tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36421318.post5764676089141133181..comments2024-03-28T19:36:03.239+11:00Comments on Julian Cole | Comms Planning | Digital Strategy: Cash for comment is alright in Social MediaJulian Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625810484721605345noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36421318.post-23508382970041190042013-02-20T20:19:48.465+11:002013-02-20T20:19:48.465+11:00Hello. Facebook takes a [url=http://www.nodepositb...Hello. Facebook takes a [url=http://www.nodepositbonus.gd]no deposit bonus[/url] game on 888 casino apportion: Facebook is expanding its efforts to introduce real-money gaming to millions of British users after announcing a deal with the online gambling cast 888 Holdings.And Bye.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36421318.post-2248649440624212262010-01-18T22:31:32.979+11:002010-01-18T22:31:32.979+11:00This is a great article as they all are. I bring i...This is a great article as they all are. I bring into the world been wondering about this for some culture now. Its great to get this info. You are reasonable and balanced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36421318.post-44818635287429555182010-01-10T13:03:44.172+11:002010-01-10T13:03:44.172+11:00Bookmarked this. Show one's gratitude you for ...Bookmarked this. Show one's gratitude you for sharing. Definitely value my time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36421318.post-44436639107521344032009-02-19T14:04:00.000+11:002009-02-19T14:04:00.000+11:00The particular audience makes all the difference.I...The particular audience makes all the difference.<BR/><BR/>If your audience knows you have/will accept cash for comment and are still with you then what does it matter? However if your audience believes you are an independent commentator then surely non-disclosure becomes more of an issue for the publisher.<BR/><BR/>Chris Brogan faced a storm in a teacup over his Kmart posts but he had clearly stated their involvement up front.<BR/><BR/>If someone I read/watch is paid, and is open about that, I could care less. But endorsements without disclosure with money involved feels kinda grubby.<BR/><BR/>I'd love to see a paid commentator laying into said product or service but I guess that'll never happenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36421318.post-66896823965996871952009-02-19T12:31:00.000+11:002009-02-19T12:31:00.000+11:00@flashman; After the SMH article (http://www.smh.c...@flashman; After the SMH article (http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2009/02/19/1234632880291.html),<BR/><BR/>I think HughsNews got the raw end of the stick on this one. I think he makes a valid point in that he does have control over what he produces. <BR/><BR/>We are currently in a formation time where we are still trying to figure out what is acceptable and what is not in this space. <BR/><BR/>I was not taking sides, I was just trying to open the discussion up on this blog!Julian Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00625810484721605345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36421318.post-60761357369461733642009-02-19T09:23:00.000+11:002009-02-19T09:23:00.000+11:00"A shill is an associate of a person selling goods..."A shill is an associate of a person selling goods or services or a political group, who pretends no association to the seller/group and assumes the air of an enthusiastic customer."<BR/><BR/>Hugh, you're a shill mate.flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11895751273151144786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36421318.post-62174668742231861272009-02-13T14:06:00.000+11:002009-02-13T14:06:00.000+11:00@ The Lost Agency. It is different from interviewi...@ The Lost Agency. It is different from interviewing a sponsor on a podcast because 1) sponsors are disclosed (therefore everyone knows that they sponsor) and 2) because what is said by an interviewee is not necessarily the views of the interviewer (although you would assume there is some a<BR/><BR/>I personally do not see a problem with cash for comment so long as the person is aligned with the product/theme etc. If they wouldn’t then they are absolutely lying.<BR/><BR/>I don’t know much about it but isn’t it kinda illegal? E.g. John Laws, Alan Jones etc? Or is that just in the radio community? Regardless, if it is illegal only in radio then those rules are based on the fact that people can be misled by cash for comment and that ultimately it is a bad thing.<BR/><BR/>@Julian. For a while some of us have been noting that the rules of social media are being defined by those that practice it (by that I mean active bloggers etc) in the hope of keeping the corporates/brands from “polluting it” … but maybe the cracks are starting to appear?Daniel Oystonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077473855767355989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36421318.post-70973434468214253092009-02-13T01:10:00.000+11:002009-02-13T01:10:00.000+11:00hmmm... well i guess its better than being paid by...hmmm... well i guess its better than being paid by companies to digg their articles under different logins, who are all strangely friends...<BR/><BR/>how is this any different to interviewing a sponsor on a podcast...?The Lost Agencyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601021427051910026noreply@blogger.com