Dude. It’s the circle of life.

Again: Please don’t presume to tell other grown people what they know or don’t know, or their intent. This conversation has gone on well over a year, I wanted to call it out, and I did. You are welcome to write your article at the vertical you run in whatever manner or tone you please, as you are also welcome to…

Considering the fact that I’m pretty sure I spend more time in the comments sections of our posts than you do (or should), I know exactly why I wrote it, and why it needed to be addressed. In short, I said what I said, and don’t need my own writing or intent explained to me, ever.

Exactly. Granted, I’d also settle for an IG story.

My light-skinned niece (and her brother, come to think of it) certainly will.

We’ll have to look into that!

Personally, this is one of those cases where I felt the benefits outweighed the diva. Higher Heights is bigger than Diana Ross’ dubious ideas about how predation works (or should be), and that’s why I chose to move forward with the post.

Oh, was that sarcasm? You know I have zero tolerance for the shits.

You first.

This woman’s marketing is skrong.

There’s a brush that will cost you almost as much as the product, but I personally recommend mixing a little bit of not-super-emollient lotion (sunscreen is even better!) in for even distribution.

Nope. Like a whole gang of other folks, we just like Fenty. And Rihanna. We also report on a ton of other black woman-affiliated beauty/fashion drops, because that’s part of our beat.

It would explain a lot—though I wish he’d adjust his own oxygen mask, first.

Thank you. That’s exactly the argument everyone who has critiqued and reported on this is raising, and I appreciate you seeing it and explaining it so well.

Oh, I’m just waiting till our new contract is official. Not sure if I’ll switch or go back to the old one...hadn’t really thought about it!

I just did one yesterday! We’ve moved into Big Beauty Tuesdays—I’ve already posted three new reviews!

Thanks for your concern, but I actually haven’t read Buzzfeed’s article (haven’t even been over there, as a matter of fact), though I saw BET covered it, as well. Fun fact: I’m not known for plagiarizing, because it’s neither my modus operandi nor legal. But if you Google Naomi Campbell and Kim Kardashian—or follow…

Trapper Keepers for the win.

Well said.

* blushes *