Thank you for that link. A really good read and I now understand it all a lot more. I'm one of the older people on here so I suppose I didn't really get how people could be so affected or 'influenced' by watching the likes of the Meldrums and all the 'tat' they get gifted. To me, their house is just full of a load of crap that doesn't look good or have a good feel to it. It would never make me feel like I had to go out and buy it (apart from the photo book). I now realise how it actually can affect people psychologically and how these influencers have a responsibility to their viewers. I urge everyone to read the whole of that article including the comments at the bottom.
Mrs Meldrum #22 Desperately Seeking New Content To Vlog, Princess Reb Demands She MUST Have A Dog!
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Just skim read Emma Hill’s blog post (will read it fully later) but it’s a really good comprehensive read. I must admit I’d never heard of her until she was mentioned on here for her various posts on CMS/ASA stuff but she. You really couldn’t get a polar opposite to Reb! I agree the comments are worthwhile reading, especially where someone says how tit mummy floggers made them feel with their undisclosed ads.
https://www.independent.co.uk/trave...-discount-claims-hidden-charges-a8765241.html
Interesting read from Emma Hill above and she’s spot on. The above companies too have been warned by CMA to clean up their act. Mrs M and who ever else are possibly trying to pull the wool over consumers eyes. It’s not just about them personally. It’s about any company trying to do the dirty on consumers. Yet we’re labelled trolls for highlighting things, when in fact all we want is for society to be treated with the respect they deserve No one should be making money off the back of screwing consumers over.
Interesting read from Emma Hill above and she’s spot on. The above companies too have been warned by CMA to clean up their act. Mrs M and who ever else are possibly trying to pull the wool over consumers eyes. It’s not just about them personally. It’s about any company trying to do the dirty on consumers. Yet we’re labelled trolls for highlighting things, when in fact all we want is for society to be treated with the respect they deserve No one should be making money off the back of screwing consumers over.
So we all knew they were going on a freebie skiing holiday so why did she spend so long denying it? i.e lying by omission. If she was honest and relatable and cared about the hands that feed her, she could have got so much content out of it, flying with young children and length of transfer to resort, best resort to go to with young ones, things to look for when deciding on a skiing holiday with very young ones, what to buy, what to hire, will they enjoy it, should they all ski together, should Poppy go and be left in crèche or stay in UK, preparing for the holiday fitness wise before they go, pros and cons about even going at all, because we all know that they’re only going because it’s free and Lee wants to ski all day.?I think she’s just so damned sneaky and that’s why people don’t warm to her, plus the fact that it’s all me, me, me, free, free, free, and they don’t give back on any level what so ever, sad to watch really, I know who I’d rather be.
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Agree, the main thing I love about these threads are that the contributions made on here are valid, concise points and that everyone feels able to put across their two cents. I enjoy conversations like this in life too!
I’d be inclined to rebuff on Lee doing the majority of the childcare... Lee puts on his gushing SAHD act when the instastories or camera is rolling for a vlog, but truthfully how many SAH parents do we know in real life that can swan off to the gym together in the middle of the day? In the same week he then claimed Florence told him to leave his Mum’s so she could spend time with her Nana.. I’m sorry I don’t buy that for a second.
The vast majority of the time (Monday to Friday) he will only have one child to tend to, and that’s Poppy. Yes, theres the school run and sure those picnic plate lunches and baked potatoes for dinner won’t cook themselves but he could easily do a school run drop off on the way to a job of some sort. Florence will go to school in August, can you truly justify him not working when they will only have one child at home? Poppy could go to Nursery one or two days a week and there’s Rebecca’s filming/work days.
This gravy train is going to stop sooner or later, he is then going to have to find something.
You’re right the industry is shocking and here if I was 17-19 again perhaps I’d try my hand at making millions for crap videos on YouTube.. however it’s not sustainable.. everything has an expiration and this will, whenever it may be end up the same.
There might only be one to deal with the majority of the time, but more often than not it is Lee doing it! Reb will be "busy" putting sooo much effort into filming/editing (allegedly) or of course, getting her book "written" definitely not just notching around the woods or shopping ?
