Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Removing Myself from IFB

Well today I'm removing myself from IFB (Independent Fashion Bloggers). They wrote an article about how blogging is either good or bad for body image, etc [& edited it later]. Anyways, basically they made it seem as if full figured fashion 
bloggers are non existent and aren't disciplined enough to create quality blogs.

It takes time. I started last year. I don't have a quality camera or tripod for pictures. I don't have money to be spending on clothes all the time. I don't have professionals running my blog. Etc.
I do it myself.
So it bothers me that they would write an article, basically saying that full figured fashion blogs aren't around and "top quality".

Running a full figured fashion blog is way harder than other fashion blogs. Same with petite clothes and tall clothes, etc. The availability isn't always there. You're more creative in finding your style and getting interesting pieces. Hence the reason I decided to purse a career in Fashion Design.

Honestly, IFB hasn't really done anything for me, besides check out some other blogs. I don't find them the least bit helpful and this just sealed the deal.

Article: http://heartifb.com/2012/08/10/bloggers-body-image-are-we-helping-or-hurting-ourselves/

Here's a link to someone else's post about it, because they really stick it to the point:
http://getoffmyinternets.net/2012/ifb-says-not-enough-women-who-arent-thin-beautiful-have-high-quality-blogs/


 IFB, you have lost yet another blogger.

 Blogging isn't just about numbers and followers, it's about the passion you have to share your interest with the world. 

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13 comments:

  1. I agree with you...blogging for me is about connection and passion. What's funny is that I read that article but didn't see much in it...then today the blogger community has BLOWN UP over it. I guess it all went over my head.

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  2. Thanks for sharing! I thought their arguments were poor and then their follow up said people were "bullying" was ridiculous. Great points that it's harder to find fashionable clothes because it's just not available. I'm petite and I know the struggle. I'm not a personal style blogger and I can't imagine if I had to come up with an outfit every day! Best of luck chica :)

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  3. just added you to my bloglovin! Thank you for this post and I agree with you as well. I am certainly DONE with IFB after this. I made a video about it, check it out if you have time to visit my blog: www.commecoco.com

    Jen

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  4. I also took my badge down yesterday, the "apology but not apology you made me mad now I'm going to tell you about yourself" letter did the deal. Besides, as you said I didn't get anything out of having their bade, anyways. I can't support an organization that doesn't value me.

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  5. Definitely agree with you all, thank you for the comments

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  6. Ugh. I'm taking my badge down today as well. The post, and their lack of thought in posting it, and the follow up defensiveness (and censorship of comments) sort of sealed the deal for me. I'm grateful that at one time IFB was a great resource for fashion bloggers, but right now, I don't get any value from a network that lost an opportunity to learn from its mistakes and to clear up their own sub-conscious prejudice.

    There are so many quality plus-size and diverse bloggers out there that do have the chops to be top tier!

    Good luck to you!

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    1. I agree, I see some amazing blogs out there for plus size, petite and more. I thought there was a sense of community there but it's all just uninteresting articles and follower hungry people.

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  7. I didn't even bother putting them up on my new blog design, they have been all over the place for me for over a year. IFB does nothing but recycle the same stuff and serve it on a new platter! Here's to us all becoming successful without them! Maybe now, they will get it, that sorry excuse for an open letter was nothing but them complaining about bullying which i didn't think was bullying. big whoop people didn't agree with your ideals and wording, get over, and act like an adult.

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  8. IFB wrote the article, got backlash and tried to edit the article to blur it's true intent, but people can copy/paste. IFB is so lame. Read the article she linked to and you'll be so upset. This is just more proof that the fashion world only places love and focus on one type of person. Really sad.

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  9. I think it's naive of IFB to think that curvy/non-white (etc.) bloggers aren't popular because of their content and blog design. It's clear what the fashion industry prefers and that extends to fashion bloggers too.

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  10. I took my IFB badge down too. We all are beautiful and shouldn't have to compare or be compared to anyone.

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  11. They have seriously been missing out with a certain blog named Girl with Curves(.com)! She is brilliant and beautiful and I am a bit upset with IFB over this. They claim community but often if you aren't thin and professionally ran they don't really notice you. Other then giving sometimes interesting information (I loved their Bigger Better Bolder posts leading up to IFBcon). But I am a taller curvy gal and I need to be noticed otherwise it turns into separation of thin, professionally ran, gifted expensive clothing girls and the rest of us. And it shouldn't be that way.

    Chao
    Poppie
    http://thepoppie.com

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