tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post1686223768420010874..comments2023-11-29T08:26:39.058+00:00Comments on ...OxfordJasmine...: Eyes Wide Shut - when blogging becomes a hazardous occupation.OxfordJasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389202115440823421noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-31237839233695375502010-03-25T23:26:19.376+00:002010-03-25T23:26:19.376+00:00Don't ever stop being honest, don't bend y...Don't ever stop being honest, don't bend your own morals for anyone. <br /><br />Next time someone tries to intimidate you, throw it in the bin. You're doing nothing wrong, being sent free samples or full products is not payment for a biased review.<br /><br />Chin up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-62806803009632655232010-03-21T22:12:39.298+00:002010-03-21T22:12:39.298+00:00That's so ridiculous and infuriating!
Pasipha...That's so ridiculous and infuriating!<br /><br />Pasiphae makes a great point though, we 'd know about the bad product sooner or later!<br />Or maybe it didn't work out for you, but so what? Surely they don't expect that their products are suited for EVERYone?!?<br /><br />I don't get why they expected you to lie and behaved like that! So sorry that you had to go through this, but you did more than enough (I would have sent the products back too)!<br /><br />xxTina A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08114907058931604230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-28867592749322069492010-03-21T14:15:05.517+00:002010-03-21T14:15:05.517+00:00You paid them for the items and have every right t...You paid them for the items and have every right to post an opinion if it's clear that it's a personal view.<br />That's what bloggers do. I don't want to read industry-produced or endorsed hype. I want authentic blogging. Sorry to hear about the intimidation but I am so glad you stuck to your guns!<br />I don't blog but I think it must be safer on the whole NOT to accept freebies even though I would be HUGELY tempted to do so.<br />You did nothing wrong.jaljenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04247152786071106210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-72039856904479808012010-03-19T11:13:26.874+00:002010-03-19T11:13:26.874+00:00This is awful!really awful...I would be very worri...This is awful!really awful...I would be very worried about such a threating beacuse you know, I'm not a lawyer,a dn I don't know what they could really do.I'm sorry for you,you seem to be an honest girl :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178005835633677246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-19354158168025706032010-03-18T18:01:19.084+00:002010-03-18T18:01:19.084+00:00wow, what an awful thing to happen to you. I'...wow, what an awful thing to happen to you. I'm sorry that you were unable to relax, and I hope that getting off your chest has helped somewhat.Asiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122345875026981510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-87345761477465455852010-03-18T14:51:07.334+00:002010-03-18T14:51:07.334+00:00I totally get you here... I one received a product...I totally get you here... I one received a product with a clear "no strings attached" policy, yet whenever I said something negative about it, the company that sponsored the product would pressure the PR company, and they would call me in horror asking to remove the info. <br /><br />*sigh* I wonder if in future brand owners realize that bloggers who actually bash the product from time to time, are actually more believableShilkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239019309301082276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-61214043768818888352010-03-17T22:11:52.158+00:002010-03-17T22:11:52.158+00:00This is terrible! If they can't take criticism...This is terrible! If they can't take criticism then why do they bother sending their products to be reviewed? If a product sucks then sooner or later the consumers will know about it. And even if by chance one of us bloggers had bought the specific product, there would be a negative review anyway. We have opinions and have the right to share them and they cannot do anything about it! <br />You did very well to keep your video up and I'm sorry that you had to pay for the products. <br />Thank you for this very useful post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217882752073073000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-90894964847870361522010-03-17T22:00:42.566+00:002010-03-17T22:00:42.566+00:00I am shocked! That is really bad on their part, I ...I am shocked! That is really bad on their part, I would have just returned the products rather than paying for them, unless they set out in your contact with them that taking the products meant that they would receive a positive review then they haven't a leg to stand on. I would be grateful if you could message me who it is, so i can avoid them at all costs, even if their products are good I don't ever want to spend money on their crap company. Thanks babe, hope you can forget about them and have a nice week xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01600896195500573187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-59316820324376053872010-03-17T20:00:22.512+00:002010-03-17T20:00:22.512+00:00Happy belated birthday dear. :) And I have to note...Happy belated birthday dear. :) And I have to note how classy you are in this post for not mentioning the company by name. This is just a very helpful post for bloggers who are just starting to be approached for reviews, etc. Whenever I get approached by email, I write to them the terms upon which I agree to accept the product. If they agree, I do the review. You're the best Jasmine, keep your head high. :)Ashwinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00766533676512153685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-76736792963769715472010-03-17T19:34:14.276+00:002010-03-17T19:34:14.276+00:00WOW what idiots. you stand your ground girl...what...WOW what idiots. you stand your ground girl...what the heck. Its not like you do paid reviews and it was part of the contract for you to sing songs about that product. screw them!Shivanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853958549526431810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-29110595444866113572010-03-17T18:47:39.850+00:002010-03-17T18:47:39.850+00:00Thanks for sharing this with us. I appreciate the ...Thanks for sharing this with us. I