tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14852171.post3451015018709499016..comments2023-11-02T04:23:00.400-06:00Comments on Cyclelicious: DisclosureYokota Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04808661100114872654noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14852171.post-19675862848510933892009-10-06T12:09:49.854-06:002009-10-06T12:09:49.854-06:00Link here for FTC rule change commentary. For me t...<a href="http://mashable.com/2009/10/05/ftc-blogger-endorsements/" rel="nofollow">Link here</a> for FTC rule change commentary. For me the disclosure isn't new, but it's a good time for a reminder.<br /><br />@Mark - Income and goods I receive are taxable income, and since a lot of it is given away that's an expense to write off. My income from this blog is very modest, but I do pay self employment tax.Yokota Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808661100114872654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14852171.post-61757707334091903912009-10-06T11:59:40.772-06:002009-10-06T11:59:40.772-06:00Like Cafiend, no one gives me squat, well almost n...Like Cafiend, no one gives me squat, well almost no one. There is a site that does gear reviews that I sometimes contribute that's on his site -- I will let him deal with all that mumbo jumbo.<br /><br />Any links to these new FTC rules?<br /><br />While we are on the topic of disclosure, not sure how you work this out but I think you have to pay taxes on the value of the trip unless of course you can work it into the business of the blog.<br /><br />Oh, I'd love to hit the Providence gig but way tooo busy at work these days. But you have a good point, maybe I should make up cards to hand out from time to time. Rather than a business card, I think a CycleSnack.com spoke card would be more appropriate.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617819080031235854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14852171.post-35147514762579513382009-10-06T08:13:28.379-06:002009-10-06T08:13:28.379-06:00@Mark - Outdoor Demo East begins Thursday in Provi...@Mark - Outdoor Demo East begins Thursday in Providence, RI. <br /><br />I <i>don't</i> get free bikes for review. Those are short term review units at the most. <br /><br />A lot of the review items I receive are given away.<br /><br />@Jack - I have gotten lazy and cut and pasted marketing copy, but in those instances I stick with the factual statements (e.g. weight, colors and sizes) and include the weasel words "According to the manufacturer...."<br /><br />I appreciate all of your feedback on this.Yokota Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808661100114872654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14852171.post-85437914772685988492009-10-06T07:43:01.364-06:002009-10-06T07:43:01.364-06:00No one gives me anything. My opinions about bike h...No one gives me anything. My opinions about bike hardware are completely candid. And I'll definitely tell you if I think something is junk. ;-)cafiendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05749761363337659545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14852171.post-3856043989407760572009-10-06T07:02:40.132-06:002009-10-06T07:02:40.132-06:00The new FTC disclosure rules are scheduled to begi...The new FTC disclosure rules are scheduled to begin Dec. 1 but how are readers to know what isn't disclosed? Bloggers will also have to disclose any gifts they receive since the free merchandise counts as compensation. Sounds like the new rules are designed to keep corporations from pushing their products but once again we are venturing into a large grey area.<br /><br />Do the givers supply the valuations?<br />JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14852171.post-37882662318735382262009-10-06T04:18:47.128-06:002009-10-06T04:18:47.128-06:00That's a nice deal! While you were at it, you...That's a nice deal! While you were at it, you should have asked Giant for a "sample" of their new 29er. Better yet, ask them if I could test their new 29er in New England.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617819080031235854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14852171.post-8230773064766815572009-10-06T01:59:36.244-06:002009-10-06T01:59:36.244-06:00...it's a dichotomy for sure & i'd sug......it's a dichotomy for sure & i'd suggest fritz's upbringing has left him exceedingly polite & that's to the world's advantage...<br /><br />...but there are points to be made as regards the various viewpoints regarding product reviews & obviously there is no "right" answer...<br /><br />...either way, i'm assured that every company who submits anything will be treated fairly whether they get the exposure they'd like or not...bikesgonewildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01489983012589939600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14852171.post-22523019479121733212009-10-05T16:54:12.564-06:002009-10-05T16:54:12.564-06:00Point conceded. Hadn't thought about it from t...Point conceded. Hadn't thought about it from that perspective...Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532194082271011042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14852171.post-2750496117421091162009-10-05T16:48:00.106-06:002009-10-05T16:48:00.106-06:00Michael and Anonymous may have a point, but rememb...Michael and Anonymous may have a point, but remember that this blog isn't entirely for our benefit. It's also for <i>his</i> benefit. Companies are often reluctant to continue providing samples to reviewers that will bash a product.<br /><br />He does us a benefit by telling us about the good stuff; he does himself a benefit by ignoring the crap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14852171.post-33574754891534561422009-10-05T16:31:36.044-06:002009-10-05T16:31:36.044-06:00I would have to agree with Anonymous: being pointe...I would have to agree with Anonymous: being pointed away from junk is immeasurably valuable.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532194082271011042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14852171.post-86417932479411682802009-10-05T16:02:38.868-06:002009-10-05T16:02:38.868-06:00I have to say you are not doing your readers any s...I have to say you are not doing your readers any service when you "blatantly ignore the truly bad things".<br /><br />Pointing us away from junk is sometimes more valuable than pointing us towards the good stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com