Caveat Blogtor (Let the Blogger Beware)
June 23, 2009
The internet has become an incredible source for information about anything. Because of the informal and ever-evolving use of the internet, formal ethical guidelines have not been in place for bloggers and personal websites. As a result, some blogs that review products receive compensation from the companies that manufacture or distribute the items. This is a permitted practice, as long as the website acknowledges receipt of freebies or compensation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) believes that a large number of bloggers are not disclosing their relationships with the companies. The agency is taking steps to publish guidelines later this summer and will begin monitoring websites for infractions. click here for limerick
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