tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post1025632943837527264..comments2023-07-06T15:36:50.017+01:00Comments on Get Lippie: Mission Statement?Get Lippiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16426982226471177975noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-80273205607190670242010-02-20T13:53:00.219+00:002010-02-20T13:53:00.219+00:00I've had several of similar emails and my answ...I've had several of similar emails and my answer is always a three worded reply:<br /><br />"no, thank you"<br /><br />I don't explain why. They're not interested in me or my sites. They want to cash in on the viewing figures I have. If they cared one little bit about me or my videos/blogs then they wouldn't be telling me how wonderful my beauty/hair posts are. I can probably count on one finger the number of dedicated hair posts I've made.<br /><br />There's no need for me to take payment, especially from a company I've never heard of. Of course, if I was ever tempted by paid for content, my first comment will be "you know this will make no difference to what I write/say about the product". I'm not giving up my integrity over a few quid.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283888279489552231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-2523693503728569362010-02-19T16:51:29.852+00:002010-02-19T16:51:29.852+00:00Hi - I think it's common for a lot of bloggers...Hi - I think it's common for a lot of bloggers to get similar "offers." I think it's great you took the time to write them a detailed letter back.<br /><br />As a blogger myself, I've seen increasing amounts of these requests. I know it may seem rude, but I simply just don't respond. I'm not as polite as you are and often times, I don't know how to say "no" nicely.<br /><br />I get requests from companies, market research, and also other bloggers.<br /><br />It's overwhelming at times for me! Often times I just don't want to explain why my answer is "no, I don't want to advertise for you, paid or unpaid" - but I think you summed it up very well.<br /><br />I try not to say "never" to myself though. Sometimes you don't really know what the future may or may not hold.<br /><br />I think it would be great for you to feature your mission statement somewhere on your blog, but lol, it won't stop people from sending these types of requests. Often times, people just don't read everything.Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07774760402655563074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-15428484075485568422010-02-19T16:42:23.129+00:002010-02-19T16:42:23.129+00:00Interesting, I also read that as asking for a paid...Interesting, I also read that as asking for a paid for post, as opposed to advertising space, as Lipglossiping pointed out. <br /><br />I can understand paid-for advertising, but I wouldn't like to see paid for content in the main content area of a blog in a way which looked like the ad was "normal" content.<br /><br />Thanks for the clarification!Gemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116451428449276549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-26026370294975373542010-02-19T16:18:09.592+00:002010-02-19T16:18:09.592+00:00I'm adding it.
They're not asking for my ...I'm adding it.<br /><br />They're not asking for my opinion on the product, or a review.<br /><br />It's a viral internet video campaign, an ad network... and they're looking for placeholders. They don't want my personal input or recommendation, they're just wanting to rent a space on my blog in the hope someone comes along and clicks on it to play it.<br /><br />I'm happy that it doesn't compromise my integrity to put an ad on my blog (sponsored or otherwise) :)<br /><br />I agree with you on sponsored posts though and it's an interesting discussion :)Lipglossipinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14410053742333614006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-47534066359607597692010-02-19T16:02:09.028+00:002010-02-19T16:02:09.028+00:00In this day and age when money (aqnd freebies) tal...In this day and age when money (aqnd freebies) talk, its refreshing that there are so many beauty bloggers putting their integrity and their beliefs first, no matter what. <br /><br />Whether or not a blogger decides to put paid or sponsored features on their blog, i would hope that they would value their readers enough to mention the case. Thank you for putting your 'mission statement' on here, it shows you value your readers and the integrity of your blog.Alinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459541446260529767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-32279960664991666532010-02-19T14:48:21.715+00:002010-02-19T14:48:21.715+00:00I got the same email and I pressed delete. I don&#...I got the same email and I pressed delete. I don't even like the product they wanted me to promote.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424466934260582064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-91122888830759817412010-02-19T14:09:05.021+00:002010-02-19T14:09:05.021+00:00Couldnt agree more!!Couldnt agree more!!ditzymakeuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452338557498125334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-22145342591500482022010-02-19T13:51:13.960+00:002010-02-19T13:51:13.960+00:00Well done, readers like me , when browse a great b...Well done, readers like me , when browse a great blog yours, we expect 100% honesty and when we know some1 is being paid , no matter how honest review was, i would assume that its money talking :/Sarah Ali / Glossicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16827850629043094605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-18840151141410012462010-02-19T13:33:49.416+00:002010-02-19T13:33:49.416+00:00Great post, I have added a blog policy on my blog....Great post, I have added a blog policy on my blog. I think that paid posts are a tricky issue that has some good debate material to it, but I personally don't like the idea of it. That's an excellent mission statement and all the more power to you! XMuhsine Eminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705818524949881031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-57811150265942487142010-02-19T13:27:48.958+00:002010-02-19T13:27:48.958+00:00I applaud your integrity!
