Wish I had read this post about an hour ago. I was trying to put this all together for a blog post. I will now just link to this page. Thank you!
PayPerPost offered the opportunity for bloggers to write and post a disclosure policy, place an I DISLOSE banner, and be paid for it back in early November. I have adopted the WOMMA blog ethics. They are also posted on my blog.
Thanks for keeping a neutral stance. I am pretty angry about the way everyone is blaming PayPerPost because Edelman and Zipatoni are writing flogs for corporate clients.
Now people want to bring in the Federal Trade Commission. Just what we need is more government. LOL
Now, if you can tell me what Google said. I think they just restated their SPLOG policy.
CyberCelt
· 3 years ago
Wish I had read this post about an hour ago. I was trying to put this all together for a blog post. I will now just link to this page. Thank you!
PayPerPost offered the opportunity for bloggers to write and post a disclosure policy, place an I DISLOSE banner, and be paid for it back in early November. I have adopted the WOMMA blog ethics. They are also posted on my blog.
Thanks for keeping a neutral stance. I am pretty angry about the way everyone is blaming PayPerPost because Edelman and Zipatoni are writing flogs for corporate clients.
Now people want to bring in the Federal Trade Commission. Just what we need is more government. LOL
Now, if you can tell me what Google said. I think they just restated their SPLOG policy.
Dane's Blogging Tips
· 3 years ago
I'm suddenly a little more interested in this topic, though very begrudgingly so.
But what constitutes disclosure in a legal sense? Is the link-text (aff) thing good enough? Do I have to have six paragraphs of legal jargon adjacent to every affiliated/monetized link?
And too, compensation. Compensation does not strictly mean money. Will we see silly things like http://linktoacoolsitethatlinksback.com (DISCLOSURE: This link earns me a link back that results in lots of traffic). Never overestimate the US Federal Governments ability to be stupid.
And what is prominently placed. Can I have a disclosure page? Or must the discloser reside on every page? Or must it be adjacent to the link itself?
There is much shaking out to be seen yet before there is any thing real here. I'll be downloading the plugin, Andy and playing with it. Though I'm still of a mind to have a disclosure page with a nofollow link in the footer of the blog and the feed.
Dane's Blogging Tips
· 3 years ago
I'm suddenly a little more interested in this topic, though very begrudgingly so.
But what constitutes disclosure in a legal sense? Is the link-text (aff) thing good enough? Do I have to have six paragraphs of legal jargon adjacent to every affiliated/monetized link?
And too, compensation. Compensation does not strictly mean money. Will we see silly things like http://linktoacoolsitethatlinksback.com (DISCLOSURE: This link earns me a link back that results in lots of traffic). Never overestimate the US Federal Governments ability to be stupid.
And what is prominently placed. Can I have a disclosure page? Or must the discloser reside on every page? Or must it be adjacent to the link itself?
There is much shaking out to be seen yet before there is any thing real here. I'll be downloading the plugin, Andy and playing with it. Though I'm still of a mind to have a disclosure page with a nofollow link in the footer of the blog and the feed.
AndyBeard
· 3 years ago
Hi Dane
It is going to come down to whatever pressure is placed on the affiliate networks. It is quite possible the more regulated affiliate networks will adopt something faster than those promoting things that are safe for work.
The plugin only places stuff at the bottom of posts.
"Disclosure blindness" will effectively make this a totally non-issue for most readers after a very short while.
AndyBeard
· 3 years ago
Hi Dane
It is going to come down to whatever pressure is placed on the affiliate networks. It is quite possible the more regulated affiliate networks will adopt something faster than those promoting things that are safe for work.
The plugin only places stuff at the bottom of posts.
"Disclosure blindness" will effectively make this a totally non-issue for most readers after a very short while.
Teli Adlam
· 3 years ago
I came late to this discussion, however, after reading through the various posts online and the FTC opinion, I believe Brian (Copyblogger) has a good point: this will most likely affect the more shady companies than anyone else.
If you're not making false claims simply to have someone click on your link and make a purchase, the likelihood of the FTC coming after you is probably slim.
