tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post8955152555022449819..comments2023-08-14T13:56:23.066+02:00Comments on Thunder In The Night: Gossamer Gear and me...Joe Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00907231785281446095noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-56425658559310022912010-11-21T03:07:46.730+01:002010-11-21T03:07:46.730+01:00Thought I'd just mention that there are new re...Thought I'd just mention that there are new regulations in the states issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that require US bloggers to inform their readers of any pre-existing relationship between the blogger and the manufacturer in product reviews. While it makes sense to be completely transparent about it, I also don't have a choice. It's the law. Glad you noticed though, Joe, and congrats on the GG Trail Ambassadorship.Philip Wernerhttp://sectionhiker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-7054316722041100522010-11-14T10:27:25.595+01:002010-11-14T10:27:25.595+01:00Martin - very true, they are a great company to wo...Martin - very true, they are a great company to work with. I might be a little nervous putting my ideas across at first though.Joe Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907231785281446095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-31896747328238853722010-11-10T00:21:58.171+01:002010-11-10T00:21:58.171+01:00Had another think about this and like it even more...Had another think about this and like it even more as they listen. It is not test and give us free advertising. It is test and develop for backpacking. I like it a lot Joe. Good for you and young Hendrik.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-65326816900516012612010-11-09T19:53:28.197+01:002010-11-09T19:53:28.197+01:00Thomas - let's hope I can repay their faith in...Thomas - let's hope I can repay their faith in me!<br /><br />Maz - I hadn't seen the thread on LFTO or Robin's post. I like the way Phil Werner addresses the issue by simply informing readers of how he got the reviewed product, either free sample from the manufacturer or bought with his own cash. It gives the reader some simple information but allows them to make up their own mind about the impartiality of the review. I will review all products, regardless of how they came into my possession, the same.<br /><br />Martin - their pyramid shelter is one I have my eye on.<br /><br />"But Ambassador, with these Ferrero Rocher you are really spoiling us!"Joe Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907231785281446095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-18065116946245919532010-11-09T19:14:55.247+01:002010-11-09T19:14:55.247+01:00Good lad. Get one of them pyramid tents they are...Good lad. Get one of them pyramid tents they are bringing out and test it to destruction. I like the idea. Ambassador Joe. Sounds good :)Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-83796095309398855572010-11-08T14:18:22.381+01:002010-11-08T14:18:22.381+01:00Good luck Joe. I think you'll do a good job fo...Good luck Joe. I think you'll do a good job for them. Sad, really, that you feel you have to assert your impartiality - I've seen a few people do it and, on the back of the rather touchy rant on the LFTO forum and a post on Robin Evans' blog, it saddens me that bloggers feel they need to do it. People will read your reviews and, having an opinion of you from your blog, will already be able to assess the basis for your reviews for themselves. Tell people what you think of Gossamer Gear products in the same as you would for all others, as I know you would, and no one can complain.<br /><br />Enjoy the innovations they send you! Cannot wait to get the inside scoop through TITN.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023592697740977989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399206197069094470.post-6943617297778078922010-11-08T13:38:05.263+01:002010-11-08T13:38:05.263+01:00Cool, they're lucky to have you as a trail amb...Cool, they're lucky to have you as a trail ambassadorThomas W. Gauperaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12105502216379157728noreply@blogger.com