The “rustic” cabin was awesome! I thought I would miss the internet the most (and I did as far as missing my online friends) but what I missed the most was a microwave.

It boils own to perception. Is the reason perceived as valid; is the approach valid; is the end result valid? Get at least one of them wrong and, as we're seeing here, it can lead to more issues than the ones being discussed.

Rustic cabib, huh? I'm jealous – hope you had a great time!

I'm sure my take will be majorly wrong pretty soon (if it isn't already in some parts!) but appreciate your kind words. Cheers!

As I've said several times now… the issue I had with the PR blackout (besides the fact that I didn't think the “PR” should have been it it at all) is the way it makes “mommy” bloggers look.

It makes us appear whiny and helpless. You do not see tech/entertainment/social media bloggers, as an example, saying they can't handle blogging and what it entails, so they stage blackouts.

So as a mom that blogs, I resent the implication. I do not believe this was Trisha's intent. I don't think she thought it through.

I do realize it is difficult for some people to say “no”. But I promise, the more you do it… the easier it gets.

This article is exactly why I stop by. Danny, as usual your take is spot on.
I have to admit this seems like a whole lot of sweating the small stuff. It is a shame Trisha is getting heat. She was not looking for a firestorm. Probably should leave it alone and it will pass.

If you are in the blog world, there is always the chance that someone will take a run at you. Fight if you must, but be ready for tons of misinterpretation.

Bottom line, you are right. It is your blog, do what you want.

And more than that, thanks for being the voice of reason! You are 100% correct, Mr Brown – and not for the first time. This is sound advice whether you are a reviewer or not. Being a slave to your blog is a quick way of driving yourself to distraction and it's always good to take a step back and consider what you are doing and why.

Unless you spoke to the source direct, I'm not really sure what you did on behalf of your community?

But trust me, I would rather take the heat personally then anyone of the amazing ladies that are a part of our closer network.

When it comes down to it, my particular goal with my site (we carry a community side where bloggers can submit their own articles, my personal blog which is my soapbox, and the forums) is to showcase and support them, so even if I get “picked on”, its worth it to save (and support) another person that may need it.

And that is what ethics are…