Comments on: Threatened at BlogHer http://nosenseoftime.org/2009/07/threatened-at-blogher/ The Personal Blog of @GeorgeGSmithJr Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:11:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: The Culture of Comp: exploring the protocol between media and publicists » the wanderkind http://nosenseoftime.org/2009/07/threatened-at-blogher/comment-page-9/#comment-2074 The Culture of Comp: exploring the protocol between media and publicists » the wanderkind Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:24:19 +0000 http://nosenseoftime.org/?p=861#comment-2074 [...] heard the stories from other industries: stampedes for gift bags, a guy who was threatened over a free pair of Crocs, you name it.  (Thanks to Caroline on Crack for the stories.)  It also happens in the restaurant [...] [...] heard the stories from other industries: stampedes for gift bags, a guy who was threatened over a free pair of Crocs, you name it.  (Thanks to Caroline on Crack for the stories.)  It also happens in the restaurant [...]

]]> By: The Culture of Comp: protocol between media and publicists » the wanderkind http://nosenseoftime.org/2009/07/threatened-at-blogher/comment-page-9/#comment-2073 The Culture of Comp: protocol between media and publicists » the wanderkind Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:22:24 +0000 http://nosenseoftime.org/?p=861#comment-2073 [...] heard the stories from other industries: stampedes for gift bags, a guy who was threatened over a free pair of Crocs, you name it.  (Thanks to Caroline on Crack for the stories.)  It also happens in the restaurant [...] [...] heard the stories from other industries: stampedes for gift bags, a guy who was threatened over a free pair of Crocs, you name it.  (Thanks to Caroline on Crack for the stories.)  It also happens in the restaurant [...]

]]> By: Harnessing cults of personality « Dachis Group Collaboratory | Social Business Design http://nosenseoftime.org/2009/07/threatened-at-blogher/comment-page-9/#comment-1884 Harnessing cults of personality « Dachis Group Collaboratory | Social Business Design Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:21:25 +0000 http://nosenseoftime.org/?p=861#comment-1884 [...] Externally, the good news is that this trend drives consumers to talk online – a lot. This allows companies to gain market intelligence, if they know how to approach the listening landscape. The challenge, however, is distilling signal from noise and at an extreme, avoiding detractors that actually seek to do your brand harm. [...] [...] Externally, the good news is that this trend drives consumers to talk online – a lot. This allows companies to gain market intelligence, if they know how to approach the listening landscape. The challenge, however, is distilling signal from noise and at an extreme, avoiding detractors that actually seek to do your brand harm. [...]

]]> By: Mommyblog Rant. — My Mommy and Me http://nosenseoftime.org/2009/07/threatened-at-blogher/comment-page-9/#comment-1883 Mommyblog Rant. — My Mommy and Me Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:51:22 +0000 http://nosenseoftime.org/?p=861#comment-1883 [...] even though I don’t read your publication?” It actually didn’t surprise me that George Smith was threatened just because he’s a super cool Crocs dude. This is the [...] [...] even though I don’t read your publication?” It actually didn’t surprise me that George Smith was threatened just because he’s a super cool Crocs dude. This is the [...]

]]> By: tidymom http://nosenseoftime.org/2009/07/threatened-at-blogher/comment-page-9/#comment-1909 tidymom Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:06:45 +0000 http://nosenseoftime.org/?p=861#comment-1909 WOW! I'm SHOCKED.......seriously? people act like this? I'm trying to make my way to my first blog conference, I can't imagine someone acting that way!.....I'm amazed every day at the things that come out of people's mouths! Kudo's to YOU for the great comeback!! When someone catches me off guard like that, I'm so shocked I never have anything great to say back to them! (honestly, I just don't think that way I guess lol) I loved your reply!! WOW! I'm SHOCKED…….seriously? people act like this? I'm trying to make my way to my first blog conference, I can't imagine someone acting that way!…..I'm amazed every day at the things that come out of people's mouths! Kudo's to YOU for the great comeback!! When someone catches me off guard like that, I'm so shocked I never have anything great to say back to them! (honestly, I just don't think that way I guess lol) I loved your reply!!

]]> By: tidymom http://nosenseoftime.org/2009/07/threatened-at-blogher/comment-page-9/#comment-1908 tidymom Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:06:33 +0000 http://nosenseoftime.org/?p=861#comment-1908 WOW! I'm SHOCKED.......seriously? people act like this? I'm trying to make my way to my first blog conference, I can't imagine someone acting that way!.....I'm amazed every day at the things that come out of people's mouths! Kudo's to YOU for the great comeback!! When someone catches me off guard like that, I'm so shocked I never have anything great to say back to them! (honestly, I just don't think that way I guess lol) I loved your reply!! WOW! I'm SHOCKED…….seriously? people act like this? I'm trying to make my way to my first blog conference, I can't imagine someone acting that way!…..I'm amazed every day at the things that come out of people's mouths! Kudo's to YOU for the great comeback!! When someone catches me off guard like that, I'm so shocked I never have anything great to say back to them! (honestly, I just don't think that way I guess lol) I loved your reply!!

