Should bloggers accept free stuff?

it appears that many bloggers are starting to turn some tidy profits selling advertising space on their blogs. Some alpha bloggers are also being courted by companies seeking to market their products by offering them free stuff. What are the ethical implications of these offers of ’schwag’ and how is the blogosphere dealing with it?

Ernie links to J.D. Lasica, a professional journalist (and blogger) who has written an article that addresses this question. The cost of ethics: Influence peddling in the blogosphere.

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