--- title: Yes, Bloggers Are Amateurs -- But Do They Have to Be So Unprofessional? description: Yes, Bloggers Are Amateurs -- But Do They Have to Be So Unprofessional? image: https://www.ideagrove.com/hubfs/les-anderson-165841.jpg --- [![logo](https://www.ideagrove.com/hubfs/Idea_Grove_2023/Images/General/logo.svg "logo")](https://www.ideagrove.com) - [About Us](https://www.ideagrove.com/about) - [Services](https://www.ideagrove.com/services) - [Public Relations](https://www.ideagrove.com/services/public-relations) - [Brand Strategy](https://www.ideagrove.com/services/brand-strategy) - [Web Design](https://www.ideagrove.com/services/website-design) - [Content Marketing](https://www.ideagrove.com/services/content-marketing) - [Performance Marketing](https://www.ideagrove.com/services/performance-marketing) - [Client Stories](https://www.ideagrove.com/case-studies) - [Video Testimonials](https://www.ideagrove.com/testimonials) - [Industries](https://www.ideagrove.com/industries) - [IT & AI](https://www.ideagrove.com/industries/it-ai) - [Manufacturing and Industrial](https://www.ideagrove.com/industries/manufacturing-industrial) - [Supply Chain and Logistics](https://www.ideagrove.com/industries/supply-chain-logistics) - [Blog](https://www.ideagrove.com/blog) - [About Us](https://www.ideagrove.com/about) - [Services](https://www.ideagrove.com/services) - [Public Relations](https://www.ideagrove.com/services/public-relations) - [Brand Strategy](https://www.ideagrove.com/services/brand-strategy) - [Web Design](https://www.ideagrove.com/services/website-design) - [Content Marketing](https://www.ideagrove.com/services/content-marketing) - [Performance Marketing](https://www.ideagrove.com/services/performance-marketing) - [Client Stories](https://www.ideagrove.com/case-studies) - [Video Testimonials](https://www.ideagrove.com/testimonials) - [Industries](https://www.ideagrove.com/industries) - [IT & AI](https://www.ideagrove.com/industries/it-ai) - [Manufacturing and Industrial](https://www.ideagrove.com/industries/manufacturing-industrial) - [Supply Chain and Logistics](https://www.ideagrove.com/industries/supply-chain-logistics) - [Blog](https://www.ideagrove.com/blog) [ Get Started ](https://www.ideagrove.com/contact) [ Get Started ](https://www.ideagrove.com/contact) [Blog](https://www.ideagrove.com/blog) / [Public Relations](https://www.ideagrove.com/blog/topic/public-relations) / # Yes, Bloggers Are Amateurs -- But Do They Have to Be So Unprofessional? ![](https://www.ideagrove.com/hubfs/Scott%20Baradell.png) [Scott Baradell](https://www.ideagrove.com/blog/author/scott-baradell) **Published:** February 6, 2006       **Updated:** December 2, 2017 ![](https://www.ideagrove.com/hubfs/Idea_Grove_2023/Images/Blog/hour.svg) 1 min read - [![](https://www.ideagrove.com/hubfs/Idea_Grove_2023/Images/Blog/linkedin.svg)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.ideagrove.com/blog/yes-bloggers-are-amateurs-but-do-they-have-to-be-so-unprofessional) - [![](https://www.ideagrove.com/hubfs/Idea_Grove_2023/Images/Blog/X.svg)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.ideagrove.com/blog/yes-bloggers-are-amateurs-but-do-they-have-to-be-so-unprofessional) - [![](https://www.ideagrove.com/hubfs/Idea_Grove_2023/Images/Blog/facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.ideagrove.com/blog/yes-bloggers-are-amateurs-but-do-they-have-to-be-so-unprofessional) ![les-anderson-165841.jpg](https://www.ideagrove.com/hubfs/les-anderson-165841.jpg) *(Author's note: Blogger relations memories, circa 2006.)* Gawker has an e-mail exchange between blogger Perez Hilton and a Playboy publicist regarding a Super Bowl party that will make you want to throw yourself over the nearest railing. Excerpt: > From: Jose Martinez, Harrison & Shriftman > To: Perez Hilton > Date: 2/6/06 > > Someone just sent this to me ... was this comment in response to you not being invited to our party? > > "The Maxim party overflowed with celebs and VIPs who decided not to go to the Playboy party, which was very far away, at the airport." > > Thank goodness, only non-insiders read your unreliable page. You need to really be more responsible if you desire longevity in this business. I understand being snarky, but lies only make you look stupid in the end. I trust you'll see our media coverage in the coming days and see who and what our party really was like. > > From: Perez Hilton > To: Jose Martinez > Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 14:52:29 -0500 > > And I trust you will keep your ego in check and remove your dislike (or indifference) of me from the equation. > > You may choose not to invite me and invite a blogger who gets 1/3 of the traffic I do, and I can choose to write whatever I play. > > I never claim to be objective. In fact, I reslish in my perspective and point of view. That's why people visit my site, so much that I get more visitors in ONE day that visit me than read Star or OK in one week. > > If and when Harrison Shriftman decides that I am "worthy" of being invited to your events, then I will begin to give them favorable coverage. Hoo-boy.   ###### Insights ## Stay Informed with Our Blog Discover the latest industry trends and expert advice. 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