Everyone has one. Like it or not you do. But what amazes me are the levels at which people will plummet to be part of, or create their "clique". Take for example, the large and completely mismanaged World Wide Etsy Sellers (WWES).
In theory, the WWES is incredible. Etsy artists throughout the world uniting to bring maximum exposure to its members and their products. In practice however, it's nothing of the sort.
While the WWES as a whole is simply dysfunctional, narcissistic cliques WITHIN the clique operate rather well! Instead of promoting ALL members as it was intended, earning the right to be "re-tweeted" still depends on where you fall and which clique you fall into. Certain members promote everyone, as it should be. Other members, including the founder, only promote whom they see fit. Yes, I know what you are going to say. There are guidelines in place for members of the WWES regarding "helping each other out". And if you fall outside the graces of its founder, you are quickly reprimanded as if it's the first day of school at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Ruler anyone? However, the rules don't apply to her.
Have you "tweeted" someone's product that isn't a member of the WWES? Did you "tweet" something "she" didn't approve of? Prepare to be evicted. BUT, don't expect any notice. Don't expect an "I'm sorry, but you have been voted off the island." Instead, you will simply see your RT's going unnoticed; "un-tweeted"; in a word? Ignored. You will promptly be removed from the precious member list and banned to the 13th circle of hell. Even if you do everything she "expects", your Etsy shop will continue to slip through the cracks of "Twitter-dom". Some shop owners, for example, spend hours "tweeting" someone else's products. However, their own shop goes days without even a mention.
As I said before, in concept the WWES is amazing. However there needs to be an impeachment process in place. IF the members actually helped ALL the members and weren't treated as if they were in basic training it would succeed. Unfortunately it will never be the case. If the WWES works for you, WONDERFUL! If you enjoy spending time with your "clique", don't stop! But in the process don't snub your mouse clicks at other members just because they didn't "re-tweet" your orange dog mittens. And, actually thank people who spend a great deal of THEIR time helping YOU succeed.
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