tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post2722773983657371286..comments2023-10-23T11:24:13.532-04:00Comments on Diabetes Update: Device Makers New Code of Ethics Forbids Gifts or Entertainment--for Medical Care ProvidersJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-60560738531866040992009-08-05T16:14:04.656-04:002009-08-05T16:14:04.656-04:00I recall a truck review magazine that made a facet...I recall a truck review magazine that made a facetious comment in a review that a certain truck had such a large steering wheel that "you don't have to be built like a gorilla to drive one but it helps!"<br /><br />This was actually a safety feature as they pointed out as it made it easier to control if the hydraulic steering died.<br /><br />Nonetheless the manufacturers went ape Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-71657598039739011602009-08-04T14:18:52.672-04:002009-08-04T14:18:52.672-04:00Bernard,
You're right that products should be...Bernard,<br /><br />You're right that products should be accepted for review purposes. But probably with the same rules that were current in the trade magazines back when I freelanced, where all hardware went back to the manufacturer after review.<br /><br />Reviewing is a legitimate pursuit, but the article about the blogging mommies and the way some of those bloggers profited by cutting Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-69017669808083905802009-08-04T13:20:08.544-04:002009-08-04T13:20:08.544-04:00Jenny, this is a good set of basic rules.
If I g...Jenny, this is a good set of basic rules. <br /><br />If I get a free piece of equipment that I review I point this out in the post itself. I do not see any other reason for taking free equipment except for review purposes. This makes me wonder if rules 1 and 2 need a slight modification.Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936264471078732019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-27442308928666362442009-08-04T10:45:17.089-04:002009-08-04T10:45:17.089-04:00Egullet has a code for writers that may be of inte...Egullet has a code for writers that may be of interest, given that the food/restaurant world is some-what incestuous in terms of who knows/is related to/works for whom. And there's plenty of freebies!<br /><br />It is very brief and clearly written. <br /><br />http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=124044/waterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164346917947511229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-33936900164885932062009-07-31T09:48:18.278-04:002009-07-31T09:48:18.278-04:00Kathy, an asterisk means you're special.
An a...Kathy, an asterisk means you're special.<br /><br />An asterisk is "used to draw a reader's attention to a piece of information"jimpurdy1943@yahoo.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12974301744118775363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-12728111316155460972009-07-30T19:53:24.708-04:002009-07-30T19:53:24.708-04:00I have no idea why Google decided I was an asteris...I have no idea why Google decided I was an asterisk in the comment above, but that was me...Kathy W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13290366073770783142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-9796797127296235482009-07-30T18:46:42.330-04:002009-07-30T18:46:42.330-04:00*,
That's a VERY relevant article, thanks fo...*, <br /><br />That's a VERY relevant article, thanks for the link. I would urge everyone interested in the ethics of bloggers receiving freebies to check it out.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-16536849632179506792009-07-30T18:33:18.823-04:002009-07-30T18:33:18.823-04:00Perhaps relevant are the upcoming new FTC rules on...Perhaps relevant are the upcoming new FTC rules on reviewing products in blogs or doing pay-per-posts. Here's a NYT article on the subject:<br /><br />http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/13/technology/internet/13blog.htmlKathy W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13290366073770783142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-81539378109287357512009-07-30T00:16:39.123-04:002009-07-30T00:16:39.123-04:00Thanks for the link Jim; I wasn't aware of the...Thanks for the link Jim; I wasn't aware of the code. I like the concept in principle; I may even join that one. But there are limitations as Jenny noted.<br /><br />Jenny, I understand where you are heading and why. Payola, in one form or another, has been around since before money was invented. <br /><br />Apart from that, everyone who writes on the web must always be mindful of the nationalAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868809225921579099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-12793100016644343372009-07-29T13:38:24.150-04:002009-07-29T13:38:24.150-04:00Interesting post. I think points 3 and 4 are very ...Interesting post. I think points 3 and 4 are very easy to follow. The first two suggestions seem like a pigger minefield. I was just sent a book to promote on my blog. I told the author that I would (of course) have to read it before I could write about it. I haven't started it yet, but let's say I don't like the book. I am not interested in 'flaming' this author and writing aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-11012265998297675222009-07-29T11:03:39.094-04:002009-07-29T11:03:39.094-04:00Jim,
I had seen it but wanted to open discussion ...Jim,<br /><br />I had seen it but wanted to open discussion for something new. <br /><br />That code doesn't address gifts, selective reviewing, advertising, or paid blogging.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-70901301872520329022009-07-29T10:53:17.408-04:002009-07-29T10:53:17.408-04:00Excellent suggestions, Jenny.
BTW, are you aware ...Excellent suggestions, Jenny.<br /><br />BTW, are you aware of these sites:<br /><br />http://medbloggercode.com/<br /><br />http://medbloggercode.com/patient-blogs/diabetes-bloggers/jimpurdy1943@yahoo.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12974301744118775363noreply@blogger.com