Recently, the 3D printing community has been buzzing. An article on Tom's Hardware  and viral YouTube videos, like the one from The Maker's Mashup, have sparked a widespread debate and caused real concern among many sellers. The headlines announced a "new policy" on Etsy that seemingly prohibits the sale of 3D printed products that are not the seller's "original design." So, is this the end of selling with a commercial license on Etsy? In this post, we'll clear up the confusi

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