I saw the pizzagate post. It's been removed. I tried to report it but that's not an option. Saw a tweet today Gen Flynn twitted @etsy and I'm thinking that's why it was removed. It's on eBay also and probably any other sites online that sell random items.

If you don't want Etsy possibly getting established shops in the area and surrounding areas to sell the items. Customers in upscale shops that sell unique items usually don't mind paying more for quality handmade items. Make sure to ad custom tag so they know where to find you for later purchases. Other option is craft fairs. I crochet and have never considered selling anything because most people don't want to pay what it's worth. If you do Etsy or any site like it you need to maintain a social media presence to get people to the shop. Etsy is flooded with shops selling products. Just searching for a particular item is daunting because so many people sell their.