Comments on: So the FTC Won’t Let Me Be… http://thefoodiediaries.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:34:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: jordan http://thefoodiediaries.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-3380 jordan Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:59:40 +0000 http://thefoodiediaries.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-3380 ha ha ha ha

]]> By: First and Foremost, I Must Say… « THE FOODIE DIARIES http://thefoodiediaries.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-1548 First and Foremost, I Must Say… « THE FOODIE DIARIES Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:29:09 +0000 http://thefoodiediaries.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-1548 [...] know I’ve only mentioned this briefly, but I’ve been trying really hard to nix my Splenda addiction usage. Microwave Madness Month has [...] [...] know I’ve only mentioned this briefly, but I’ve been trying really hard to nix my Splenda addiction usage. Microwave Madness Month has [...]

]]> By: crunchygranolagal http://thefoodiediaries.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-943 crunchygranolagal Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:20:27 +0000 http://thefoodiediaries.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-943 ahh! cupcakes in brooklyn! just a short ride on the R train will take me there. thanks for the tip! ahh! cupcakes in brooklyn! just a short ride on the R train will take me there. thanks for the tip!

]]> By: Lindsey @ Sound Eats http://thefoodiediaries.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-889 Lindsey @ Sound Eats Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:23:58 +0000 http://thefoodiediaries.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-889 I think the new FTC regulations are definitely a step in the right direction. Particularly because it goes beyond bloggers to people like celebrities, too. I know personally I'm not concerned about myself (I'm pretty sure I've always differentiated whether my review of something is something I've bought, won in a giveaway or was sent by a company for free to sample). I'm more interested to see how celebrities endorse products (i.e. I love fill-in-the-blank resort after staying free for 4 nights and I now recommend it.) I think the new FTC regulations are definitely a step in the right direction. Particularly because it goes beyond bloggers to people like celebrities, too. I know personally I’m not concerned about myself (I’m pretty sure I’ve always differentiated whether my review of something is something I’ve bought, won in a giveaway or was sent by a company for free to sample). I’m more interested to see how celebrities endorse products (i.e. I love fill-in-the-blank resort after staying free for 4 nights and I now recommend it.)

]]> By: jace90 http://thefoodiediaries.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-887 jace90 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:38:55 +0000 http://thefoodiediaries.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-887 i heart grapes!!! and i think i'm with splenda though i've yet to try stevia i heart grapes!!! and i think i’m with splenda though i’ve yet to try stevia

]]> By: J @ Whole Body Love http://thefoodiediaries.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-886 J @ Whole Body Love Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:24:43 +0000 http://thefoodiediaries.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-886 I'm also a Splenda addict. They should really have meetings for this sort of thing. I’m also a Splenda addict. They should really have meetings for this sort of thing.

]]> By: burpexcuzme http://thefoodiediaries.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-885 burpexcuzme Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:07:53 +0000 http://thefoodiediaries.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-885 Okay, I'm not gonna talk about the food here, because I think I might just drown in my own drool. Oh boy! Anyway. About the FTC guidelines. I think it can be a pain in the ass for some, but I personally think it's a GREAT idea. Right now, the mechanism of journalism is shifting (not sure if I used the right word) and the power of the pen is being held by every single common citizen. And honestly, the power of the written word is pretty damn impressive and big, and whether you are a professional or not, everyone should abide by the morals and ethics that come with journalism. That's my two cents! Okay, I’m not gonna talk about the food here, because I think I might just drown in my own drool. Oh boy!

Anyway. About the FTC guidelines. I think it can be a pain in the ass for some, but I personally think it’s a GREAT idea. Right now, the mechanism of journalism is shifting (not sure if I used the right word) and the power of the pen is being held by every single common citizen. And honestly, the power of the written word is pretty damn impressive and big, and whether you are a professional or not, everyone should abide by the morals and ethics that come with journalism. That’s my two cents!

]]> By: The Foodie Diaries http://thefoodiediaries.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-884 The Foodie Diaries Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:08:12 +0000 http://thefoodiediaries.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-884 Live Writer hates me!!! And food!! But tu espanol makes it better haha Live Writer hates me!!! And food!! But tu espanol makes it better haha

]]> By: Nicole http://thefoodiediaries.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-883 Nicole Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:29:16 +0000 http://thefoodiediaries.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-883 Dios mio, chica. I thought your lil' bloggie would be all fixed by now. I'm so sorry. Don't worry, you are not alone. I still can't upload pics and thus, don't feel like I can post a blogworthy post. Que lastima! Dios mio, chica. I thought your lil’ bloggie would be all fixed by now. I’m so sorry. Don’t worry, you are not alone. I still can’t upload pics and thus, don’t feel like I can post a blogworthy post. Que lastima!

]]> By: Jen (Running With Cake) http://thefoodiediaries.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-882 Jen (Running With Cake) Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:19:16 +0000 http://thefoodiediaries.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/so-the-ftc-wont-let-me-be/#comment-882 That Greek Chicken Salad looks unbelievable! As for FTC, I work in the health-care industry where everyone is concerned about conflict of interest (which docs are getting money from which pharma company). I say it's better to come clean now rather than pay the price later. If you reveal upfront that you received a sample in your blog than it's very hard to argue that you're doing anything shady. That Greek Chicken Salad looks unbelievable! As for FTC, I work in the health-care industry where everyone is concerned about conflict of interest (which docs are getting money from which pharma company). I say it’s better to come clean now rather than pay the price later. If you reveal upfront that you received a sample in your blog than it’s very hard to argue that you’re doing anything shady.

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