tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post7503482523155179023..comments2023-12-15T03:08:26.097-08:00Comments on THE CITIZEN ROSEBUD: It's not YOU, it's me: an open letter to IFBcitizen rosebudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038740885720827086noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-15803511995414585052013-02-20T13:17:20.937-08:002013-02-20T13:17:20.937-08:00Wow, I had no idea that IFB thought I was worthles...Wow, I had no idea that IFB thought I was worthless .. lol. I knew there was a reason I never put their badge on my site. I never truly felt a part of their community being over 40 plus a pear shaped gal. <br /><br />What's odd is that it would be so easy to include everyone so we could all connect, but I guess that's not the business model these gals have in mind. Oh, well .. everyone gets old, ya know ;-)<br />and what goes around, comes around.<br /><br />Monica<br />www.pear-shaped-gal.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640704896355229623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-23320133998265834942013-02-20T02:12:54.649-08:002013-02-20T02:12:54.649-08:00Hi my dear!! Well it just goes to show the support...Hi my dear!! Well it just goes to show the support you deservedly have regarding the IFB, well done indeed for voicing what a lot of bloggers really think and from the looks of it, IFB will be a badge NOT a lot of true hardworking bloggers will want to display on their blogs xxxSharon Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792904322725966887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-21417914442244486512012-08-26T13:16:13.037-07:002012-08-26T13:16:13.037-07:00I agree 100% - great post. I just took down my bad...I agree 100% - great post. I just took down my badge too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-90928330581418197792012-08-26T13:16:12.618-07:002012-08-26T13:16:12.618-07:00I agree 100% - great post. I just took down my bad...I agree 100% - great post. I just took down my badge too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-60651506643468945132012-08-23T10:23:50.036-07:002012-08-23T10:23:50.036-07:00Hear hear. Thanks for this post - I completely mis...Hear hear. Thanks for this post - I completely missed this fubar being kinda bored with ifb s outputput latelyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-23009121830850165542012-08-22T09:52:35.763-07:002012-08-22T09:52:35.763-07:00Bella,
Once again you've written a thoughtful ...Bella,<br />Once again you've written a thoughtful and pointed piece. I've been unimpressed by IFB for while now and have to say that they've fallen off my radar almost completely. There are so many talented bloggers to follow and to me variety is the spice of life. <br /><br />x LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-78295223269458420252012-08-21T21:01:23.214-07:002012-08-21T21:01:23.214-07:00Thank you for this well-written and thought out re...Thank you for this well-written and thought out response. I was late to the party because like you, I rarely read IFB anymore. I too loved IFB in the beginning. A few years ago saw a change and backed off, rarely interacting as honestly there wasn't much for me to interact with. I don't recall such importance placed on monetizing earlier on, I recall it was mostly about blogging. Content, photography, how to make a great looking blog and the technical aspects with the occasional post about how to interact or develop a relationship with PR's. One of the things that really, *really* bothers me is the editing of the original post. It was immature and frankly sneaky to change the post rather than print some kind of addendum or even a brand new post, clarifying and actually opening the issue to conversation. I don't see any professionalism in the way this was first posted -- there would be no need to edit the final post had it been edited or researched properly in the first place -- nor in the additional responses from IFB. If you want to be considered professional, then act it. While I'm at it... "top tier"? Really? WTF? It sounds like a high school popularity contest. Ooo who did you vote for blog queen and king? Ugh! Sorry, but its not only a dreadfully irritating term but also implies that anyone else blogging isn't as first-rate. Funny, I had been thinking about taking off the IFB badge awhile ago but kind of forgot about it. Now I haven't. XXX Suzanne Idee Fixehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12679508229122634978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-79365897791337576142012-08-21T19:29:42.670-07:002012-08-21T19:29:42.670-07:00Hi Bella,
i am also late but I wanted to tell you...Hi Bella,<br /><br />i am also late but I wanted to tell you that this letter is brilliant, you are so confident and strong.<br /><br />Kudos to you!JTWisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12440093765425738170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-29869243398629289912012-08-20T19:48:12.220-07:002012-08-20T19:48:12.220-07:00Well, as usual, I am WAY late to this party... but...Well, as usual, I am WAY late to this party... but I made it! <br /><br />WELL SAID BELLA! I have never been a part of any of these groups as I have always found them elitist and cliquey... and I just love my darling group of awesome chicks... and I know I will never make a cent from my blog - but it was never part of the plan. <br /><br />GOOD FOR YOU for speaking up, taking a stand, having a point and sticking to your guns... and so eloquently. You, my dear, are a rock star. <br /><br />Sarah xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235255775524330362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-51007974748113049422012-08-20T10:53:40.080-07:002012-08-20T10:53:40.080-07:00Bravah! I decided to remove my IFB button as well....Bravah! I decided to remove my IFB button as well. I had the pleasure of meeting you at an IFB conference so it's a bit heart breaking how they've been treating their "community" lately. I prefer to read your blog than Cupcakes & Cashmere but I can't relate to her :/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604369392892994141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-89153704738998292322012-08-20T09:03:36.051-07:002012-08-20T09:03:36.051-07:00Wow. Being fairly new to blogging in this type of ...Wow. Being fairly new to blogging in this type of subject, and being in the well over 40 crowd, I really enjoyed reading your thoughts about IFB. Even with just getting into it several months ago, I can already see the truth behind many of your thoughts.<br /><br />Thanks for speaking your mind...I love women who do so.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Tammy of Walking in Pretty ShoesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-70957812337694843862012-08-19T15:16:15.971-07:002012-08-19T15:16:15.971-07:00Bravo Bella! It could not have been said any bette...Bravo Bella! It could not have been said any better than this - YOU are rad my dear. Ole tu!Veshoeviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435514642440232185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-10475107740514886732012-08-19T12:56:51.647-07:002012-08-19T12:56:51.647-07:00I knew I loved you, simple as that. IFB ? I was ...I knew I loved you, simple as that. IFB ? I was vaguely aware of their existence. Never checked them out. Because I know you, however, and immediately loved your intelligence and style, I'm spared the bullshit. <br /><br />Your writing rings true and resonates so very deeply. Thank you for raising your voice. I get cynical and sad when I hear of things like this, but I love the fact that you get mad and say so. Well done!!!!!<br /><br />Jean at www.drossintogold.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089424590056521268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-68147355648665334912012-08-19T04:04:30.359-07:002012-08-19T04:04:30.359-07:00This is such a beautifully written post, and it ex...This is such a beautifully written post, and it expresses everything that I've been feeling about IFB in the last few months. Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395668352640656250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-59844279349274784712012-08-18T16:23:57.877-07:002012-08-18T16:23:57.877-07:00Well said!
