Comments on: Nestle Blogger Firestorm

By: Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio

Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:53:31 +0000

Hmm, guess I missed this too. I also avoid Nestle products and have for years because of their immoral business practices.

I also do product reviews but like many here I am very selective. I have NO problem telling someone that their product is no good and I can’t recommend it to my audience. I refuse far more than I do.

By: kimmy d

kimmy d — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:12:30 +0000

Yay, yay, YAY for you! Nestle is one of the most corporations out there, in my opinion. And as a proud lactivist, I would never promote a formula company in the first place. As far as not accepting advertising and “selling out”_ I applaud that. I agree that if I find a product I like, I will tell my mom friends about it because it is something I believe in or want to support- like cloth diapers or Luna pads. If I do “promote” them, it is going to be because I want my friends to have the benefit of these products, and because I feel like these are the kind of products that should be shared and have the opportunity to reach others. I don’t expect free products or money for my support. You are doing a service to other natural moms by reviewing products, thanks for putting your time and energy into it. I’m guessing it is a labor of love…

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:19:53 +0000

You are not alone in recognizing this problem. The FTC is working on legislation that could fine bloggers up to $11,000 for not disclosing the fact that they have received rewards and other incentives for reviewing products.

By: Jeanie

Jeanie — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:46:46 +0000

Wow, I feel very small in this whole blogging universe. I have never had any one offer to pay me anything or ask me to review anything. I write my blog to get facts out where I feel there is fallacy. I do book and DVD reviews on my own so women have an idea of good books and what they offer. I am a natural mom for over 28 years (when my first was born). I also have been a midwife and childbirth educator. My last is now 15. I heard about Nestle back in the 80’s and am really surprised they are still up to their same tricks. A bit scary that all of us speaking out for so long has had no impact on them and they are still up to the same BS. Some days I get so frustrated with humans making money at other human’s expense. I just don’t get it. Thanks for all your energy in keeping it real.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:44:26 +0000

Totally agree! Thanks so much for caring and being true to yourself. Hopefully sites like yours inspire more people to do the right thing. There is too much selling out across the board in America. Selling out hurts everyone.

By: mama k

mama k — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:07:51 +0000

Well put! I have never even joined Twitter, but I did hear about the snafu via Facebook. Nestle Sucks! (But that’s hardly news. LOL)

I guess that is one of the reasons I like your blog. I am interested in most of the products you review as they all match up to your blog’s theme of green and natural living.

By: grrrl123

grrrl123 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:16:41 +0000

good for you. I love to read your blog, and of course I don’t agree with you all the time, I agree most of the time. I like that you are straightforward in your opinions and not biased by the kickbacks. I know I’m getting your true opinion, and that’s why I read. Stay strong, and true to your ethics! You have people who support you and your opinions.

By: Tonya

Tonya — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:25:45 +0000

I appreciate you gently, yet honestly you write. It is important for people to know what is behind many of the products they buy and how many businesses will go to any means to sell their product. Nestle is not a good guy and our family will not purchase products that they produce.

By: Sommer

Sommer — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:21:14 +0000

Very true. I get invited on trips and I’ve taken a few with NO expectations and I feel as though I ask questions, think of my readers first, I’m not bought and that I do it with integrity and ethics. I hope that this changes a few things and that someone steps up. When the J&J thing happened I was told that some moms did question but bought the J&J lines of crap and went with it verses standing up to them. That is what makes me sad. I’d like to see the influence do good things not just give PR.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:17:54 +0000

Sommer I agree that the trip doesn’t mean they have to promote the company in a good light but I would be very surprised if they did anything but that. The fact that it is the same faces over and over shows me that they are expected to do X and Y in order to ensure more of these trips and opportunities. Aka they did a bang up job for this company hence they are the perfect invitee to this event or promotion etc. These PR companies are smart.. they are picking bloggers they know will do what they are expected to do…. Walmart Moms, Frito Lay Moms, J&J Moms, Hanes Moms, Disney Moms, Nestle “Family”, etc. Let’s see if one does step up and take Nestle to task.