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News to know: FTC, Psystar, Vonage, Apple-Palm, Oracle: ack, for example, will bLittle Wedding Dresses,Prom Dresses,bridesmaid dresses,Plus Size Wedding Dresses can be casual, dressy, classic, mysterious, sexy, and fun. Long or short, flowing or form fitting, the little black dress will never go out of style, nor will you ever run out of occasions to wear it...; Tags: Gender and diversity, Vonage Holdings Corp., Apple Inc., FTC, Palm Inc., Oracle Corp., Psystar, prom, dress; Discussion threads 2009-10-17
IAB to FTC: Rescind blogger rules: Completely self-servingBy this rationale, why does anyone ever have to disclose anything? You can apply this logic to traditional media as well. Afraid to admit in the blog that you got the stuff you rave about was free? The real impact is it opens a channel for the vendor to...; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, blogger, free speech, traditional media, blog, blogging, Interactive Advertising Bureau, FTC; Discussion threads 2009-10-15
IAB to FTC: Rescind blogger rules: The Interactive Advertising Bureau's President and CEO has called on the Federal Trade Commission to rescind its new "blogger rules" because they create an unfair distinction between traditional media and online media. More specifically, they revoke from online media a First Amendment protection that's afforded traditional media for generations. ...; Tags: Online Media, Interactive Advertising Bureau, FTC, Blogger, Blogging, Internet, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2009-10-15
FTC endorsement rules were inevitable: wishfull thinkingenforcement of this rules is virtually impossible since you can't spy on what the blogger in PJ gets in the mail.The only way arround is to force the companies to reveal their special promo/giveaways to select people.Wishful ThinkingConcur. There is no way to enforce this without enforcement becoming intrusive.Hey...; Tags: Blogging, INTERNET, FTC, endorsement rule, blogger; Discussion threads 2009-10-06
FTC endorsement rules were inevitable: A brief history of journalistic ethics reveals why FTC action on endorsements was inevitable. by Richard Koman; Tags: FTC, Business Ethics, Leadership, Management, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2009-10-06

The FTC's guidelines raise ruckus, but are (mostly) unenforceable: I'm Fer It.If bloggers want to be thought of as journalists, they will have to adopt the ethics of journalism, which call for a separation of editorial and advertising and disclosure when an opinion or fact is written about someone or something that pays the journalist and/or is owned by...; Tags: Blogging, Taxes, Free trade, blogger, tax, FTC; Discussion threads 2009-10-06
The FTC's guidelines raise ruckus, but are (mostly) unenforceable: The Federal Trade Commission published controversial guidelines for bloggers and Facebook and Twitter users, but they are largely unenforceable. The FTC's rules are an encroachment on free speech, absurd in parts and far reaching. On the surface, the FTC's laws boil down to disclosure: ...; Tags: FTC, Blogger, CNet News, Blogging, Internet, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2009-10-06
News to know: FTC, Psystar, Vonage, Apple-Palm, Oracle: Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: FTC targets bloggers for disclosure about perks, freebies Richard Koman: FTC publishes final rules on blogger...; Tags: Larry Dignan, Oracle Corp., Vonage Holdings Corp., Palm Inc., Andrew Nusca, Apple Inc., Psystar, FTC, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Smart Phones, Handhelds, Desktops, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2009-10-06
FTC targets bloggers for disclosure about perks, freebies: that would put many sites out of businessincluding this one.It is also impossible to enforce it since shoddy or overseas sites will fill the void left by reputable sites.; Tags: Blogging, FTC; Discussion threads 2009-10-05
FTC targets bloggers for disclosure about perks, freebies: The Federal Trade Commission wants me - the blogger - to inform you - the reader - about any financial ties I might have with the companies or the products I write about, just to make sure there's no conflict of interest there. That's fine. I have...; Tags: FTC, Blogger, Blogging, Internet, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2009-10-05
