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Alissa Enders — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:18:00 -0000

This is completely insane. I can't begin to imagine how this blogger thought this sounded like a good idea for a first interaction with anyone. I am saddened that this happened to you. It must have been so very very surreal.

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tidymom — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:06:45 -0000

WOW! I'm SHOCKED.......seriously? people act like this? I'm trying to make my way to my first blog conference, I can't imagine someone acting that way!.....I'm amazed every day at the things that come out of people's mouths! Kudo's to YOU for the great comeback!! When someone catches me off guard like that, I'm so shocked I never have anything great to say back to them! (honestly, I just don't think that way I guess lol) I loved your reply!!

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Allan — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:02:49 -0000

Even if you got her name and blog, you'd probably have been nice and left that out. The nature of the story was notable enough without names. Thanks for sharing this experience.

I've known a couple of "bloggers" that thought their own little platform gave the license to abuse businesses. One "blogger" or "social geek" who is active on Twitter actually thought that his local Chick-fil-A should honor a non-existent coupon he mistakenly believed was valid because he has a huge following and could cause them bad publicity. That they should make an exception for him because he has a semi-popular blog. Behavior like this makes it harder for businesses to trust bloggers.

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Guest — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:15:43 -0000

I am absolutely gobsmacked that someone could think that pulling a stunt like that would net her anything but the crap she threatened you with. Power, perceived or otherwise is a dangerous thing in the hands of the wrong people...she is definitely one of the "wrong people" and by her own example, probably doesn't wield enough real power in the blogosphere to smack down a fly!

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whenonedoorcloses — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:44:53 -0000

Good for you! I am, on a daily basis, amazed by the sense of entitlement some people seem to have. I applaud your reply. I'd still be sitting there with my mouth gaping open if that happened to me. Ya done good.

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catherinecopeland — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:19:55 -0000

I'm a blogger and I went to blogher myself. I probably saw you there because it seems I was always traversing through the lobby.

I was just so overwhelmed with the whole blogher experience I was shell shocked. I actually did receive a pair of crocs at the social luxe party and even though they weren't my size I want to thank you.

You see I teach in an inner city school and not all of "my kids" can afford new clothes or new shoes. Thanks to you I was able to give a young lady in my class a pair of shoes she adores. She told me in halting English that she'd never owned a new pair of shoes EVER. I was also able to give my LandsEnd book bag to another student and I've already thanked them.

I couldn't get over the way some self-absorbed bloggers felt that they were such big fish in the blog pond. I am not that delusional. I'm still new at blogging and I hope I never become so self absorbed that I have to try to blackmail someone for anything.

Thanks again!!!! I can't tell you how happy it made me to present this beautiful girl with such a wonderful gift.

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Margo — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:10:58 -0000

That I'm chiming in so late kind of says it all. I wasn't at blogher. Love blogging, but relatively new to it- longtime professional writer and wildly put off about this attitude. It's still amazing to me how fast a few bad eggs can mess things up for other hardworking and talented people. The illusions of grandeur illustrated on this blogger's part crack me up - and I'm way past choosing to deal with it. Which makes me want to share -my kids are teenagers, I'm over 45 and no one calls me "mommy" anymore. My perception may be wrong, but most(blogging, social media, etc.) seems to be about the women who are a decade or more younger than I am, because that's where the critical mass currently is. Generationally speaking and as a whole, I perceive these women as hugely more brazen than most women closer to my age would ever have dreamed of being. I'm kind of envious, and mean that as a complement. I feel "in the game" and I like my blog content, but feel like a johnny come lately, old girl - struggling to figure out how to get people to my blog and judge for themselves - without resorting to personal, non-constitutional pandering or shoe blackmail! (not that I ever - as this self professed demographic, ever could do that :) Thanks for the insiders point of view!

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George G Smith Jr — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:57:28 -0000

Jane -

Sad that I didn't get a chance to meet you. We were sponsors at Social Luxe and the People's Party on Thursday. I met with hundreds of people, but in a conference of 1500, I couldn't possibly have met everyone. I can always be reached at gsmith@crocs.com or via TWITTER at @crocs or @georgegsmithjr. Feel free to say hi - and then next time we won't miss each other!!

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janegassner — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:31:09 -0000

Crocs were at BlogHer'09? Who knew. I'd feel badly about missing the SocialLuxe party (was it invite only?), but I think Crocs should feel worse that their rep wasn't out and about meeting people. Good will, you know....etc.etc.

Signed: BlogHer'09 attendee who is also a Croc-wearer

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Lindsay Davies — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:48:11 -0000

See that you're staying true to form George, transparent, fair and proactive. It's good to read the comments below are in support of your decision to go public on your experience. Testament to the reputation that you have built within your networks. I think this story shows the power of social media in both the positive and the negative demonstrating that politeness and decorum are even more essential to business in a world which is so socially connected.

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Danielle Smith — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:02:29 -0000

George - you are PRICELESS. I'm glad you stood up for yourself. I'm glad you stood up for Crocs - because to have handled it any other way would have been to give in to the idea that bloggers/PR/Brands should be DEMANDING anything from each other. We are trying to work TOGETHER. I know this woman isn't the norm. I know you believe strongly in a positive relationship between Crocs and Bloggers - good heavens - you sent my daughter the most FANTASTIC Crocs when our original order didn't arrive. Thank you again for taking your job so seriously and still being able to laugh with us. So great to have time to chat!

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George G Smith Jr — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:19:33 -0000

In the small talk, she did mention kids. That's why I gave her that title. I wouldn't throw "moms" under the bus like that. Heck, I hate the term mommy blogger to begin with. Most of my favorite "Mommy bloggers" don't necessarily write about their kids!

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becky — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:15:32 -0000

I definitely think you should have told this story, George. And I'm glad you did.

I do take exception to this being laid at the feet of mommybloggers. Unless you discussed her kids or she told you she was a mommyblogger, it could have been ANY woman at the conference. Not all in attendance were moms. I'm just tired of the moms being blamed for every piece of bad behavior this year.

If she told you she was a mom, then calling her "generic mommyblogger" was perhaps warranted.

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Liz — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:11:52 -0000

Wow!! This is ridiculous! I honestly can't imagine someone doing this seriously, it's awful. I'm sorry you had to come in contact with such an ugly encounter, and I hope that this person hasn't ruined the reputation of many of us other bloggers out there!