Etsy Deactivated Some Listings They Claim Violated The Prohibited Items Policy

[#1]

I sell tshirts of my own original designs.

A turtle shirt that says Shell Yeah

A Lion wearing Glasses Shirt (same as my logo)

A funny reindeer wearing glasses Shirt

Etsy said in an email that these listings contained prohibited content

The following types of items are prohibited or restricted on Etsy:

1. Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, and Medical Drugs
2. Animal Products and Human Remains
3. Dangerous Items: Hazardous Materials, Recalled Items, and Weapons
4. Hate Items: Items that Promote, Support, or Glorify Hatred
5. Illegal Items, Items Promoting Illegal Activity, and Highly Regulated Items
6. Internationally Regulated Items
7. Nudity and Mature Content
8. Violent Items: Items that Promote, Support, or Glorify Violence

My keywords and title dont use anything vulger but basic "Lion With Glasses Shirt" "Funny Turtle Shirt" Reindeer with Glasses Shirt"

How in the World Do I violate any of Etsys Prohibited Violations Policy? Am I being Bullied? Harassed? Thats how I feel right now. I believe strongly this was by mistake or a glitch. I hope someone working for etsy is not targeting me unfairly. Has this happened to you?

[Amaradorn]

@cindylouwho2 yes, I noticed that when I had some IP reference links removed. How very helpful of them. What would be super useful would be if Etsy themselves put it in the handbook. Now there's and idea (winky face).

Thank you for your offer. Since you have a blog and mailing list it might be worth doing anyway but as a side project perhaps. I suppose it's less important than the other research you do.

[maggiemaybecrafty]

Corning coffee pots were recalled years ago and not allowed to be sold, neither are other electric coffee pots. It is your responsibility to do the research to make sure it is legal to sell something before you list it.