Every time some self-important, delusional hot glue jockey equates negative criticism of their crafts to bullying, the word loses more and more of its power. People who really are bullied for their beliefs, their orientation, their color, their disabilities… these people become even more marginalized when pouty pants whiners like you elevate themselves to victimhood. I’d say you should feel shame, but seeing as you want $100 for a pile of smelly thrift store shoes, I’m not sure you could get there on your own.

Etsy may have convinced you that you are owed nothing but praise for everything you crap out, but once you ask the public for money, you have invited their scrutiny. If you can’t handle it, give your shoecatchers to your friends. They will also think your work is shit, but at least they won’t tell you.