Comments on: Why I Magpie: Tech Talk Tuesday

By: Aleks

Aleks — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:51:56 +0000

I’m was thinking of joining Magpie, and was looking around the net for pros and cons. I have to admit that you are have very interesting approach. If it’s not too much bother for you, please e-mail me several words from today’s perspective of using Magpie. Thanks a mill.

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[...] not sure how I stumbled upon Magpie but shortly after I did, I read a post by mom blogger/twitterer Jessica Gottlieb who recommends Magpie. Before you sign up, they will lure you in by telling you how much you can [...]

By: Mr Ong

Mr Ong — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:47:32 +0000

Frankly I am still new in internet marketing, and I just know Magpie from a blog. This is an idea that is extraordinary. and I hope we both mutually beneficial relationship between publishers and advertisers. I just join, and expect to have quite a lot of dollars ….. ha .. ha ….

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:11:15 +0000

Thanks for airing the other side. I will check this out.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:54:03 +0000

Thanks for posting this Jessica. I was looking for some cold hard info about Magpie and of course you deliver. :)

By: melissa

melissa — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:52:44 +0000

i think i may have to try it out. thanks.

By: amyz5

amyz5 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:52:36 +0000

‘who doesn’t like chicks who knit?’

that, my friend, would be my jessica gottlieb fave quote of the week. you will forever keep me entertained.

loving you!

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[...] In your answer, can you also relate this to the statement you make where you say, “Your beloved authenticity is a hoax” in reference to the collective blogosphere. Please describe how you are able to maintain [...]

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:16:34 +0000

blech.

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:27:44 +0000

Jessica,

I would have less of a problem with Magpie if it were 1) Actually transparent
2) Not incenting people to lie.

Re: transparency, most people will not know that “#magpie” = advertisement. So if Magpie (and the people who use it) want to be honest and transparent about what they’re doing, they’ll add the word “AD: ” before the advertisement.

Re: lying… I think it’s pretty stunning that folks don’t have a problem with, well, out-and-out lying. e.g., “I bought this and loved it!” and so on. Would you be comfortable lying like that to a friend in person? If not, why is it okay doing online? Would YOU like being mislead (“This cough medicine worked GREAT for my kid!”)? Does it not strike you as problematic, perhaps even dangerous to lose any sense of honesty and authenticity in online communications?

And your justifications along the lines of… “Other people are being obnoxious / sleazy / etc., so why I should worry about my own credibility / authenticity?” … well, I think that kind of speaks for itself.

Justification, meet lowest-common-denominator.

Lastly, suggesting that this is akin to banner ads and text ads in the margin of a blog and so on… I think that’s deeply disingenuous and utterly wrong.