ftp upload permissions 10.4

I connected to my server via the finder "Connect to Server" and was trying to upload my files when i got the error message "The time "..file" could not be moved because "mysite.com" cannot be modified."

I tried changing permissions via the TERMINAL using ftp and chmod (set it to 777) but it doesn't work still.

When I do it thru dreamweaver, it works. Also, with rbrowserlite. But I'd really like to get this thing working via the FINDER.

One last thing, I read a hint about creating a ftpd.conf file in /etc directory. Problem is, finder won't let me change anything in the /etc directory.

I am the owner and adminstrator of the computer and logged in as such.

Thanks for all the help in advance