Blog universe is going PC with proposed code of conduct
Tim O’Reilly has posted a proposed Blogger Code of Conduct on his site which has a lot of people talking. Most of these guidelines are probably things that one already practices but don’t or haven’t yet verbalized/written.
However, I would think item #4 is going to catch a lot of grief:
“When we believe someone is unfairly attacking another, we take action.
When someone who is publishing comments or blog postings that are offensive, we’ll tell them so (privately, if possible–see above) and ask them to publicly make amends.
If those published comments could be construed as a threat, and the perpetrator doesn’t withdraw them and apologize, we will cooperate with law enforcement to protect the target of the threat.”
This all ties in with the badge one is required, oops, I mean requested to post on their site designating themselves Deputy Dog/Blogger Posse member.
When I see things like this, a codified version of “What I learned in Kindergarten”, I laugh because we should already know these things. It probably could simplified into
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”
Wow, maybe I can trademark this?
If you are visiting this page and consider yourself to still be learning about blogging as I am, feel free (or not) to take this advice. I’ll separate it out for emphasis:
1. Your blog is your site. Do whatever you like with it.
2. If someone posts offensive material on your site, remove it. There are no higher laws to blogging or expectations that because one uses a certain web publishing platform they have attained a higher plane of spiritualness. It reminds me of one George Carlin’s new rules
New Rule:
Just because your tattoo has Chinese characters in it doesn’t make you spiritual. It’s right above the crack of your ass. And it translates to “beef with broccoli.” The last time you did anything spiritual, you were praying to God you weren’t pregnant. You’re not spiritual. You’re just high.
3. If you feel truly threatened, contact someone. I don’t know who at this point but I’m sure someone/organization is available out there to help you.
4. Have fun. Why put yourself through misery if you’re not having fun with your blog.
There are more people talking about this.
Code of Conduct or Not? - Scobleizer
My Thoughts On O’Reilly’s Code of Conduct - Crunchnotes
Why Are We Still Confusing Blogging Code of Conduct With Having A Comments Policy - Deep Jive Interests
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Daniel DiRito http://www.thoughttheater.com
April 9th, 2007 at 4:40 pmWhere is my Easter Bonnet?
While some may see the blogosphere and the behavior of its participants as a new phenomenon, it isn’t difficult to find an appropriate predecessor model. That model is found on the streets of any metropolitan area and it is called traffic and the prevalence of road rudeness…or in its extreme…road rage.
Granted, personal attacks and snark on the internet are not likely to lead to fatalities, but if computers had wheels, it certainly would.
The problem on the highway or the internet isn’t going to be resolved through a badge system. Did anyone attend Easter mass yesterday and witness the value of symbols…no not the crucifix behind the altar or the statue at the entrance; I’m talking about the pretty new Easter outfits…complete with bonnets and bow ties. These are the outfits worn by the same people who also attend Christmas mass every year without fail…and then get into their shiny clean vehicle and race out of the parking lot without ever yielding to the old woman walking to her car that is parked in the back row because she forgot that it was Easter Sunday and foolishly arrived at the same time she does each and every Sunday.
Read more on the relationship between blog civility and Easter Bonnets…here:
http://www.thoughttheater.com/2007/04/web_civility_and_easter_bonnets.php
Lara
May 16th, 2007 at 12:51 amChoose your path:
1) “An it harm no one, do what thou wilt”
2) “Try to treat others as you would want them to treat you”
3) FAIR GAME may not appear on any Ethics Order. It causes bad public relations.
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