posting it, Elizabeth. I don't see anything wrong with our current Community "Hub", LOL. Remember when they messed with the Forums not long ago; then another time Responses in Threads were out of order.

[JeriAielloartstore]

Thank you for preparing us, Elizabeth. I hope it goes smoothly. We will find a way to stay in touch & keep our word games!. Thanks again for finding me after the last change in format. You can count on me helping if it gets complicated.

[ElizabethRosenArt]

Thank you Jeri!! I posted what Etsy said above in response to Cheryl's comment. Wouldn't it be nice if navigation was indeed easier? This current format is still a bit cumbersome, though we all persevere. @JeriAielloartstore 

[JeriAielloartstore]

@ElizabethRosenArt  Yes! Let’s think positive.

[ChillwolfArt]

@ElizabethRosenArt  @JeriAielloartstore  @fineartist  On the main Forum, this Thread came up a short while ago re: Teams. I don't know how it will affect our Team though.
https://community.etsy.com/t5/Creative-Process/Changes-Ahead-for-Teams/m-p/148909928#M129783

[sarahsmemory]

Hmmmm...  if I read that correctly... it sounds like you might have to submit an application for consideration to keep this Team.  

[ElizabethRosenArt]

Oh good grief- thanks Cheryl... if you see anything else please let me/us know! I will search as to where one can begin the process. @ChillwolfArt 

[ElizabethRosenArt]

This WILL affect our team! I am halfway through the captain application, and at the moment, we need to shift our focus as a team to remain. First, we need to change our name- eliminating the word 'Games' absolutely, and choose a focus that best fits the new narrower categories. All the 'favoriting' teams are being eliminated, and they call everything games, so our name will sound like we are similar to them. @ChillwolfArt @fineartist @JeriAielloartstore 

Any ideas most welcome!!! This change comes in September, so I'd love to act quickly!! 

I will gather some of the criteria from the application and post tomorrow... fingers crossed!

[ChillwolfArt]

@ElizabethRosenArt  @JeriAielloartstore  @fineartist  Hi Elizabeth, Jeri, Nina!  I do see why they want to get rid of Fav Games and such (it can falsely inflate Quality Scores), but I don't understand making Captains of other Games, go through an Application (which you Elizabeth, already did initially).

What about these Names:
- Play on Words
- Word Play
- Word Sleuth

Hope this helps in some way. 

[fineartist]

@ChillwolfArt - Thanks Cheryl! This info is good to know!

Deactivating all teams sounds disruptive and annoying, imho.

[JeriAielloartstore]

@ChillwolfArt  Hi Cheryl, thanks for the info

[ElizabethRosenArt]

Hi Jeri- can I message you privately about these new teams thing? I am worried, and probably need to act quickly. @JeriAielloartstore 

[JeriAielloartstore]

Yes. I’m not sure how

[ElizabethRosenArt]

I messaged you in your Etsy messages- and posted above too. This will affect this team for sure unless we noodle a bit with things. @JeriAielloartstore 

[JeriAielloartstore]

I responded, but I can’t tell if you got it. I will be back tomorrow

[InMyField]

Just read all the above posts about changes here; of course I support keeping the Team and this fun game. I like "Word Sleuth" from Cheryl above. Or maybe "Word Watch."

[fineartist]

Great ideas for names of the new team:

@ChillwolfArt @ElizabethRosenArt @JeriAielloartstore @InMyField 
 I’m in favor of “Word Play” and “Word Sleuth” a la Cheryl and “Word Watch” a la @InMyField 

[ChillwolfArt]

@ElizabethRosenArt  @fineartist  @JeriAielloartstore  @fineartist  I just saw this on the Main Forum, posted by another Team Captain.
https://community.etsy.com/t5/art/Updates-Coming-to-Etsy-Teams-What-You-Need-to-Know/m-p/148909674#M...