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I was wondering if anyone has ordered anything from ********? (www.********.com) If so, what what is your evaluation of the quality of their products--especially the dies?
Last edited by bumblebee582; 08-26-2023 at 12:28 PM..
Reason: error in message
Sorry for the confusion. I didn’t know how to delete the post. Every time I tried to put the name of the company in the message ***** replaced the name of the company—don’t know what the issue is.
It may be a way to avoid repeating the names of disreputable businesses that copy work by legitimate artists and companies then produce it extremely cheaply and often in slightly reduced size.
Creating and producing stamps and especially dies is very expensive. Reputable companies think seriously before making a large investment in a new design; they may share online images from an angle instead of straight-on; some no longer share exact dimensions in their descriptions; some have chosen to stop manufacturing especially popular items because they're no longer profitable.
We consumers might be saving a dollar or two by waiting for an inferior product made from a stolen design to arrive from far away, but the excellent and legitimate artists and manufacturers are being robbed.
Hmmm. I don't like censorship. I think everyone should be able to make up his/her own mind about what is ethical or not. I don't buy blatantly copied things anywhere, but I don't think a website like this should be censoring out the names of the sites. Not cool. Admins, please reconsider this policy.
I am going to share the information I placed on a similar thread:
This company is not just a "Cheap Shopping Site". It is a definite security risk. Owner? A large "corporation" in Communist China. And it is the second most popular shopping app behind Amazon. Products are made in China and the company has a 2.25 star rating. They have another company that is a partner to this "Cheap Shopping Site". I'm not typing its name because it needs stars too: *********.
But it goes further. Do you have the app on your phone? Cybersecurity experts recommend that you delete it immediately...AND do a factory reset on your phone. That is because it collects the following off of your phone AND computer: Name, address, phone number, birthday, photos, social media profiles, phone and computer operating systems and versions, your IP address, GPS location, and browsing history.
On top of all that, they will collect info about you from third parties, such as credit bureaus, data brokers, other **** sellers, marketing partners, social media, and public records.
Their partner company, *********, adds the following information that is collected from your devices: contacts, calendars, chats, texts, and photo albums. They also insert malicious code that bypasses your security and changes settings.
No app, or shopping site, or any other business needs this much control over you and your activities. Especially one from Communist China. I mentioned what to do if the app is on your phone...if you are shopping from your computer, remove any app that has been installed on your computer, difficult as it may be to completely remove.
Hmmm. I don't like censorship. I think everyone should be able to make up his/her own mind about what is ethical or not. I don't buy blatantly copied things anywhere, but I don't think a website like this should be censoring out the names of the sites. Not cool. Admins, please reconsider this policy.
Wow. I have read them. The posts in question weren't removed; their contents were censored. I guess it amounts to the same thing, though: censorship. I am completely against copyright infringement, but I am equally opposed to censorship. Not allowing people to talk about something, or reference it, closes off discussion and exploration of a topic.
In addition, the rule isn't enforced equally. Amazon often allows sellers to sell counterfeit products. Some of the sellers are the same ones who sell on the other sites. Yet the word "Amazon" isn't censored, and posts about Amazon aren't removed. The owner of a very famous stamp company has a daughter who is very likely guilty of conspiring to murder her ex husband, yet I am sure that company's name will not be censored, nor posts about the company removed.
This rule wasn't in place when I signed up many years ago. I never would have signed up if it had been. Over the years, I've learned and shared many ideas, and I've met some wonderful people. However, I feel that it is time to part ways with SCS. I cannot in good conscience remain a member of a site that censors the names of websites and companies. Of course I can understand not allowing hate speech, threats, bullying, etc. I can even understand pointing out the wrongdoings of a company and suggesting that people not buy from them. But I draw the line at censorship.
I realize this post will probably be deleted, but I had to say my piece. I wish everyone peace and long life.
Jeanette I would be sad for you to leave us-you have a LOT of stamping wisdom to share.
But I also understand and respect your feelings.
All good things to you. (((hugs)))
__________________ Margot
I am a proud fan club member
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