tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post5878673947252363433..comments2024-02-01T04:43:26.273-06:00Comments on NEWS ANCHOR MOM: child health, child safety, toxic toys, autism, etc. for busy moms: Product ReviewsJen Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15528551519602313049noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-1052961543283991512008-02-04T16:51:00.000-06:002008-02-04T16:51:00.000-06:00Sorry Diane, but that's totally false. The blogosp...Sorry Diane, but that's totally false. The blogosphere has definite norms and protocols, a distinct "netiquette".<BR/><BR/>Most blogger I know and respect are opposed to blogging about products based on any kind of incentives or persuasion by manufacturers.<BR/><BR/>Once they start sending you free products, you may feel obligated to say nice things, and downplay or ignore the not so great aspects of the product.<BR/><BR/>Bloggers agree on certain ethics and standards, which is why most of us are against PayPerPost, ghost blogging, fictional character blogs (unless it's Ronald McDonald or other known trademark figure) with fake "adventures" and phony "recipes" (etc.), and pseudo blogs.<BR/><BR/>Core values of blogging include Transparency, Authenticity, Passion, and Integrity.<BR/><BR/>If you don't abide by such values and practices, you are blacklisted.steven edward streighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401227642461826748noreply@blogger.com