tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post6272324703177262495..comments2023-10-31T07:56:02.535-07:00Comments on The Wife of bold: Can you Blog with integrity and Review?The wife of boldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08829458934561423342noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post-19749008350545874622009-09-08T12:26:08.453-07:002009-09-08T12:26:08.453-07:00Don't know if you'll ever get to see this ...Don't know if you'll ever get to see this because I'm so late in leaving a comment and you might not ever scroll back this far! But thought I'd chance it...<br /><br />Having just done my first review (am not counting Butlins) I can now add to this discussion (didn't feel I could before). I think the thing is, whatever product you're reviewing, if it's done with honesty and humour and is relevant then why not? I've just reviewed a pair of trainers and I totally slated them...I don't think the manufacturers will ever speak to me again, but they did say they wanted an honest review...so that's what I gave. I wouldn't have been able to say they were great if they weren't - I wouldn't have felt comfortable with it. But if I didn't think there was something funny to say, I probably wouldn't choose to review a product... would probably end up boring myself in the process and then it becomes more of a chore. Blah, blah, blah!! Not TMI on the anal btw - I do so love a bit of raw honesty. Doesn't mean I'm going to tell you when I last did it though (that is, if I've ever done it ;-))! xMaternal Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075679022964297682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post-65769328173218289642009-08-18T11:37:02.050-07:002009-08-18T11:37:02.050-07:00I don't get the big deal , reviewing is fun an...I don't get the big deal , reviewing is fun and free stuff is great. Maybe if it became the whole purpose of the blog it would be an issue but other wise its just funLaura McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11808784566238960772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post-28940599996889662222009-08-15T07:08:01.194-07:002009-08-15T07:08:01.194-07:00That's hilarious! I had an ex who used to say ...That's hilarious! I had an ex who used to say 'one up the bum, no harm done'. What a charmer. I'm a traditional girl too!<br />Re the reviews, I haven't done any yet (apart from for the Great Toy Guide), but I'm happy if people want to send me free stuff! I'm currently reading a book I was sent and will review it if I ever find the time to finish it. I got the Carex pack too. Again when I get a minute I'll write a review. If people don't like it they don't have to read it. As far as I'm concerned it's all writing practise. Bit mean about having to send the Wii stuff back!sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12004801243819162845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post-75420180580490663192009-08-14T13:18:04.629-07:002009-08-14T13:18:04.629-07:00If you want to do it then don't worry about wh...If you want to do it then don't worry about what others think. as long as you are upfront about it all then I think it is fine.<br /><br />I wouldn't stop reading a good blog because of the odd review. If it turned into nothing but reviews I would probably think twice.<br /><br />I think the Great Toy Guide is a fab idea.<br /><br />Oh and LOL at your TMI confession ;).Insomniac Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12061757394358835889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post-85703613447885118002009-08-14T12:36:26.414-07:002009-08-14T12:36:26.414-07:00I don't really understand the whole hoo-ha abo...I don't really understand the whole hoo-ha about reviews - we're all mums, therefore all dead clever & therefore all perfectly capable of making an educated choice about things we want to buy or not buy. <br />Surely there's no difference in checking out a product because you've reada blog review, than if you see a review in a magazine?<br />I'm pretty sure that nobody has kids just so they can start a blog & get some freebies, and if anyone begrudeges someone the occasional treatus-gratis, then they're a bit mean in my humble opinion.<br /><br />And your anal confession totally made me giggle. I'm so mature :Dmiss leslieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12310810671926711685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post-62510181972161947412009-08-14T10:16:52.528-07:002009-08-14T10:16:52.528-07:00Cartside - I couldn't agree more i have no qua...Cartside - I couldn't agree more i have no qualms with reviews on the blogs i read, if they intrest me i'll read on if not i can just go and read the next blog on my roll.<br /><br /><br />Modernmom - Exactly, great minds think alike :)<br /><br />chic mama - My thnak you (blush) sorry to be so bold, i just got a little carried away. It's a good job my hubby doesn't read this :)<br /><br />Clareybabble -Me too. I thought your review was really good as you came up with a few cons which i haven't yet discovered, i 'm gonna have to pull my finger out. Don't sweat the small stuff if people don't wan't to read our reviews they have free will xThe wife of boldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08829458934561423342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post-82402982366218243042009-08-14T08:39:22.418-07:002009-08-14T08:39:22.418-07:00Oh I'm all in a quandry about this at the mome...Oh I'm all in a quandry about this at the moment!! I have done a few reviews, but always try to put a personal slant on the review so my readers can see why I have chosen to review that item. I admit I was lured by the free stuff initially and now I'm being a lot more conservative with what I accept. <br />I'd also be intrigued to know who would want to use the Personal Trainer after me and my husband has asked me what exactly I'm getting for doing it...umm the chance I try out...I didn't convince him!<br />Sorry I've completely rambled on in your comments but it's really worrying me! xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754562741952800845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post-9214081977146396512009-08-14T07:37:47.283-07:002009-08-14T07:37:47.283-07:00Without repeating it....wow you certainly are bold...Without repeating it....wow you certainly are bold (in your confession)<br /><br />I say do what makes you happy, if you want the challenge plus hopefully you'll get fit then why not?<br />I am surprised though that you have to return the product- does that mean it's recycled? Thats a bit mean then. Do you get paid for it?<br />When you get around to doing it I look forward to reading your review. <br />Good luck. ;0)Chic Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01803588856685163353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post-23298951809435483862009-08-14T07:25:51.283-07:002009-08-14T07:25:51.283-07:00If it makes you happy can it really be all bad? (s...If it makes you happy can it really be all bad? (says the woman who just did her first review and has just accepted to review a book)<br />Also not why I started blogging, and not where I intend to take my blog, but I will occasionally accept to review the very odd product that fits into my life and that interests me.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218519474695662328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post-32366887831222361952009-08-14T07:23:49.034-07:002009-08-14T07:23:49.034-07:00It's a balancing act for sure. I don't min...It's a balancing act for sure. I don't mind to read occasional reviews and if the product doesn't interest me, well, I'll not read it. I also only review products I'm interested in personally, so it fits in with me and my blog. And the great toy review site - what a great idea, it's going to be a fab resource for any parent or non-parent looking for a good toy.<br /><br />And I'm fully with you one the EA Active so and so and why it has to be sent back. I feel for the person who'll be using the leg strap that I poured a few litres of sweat into. Yuck.cartsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443437791014670129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post-83826832624417415362009-08-14T06:58:57.587-07:002009-08-14T06:58:57.587-07:00Pippa - Thanks hun, and i'm sorry about the an...Pippa - Thanks hun, and i'm sorry about the anal reference, hope i haven't scared you for life :)The wife of boldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08829458934561423342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259176668032174768.post-57149277832791911782009-08-14T06:50:59.945-07:002009-08-14T06:50:59.945-07:00I trust you. What you say resonates with me and I ...I trust you. What you say resonates with me and I believe that you can balance reviews with being you :)<br /><br />Just one thing TMI re the anal!PippaDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874707231134755321noreply@blogger.com