Comments on: Bloggers Could Be Sued

By: megscole64

megscole64 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:10:34 +0000

That is INSANE. If I endorse a product, whether I got it for free or just like the product, it’s none of the government’s business. Word of mouth advertising is FREE SPEECH and nothing more. The government has its tentacles in way too many pieces of our lives. This is just one more intrusion.

By: akaGaGa

akaGaGa — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:24:46 +0000

Oh, please.

And you’re right, of course. They want to squash the independent voices, which are the hardest to control behind the scenes. People can always sue other people for false claims. It doesn’t need the government doing the job for them.

And I’ll guarantee that that there will be an exception that those speaking for the government don’t fall under this requirement.

Aarghhh.

By: Steven Wilson

Steven Wilson — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:05:27 +0000

Just one more try at big brother wanting the stop the voices that report the truth unlike the government controlled media lies.

By: Marc Chamot

Marc Chamot — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:38:37 +0000

Hi Frugal, I just posted a link of your story on what i think on top…I think it’s fascinating story. We must fight it, or people won’t make money blogging…I think it’s the major blog networks that want to monopolize net advertising….

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:55:15 +0000

This is crazy. We voice our opinions. People have to decide for themselves about products. I hope our disclosure policies cover us.

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:46:02 +0000

Oh, lord. This is just what we need. Eventually, we’ll get sued for being funny because we make stuff up.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:42:43 +0000

The goal, I believe, is to squelch as much of the independent voices as possible. That’s why TV is not targeted, but small-time bloggers are.

As far as bloggers being sued for blogging– yes, that has happened and will happen. I’m not saying it’s preferable, but in this day and age it’s certainly expected. The main jist of this story today is the FTC regulation that would enable the government to sue individuals. This would make it a policy, a policy established and regulated by bureaucrats.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:37:16 +0000

So, what about TV stations that advertise products. Can they be sued since they receive money?

BTW, bloggers being sued is not a new thing: http://www.queenofpith.com/2008/07/silent-fear.html

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:00:49 +0000

I just saw this also and I think this is crazy! They are giving bloggers way to much credit I mean if someone listens and does everything they read online then all i got to say is WOW lol