Linked by Kroc Camen on Tue 6th Oct 2009 09:10 UTC
"US regulators will for the first time crack down on bloggers who fail to disclose fees or freebies they get from companies for reviewing products. The Federal Trade Commission, decided to update its nearly 30 year old guidelines to clarify the law for the vast world of blogging. Offenders could face eventual fines of up to $11,000 (GBP 6,900) per violation."
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"Business speech is not and never has been protected. It's considered not a form of free speech. If you're trying to sell a product, you can't just say anything and claim 1st amendment protection."
So I can say "This is GREAT product" (subjective taste) but not "This is SHIT product" (subjective taste either) ? I bet the reader can make up his/her mind about the opinion of the reviewer, doesn't s/he ?
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"Business speech is not and never has been protected. It's considered not a form of free speech. If you're trying to sell a product, you can't just say anything and claim 1st amendment protection."
So I can say "This is GREAT product" (subjective taste) but not "This is SHIT product" (subjective taste either) ? I bet the reader can make up his/her mind about the opinion of the reviewer, doesn't s/he ?
Kochise