In the last issue we talked about the pros and cons of
building a website versus starting a blog. In this issue we
are going to talk about responsible blogging ethics.
Although there is no clear cut code of ethics for online
blogging, the responsibility to post ethical entries and
dialogues still hold. The weblog community, as an influential
and reliable group of writers, must at all times maintain the
decency of all their blogs and their corresponding published
entries.
In this issue we are going to go over some of the unspoken
rules and responsibilities that come along with being an
ethical blogger.
First - always be honest and fair.
Simply put, this implores bloggers to ensure that all the
information they are posting are accurate. The facts
should be well presented (without distorting its real context)
and all pertinent links should be stated. In cases when the
authenticity and correctness of the information is doubtful,
it is imperative to inform the reader. If photos are included
in the post, put captions to explain their meaning and
relevance. Never take opinions and post them as facts.
This also covers you's conscientiousness in
guarding that their, and other people's work, are free
from plagiarism.
Second - do your best not to inflict any harm.
Practice care when mentioning names and events. If
your entry is discussing a rather controversial topic or
person, be careful with what you are saying. Always
consider the affected party's possible reaction and strive
to dampen the blow, if not to eliminate it.
A person's privacy should always be held in high esteem.
Using the quest for information and the truth to barge
into other people's private business is in bad taste.
Work to showcase compassion and empathy to any
individual you are writing about who is affected by grief
and misfortune.
Third - remember you were accountable for your actions.
Take charge of the consequences of your publishing.
If you have made a mistake, accept it and work immediately
to resolve any conflict it might have caused. Own your entries
and any reaction they may invoke.
If people have questions about your information, promote a
healthy discussion and be open to other ideas. The new
learning you might discover may ultimately lead to the
improvement of your data.
Every person has their own measure of what is ethical and
what is not. The above list may not cover everything that a
blogger should maintain to effect the integrity of the
blogging population. It is important to note, however, that
ethical is primarily a question of how others are treated
and affected by our actions. Therefore, the subjects of any
blog entry should be given respect and portrayed in the
most objective light as possible at all times.
Make sure you look for your next issue soon. We will be talking
about why a great idea isn't always enough when it comes to
building your blog.
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