FTC publishes final rules on blogger payola, endorsements: It's about time!It's only fair that if somebody refers you to a product or a service through their blog, and they have received any sort of remuneration, that they reveal this information to you.won't workhow are you going to find the ofenders?padded reviews, stuffed 'online polls' is just something we...; Tags: Blogging, FTC, advertisement, blogger, blog; Discussion threads 2009-10-05
FTC publishes final rules on blogger payola, endorsements: Bloggers must reveal freebies, cash payments when promoting products. by Richard Koman; Tags: FTC, Blogger, Blogging, Internet, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2009-10-05
FTC: Our probe of Google-Apple boards continues: FTC: Our probe of Google-Apple boards continuesOh and of course we won't mention...Former Microsoft executive Steven VanRoekel recently became Managing Director of the FCC.And if you seriously believe, given Microsoft's history of planting "ex" executives in positions of influence, that an ex-Microsoftie in the FCC does not raise issues concerning...; Tags: Corporate governance, Federal government, Apple board, FTC, Microsoft Corp., board, Apple Inc., Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2009-08-05
FTC: Our probe of Google-Apple boards continues: Google CEO Eric Schmidt has resigned from Apple's board but that won't be enough to curtail a probe by the Federal Trade Commission. In a terse statement, FTC bureau of competition director Richard Feinstein said: â€œWe have been investigating the Google/Apple interlocking directorates issue for some...; Tags: Google Inc., Eric Schmidt, Board, Apple Inc., FTC, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2009-08-04
US, S. Korean websites under attack; N. Korea blamed: So it's cyberwar. In a July 4 attack that is believed to come from North Korea or its sympathizers, the websites of a number of U.S. and South Korean government agencies were knocked out and experienced continuing problems since the holiday, the Associated Press is reporting today....; Tags: U.S., North Korea, Web Site, FTC, Attack, Transportation, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Security, Internet, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2009-07-08
Payola bloggers, FTC is watching you: Payola bloggers, FTC is watching youFTC Watching BlogsI might be out of touch in a way but from the exposures to blogs that I have had, periodically and infrequent, I haven't seen anything in any of them to make me think they're of any use to anyone except the gullible....; Tags: Blogging, blogger, FTC, Payola blogger, Payola; Discussion threads 2009-06-22
Payola bloggers, FTC is watching you: A few years back, the blogosphere was gnashing its teeth about blogger payola -- taking perks and payments from advertisers and PR firms. Many bloggers justified the practice with "I take their money and write what I want anyway!" and "Hey, this is my meal ticket and by the time...; Tags: FTC, Blogger, Blogging, Internet, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2009-06-22
FTC to go after product reviews bloggers who accept freebies: FTC to go after product reviews bloggers who accept freebiesFTC are puppets like most of our governmentWhen you have special interests in Washington buying lawmakers left and right, it seems pretty stupid for the FTC to be wasting time on some amateur reviewer with a day job who wrote a...; Tags: Blogging, FTC, blogger, product reviews blogger, freeby, Izea; Discussion threads 2009-06-22
FTC to go after product reviews bloggers who accept freebies: The Federal Trade Commission is planning to crack down on bloggers who review or promote products while earning freebies or payments, according to an Associated Press report. That means bloggers who review gadgets -- such as this one -- would be subject to...; Tags: FTC, Blogger, Blogging, Internet, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2009-06-22
Overall spam volume unaffected by 3FN/Pricewert's ISP shutdown: Following last week's shutdown of 3FN/Pricewert's operations by the FTC, wishful thinkers expected a major decline in the overall spam volume, with botnet masters once again caught off guard just like it happened in November, 2008 with McColo's shutdown. However, according to numerous vendors that doesn't seem...; Tags: Internet Service Provider, Malware, FTC, Spam Volume, 3FN/Pricewert, Marshal8e6, Rustock, Pricewert, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Business Security, Viruses And Worms, Security, Internet, Business Operations, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2009-06-10