Monday, January 17, 2011

I've gone over to the dark side.


You guys, after almost three years proudly flying the ad-free owl,* I just put up an ad.

I figure, if I'm recommending dresses from net-a-porter, and you're recommending dresses from net-a-porter, I might as well get a little goddam money from net-a-porter.

But I do feel pretty conflicted about this. I mean, they're not even an "indie" business. Do I need to change my header now?? I could go with something like, "snarky wedding planning advice and also… shopping!"

Actually, that would be a lot more accurate.

(Image via Charles Hall via WILLIAMYAN)

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*Was I at any point a self-righteous dick about my ad-free status? My apologies.
Posted by esb at 1:18 PM

41 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Psh. Who gives a fuck about what's technically "indie"? Isn't that the point?

    Besides, blogging is hard work. And you deserve some pay off for that work.

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  2. jamieJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    this means you get to keep cable, right?

    also, whenever i think about accepting adds on my blog i think "what will ESB think"

    i dont have to worry about that anymore. ;)

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  3. LPCJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    You go. Money isn't an automatic sin. Plus, I use you as a benchmark of style, and I'm old and forgetful, so it's USEFUL to have you point me to things on net-a-porter.

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  4. Diana LeeJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    ESB, you don't have to apologize for putting up an ad, or anything else you do. It's YOUR blog, and if we don't like it, I'm sure you have many colourfully hilarious ways of telling us where to shove our opinions.

    Just be thankful enough people read your blog that people actually want to advertise there! Some of us are not so talented or lucky =).

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  5. laurenJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    also? you're accepting ads so that you can keep on keepin' on in the arts. did anyone else notice that the tweeps bitching the loudest about the lack of ladies recognized at the golden globes last night were women who had left the theatre/film industry themselves?

    do what you do, ad-takin' lady filmmaker. i'm proud of you.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Good for you. Net-a-porter is more stylish than that owl, anyways.

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  7. KristyJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Every little bit helps, no?

    But if you ever start putting up pop-ups or neon-flashy-automatically-talk-and-play-music-at-you ads, I might have to say something.

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  8. CeliaJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    MAKE THE MONEY. why the fuck not?!

    just try not to put up a jcrew ad, mkay?

    xoxoxoxox

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  9. VictoriaJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    ESB, It's your party you can serve ads if you want.

    Victoria
    http://diva-in-distress.blogspot.com

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  10. H.H.January 17, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    booo, hiss

    sike

    get that money, girl! you've earned it!

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  11. michelleJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Rock those ads. Your time is worth $, so get some.

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  12. cevdJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    bad ass.

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  13. Ms. BunnyJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    As long as you are putting up ads with businesses you like, I only see positive things. The minute you put up a J Crew ad though...well then you will have truly gone over to the dark side.

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  14. kcJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    well everyone beat me to it i guess. yay on you. this blogging stuff is hard work and if someone wants to pay you for it? BONUS.

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  15. laurenJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    ...and the owl will always have a spot at my place. you know i'm permanently a self-righteous dick.

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  16. iheartkiwiJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I leave the country for a week and now there are ads on ESB?!

    Only kidding :) I mean seriously, you might as well be getting a little kickback courtesy of our friends at net-a-porter.

    Also, it's a very tasteful ad if I do say so myself!

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  17. CatherineJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Oh! Net a porter!

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  18. CatherineJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    By which I mean, oooo, I could totally go and waste some time there of now dribbling at the pretty things.

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  19. ActsofBeautyJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Funny - it's inspiring to have no-ads and brilliant that you're earning money (as long as they're not annoying ads)

    Also I second Jamie - :)

    God the human mind is weird.

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  20. AmandaJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Good girl.

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  21. RILEYJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    STOP APOLOGIZING FOR MAKIN THE MONEY.

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  22. ChelseaJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Haha! YES! Selling out is not a bad thing. It just means you believe in being compensated for all the hours and work you put into this. Way to go!

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  23. ToniaJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    whatever makes it so you can keep doin what you doin is fine with me!!

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  24. lizzieJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    absolutely no worries. i think you're pretty clearly stating, i already loved net-a-porter...i always recommended it...it's not influencing your recommendations, it's paying you back for being such a loyal fan.

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  25. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    it could be worse... it could be ModCloth.

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  26. east side brideJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    @Ashley I PROMISE YOU WILL NEVER SEE AN AD FOR MODCLOTH. (Or J. Crew, obv)

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  27. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    ha! That would take your blogging to the next level.

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  28. s.January 17, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I get so much enjoyment and information from this blog, it brings me a lot of joy to know you can make some cash. I say go for it!

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Do whatever you want 'cause we love ya. And we no you aint puttin' up no nasty ads.

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  30. TaralynJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Is "indy" even really indy anymore? It seems to me Indy has become just another category for marketers. Who gives a flying f*ck - do what you gotta do and make that cash. From an aesthetic perspective the ad is very non-obtrusive, and that says a lot.

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  31. Cori Jessy- August and AfterJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    You DID go over to the dark side, and I never thought you would. It kind of changes the badassness tough-shit persona, but I don't think any less of you.

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    selling out is doing for money something you wouldn't do for free.

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  33. AsiyaJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    hahaha...the picture is hilarious...no amount of net-a-porter is going to take away from your sense of humor...blog on.

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  34. Ashley MitchellJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    I like it. Make that money!

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  35. lizJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    emm, i remember a certain SOMEONE making a big deal out of promoting my fledgling business on my own little blog.

    jussayin.

    <3 you anyways.

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  36. GiovannaJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    f-it, you promote them anyways. might as well make some cash. i'm conflicted too, but i would like hbo back, so i'd even consider modcloth. :)

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  37. RachelJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Um, you do a lot of work. You totally deserve to get something for it. No judgment.

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  38. BrigittaRJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I really dont give two hoots about the 'principle' of ads on blogs.
    And I actually thing your ad is *exciting*.

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  39. eRiNJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Just as long as you don't start seeking advertisers in your posts, you're good... that sh*t is obnoxious.

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  40. east side brideJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    FUCK, I AM THE TYPO MASTER THIS WEEK.

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  41. east side brideJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    @eRiN gotcha.

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