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FTC States Bloggers Must Disclose Paid Reviews

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the competition-for-best-review-reward-begins-now dept.

An anonymous reader writes to tell us that in the first revision of how endorsements and testimonials work since 1980, bloggers will now be required by the FTC to clearly disclose freebies or payments they received for product reviews. "the commission stopped short Monday of specifying how bloggers must disclose any conflicts of interest. The FTC said its commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the final guidelines, which had been expected. Penalties include up to $11,000 in fines per violation. The rules take effect Dec. 1."

3 of 310 comments (clear)

  1. Where does the FCC get the authority? by z4ce · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I didn't think the FCC had much authority over the internet. It's not like its radio waves here. The FCC can't regulate mail or bulletin boards. What statute gives them authority to do this?

  2. The Anne Hathaway has "got my tongue". by Impy+the+Impiuos+Imp · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    There are two ways for these SF "headridge of the week" shows to proceed:

    1. Your ship goes around from star to star

    2. You bring the aliens by you on a choke point.

    Most Star Trek is the former, and DSN the latter.

    Stargate was a hybrid. Now this is fully #1? What was the "problem" with the Stargate method that needed fixing -- by making it exactly like every other SF show. And, specifically, apparently a clone of Voyager?

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    (-1: Post disagrees with my already-settled worldview) is not a valid mod option.
  3. Re:Astroturfing. by E+IS+mC(Square) · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    A murder says he is not a murderer? Of course! It has to be true!!!