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[Supernorthernme]

The thread continues....if it hasn't continued elsewhere! @Lateforall it was me who questioned Lobella loves depression wears lippy campaign. I get that the idea is that being a bit glam might be a way of coping. And i have been guilty of putting my face on to carry on in the world. I get that not everyone with pnd is sat at home in pjs unshowered with greasy hair. But I just find the whole thing so false on her account - maybe that is because I know of her in real life.

But I think so many of them have massivley over exaggerated aspects of their lives because it sells. Whether that is FODs clumsy parenting or whatever. But it really doesnt sit well

You guys are confirmation its justvnotva nice place. No wonder mofod could buy a mansion.

Quite inthegame and avoid the plebs by jetting out every school holiday.

Fair enough, jam. Is it just parenting feeds that you have a problem with? In general, or regarding how big their platform is?
What about crafty ones? Sport ones? Recipe foody ones?Just small ones. I'm old fashioned too in a lot of respects and have said so on these boards and other threads.
I do realise that there's more newfangled ways of earning a living out there though and new jobs out there that weren't a thing when I was young.
It doesn't make them any less of a "real" job. Social media is huge now.
What is a real job,by the way? Do you have to be doing physical graft like building work, or crunching numbers as an accountant to be thought of as a proper job?
If it's properly marked, properly advertised if they're showcasing freebies, then they're doing nothing wrong.

I've seen and known of influencers that attract brand attention at small time,non rich, and scraping a living level though
(referring to this bit I'm about to highlight)

I still don’t think you’d attract brands at that sort of level

So still kind of interested to know where people would stand on a bit of well extra needed money coming in. Even if it's from a non traditional source.) Clearly marked of course.
Sorry if it's already been answered,the thread's moving quickly.)

I think you're responding to my comments Cady. A proper job is doing something useful. Blogging for freebies by talking into your phone and posting filtered pictures of your life and stuff is not a job, in my view.

I have no problem with any of them. I find many IG accounts very pleasant. Agree they should be clear about advertising 👍🏻

To this though...
A proper job is doing something useful.

What about advertising? That's a proper job. Do you think it is if it's on the telly? A well known and established job in that respect?
That's basically what IG feeds boils down to though .On a more I'm your mate way, granted. Which is why clear guidelines need to be set and if things are given they need to be said that they are.

Dear god I hope I never live to see a BA (Influencing).

A BA? What's that?

I already answered that question. I don’t have any problem with people earning money from Instagram if they do if honestly. I think the brands should pay them properly if they are doing a good job (money not just a freebie) as well. The brands are exploiting many bloggers as much as the bloggers are exploiting their followers. @cadyheron you don’t seem to answer my questions though. What do you think motivates people to grow large follower numbers? I’ve said what I think motivates them but interested in your view. And do you think DLAMs hotel stay is a collab/ad?

If we review something on Mumsnet that is part of a product test, we have to be transparent and state this. Surely this rules apply to the bloggers and instamums too? I have stepped away as I am worried I will give too much away but I do not know how some posters are saying ‘why does it matter?’

Telling consumers to have "perspective" while they break ASA rules is pathetic. My perspective is that they want to con me.

Who's saying it doesn't matter? I've repeatedly said of course you should always state ads, and I don't think anyone else has said otherwise? People just seem to have a problem in general though, even when ads are stated.

I am still feeling like an abject failure for not whisking some of my flock away on a luxury (gifted holiday) - is there someone I can ring to complain? I have clearly failed as a parent and my children are doomed as a result. It clearly explains a lot about me though as the 5th of 7 children who never went on holiday anywhere, ever. Seriously though, influencers need to get a conscience and stop promoting idealised nonsense just to line their own pockets.

Agreed @areyouinthegame and they will use any method possible. The cuter the better.

Bizarre how on a thread about instamums some prolific, obsessive posters don't really read responses or comprehend the thread is AIBU Instamums, there's no guidelines or rules regarding which areas are to be discussed or avoided and flowing discussion is discouraged or stamped out by aggressive over posting.

And it's just boring when the same person refuses to accept people have different viewpoints and maybe discussing accounts in general which leads to new points of discussion. They just keep on reiterating the same points. Bottom line is it's reality show business. Most of these accounts crossed over from personal to business.

If no1 instadad had not turned his daughters into business there'd be very little to discuss, bar online safety and over exposure. It would probably be what it started out as, relatively harmless and funny. But by turning it into a money making machine it changes the whole feel and account. I'm not saying that was the intent, and I'm sure things just moved so fast it was difficult to see those lines being crossed. But anyone who thinks these people don't see those follower figures as money is misguided.

@thechocolateteapot I know, the struggle is real! My husband and I haven't had a night off together in 19 years and I haven't taken some of my brood off ever to 'reconnect the gaps' how they've grown into such lovely thoughtful young adults I'll never know. #poorchildren #mobilehomeholidayforeveryoneneverhurt

They all seem to be on luxury breaks for easter, don't they? They'll have been booked up with clients months in advance. Don't believe the 'this opportunity just came up' bullshit.

It's aspirational isn't it? We want to be them, with their glossy lives, so we buy a £50 dodgy tote to try and feel part of their 'tribe'. Or something.

Well said @Mumofkids agree with everything you've just posted.

Nobody is stamping anybody out, but there's a real problem with any questions being asked.
There's other "prolific" posters too, but obviously they're the "right" kind that do the right amount of haha omg posts.

Sorry, that was to mumofkids. See,no bolding.

Point them out Cady. We can discuss anyone you want.

Yeah,but that's your issues then, jam. If you want to be them and keep trying to keep up with things but might not be able to afford as it's the "aspirational lifestyle" - not the IGers fault.
If they're saying it's a gift, there's nothing wrong there. Seeing as some posts are pointed out even if they're ad, or if something likes shiny, nice, new or expensive.

looks shiny #fatfingertyping

.... "I don't know every single one of my followers personal finances...." is facetious, very facetious, but, again, no notion of engaging constructively - just closing down dissent.

Of course it's my issues Cady. Weird point. This is all my opinion.

Some posters have some serious issues. Luckily the thread runs more easily if you ignore them. I'd advise that to anyone who struggles to cope with posts, rather than pick up on bizarre repetitive holding points, just move on.