tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post4271262947353646210..comments2023-10-30T07:39:04.857-07:00Comments on Random Thoughts- Do They Have Meaning?: Riding The Mommy Blogger Gravy Train Part IIJack Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-88018572523864802702009-10-23T18:53:44.550-07:002009-10-23T18:53:44.550-07:00Kim,
Disclosure, transparency and quality make a ...Kim,<br /><br />Disclosure, transparency and quality make a significant difference. Waiting for the Disney post with baited breath. ;)<br /><br /><i>I am the kind of person who never trusts any review or TV ad or article or blog post about products. To me, the only way to learn about a product is to hear about it from users of the product or to test it yourself.<br /></i><br /><br />I am not so different. One time I heard a bush tell me to take my shoes off because I was standing on holy ground. So I made a point of getting on my hands and knees to verify that there were no speakers disguised as rocks.<br /><br />On a serious note it is almost always better to be able to have personal experience than to rely upon reviews.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-38832718228017076752009-10-23T16:36:47.147-07:002009-10-23T16:36:47.147-07:00Hey Jack,
Thanks for the shout out.
I am the kin...Hey Jack,<br /><br />Thanks for the shout out.<br /><br />I am the kind of person who never trusts any review or TV ad or article or blog post about products. To me, the only way to learn about a product is to hear about it from users of the product or to test it yourself.<br /><br />I really hear your issue loud and clear. We all want to trust the information we hear<br /><br />Sorry pal, ya can't. That's all.<br /><br />(That being said, if there is promotional considerations given YOU MUST disclose.)E. Finkhttp://finkorswim.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-84618686299359949172009-10-23T16:19:31.301-07:002009-10-23T16:19:31.301-07:00When featuring something like that, I am straightf...When featuring something like that, I am straightforward about what my content is going to be: I will write about my experience with this product/location/service. I also don't just half-ass it, which is why my backlog is so long. I make sure the writing has at least the same tone as the rest of my stuff, if not the same fascinating, unforgettable quality.<br /><br />I have that Disneyland post in the queue. Just you wait.Kim Tracy Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756464765768499385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-86801112797574236522009-10-23T15:27:32.421-07:002009-10-23T15:27:32.421-07:00Hi Kelly,
I have done reviews and will do them ag...Hi Kelly,<br /><br />I have done reviews and will do them again. I have a book that I am reading now that I am going to review.<br /><br />So I can't say that I am completely opposed to the practice. Maybe I am hypocritical about this.<br /><br />But I really do see a distinction in how it is done.<br /><br />Dana,<br /><br />I suspect that there are still many very good blogs. It just takes some effort to find them.<br />All a question of whether you want to invest the time I guess.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-75569741361934934882009-10-23T14:14:54.925-07:002009-10-23T14:14:54.925-07:00I follow about 20 excellent mom blogs on MommyBlog...I follow about 20 excellent mom blogs on MommyBlogs.com. Every now and then I discover another good one and follow it also. I follow them because they are well-written, funny and/or thought provoking. Sadly, they are the exception thse days, as most of the others out there are garbage -- unoriginal, boring, useless review blogs that lack credibility.Dana K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-22097495775334537982009-10-23T11:29:37.171-07:002009-10-23T11:29:37.171-07:00I'm with you - very skeptical. I have done a c...I'm with you - very skeptical. I have done a couple reviews, but neither of the companies asked to do the review. One was a prize I won on another blog and the other was a gift that my kids enjoyed, so I shared.<br /><br />However, I have seen review blogs where everything was sunshine and rainbows. Really, review blogger? Nothing bad to say - at all? Even with my reviews I had some cons along with my pros.<br /><br />I choose not to frequent the review blogs anymore. I don't trust the review and don't believe the product is lined with gold and gives good orgasms.<br /><br />Can people be objective, yes. Do I think they push themselves to offer a balanced review when potential dollars are on the line, no. Does this answer the question?Kelly Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738542739547858853noreply@blogger.com