Thanks for your voice. I, along with m...Well said! <br />Thanks for your voice. I, along with many others, appreciate what you've written here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-91577789644909267892012-08-18T14:21:00.367-07:002012-08-18T14:21:00.367-07:00Oh Bella what can I say....I just LOVE YOU... you ...Oh Bella what can I say....I just LOVE YOU... you beautiful, inspiring soulful woman...with a whole lot of verve! I applaud you my dear and your eloquent use of language! You have risen to hero status! Thank you for using your voice!<br /><br />Tamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-75501867833526827562012-08-18T08:04:38.630-07:002012-08-18T08:04:38.630-07:00Beautifully stated, my friend. I've long felt ...Beautifully stated, my friend. I've long felt ifb had jumped the shark and this just confirmed it for me at least they change clean with their main mission: it's all about money. <br /><br />I think taking down IFB badges is a great statement.Angelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098744323184143823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-80339976379682252912012-08-18T07:33:25.630-07:002012-08-18T07:33:25.630-07:00I learned a tremendous amount from this post! I j...I learned a tremendous amount from this post! I joined IFB late, I guess, but never really could get the hang of it. I felt like I did not fit in. I fell off the radar, or I guess I let it fall off mine. Thanks for helping me see more of the history of IFB. <br /><br />xoxo<br />Lynn Dylan Lynn Hastyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367660287680792496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-43965449109921085282012-08-17T22:59:58.559-07:002012-08-17T22:59:58.559-07:00You have outdone yourself again Bella. What an ama...You have outdone yourself again Bella. What an amazing heartfelt open letter. So well written and so brave and so true. Standing ovation from me too!sylvia @ 40PlusStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114803623596767298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-86774372160215842672012-08-17T21:00:01.966-07:002012-08-17T21:00:01.966-07:00Well-stated! I was only peripherally aware of IFB,...Well-stated! I was only peripherally aware of IFB, but am a fan of yours and the 40+ Blog Roll. Thank you for being such a powerful and relevant voice! Amber of Butane Anvilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17085975055424100573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-15109331471739040872012-08-17T20:21:21.315-07:002012-08-17T20:21:21.315-07:00Bravo Bella! I had actually stopped reading IFB f...Bravo Bella! I had actually stopped reading IFB for months when it seemed to have only one target audience. (And I had been voluntarily extricating myself from that circle already.) What I love in the blog world (fashion/lifestyle/photography blogs) is whenever I come across something or someone so different from what the general media offers. This post confirms what I am hearing from other disillusioned blogger friends. I think we all have to be honest and firm about what we really want out of our blogs and the blogging community.<br /><br />Thank you for this heartfelt post! -- J xxxThe Foolish Aesthetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17115423516641338460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-51353187273610032512012-08-17T16:31:54.566-07:002012-08-17T16:31:54.566-07:00The few times I clicked on IFB stuff I've been...The few times I clicked on IFB stuff I've been seriously underimpressed-I thought it was just me.<br /><br />Applauding your honesty and bravery here Bella.xx.Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03565814556356447975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-1184860746578828142012-08-17T13:57:26.329-07:002012-08-17T13:57:26.329-07:00Wonderful post Bella, very heartfelt and well writ...Wonderful post Bella, very heartfelt and well written. Reading it made me feel very sad though, because I have a 10 yo daughter who is already feeling the fashion pressure and I want to encourage her to develop her own sense of style. Yet there is clearly a big money driven monster out there in the world which makes women (not just young girls) feel like they are not good enough to be considered stylish or fashionable or beautiful because they are not a certain size and colour. Your blog and the ones I follow, ( and loads of others I have not yet discovered !!!!) are the ones which really count, the ones which show women that we can be stylish and beautiful and be part of a community which supports and encourages no matter what shape and colour we are. Thank you Bella!!Penny-Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705614681640986769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-7301086122469518482012-08-17T13:39:58.536-07:002012-08-17T13:39:58.536-07:00OMG Bella. I am so glad I saw a tweet re: this pos...OMG Bella. I am so glad I saw a tweet re: this post come across my iphone because Lawd (!) knows I wouldn't have wanted to miss this incredibly honest and well written post.<br />Kudos to you.<br />And hugs too! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389068555743575226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306737686495027327.post-17766724451147474592012-08-17T13:03:53.119-07:002012-08-17T13:03:53.119-07:00Thanks for speaking out Bella! In fact, inspired ...Thanks for speaking out Bella! In fact, inspired by you I'm taking my IFB badge down. <br />It's so funny to hear words like "top tier blogger" and so on. What is it a rat race?! I'm blogging because it's therapeutic for me. Why would I worry myself about others' judgements. <br />xx<br />mayamtghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06172160952987403330noreply@blogger.com