appreciate the fact that you are so honest and stick to your principles.Hillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630122368428110212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-88324643164466332382010-03-17T17:53:17.422+00:002010-03-17T17:53:17.422+00:00Thank you all for your support and thoughts on thi...Thank you all for your support and thoughts on this matter. I have brooded about it for days before writing this article a few days ago. It nearly ruined my birthday too as I couldn't relax - even in a spa!! It feels good to have it out in the open and to know what you all think.OxfordJasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13389202115440823421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-82152842906387947962010-03-17T15:26:13.100+00:002010-03-17T15:26:13.100+00:00I'm really sorry but you're right so all m...I'm really sorry but you're right so all my support is with you! Good luck, hun xxxmorningdewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739451309357491646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-89483299123609563432010-03-17T14:39:16.390+00:002010-03-17T14:39:16.390+00:00OMG.. this is quite ridiculous. I felt quite sorry...OMG.. this is quite ridiculous. I felt quite sorry for you, but then they have no rights to sue you either. Support!Kyanvi Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653168374312559400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-20594800990371493262010-03-17T14:17:00.814+00:002010-03-17T14:17:00.814+00:00OMG I'm so sad to hear about this, it sounds a...OMG I'm so sad to hear about this, it sounds awful. I can't believe they made you pay for the items either. It's a great point to mention when speaking to a PR company not to expect a review or even a favourable one. My heart goes out to you and I wish I could give you a hug! XMuhsine Eminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705818524949881031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-6863270062469139852010-03-17T12:54:40.956+00:002010-03-17T12:54:40.956+00:00Good lord. I'm shocked. To send you aggressive...Good lord. I'm shocked. To send you aggressive communication because you didn't like something about a product, despite promoting the positives?<br /><br />Maybe the company is ignorant of what you would do (ie review and YT) with the product, and is inexperienced in dealing with the truthful nature of bloggers and just expected some free advertising? That's all I can think of.<br /><br />Companies I have dealt with have welcomed constructive criticism as this is the only way they can improve a formula and gauge the reaction of the person on the street. The mere fact that this organisation chose not to do that, and employed bullying tactics instead makes me sad for you. <br /><br />Personally I would have handled things in exactly the same way.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17723248028579058326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-46252177111736616652010-03-17T10:55:44.928+00:002010-03-17T10:55:44.928+00:00thats awful!! I can't believe they treated you...thats awful!! I can't believe they treated you like that...Sounds like they were just out to get you to pay for the products that they sent you for FREEJo Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12669608563773844335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-28248150052783773092010-03-17T10:30:30.101+00:002010-03-17T10:30:30.101+00:00How someone as sweet as you could aggravate someon...How someone as sweet as you could aggravate someone is beyond me (yes, I'm a huge suck up). <br /><br />How can they expect you to review something and lie about it? <br /><br />Plus, I'd like to see what legal action they want to take against you. I hate when people bandy "legal action" around willy nilly when they don't have a clue about it themselves.Rhamnousia @ Desi Girl Does Makeuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04279458137094303520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-43805017581321057872010-03-17T10:23:12.226+00:002010-03-17T10:23:12.226+00:00What a shame Jasmine. I imagine it's really pu...What a shame Jasmine. I imagine it's really put you off the brand, as well as the company. And that's a real shame.<br />I feel sorry that you had to pay for products you were sent for free. A review is just that...a review, your thoughts. You should be entitled to say what you want about products and companies should expect (and respect)that.<br />Hope this all gets sorted soon xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948164563308994202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-48437376699894503192010-03-17T10:19:04.069+00:002010-03-17T10:19:04.069+00:00Thanks for making other bloggers (like me a newbie...Thanks for making other bloggers (like me a newbie) aware of things like this Jasmine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-66301857950027082532010-03-17T10:02:31.444+00:002010-03-17T10:02:31.444+00:00The whole point of reviewing a product is to tell ...The whole point of reviewing a product is to tell a person about the good and the bad you had with the product, even though it might not effect them in the same way.<br /><br />I would agree with you, you had a problem with the product and you told people about it.<br /><br />I find it appalling that the owner went on such a rampage. There products won't suit everyone, and they have to deal with that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114884309262757094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1773088688685525918.post-51448956764014902472010-03-17T09:59:32.684+00:002010-03-17T09:59:32.684+00:00Oh no, sounds absolutely awful!
This is unfortuna...Oh no, sounds absolutely awful! <br />This is unfortunately where ignorance sets in on the other side; it’s baffling why a small company that needs this kind of PR should treat you in such a disgusting manner, instead of offering you an alternative product to suit your skin type better and resolve your ‘personal issue’ they choose to do the complete opposite. What the hell for…? Someone should clearly tell them that word gets around as they clearly don’t understand the implications of treating their reviewers… who in turn speak to new/existing customers can have on their sales! <br /><br />As well as companies ‘educating’ us on their products it’s also about us the bloggers educating them on the power of the World Wide Web!!!!Sensi-Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02887518722147820906noreply@blogger.com