Opting out of Valentines

Stagiaire Fash

Etsy just emailed me this option; one click gets you out of at least their portion of the annual bombardment. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that option before; have you?

2 years ago

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Latest reply was from Stagiaire Fash

rachylou

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What?! Lol, that makes me giggle. Valentine’s is a torture, too soon after Christmas for me for more present buying, but still… now that Etsy has said this… all of a sudden I like my box of chocolates

2 years ago

Runcarla

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The DS’s call it ‘Single Awareness Day’.

2 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Rachylou, I eat chocolate all winter long! Sometimes I think Valentine’s merch is annoying crap, other times the ads lead to unhappy/unhealthy analyses of relationships. I’m happy to let all that go!

Carla, that is excellent!

2 years ago

SarahD8

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Etsy also does this for Mother's Day (and maybe Father's Day too).

2 years ago

LaPed

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I think Etsy is onto something. When I receive marketing materials that ick me out in some way, I typically unsubscribe altogether. Being able to give feedback on what specific types of ads you don’t want to see seems like it would benefit the advertiser and the consumer.

We don't really celebrate Valentine's Day in my house, beyond taking advantage of sale-priced candy and making cards for DS's teachers and classmates. That said, DS loves colours in the pink family, and he loves heart motifs, so I often make a point of shopping the Valentine's collections that kid's clothing companies like Hanna Andersson and Primary usually release this time of year. I’m happy to receive the V Day marketing for that stuff and try to tune out the associated values/norms.

2 years ago

cat2

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What a great idea! Sometimes a marketing cycle can just be a massive annoyance. I would cheerily skip all the Easter marketing, including the Peeps.

2 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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LaPed, that’s a great use of this stuff! My son had a pink & purple striped Hannah that he loved.

SarahD8, as mom of a kid with no dad in sight, I would love to be able to spare him pain by blocking Fathers Day from social media—and from schools!

Cat2, peeps are our favorite part! We like to try to find ways to destroy them. Check out “peep science” online—it’s fun.

On S. A. D. —someone clearly doesn’t quite get the vibe! https://www.insider.com/why-si.....2019-2?amp

2 years ago

Joy

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What a good idea. I have not had these opt out options from Etsy, but would love to opt out of Mothers and Fathers Day and would advise anyone who has lost a parent to do this. All the hype is hard to take.

2 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Joy, I’m sorry for your loss. My mother is alive & kicking, but Mother’s Day ads are rough for me to take because they assume a very different relationship than I have with my mom. I can never remember if Angie’s ode to her mom is right before or right after Mother’s Day, but I try to avoid it too. I think others do as well.

2 years ago

Sandy

Active Member

I saw that! I think I also saw an opt-out from some other connection, and at first glance just thought, "huh!" but I think it's nice that there should be a gesture of compassion for those who have a tough time with any specific holiday or commemoration.

2 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Sandy, i agree gestures of compassion are always good!

2 years ago

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