]]> By: tidymom http://nosenseoftime.org/2009/07/threatened-at-blogher/comment-page-9/#comment-1855 tidymom Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:06:45 +0000 http://nosenseoftime.org/?p=861#comment-1855 WOW! I'm SHOCKED.......seriously? people act like this? I'm trying to make my way to my first blog conference, I can't imagine someone acting that way!.....I'm amazed every day at the things that come out of people's mouths! Kudo's to YOU for the great comeback!! When someone catches me off guard like that, I'm so shocked I never have anything great to say back to them! (honestly, I just don't think that way I guess lol) I loved your reply!! WOW! I'm SHOCKED…….seriously? people act like this? I'm trying to make my way to my first blog conference, I can't imagine someone acting that way!…..I'm amazed every day at the things that come out of people's mouths! Kudo's to YOU for the great comeback!! When someone catches me off guard like that, I'm so shocked I never have anything great to say back to them! (honestly, I just don't think that way I guess lol) I loved your reply!!

]]> By: tidymom http://nosenseoftime.org/2009/07/threatened-at-blogher/comment-page-9/#comment-1854 tidymom Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:06:33 +0000 http://nosenseoftime.org/?p=861#comment-1854 WOW! I'm SHOCKED.......seriously? people act like this? I'm trying to make my way to my first blog conference, I can't imagine someone acting that way!.....I'm amazed every day at the things that come out of people's mouths! Kudo's to YOU for the great comeback!! When someone catches me off guard like that, I'm so shocked I never have anything great to say back to them! (honestly, I just don't think that way I guess lol) I loved your reply!! WOW! I'm SHOCKED…….seriously? people act like this? I'm trying to make my way to my first blog conference, I can't imagine someone acting that way!…..I'm amazed every day at the things that come out of people's mouths! Kudo's to YOU for the great comeback!! When someone catches me off guard like that, I'm so shocked I never have anything great to say back to them! (honestly, I just don't think that way I guess lol) I loved your reply!!

]]> By: George G Smith Jr http://nosenseoftime.org/2009/07/threatened-at-blogher/comment-page-9/#comment-1828 George G Smith Jr Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:33:01 +0000 http://nosenseoftime.org/?p=861#comment-1828 Well - I'll refrain from getting really involved here since I don't know the details of this particular issue. I do sense an extreme sense of hostility coming from you Mr. Ryan. A disagreement with one blogger does not mean you need to patronize the entire field of bloggers with comments like "one too many animal crackers." I am almost tempted to remove the comment from my blog but since others have already seen it, I'll refrain from doing so.<br><br>Maria - I don't need to say anything to you. You seem to know how to defend yourself. lol Well – I'll refrain from getting really involved here since I don't know the details of this particular issue. I do sense an extreme sense of hostility coming from you Mr. Ryan. A disagreement with one blogger does not mean you need to patronize the entire field of bloggers with comments like “one too many animal crackers.” I am almost tempted to remove the comment from my blog but since others have already seen it, I'll refrain from doing so.

Maria – I don't need to say anything to you. You seem to know how to defend yourself. lol

]]> By: MommyMelee http://nosenseoftime.org/2009/07/threatened-at-blogher/comment-page-9/#comment-1827 MommyMelee Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:14:05 +0000 http://nosenseoftime.org/?p=861#comment-1827 Actually we were only upset when, after we mutually decided not to proceed with the review, you spammed our comment form saying YOURBLOGMAKESMEILL YOURBLOGMAKESMEILL.<br><br>We were able to match the IP address of that comment to Mr. Ryan's workplace in Winchester, Virginia.<br><br>At <a href="http://YourMamaReviews.com" rel="nofollow">YourMamaReviews.com</a>, we feature a mix of products we received to review and those we purchase on our own. Mr. Ryan contacted our team requesting a review. After my colleague exchanged a few emails with him, he mentioned that he would need to charge us $10 an item plus S/H to review them. <br><br>I would absolutely be fine paying for an item that I'm interested in, but to be frank, we would not even be willing to revew $200 Swiss wooden blocks. If Mr. Ryan had taken any amount of time to read our site before soliciting us for a review, he'd see that our focus is on affordable products for families on a budget.<br><br>I'm disappointed to see an individual in charge of blog outreach stooping to harass us via our contact form. I've also seen that Mr. Ryan has posted an "Anti-mommy-blogger" link from both his corporate account and one he made last night to tweet at me with. I have taken screencaps of all tweets since he's since erased them.<br><br>I'm also disappointed to see Mr. Ryan making unfounded claims, such as below. I've actually never exchanged an email with him personally, let along emailed him to let him know I'm a blog queen. Bizarre. And frankly, disconcerting. Actually we were only upset when, after we mutually decided not to proceed with the review, you spammed our comment form saying YOURBLOGMAKESMEILL YOURBLOGMAKESMEILL.

We were able to match the IP address of that comment to Mr. Ryan's workplace in Winchester, Virginia.

At YourMamaReviews.com, we feature a mix of products we received to review and those we purchase on our own. Mr. Ryan contacted our team requesting a review. After my colleague exchanged a few emails with him, he mentioned that he would need to charge us $10 an item plus S/H to review them.

I would absolutely be fine paying for an item that I'm interested in, but to be frank, we would not even be willing to revew $200 Swiss wooden blocks. If Mr. Ryan had taken any amount of time to read our site before soliciting us for a review, he'd see that our focus is on affordable products for families on a budget.

I'm disappointed to see an individual in charge of blog outreach stooping to harass us via our contact form. I've also seen that Mr. Ryan has posted an “Anti-mommy-blogger” link from both his corporate account and one he made last night to tweet at me with. I have taken screencaps of all tweets since he's since erased them.

I'm also disappointed to see Mr. Ryan making unfounded claims, such as below. I've actually never exchanged an email with him personally, let along emailed him to let him know I'm a blog queen. Bizarre. And frankly, disconcerting.

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