Ethics of writers, photographers and influencers
PTTravel
kate_frankie
replying to @1Dad1Kid @1Dad1Kid I do wonder how it can really be recommended if people don't use it. I build any gear into trips. Did noise cancelling headphones once and tried all of them out first #PTTravel
OutoftheOffice8
replying to @kate_frankie
@kate_frankie #PTTravel Chat
A4. Of course the answer should be those products they use but why should they be any different from the sleazy TV and radio snake oil salesman. Being honest or be a sales whore in plain English
kate_frankie
RT @biggsytravels: @kate_frankie A3. A photographer friend of mine - @byrnephoto_uk - said you can embellish things like the sun using Ligh…
findinganeish
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A2. There are always ethical considerations, which is one of the reasons I don’t tend to photograph people. I do try to abide by rules as well. I resisted photographing the Sistine Chapel, for instance. #PTTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @OutoftheOffice8: @kate_frankie #PTTravel Chat
A4. Of course the answer should be those products they use but why should they be any dif…
kate_frankie
RT @1Dad1Kid: I was once asked to do an article on a place I didn't visit. I made sure it was clear from my writing that this post was base…
kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @aok_NW Do you think their audience cares if that influencer uses the product or not? #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @AliasElenita @vickyinglis13 @kate_frankie Haha! Never been my scene (I really don't like being naked; even being topless…
kate_frankie
RT @findinganeish: @kate_frankie A1. If depends. If someone asked me to write content or take photos for their website or channels I wouldn…
RTWBarefoot
replying to @JordanJaunt @JordanJaunt I mean I'd never advertise a product I didn't use or a concept I didn't believe in, but then my blog isn't my career so I don't *have* to. #pttravel
AliasElenita
aok_NW
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot That’s a good question. Really I don’t think most people will think about that. #pttravel
RTWBarefoot
#pttravel A4: because i genuinely don't know - if you have ads on your website can you choose what those ads are?
RTWBarefoot
RT @aok_NW: @RTWBarefoot That’s a good question. Really I don’t think most people will think about that. #pttravel
kate_frankie
#PTTravel Chat
A3 I always used to worry my photography wasn't great. It wasn't edited as much as other accounts but actually it is a good representation of my trips. I try to give an accurate account each time. I really think that's best for the audience
Morology
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A4: Do I think influencers should? Sure, and in the end all I could not care less, well. it's all about the money, right? Is there anything ethical about capitalism? #pttravel
DonNadeau
A1. In my opinion, the bigger issue has to be the many writers who do not reveal that they received compensation such as a free hotel stay in exchange for an article. With that mentioned readers can judge for themselves fairness. #pttravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @aok_NW @aok_NW I suspect it'd depend on the influencer. Like, if I started advertising big boots or talking about 5* resorts, people might start asking questions, but I'm much more niche than the average blogger I suspect! #pttravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @Morology: @kate_frankie A4: Do I think influencers should? Sure, and in the end all I could not care less, well. it's all about the m…
kate_frankie
#PTTravel Chat
A4 For me, it makes no sense to promote something you don't use. I think its about integrity for me. Explain properly why you have/haven't & why you're recommending it
findinganeish
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A3. Again, I think it depends. If you’re writing or photographing to inform then accuracy is essential, but if you’re storytelling or recording memories then there’s more room for creative license and selective memory. #PTTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @DonNadeau @DonNadeau we were discussing that earlier, from the opposite side. Like, I think people *expect* things to have been compensated for, so sometimes I feel there should be a #NotAnAd hashtag. #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @1Dad1Kid It would never occur to me to write about somewhere I'd never been, tbh #pttravel except in those situations whe…
vickyinglis13
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Yes. Last year I looked something up for my folks, a via ferrata in 🏴. I found a blog post with a glaring mistake in geography, there's two waterfalls sharing the same name, but in different areas + they used photos of the Italian Dolomites, not Scotland. I was so mad #PTTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @vickyinglis13: @kate_frankie Yes. Last year I looked something up for my folks, a via ferrata in 🏴. I found a blog post with a gl…
kate_frankie
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @1Dad1Kid I've seen many FB pages and IG accounts that talk about places they don't know about. Not great #PTTravel
kate_frankie
#PTTravel Chat
Q5 Should influencers be more aware of their privilege and attuned to their audience's needs and abilities?
