http://mathewingram.disqus.com/enWed, 13 Dec 2006 13:54:05 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2006/12/12/ftc-tells-payperpost-to-knock-it-off/#comment-1306701Thanks for the comment, Shawn. I don't think there are the same trust issues with movies, but I see your point about government involvement.Mathew IngramWed, 13 Dec 2006 13:54:05 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2006/12/12/ftc-tells-payperpost-to-knock-it-off/#comment-1306699Bad idea to bring in FTC on this kind of thing. Movies that are paid for product placement in scenes are not required to disclose this information in the credits. While I do feel strongly that PayPerPost is especially tacky and insulting to all who write and read blogs, government regulation can also get a little stinky and rude at times.Shawn HonnickWed, 13 Dec 2006 05:06:49 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2006/12/12/ftc-tells-payperpost-to-knock-it-off/#comment-1306697I would agree, Tom -- depending on how it is done. In any case, the FTC seems to consider it to be the seller's responsibility to disclose any relationship (i.e. the one offering the affiliate deal). But IANAL.Mathew IngramWed, 13 Dec 2006 03:55:44 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2006/12/12/ftc-tells-payperpost-to-knock-it-off/#comment-1306695Mathew,<br>Here at <a href="http://Dealarmy.com">Dealarmy.com</a> we are just getting into the affiliates programs. I see the posting of a link to an affiliate deal on one's site as something very different compared to writing a blog entry endorsing a particular product or service. Do you agree?Tom HynesWed, 13 Dec 2006 03:50:36 -0000