It's ludicrous to treat everyone on the web like a child. People should be able to use their better judgement when someone recommends something. The FTC should only step in when someone is blatantly making false claims or promising the moon, sun, and the fountain of youth (bottled) which is already illegal.
On the positive side, it appears PPP isn't taking any chances with this. Some affiliate networks may take a similar stance, though I doubt it -- they may start cracking down on individual affiliates and enforcing what they are allowed to say/promise in their product endorsements.
My 3.72 cents :), ~ Teli
P.S. This is merely speculation. IANAL.
Teli Adlam
· 3 years ago
I came late to this discussion, however, after reading through the various posts online and the FTC opinion, I believe Brian (Copyblogger) has a good point: this will most likely affect the more shady companies than anyone else.
If you're not making false claims simply to have someone click on your link and make a purchase, the likelihood of the FTC coming after you is probably slim.
It's ludicrous to treat everyone on the web like a child. People should be able to use their better judgement when someone recommends something. The FTC should only step in when someone is blatantly making false claims or promising the moon, sun, and the fountain of youth (bottled) which is already illegal.
On the positive side, it appears PPP isn't taking any chances with this. Some affiliate networks may take a similar stance, though I doubt it -- they may start cracking down on individual affiliates and enforcing what they are allowed to say/promise in their product endorsements.
My 3.72 cents :), ~ Teli
P.S. This is merely speculation. IANAL.
Teli Adlam
· 3 years ago
Gah!! Seems I have web design on the brain. Must remember to proof read before publishing LOL.
FTP -> FTC
~ Teli
Teli Adlam
· 3 years ago
Gah!! Seems I have web design on the brain. Must remember to proof read before publishing LOL.
FTP -> FTC
~ Teli
AndyBeard
· 3 years ago
I fixed the typo and another I spotted :)
I have actually been offline for 5 days. I suppose I need to write an "I am sick" plugin for times when you are off sick and didn't obviously have anything prepared in advance. It doesn't help that from tomorrow I will be offline again for a few days (lots of Christmas guests)
I still have to respond to being "tagged".
I have a few more links but will save those for a fresh post.
AndyBeard
· 3 years ago
I fixed the typo and another I spotted :)
I have actually been offline for 5 days. I suppose I need to write an "I am sick" plugin for times when you are off sick and didn't obviously have anything prepared in advance. It doesn't help that from tomorrow I will be offline again for a few days (lots of Christmas guests)
I still have to respond to being "tagged".
I have a few more links but will save those for a fresh post.
Teli Adlam
· 3 years ago
Aw, I hope you're feeling better and have a wonderful Christmas.
~ Teli
P.S. Thanks for being my copy editor and can't wait to see your 5 things; please don't hold it against me. :)
Teli Adlam
· 3 years ago
Aw, I hope you're feeling better and have a wonderful Christmas.
~ Teli
P.S. Thanks for being my copy editor and can't wait to see your 5 things; please don't hold it against me. :)
All Comments
PayPerPost offered the opportunity for bloggers to write and post a disclosure policy, place an I DISLOSE banner, and be paid for it back in early November. I have adopted the WOMMA blog ethics. They are also posted on my blog.
Thanks for keeping a neutral stance. I am pretty angry about the way everyone is blaming PayPerPost because Edelman and Zipatoni are writing flogs for corporate clients.
Now people want to bring in the Federal Trade Commission. Just what we need is more government. LOL
Now, if you can tell me what Google said. I think they just restated their SPLOG policy.
PayPerPost offered the opportunity for bloggers to write and post a disclosure policy, place an I DISLOSE banner, and be paid for it back in early November. I have adopted the WOMMA blog ethics. They are also posted on my blog.
Thanks for keeping a neutral stance. I am pretty angry about the way everyone is blaming PayPerPost because Edelman and Zipatoni are writing flogs for corporate clients.
Now people want to bring in the Federal Trade Commission. Just what we need is more government. LOL
Now, if you can tell me what Google said. I think they just restated their SPLOG policy.
But what constitutes disclosure in a legal sense? Is the link-text (aff) thing good enough? Do I have to have six paragraphs of legal jargon adjacent to every affiliated/monetized link?
