Comments on: FTC to Fine Bloggers for Non-Disclosure on Blog Posts http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/ For The Dot Comer In All Of Us Thu, 10 May 2012 08:58:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Nigeria News http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-62558 Nigeria News Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:46:10 +0000 #comment-62558 That is what i was just considering? How exactly are they going to enforce it?? have anybody seen anyone who has been penalized? That is what i was just considering?
How exactly are they going to enforce it??
have anybody seen anyone who has been penalized?
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]]> By: Kamal Hasa http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-61031 Kamal Hasa Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:27:10 +0000 #comment-61031 An endorsed product should be mentioned clearly that the review was in favor of the manufacturer. Or if the person who reviews it should really be satisfied with the product itself! An endorsed product should be mentioned clearly that the review was in favor of the manufacturer. Or if the person who reviews it should really be satisfied with the product itself!
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]]> By: Nick Grills http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-58444 Nick Grills Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:31:00 +0000 #comment-58444 I have heard a lot about the FTC rules since late 2009, but wondered if it applies to blogger around the world, or just US and Canadian people? I am asking this because I am New Zealand based. I guess its still very hard to fine people for not informing visitors complete. 1) What if the domain Whois data is set on privacy setting? 2) the contact posted on domain registration is outdated I have heard a lot about the FTC rules since late 2009, but wondered if it applies to blogger around the world, or just US and Canadian people? I am asking this because I am New Zealand based.

I guess its still very hard to fine people for not informing visitors complete.

1) What if the domain Whois data is set on privacy setting?

2) the contact posted on domain registration is outdated

]]> By: JR http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-48272 JR Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:26:56 +0000 #comment-48272 @ Fashion Who knows, I suspect if they catch you and you are unlucky enough to be caught then I doubt that "I forgot about this" will be a good excuse. @ Fashion
Who knows, I suspect if they catch you and you are unlucky enough to be caught then I doubt that “I forgot about this” will be a good excuse.

]]> By: Fashion watch http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-48262 Fashion watch Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:10:58 +0000 #comment-48262 I too think this is a positive, this will make it hard for spammers. But what do we do if we did something like this say 2 years go and have totally forgotten about it? Will they give leniency or will they just slap people with fines? I too think this is a positive, this will make it hard for spammers.

But what do we do if we did something like this say 2 years go and have totally forgotten about it? Will they give leniency or will they just slap people with fines?

]]> By: Carpet Pro http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-42706 Carpet Pro Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:58:02 +0000 #comment-42706 I think the government is just trying to get their in in the pocket of everyone they can I think the government is just trying to get their in in the pocket of everyone they can

]]> By: Jason@Silver http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-39125 Jason@Silver Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:37:26 +0000 #comment-39125 I believe this is a good thing. A lot of people look up to bloggers as experts. It's just proper that they disclose if they're being paid for the "reviews". I believe this is a good thing. A lot of people look up to bloggers as experts. It’s just proper that they disclose if they’re being paid for the “reviews”.

]]> By: JR http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38601 JR Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:59:19 +0000 #comment-38601 @Dennis Edell, NO, not affiliate products, it's my understanding this is for paid reviews only, so if someone pays you cash or in sends you a free product to write about, then that is a paid review, affiliate links are not included. @Dennis Edell,
NO, not affiliate products, it’s my understanding this is for paid reviews only, so if someone pays you cash or in sends you a free product to write about, then that is a paid review, affiliate links are not included.

]]> By: Dennis Edell http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38574 Dennis Edell Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:34:35 +0000 #comment-38574 So to sum up a bit - basically if you promote ANYTHING that you earn from (affiliate products, reviews, etc) you must say this is a paid endorsement...correct? .-= Dennis Edell´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.directsaleswebmarketing.com/mistakes-to-avoid-while-designing-your-landing-page-guest-post/" rel="nofollow">Mistakes To Avoid While Designing Your Landing Page - Guest Post</a> =-. So to sum up a bit – basically if you promote ANYTHING that you earn from (affiliate products, reviews, etc) you must say this is a paid endorsement…correct?
.-= Dennis Edell´s last blog ..Mistakes To Avoid While Designing Your Landing Page – Guest Post =-.

