I've read your blog for a long time now Fee and have never commented before. But I hope this comes across as respectfully as I mean it!

'Don't hate the playa, hate the game'........ With respect, I think this is a massive cop out approach for a blogger to take. Readers come to hear your voice and opinion. As a reader I would be of the opinion Don't play the game if you don't want to play by the rules. And they are clearly laid out for bloggers and brands. So if I wanted to enter a business I would research and learn the standards - not try to blame someone else for not enforcing the rules upon me

I'm another reader with a foot in neither camp you have outlined above - I do care less if I've realised its a sponsored or paid for post and the blogger doesn't disclose yes I do think less of them and they lose some credibility for me. But hey ho, I just learn not to trust their reviews in future. Doesn't mean I don't read - but I don't trust. And I certainly will NOT click on their affiliate links(just to note - this is only with ones who are not honest. I'm happy to support a blogger I feel is being honest and/or discloses)

Finally yes I am more suspicious about other bloggers as a result - so yes they kinda do give all bloggers a bad name. I find I double check if not sure and now tend to err on the side of 'probably sponsored' as opposed to trusting their opinion. It is entirely within a bloggers control - just own it, and be confident in your content that to me says WAY more about a blogger than a shady, PR written article I can see through

I love your eBay posts especially - don't get me wrong, I think you are very clear with your content, so I know what to believe when you write it. But I absolutely agree with LBQ on this and think that bloggers taking control here sends a massive message to brands and the industry in general

Sorry for the essay - I hope I articulated that without coming across aggressive/accusatory towards you personally!