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 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:45:42 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 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 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#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 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#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 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#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 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#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?
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]]> 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 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#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.
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]]> 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 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#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? ;)
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]]> 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 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#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 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#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?
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]]> 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 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#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 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#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:

]]> By: SeductionList Directory http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38551 SeductionList Directory Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:49:16 +0000 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#comment-38551 @JR, Cool, this blog is usually the first place I read about these from, so I was just giving you a heads up. -Casual .-= SeductionList Directory´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.seductionlist.com/pick-up-artist-forum/" rel="nofollow">Pick-up Artist Forum</a> =-. @JR,
Cool, this blog is usually the first place I read about these from, so I was just giving you a heads up.

-Casual
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]]> By: JR http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38550 JR Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:47:20 +0000 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#comment-38550 @SeductionList Directory, Yes they did, I haven't had a chance to post about it yet @SeductionList Directory,
Yes they did, I haven’t had a chance to post about it yet

]]> By: JR http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38549 JR Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:42:55 +0000 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#comment-38549 @Dennis Edell, Well, well, well, the prodigal son returns, welcome back! @Dennis Edell,
Well, well, well, the prodigal son returns, welcome back!

]]> By: SeductionList Directory http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38528 SeductionList Directory Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:21:28 +0000 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#comment-38528 OT, but looks like Google just rolled through with another toolbar PR update. .-= SeductionList Directory´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.seductionlist.com/miss-pivot/" rel="nofollow">Miss Pivot</a> =-. OT, but looks like Google just rolled through with another toolbar PR update.
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]]> By: Calvin @ Job Hunting Skills http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/2009/10/ftc-to-fine-bloggers-for-non-disclosure-on-blog-posts/#comment-38527 Calvin @ Job Hunting Skills Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:46:49 +0000 http://getinternetmarketingstrategies.com/?p=2388#comment-38527 >> So, I guess we need to watch our posts and paid reviews especially. I do not think this applies to affiliate links, this is only for those posts that endorse a product or company for which you were paid directly. I think it's difficult to say. Many laws are vaguely worded so that those in charge have some wriggle room to hit you with any charges they like. If laws were clearly written, there would be no need for lawyers. .-= Calvin @ Job Hunting Skills´s last blog ..<a href="http://calvinmarketing.com/2009/10/foster-knowledge-on-your-line-of-work-while-continuing-to-work-through-distance-learning-courses/" rel="nofollow">: Foster Knowledge on Your Line of Work while Continuing to Work through Distance Learning Courses</a> =-. >> So, I guess we need to watch our posts and paid reviews especially. I do not think this applies to affiliate links, this is only for those posts that endorse a product or company for which you were paid directly.

I think it’s difficult to say. Many laws are vaguely worded so that those in charge have some wriggle room to hit you with any charges they like. If laws were clearly written, there would be no need for lawyers.
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