RTWBarefoot
replying to @vickyinglis13 @vickyinglis13 @kate_frankie Is it ethical to tell the blog writer about those mistakes or not? #pttravel
RTWBarefoot
#PTTravel Q5 Should influencers be more aware of their privilege and attuned to their audience's needs and abilities?
Txiki_Tales
RT @DonNadeau: A1. In my opinion, the bigger issue has to be the many writers who do not reveal that they received compensation such as a f…
RTWBarefoot
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @1Dad1Kid And meanwhile I get irked if I forgot to take a photo of an important building and end up not writing the post for 6 years #TrueStory #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @Txiki_Tales: A4 They should…but that depends on integrity and I’m not sure how widely that trait is held in the influencer community. #…
findinganeish
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A4. I think it’s up to the influencer and the influencees willing to trust them. I only ever seem to be approached by watchmakers though, and as I never use watches I’ve never responded to their requests. #PTTravel
Morology
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @RTWBarefoot @1Dad1Kid I have heard of these wikipedia blogger/influencer types. #pttravel
Travelnpack
replying to @RTWBarefoot
@RTWBarefoot A4
Confused. How can someone promote something they have not used themselves? I’ve read about ppl blogging about places they never been to. Where is the credibility of the “influencer”?
#PTTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel Depends on the influencer, and on the audience, I think. Like, if you're a cruise blogger and your audience is mostly cruisers, then it probably matters less than if you're say, a hiker-blogger (accessibility thoughts)
vickyinglis13
replying to @vickyinglis13 @kate_frankie Accurate information is the hill I will die on. I really hate when bloggers/instagrammers make up names for places. "It's called the wee while hoose", no it's not, it's called Black Rock cottage. Do a small bit of research to help your readers understand more 🤬 #PTTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @Travelnpack: @RTWBarefoot A4
Confused. How can someone promote something they have not used themselves? I’ve read about ppl blogging a…
aok_NW
RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie #pttravel Depends on the influencer, and on the audience, I think. Like, if you're a cruise blogger and your…
RTWBarefoot
replying to @Travelnpack @Travelnpack And that's the point! People do. It's seen a lot more in place than object; people often write about places they have never been. #pttravel
OutoftheOffice8
replying to @kate_frankie
@kate_frankie #PTTravel Chat
A5. Saving the toughest question for last? The pre-pandemic answer would be I haven’t thought about it but now I find I’m thinking more about these issues and they’re becoming part of the overall travel plan equation. Be your best.
RTWBarefoot
replying to @findinganeish
@findinganeish @kate_frankie I got approached by a company offering a device to aid the removal of hair from a certain male part of the anatomy.
I have never done that anyway. #pttravel
Txiki_Tales
A5 I think influencers who have gained their position through experience and expertise tend to. Those who rely on looks or some other fortunate relationship, maybe less so. I think we all know influencers we’d trust more than others. #pttravel
kate_frankie
replying to @Txiki_Tales @Txiki_Tales Its sad because it taints other people too. I gave up on working with destinations because I was going on press trips with people using bad tactics (often against law for ads etc). They would get more & better trips and I would be told my numbers were small #PTTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @vickyinglis13: @kate_frankie Accurate information is the hill I will die on. I really hate when bloggers/instagrammers make up names fo…
kate_frankie
RT @JKatzaman: A4 Influencers exaggerating their influence or promoting products they don't use has been a big stink in the last few years,…
vickyinglis13
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @kate_frankie I'd like to report them to the blog police 😂😂😂. I don't have the time to bother with their mistakes if they don't have the time to fact check, or even actually do the thing they're writing about #PTTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @OutoftheOffice8: @kate_frankie #PTTravel Chat
A5. Saving the toughest question for last? The pre-pandemic answer would be I haven’t tho…
kate_frankie
RT @OutoftheOffice8: @kate_frankie #PTTravel Chat
A4. Of course the answer should be those products they use but why should they be any dif…