rob kaelin did not respond to requests seeking comment.hese changes are common leading up to a public offering even if it means offending some customers. >> companies need to evolve. those that do not risk being left behind. i think the trick is to do it in a gradual way that does not offend the original space. if the company moves too quickly, it tends to have a negative impact on the current customer base, which shows up in terms of revenues and margins and all of those things. >> at an etsy t meet up, sellers have mixed reactions to the ipo. some say the changes are the price that you pay for being part of a larger ecosystem. but rick left the site when the policy changes were announced. >> for a site that kind of claims to empower crafters i did not really feel it was doing that. >> some see the ipo is an opportunity. they started a campaign to raise one $5 million had build a stake in the ipo. those used to expressing themselves through art are starting to do so with their wallets. >> leslie joins me from new york. making changes, jus