]]> By: Dennis Edell http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38573 Dennis Edell Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:33:15 +0000 #comment-38573 @Christmas Store Online, "It will let people know when they are reading biased material…" This is exaclty what I'm saying. I much prefer it myself . This way, if I see a review with no cons to go with the pros it does tend to seem fishy. .-= Dennis Edell´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.directsaleswebmarketing.com/mistakes-to-avoid-while-designing-your-landing-page-guest-post/" rel="nofollow">Mistakes To Avoid While Designing Your Landing Page - Guest Post</a> =-. @Christmas Store Online,

“It will let people know when they are reading biased material…”

This is exaclty what I’m saying. I much prefer it myself . This way, if I see a review with no cons to go with the pros it does tend to seem fishy.
.-= Dennis Edell´s last blog ..Mistakes To Avoid While Designing Your Landing Page – Guest Post =-.

]]> By: Dennis Edell http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38564 Dennis Edell Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:21:02 +0000 #comment-38564 @JR, Oh dear girl, you weren't a silly thinkin' you got rid of me were ya? ;) .-= Dennis Edell´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.directsaleswebmarketing.com/only-4-ad-spots-left-meet-the-first-advertiser-and-the-pot-just-got-sweeter/" rel="nofollow">Only 4 Ad Spots Left - Meet The First Advertiser! And The Pot Just Got Sweeter. ;)</a> =-. @JR, Oh dear girl, you weren’t a silly thinkin’ you got rid of me were ya? ;)
.-= Dennis Edell´s last blog ..Only 4 Ad Spots Left – Meet The First Advertiser! And The Pot Just Got Sweeter. ;) =-.

]]> By: JR http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38556 JR Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:02:56 +0000 #comment-38556 @Internet Business Coaching, The FCC only has jurisdiction over US territories, this would not apply to residents but likely to websites hosted on US servers. I doubt this would be retroactive, it only applies after the policy/law is in effect. @Internet Business Coaching,
The FCC only has jurisdiction over US territories, this would not apply to residents but likely to websites hosted on US servers. I doubt this would be retroactive, it only applies after the policy/law is in effect.

]]> By: Internet Business Coaching http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38555 Internet Business Coaching Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:01:13 +0000 #comment-38555 I too think this is a positive, this will make it hard for spammers. But what do we do if we did something like this say 2 years go and have totally forgotten about it? Will they give leniency or will they just slap people with fines? Also does this apply to non US residents? .-= Internet Business Coaching´s last blog ..<a href="http://mynetmarketingland.com/blog1/2009/11/ignition-eben-pagan-bonus-and-review/" rel="nofollow">Ignition Eben Pagan Bonus And Review</a> =-. I too think this is a positive, this will make it hard for spammers.

But what do we do if we did something like this say 2 years go and have totally forgotten about it? Will they give leniency or will they just slap people with fines?

Also does this apply to non US residents?
.-= Internet Business Coaching´s last blog ..Ignition Eben Pagan Bonus And Review =-.

]]> By: Casio Pathfinder http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38554 Casio Pathfinder Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:32:12 +0000 #comment-38554 I can understand why they feel the need to do this because of the scammers…there are a lot of them out there. Jack I can understand why they feel the need to do this because of the scammers…there are a lot of them out there.

Jack

]]> By: JR http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38553 JR Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:18:38 +0000 #comment-38553 @SeductionList Directory, Thank you, I have been so busy haven't had a chance to pay much attention here, will make a post tomorrow, I actually find out by accident from another blog :eek: @SeductionList Directory,
Thank you, I have been so busy haven’t had a chance to pay much attention here, will make a post tomorrow, I actually find out by accident from another blog :eek:

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