tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404730856959993868.post952720256060401666..comments2010-12-01T21:14:26.436-05:00Sugarshockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10875364263194455239noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404730856959993868.post-85918174110725102252008-02-09T14:58:00.000-05:002008-02-09T14:58:00.000-05:00Henna - you're so right. the only time I'll mention a downside of a product is when it's not specifically geared to my skin or hair type. In that case, I'll focus on its merits, but that it might be better suited to another type of skin. but yeah, on the whole, it's much more interesting to focus on the good things rather than blathering on about the bad (which can be annoying!). :)Sugarshockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10875364263194455239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404730856959993868.post-68787413019742660232008-02-06T20:32:00.000-05:002008-02-06T20:32:00.000-05:00Hey - I liked what you had to say, especially about writing about products you don't like. Considering the fact that we're putting in our own valuable time to talk about products, it doesn't make sense to waste it on products that don't deserve it. The only time I talk about products I don't like is if they've really under-delivered on their promises. <BR/><BR/>Take care!Hennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09324420832640414117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404730856959993868.post-56740223552067524102008-02-02T12:31:00.000-05:002008-02-02T12:31:00.000-05:00I completely agree with you. And you know, you're right--bad press is better than no press at all. :-)Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17859063853342969889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404730856959993868.post-47673778003108452852008-02-02T10:49:00.000-05:002008-02-02T10:49:00.000-05:00Fabulista - yes, it's too bad about Jezebel. I quite liked them before, but now I'm in full-on boycott mode (for now, at least!).<BR/><BR/>Lydia - my sentiments exactly! it's those emails from readers that make it all worth it. It's amazing to have that connection with them and to know you're not just rambling to yourself!Sugarshockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10875364263194455239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404730856959993868.post-42333711273987904162008-02-01T17:13:00.000-05:002008-02-01T17:13:00.000-05:00Well put!<BR/><BR/>As a fellow beauty blogger you hit all the necessary points. You and I are not making money off this. It's a labor of love and the free stuff we get is a small perk. For me, seeing my stat numbers go up and my comments roll in that makes it worth it.<BR/><BR/>Good post! :)Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12359712918936705915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404730856959993868.post-76674708524608054132008-02-01T17:08:00.000-05:002008-02-01T17:08:00.000-05:00Well said, sugarshock! So glad you are also a Eats, Shoots & Leaves enthusiast! Thanks for your support against Jezebel. I mean, tell me I'm fat and ugly, or even that you don't love my grammar usage or my spelling... but my punctuation? Knife through my HEART. xoxoFabulistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10648242443358146564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404730856959993868.post-91806467955118565832008-02-01T14:23:00.000-05:002008-02-01T14:23:00.000-05:00thanks Ms. P&C! and thank you for the Product Porn Award! (I tried to leave a comment for you on www.poeticandchic.com but for some reason, it wouldn't let me...)Sugarshockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10875364263194455239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404730856959993868.post-56678093311284224672008-02-01T14:17:00.000-05:002008-02-01T14:17:00.000-05:00Very nicely put, KV! I love what you bring to Sugarshock and you should be admired for only wanting to promote the best items. It really shows in the quality of your site!<BR/>Bravo!<BR/><BR/>I agree with you about not turning down the perks - why not take advantage of the opportunity? After all, the companies are basically getting free advertising and good press, so... A little reciprocity is just fine, as long is it doesn't make you unethical.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for keeping your integrity and your standards!Ms. P&amp;Cwww.poeticandchic.comnoreply@blogger.com