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I wouldn’t. there’s no reason anyone should have to disclose if something is an ad.
by gjs278 7y ago
I wouldn’t. there’s no reason anyone should have to disclose if something is an ad.
- MrStonedOne 7y agoExcept, well, the FTC requirement that says literally that.
- jdck1326 7y agoI'm not sure the person was speaking about the law or current rules.
- derivagral 7y agoFTC, for a start. Political ads have more scrutiny as well, though I don't know the details. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2019/11/ftc-releases-advertising-disclosures-guidance-online-influencers https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2019/11/ftc-r...
- werber 7y agoThis is way more stringent than I realized (especially the buried in hashtags part) although the example at the end of doing #BrandNamePartner seems like it could be used disingenuously, like would #TeamMike satisfy the FTC requirements?
- ineedasername 7y agoWhether or not you would, or believe people shouldn't have to do so, there are laws regarding ad identification and candidate approval of ads when the advertisement is political in this way.
- hbosch 7y agoDisclosing if something is sponsored/an advertisement is important and necessary. It fully changes the trust dynamic between parties.
- gjs278 7y agocounterpoint: no it’s not.
- Proziam 7y agoOil is good for the environment - BP Spokesperson, also a scientist or Oil is good for the environment - scientist - You're telling me you don't see a difference here?
- gjs278 7y agonone because they’re both scientists. let’s see their reason too. or do you just trust oil is bad - any other scientist