I get peace in mind when I see action has been taken and regulations work. Now I hope they get a grip on the YouTube industry.
This is why its so important to learn the children to have an critical eye on things. So they can spot what is underlying in what they watch. The advertising industry will always find shady ways. It is at its worst when it comes to people like the Meldrums. Because they reach out to people who may be in a vulnerable phase in life.
I think this sums it up brilliantly. Rather than ask followers for content ideas (and then not do it), the whole holiday planning could have given her a month of easy but good quality content. You’ve quickly come up with a list and i’m assuming you don’t have 100k YouTube mates?!
They have just become lazy and greedy and it shows.
Maybe Florence did ask to stay with her nana because there is normality in her house. No cameras being poked in her face, expecting to perform, being ignored by her mum while she films/edits another crap video etc. Lee’s mum does come across as being warm and caring - just what we all want our nana to be. I am sure they probably baked together which again is something that Florrie likes to do. I know if I was her, I would want to stay at my nana’s for a little longer.Agree, the main thing I love about these threads are that the contributions made on here are valid, concise points and that everyone feels able to put across their two cents. I enjoy conversations like this in life too!
I’d be inclined to rebuff on Lee doing the majority of the childcare... Lee puts on his gushing SAHD act when the instastories or camera is rolling for a vlog, but truthfully how many SAH parents do we know in real life that can swan off to the gym together in the middle of the day? In the same week he then claimed Florence told him to leave his Mum’s so she could spend time with her Nana.. I’m sorry I don’t buy that for a second.
The vast majority of the time (Monday to Friday) he will only have one child to tend to, and that’s Poppy. Yes, theres the school run and sure those picnic plate lunches and baked potatoes for dinner won’t cook themselves but he could easily do a school run drop off on the way to a job of some sort. Florence will go to school in August, can you truly justify him not working when they will only have one child at home? Poppy could go to Nursery one or two days a week and there’s Rebecca’s filming/work days.
This gravy train is going to stop sooner or later, he is then going to have to find something.
You’re right the industry is shocking and here if I was 17-19 again perhaps I’d try my hand at making millions for crap videos on YouTube.. however it’s not sustainable.. everything has an expiration and this will, whenever it may be end up the same.
I also think in general the YT forum, influencers etc is now overly saturated. Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon with a lot of mum’s trying to do it to earn extra income and allow them to SAH. The problem is there are only so many speed cleans, Primark hauls, food hauls etc that any normal person - with half a brain and common sense - can watch. Add into this the rules that they should all be following and the tide is turning.
Only the strongest and best will survive out of this and the Meldrums do not fall within this camp
I’ve just read Emma’s blog post and thought how refreshing it was. Would love to send the Selldrums a copy but I don’t for one minute think they’d read it - too many big words and no ‘baloons’ to colour in. Emma has got the guidelines exactly right and is completely transparent about her work, even detailing mistakes she has made in the past.
Nah, school is back on Thursday in the shire
Would appear so. Not the best when S already struggles at school, even if they will be learning a new 'life skill'
Naughty naughty. No declaration on latest photo. I’m sure her jumper was part of the Next deal.
She’s definitely trying to sneak some through. Some people are naturally devious and she is certainly one of them ?
She’s definitely trying to sneak some through. Some people are naturally devious and she is certainly one of them ?
Yup. Neilson would be very unlikely to gift a half term holiday anyway as that is peak peak season
Sorry, I just read your comment properly! Yes to the Neilson one unless it’s beginning of April.
Its so refreshing isnt it. And its not confusing or difficult. Even if it was they have a responsibility to get it right!
They won’t be taking S out of school this week. It’s half term. Schools aren’t back til this Thursday coming.
Calm down, peeps.
Calm down, peeps.
And looks like at least 5 comments deleted already- prob people calling her out for her utter inability and arrogance to not adhere to the rules consistently. Get another job!
Ah it was just me thinking they would be doing neilson next week when kids are off but as someone said above maybe the neilson trip ties in with Easter holidays in April ??
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