tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114795204205214186.post3294917171891697061..comments2024-03-28T08:28:38.875-04:00Comments on Midnyte Reader: Book Blogger Confessions (Monday, August 6, 2012)Midnyte Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411332857885069319noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114795204205214186.post-51344726224545071822012-08-11T21:41:01.905-04:002012-08-11T21:41:01.905-04:00To me getting paid for reviews is more like market...To me getting paid for reviews is more like marketing, but it's your blog so I guess you can do what you want, I just personally don't agree with it. I will say that if a blogger gets money for reviews and doesn't disclose that info clearly than they should be ashamed of themselves!Kimberly @ Midnight Book Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649785182080499981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114795204205214186.post-67194410688218243472012-08-07T17:12:51.557-04:002012-08-07T17:12:51.557-04:00I don't agree with blogs that get paid to revi...I don't agree with blogs that get paid to review. A review is a review and should be honest. Now, blogs that advertise that is okay as long as it does not take over the blog. I hate visiting blogs that has ads everywhere. Besides, it also slows down the page loading so I get tired of waiting, exit out and go to another blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114795204205214186.post-60329245767065861522012-08-06T20:52:43.466-04:002012-08-06T20:52:43.466-04:00I agree about blogs being places for creative expr...I agree about blogs being places for creative expression and personal opinion. I go to blogs to hear somebody saying what /they/ think, not spouting the company line about a product, or skewing their opinion in return for payment.<br /><br />That's one gorgeous thing about having a blog you don't get paid for--it's 100% yours, no pressure, no influence. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17140835320864680932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114795204205214186.post-76152130543223895852012-08-06T19:52:48.280-04:002012-08-06T19:52:48.280-04:00@Steph-I agree...I think transparency is the key. ...@Steph-I agree...I think transparency is the key. Just be honest!<br /><br />@Kate-I have to say I probably wouldn't either, but there are so many book blogs out there, a person can still get a feel for whether they'd like a book or not.Midnyte Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411332857885069319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114795204205214186.post-71812831441062331282012-08-06T17:59:50.753-04:002012-08-06T17:59:50.753-04:00Hmm, I probably just wouldn't trust the review...Hmm, I probably just wouldn't trust the review as much if it was coming from someone getting paid to write it. I won't begrudge those who make money off their book blogs, but the majority of the blogs I follow will always be those that read and review because they love books- and their opinions will be the ones I think of when it comes time to buy a new book.Kate @Midnight Book Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220575670960466054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114795204205214186.post-34162671417280288932012-08-06T11:44:06.271-04:002012-08-06T11:44:06.271-04:00If people want to get paid for reviews, I think it...If people want to get paid for reviews, I think it's fine as long as they are VERY transparent about it. I probably won't read them unless they are incredibly entertaining, but... whatever. If you can get paid and keep your readership, well, that's good, but I think it will be tough.fakestephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178042157823156839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114795204205214186.post-30035721487309825372012-08-06T10:29:36.022-04:002012-08-06T10:29:36.022-04:00@Julie - Yes, I think transparency is the key.
@...@Julie - Yes, I think transparency is the key. <br /><br />@Felicia-I love that you are reiterating that everyone should be able to run their blogs the way they want without judgement from others. I do believe that, but I also belive that if you decide to run your blog in certain ways you are subject to the opinions of the public...if that makes sense. But you are right...there is something out there for everyone.Midnyte Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411332857885069319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114795204205214186.post-6777970298915526882012-08-06T10:07:44.594-04:002012-08-06T10:07:44.594-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Midnyte Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411332857885069319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114795204205214186.post-63978933046275572982012-08-06T09:40:53.107-04:002012-08-06T09:40:53.107-04:00I don't have a problem with people running the...I don't have a problem with people running their blogs the way they want too. I don't think it should be an actual problem for other people either. The fact is there is probably a readership out there for everyone. Am I likely to frequent a blog that only posts positive reviews, probably not. Do I trust people who get paid for reviews any less or any more? Nah, I base it on the reviews and whether I think they like the same books as me. I don't care if they get paid or not to do them. The fact is if people want to put in the time, money, and promotion to make money off their blog--I say more power to them. Each individual can decide if they are going to read them. As bloggers I think we sometimes forget that every 1 of us there are 100 more readers on the web that don't have blogs. They may only be searching for positive reviews of books that they want to read or they may just want promotional material. I have no idea.<br /><br />All that being said, I don't know any one personally or on my blog roll that gets paid for their reviews so it probably isn't a type of blog I would follow. <br /><br />That is the great thing about this hobby though---there is room for all of us :)Felicia the Geeky Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960623537536038059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114795204205214186.post-50509512536478819702012-08-06T09:19:21.068-04:002012-08-06T09:19:21.068-04:00I am leary of blog reviews that get paid money bec...I am leary of blog reviews that get paid money because I don't know if they are honest. If I did any reviews I always have said so but they were for products not book reviews.Julie@My5monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861113387434481518noreply@blogger.com