tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post5916525370431294989..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Product review and advertising policyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-52614860818605881072007-08-18T19:22:00.000-05:002007-08-18T19:22:00.000-05:00Thank you, thank you! Your blog has become one of...Thank you, thank you! Your blog has become one of my favorites, and the lack of ads just makes it better.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965010609333205529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-148606431606816642007-08-16T10:36:00.000-05:002007-08-16T10:36:00.000-05:00I think it takes a "BIGGER GIRL" TO SAY NO TO THES...I think it takes a "BIGGER GIRL" TO SAY NO TO THESE OFFERS, GOOD WORK.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-73747461175894762782007-08-16T09:18:00.000-05:002007-08-16T09:18:00.000-05:00This is a touchy subject that became a hot debate ...This is a touchy subject that became a hot debate on our site. I have a website and the blog is an addition to our website. We call it an online magazine and it provides supplemental income for our family. The advertisements are there, but they don't require any clicking (unless you want to). We do get products and I try to just pick the ones that I think people would find interesting or that I really enjoyed trying. The rest don't get a mention. <BR/><BR/>Each person has to use their own best judgement on what is best for their site. I think it is great to say upfront what you plan to do and how you will utilize Amazon as a way to explore the product. <BR/><BR/>I appreciate your honesty and I am a big fan of your work :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635304837180578317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-57910766275879865152007-08-15T14:51:00.000-05:002007-08-15T14:51:00.000-05:00I love your stance on this Meredith! I personally...I love your stance on this Meredith! I personally get a little confused when I visit a blog that has so many advertisements. May be adult ADD! I don't know, but your blog is such a peaceful, inspiring place and I would hate to see that change. Keep up the good work!! EliseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-26983991605314723632007-08-15T10:43:00.000-05:002007-08-15T10:43:00.000-05:00I really appreciate your stance on this. I don't ...I really appreciate your stance on this. I don't mind people posting about products they've tried and really like, but it always rings just a tad false when they've been paid to do that. People are free to do whatever they want on their blogs, but I'm also free to ignore them if I feel like I'm just another reach for the marketers. <BR/><BR/>There's just something insincere about blogs filled with ads, IMO. I want to read about people's lives and thoughts, not their advertisements for corporations.Anne Marie@Married to the Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600919522369171555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-70644893444873057542007-08-15T08:46:00.000-05:002007-08-15T08:46:00.000-05:00I don't think there is anything ethically wrong wi...I don't think there is anything ethically wrong with accepting free trial items for independent review...<BR/><BR/>unless it changes what you would write, even independently. Marketing companies know you want to please, even subconsciously, so that you stay on the gravy train. I just don't want to give precious blog space and time for that.<BR/><BR/>Ultimately, I want to avoid the consumer mentality because my blog is about avoiding the consumer mentality!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-79166773268085982332007-08-15T08:43:00.000-05:002007-08-15T08:43:00.000-05:00Meredith, I also appreciate your comments. I have ...Meredith, I also appreciate your comments. I have read several of the online books you suggested.<BR/>It is nice to know you will only support a product, book, service or what ever that you actually use!<BR/>I have quit reading blogs because the ads over shadowed the content. Nice to know I don't have to give you up!<BR/>I do enjoy your input. Beloved and I are planning a vacation some time fairly soon (if you count January as soon...) and we plan to travel to Nashville to visit my brother, so i will reread your trip posts about Tennessee, I really WANT to see a bulk food store!<BR/>hugs sweetie, as always you inspire!<BR/>melAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-64207567510281177002007-08-15T08:40:00.000-05:002007-08-15T08:40:00.000-05:00I appreciate your decision, and totally agree abou...I appreciate your decision, and totally agree about the music (which slows things down) or ads. However, personally it wouldn't bother me if you chose to accept free items and review them, as long as your reviews were true to what you honestly believed, and not influenced by the marketing company.Jenn @ Frugal Upstatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11737088723989230434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-60056313207065571382007-08-15T08:14:00.000-05:002007-08-15T08:14:00.000-05:00Jora, it's actually a shot I cropped...see the lit...Jora, it's actually a shot I cropped...see the little notepad on the sidebar? This is the back of it. <BR/><BR/>I bought it at Dollar General for $1 and I think it's as pretty as anything from a stationery store!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-69747396282524412072007-08-15T08:13:00.000-05:002007-08-15T08:13:00.000-05:00Perhaps I wasn't clear. I won't be doing any endo...Perhaps I wasn't clear. I won't be doing any endorsements.<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to make a blanket statement so that whenever I *DO* mention a product, you'll know it is a from-the-heart recommendation.<BR/><BR/>Not something I was given free to review.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-85344386861870776852007-08-15T07:39:00.000-05:002007-08-15T07:39:00.000-05:00What's the fabric in the picture?JoraWhat's the fabric in the picture?<BR/><BR/>JoraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-73264127822515152312007-08-15T07:21:00.000-05:002007-08-15T07:21:00.000-05:00Can't wait to hear your endorsements. I know they...Can't wait to hear your endorsements. I know they'll be great!<BR/><BR/><BR/>enjoying your site, as always...<BR/><BR/>MaryanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-60560549809598374092007-08-15T07:16:00.000-05:002007-08-15T07:16:00.000-05:00Well, I for one, appreciate your decisions! My blo...Well, I for one, appreciate your decisions! My blog has a completely different focus than yours, but my choices regarding each matter is almost identical to your choices.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16139188188043795169noreply@blogger.com