however, if you said y...I applaud your integrity! <br /><br />however, if you said you were being paid to feature it, and were able to give an HONEST opinion, I wouldn't see what the harm was. <br /><br />That said, I doubt if they would be paying you to do that ;)Soniahttp://normalinlondon.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-41652396188064614542010-02-19T13:24:38.633+00:002010-02-19T13:24:38.633+00:00That's a great reply :) I think if people want...That's a great reply :) I think if people want to pay you to write about things, that's not nessecarily a bad thing, but if they want you to change pretty much every aspect of how you would normally post, and expect that paying you means that you'll instantly approve of their product, then it's definitely not worth it. One of the things that I love about (most bloggers) is their honesty and integrity - even if they've been sent something for review, there's still freedom of speech to say whatever you like without an editor constantly looking over your shoulder. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02054470032612181184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-78242844896182822822010-02-19T13:15:57.235+00:002010-02-19T13:15:57.235+00:00Well said. I think you're perfectly right to m...Well said. I think you're perfectly right to make a standSarah Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593726796429781338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-15819150382913779242010-02-19T13:03:14.550+00:002010-02-19T13:03:14.550+00:00If they want to pay for a review, why not just ask...If they want to pay for a review, why not just ask a magazine? :P<br /><br />I don't think there is anything wrong with turning down a paid for review. I personally think it's a bit cheeky. You worked hard on your blog yourself and built it up from no followers to what it has now and they just want to cash in on that? <br /><br />To me, it seems like a slippery slope, you accept one paid for review, then others approach you and soon your "reputation" goes down the pan..<br /><br />Can you ever have a paid for review and be honest? I've never been asked about a pay for review before so I don't know how they work but in my mind, I can't logically see a company paying you to say something negative?Rhamnousia @ Desi Girl Does Makeuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04279458137094303520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-9219840403705069382010-02-19T12:45:31.434+00:002010-02-19T12:45:31.434+00:00The main reason I read beauty blogs is I'm tir...The main reason I read beauty blogs is I'm tired of the glossy magazines and their thinly disguised advertorials..<br /><br />While the author of a beauty blog may not be able to test every product I want to see, and will have completely different coloring and skin than me, at least the reviews feel honest. When was the last time you saw a product get a slating in a magazine?<br /><br />I love that you have made a personal choice not to take the paid for content and your honesty when the product has been sent to you for free.Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12575196958787409265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-75507325022328804532010-02-19T12:43:33.756+00:002010-02-19T12:43:33.756+00:00Just to be clear, I'm not saying my thoughts o...Just to be clear, I'm not saying my thoughts on this matter won't change in the future - Get Lippie has already evolved from what I orginally envisioned it was going to be when it started, and did almost from the first post! - I just wanted to set down how I feel about things *now* and how I'm trying to do things at this moment in time.<br /><br />Whatever happens in the future, editorial control on Get Lippie will remain mine, I may decide to sell my ad-space, but I'll never sell my soul. I'm an accountant. I sold my soul years ago! I'm kind of stuck like this now ... ;)Get Lippiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426982226471177975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-476655792132615682010-02-19T12:37:58.560+00:002010-02-19T12:37:58.560+00:00I agree with mimi I think if you are up front abou...I agree with mimi I think if you are up front about being paid and you are still honest about the products then fine. I'll bet that doesn't happen much though! I can imagine people who pay will be happy with negative reviews. Can't imagine doing it myself, its not my thing, and I also agree that to take payment in return for a positive review undermines the whole community.My Autistic Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573168233610682093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-11765385045352145622010-02-19T12:27:57.448+00:002010-02-19T12:27:57.448+00:00I received something similar a while ago and my re...I received something similar a while ago and my response went something like:<br /><br />Dear X,<br />Thank you for your offer. I'm happy for you to pay me to post on the condition that at the end I will say you paid me to post it, told me what to say, how to say it and gave me a word limit of 250.<br /><br />I never got a reply...Her Royal Poshnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03319157143759003082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-77333950021234139322010-02-19T12:25:12.511+00:002010-02-19T12:25:12.511+00:00I think it is up to the individual blogger to deci...I think it is up to the individual blogger to decide whether to take paid for content...on the one hand it may not fit in with your blog's philosophy, but on the other, if it helps towards buying more product to review, then I can see why some might be tempted. It is a blogger dilemma but a good one I think and the most important thing is you are true to your own blog and ethos. So well done for putting your particular ethos first with if I might say - a finely worded email!!britishbeautybloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15561827478246835360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-56113586848846308982010-02-19T12:15:15.142+00:002010-02-19T12:15:15.142+00:00That's great! Integrity is so important and so...That's great! Integrity is so important and so rare these days, it's good to know that someone you trust isn't being swayed by savvy PRs and sponsorship.Friyahttp://twitter.com/little_wing123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-3268821243904789632010-02-19T12:14:10.706+00:002010-02-19T12:14:10.706+00:00I think if the post is clearly marked as paid for ...I think if the post is clearly marked as paid for and it is within the realms of subjects you cover on your blog so not out of context then acceptable. It should always be at your discretion - there should be no copy approval by client. An example maybe - a jewellery, cake, lifestyle brand that you genuinely like. That's my 2 penneth!Mimihttp://www.beautyandthedirt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-90483064796410972082010-02-19T12:13:24.259+00:002010-02-19T12:13:24.259+00:00I think it's a good mission statement. I'v...I think it's a good mission statement. I've so far turned down all offers of payment, it's not necessary.OxfordJasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13389202115440823421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4053142505140852136.post-9892293685195000042010-02-19T12:11:26.887+00:002010-02-19T12:11:26.887+00:00Couldn't agree more! Paid posts undermine the...Couldn't agree more! Paid posts undermine the whole point of consumer blogs, which is honesty and integrity, to my mind.<br /><br />Good on you for putting your morals first!Gemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116451428449276549noreply@blogger.com