Are fake blogs illegal in the UK?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by Michelle., Jan 23, 2010.

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    I was just reading a report (published two years ago) that fake blog owners may soon face prosecution charges..... :eek: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article1361968.ece

    perhaps I am over-reacting.... but I am in the process of setting up a blog with glowing ratings and feel slightly worried now. Am I not allowed to do this? There are so many review sites out there (not impartial) Is there any way to protect myself? How could they prove it's a fake blog, even if I am promoting the product who's to say whether I am lying or not? (Yes, if I am benefiting then there is an incentive to lie but how can they prove that my reviews are misleading?)
     
    Michelle., Jan 23, 2010 IP
  2. netspg

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    Quite strange to hear this,
    Let us hear more from our friends in DP :)

    Kind Regards,
    netspg
     
    netspg, Jan 23, 2010 IP