Comments on: TechCrunch “Macbook AirGate”

By: Kieron

Kieron — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:35:28 +0000

Peter, TechCrunch isn’t an affiliate site so not sure what your point is there. As I said above I certainly write posts if people send me cool sruff and I like it, but those posrs are clearly labelled as such. And yes, loads of self promotion, after all it is my blog. But paid inclusion? No, I turn down offers every week for paid links etc.

By: Peter

Peter — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:31:40 +0000

To be honest, I ‘feel’ it happens everywhere. Its just the person who writes the articles actually own the sites and authorises the inclusion. Maybe its all part of the affiliate industry?
For instance, there are articles published on here.org.uk that ‘feel like’ they are paid inclusion, or are just self promotion.

By: Jon Rettinger

Jon Rettinger — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:00:21 +0000

My name is Jon Rettinger, and I run TechnoBuffalo. I was as shocked as you are to hear of Daniel’s egregious and morally corrupt actions. I can assure you that TechnoBuffalo has always conducted itself ethically and is not the start-up in question. Judging by Daniel’s response, the truth will come out. I actually have each one of my conversations with Daniel documented for reference if you would like. He reached out to me originally, having heard about TechnoBuffalo through my YouTube channel (jon4lakers).
I consider myself to have decent moral compass, and beginning a business venture on such a sour note would never sit well with me. I�d really like the opportunity to clear TechnoBuffalo�s name.
Reputation is so important to any web sites success, and insinuations can cause irreparable damage. It is my sincerest hope that the perpetrating company is revealed as soon as possible.

Jon

By: Lee Bandoni

Lee Bandoni — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:53:13 +0000

Do people really think that this kind of stuff does not go on every day and that gifts are not issues in return for positive posts. The issue here is this 17 year old boy has told to many people about his exploits and as such has been hung out to dry to save face. His downfall .. naivety

By: TP

TP — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:40:35 +0000

I like the TechCruch getting some of their own. I think its time to hold them to account as they love finger pointing…. will their glass house stand up?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:11:48 +0000

Unfortunately this is not the only post which is a bit dubious. I had exactly the same thoughts when I read this post only recently. WooThemes Expands To ExpressionEngine. It raises questions about who approves content on the site.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:05:44 +0000

Heh! You’d make a great detective…

Agreed that TechCrunch are scapegoating here, if the article met their standards it should remain up, regardless of how it was “paid for”!