And too, compensation. Compensation does not strictly mean money. Will we see silly things like
http://linktoacoolsitethatlinksback.com (DISCLOSURE: This link earns me a link back that results in lots of traffic). Never overestimate the US Federal Governments ability to be stupid.
And what is prominently placed. Can I have a disclosure page? Or must the discloser reside on every page? Or must it be adjacent to the link itself?
There is much shaking out to be seen yet before there is any thing real here. I'll be downloading the plugin, Andy and playing with it. Though I'm still of a mind to have a disclosure page with a nofollow link in the footer of the blog and the feed.
But what constitutes disclosure in a legal sense? Is the link-text (aff) thing good enough? Do I have to have six paragraphs of legal jargon adjacent to every affiliated/monetized link?
And too, compensation. Compensation does not strictly mean money. Will we see silly things like
http://linktoacoolsitethatlinksback.com (DISCLOSURE: This link earns me a link back that results in lots of traffic). Never overestimate the US Federal Governments ability to be stupid.
And what is prominently placed. Can I have a disclosure page? Or must the discloser reside on every page? Or must it be adjacent to the link itself?
There is much shaking out to be seen yet before there is any thing real here. I'll be downloading the plugin, Andy and playing with it. Though I'm still of a mind to have a disclosure page with a nofollow link in the footer of the blog and the feed.
It is going to come down to whatever pressure is placed on the affiliate networks. It is quite possible the more regulated affiliate networks will adopt something faster than those promoting things that are safe for work.
The plugin only places stuff at the bottom of posts.
"Disclosure blindness" will effectively make this a totally non-issue for most readers after a very short while.
It is going to come down to whatever pressure is placed on the affiliate networks. It is quite possible the more regulated affiliate networks will adopt something faster than those promoting things that are safe for work.
The plugin only places stuff at the bottom of posts.
"Disclosure blindness" will effectively make this a totally non-issue for most readers after a very short while.
If you're not making false claims simply to have someone click on your link and make a purchase, the likelihood of the FTC coming after you is probably slim.
It's ludicrous to treat everyone on the web like a child. People should be able to use their better judgement when someone recommends something. The FTC should only step in when someone is blatantly making false claims or promising the moon, sun, and the fountain of youth (bottled) which is already illegal.
On the positive side, it appears PPP isn't taking any chances with this. Some affiliate networks may take a similar stance, though I doubt it -- they may start cracking down on individual affiliates and enforcing what they are allowed to say/promise in their product endorsements.
My 3.72 cents :),
~ Teli
P.S. This is merely speculation. IANAL.
If you're not making false claims simply to have someone click on your link and make a purchase, the likelihood of the FTC coming after you is probably slim.
It's ludicrous to treat everyone on the web like a child. People should be able to use their better judgement when someone recommends something. The FTC should only step in when someone is blatantly making false claims or promising the moon, sun, and the fountain of youth (bottled) which is already illegal.
On the positive side, it appears PPP isn't taking any chances with this. Some affiliate networks may take a similar stance, though I doubt it -- they may start cracking down on individual affiliates and enforcing what they are allowed to say/promise in their product endorsements.
My 3.72 cents :),
~ Teli
P.S. This is merely speculation. IANAL.
FTP -> FTC
~ Teli
FTP -> FTC
~ Teli
I have actually been offline for 5 days. I suppose I need to write an "I am sick" plugin for times when you are off sick and didn't obviously have anything prepared in advance.
It doesn't help that from tomorrow I will be offline again for a few days (lots of Christmas guests)
I still have to respond to being "tagged".
I have a few more links but will save those for a fresh post.
I have actually been offline for 5 days. I suppose I need to write an "I am sick" plugin for times when you are off sick and didn't obviously have anything prepared in advance.
It doesn't help that from tomorrow I will be offline again for a few days (lots of Christmas guests)
I still have to respond to being "tagged".
I have a few more links but will save those for a fresh post.
~ Teli
P.S. Thanks for being my copy editor and can't wait to see your 5 things; please don't hold it against me. :)
~ Teli
P.S. Thanks for being my copy editor and can't wait to see your 5 things; please don't hold it against me. :)