Comments on: Bloggers Code of Conduct

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:04:43 +0000

I’m all for it. There are simply a lot of people who believe the Internet offers anonymity. Bloggers are often told they need to get “thick skin” if they’re going to put up with rude comments.

Sources should always be cited or referenced somewhere in the article. Sources and reputable links let others know that you’ve done some work for your reader…that’s a good thing. It shows you care, and that your intention is to cover all bases.

By: James

James — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:45:19 +0000

Blooggers do committ acts of journalism and as such, yes, I do think they should be held to the same standards as journalists. Althouh, my understanding is that, as far as the law goes, those standards are pretty high. You have to do something really egregious to committ libel. As far as journalistic standards go, the individual blogger is free to hold himself to whatever standards he wants. If he wants to be a journalist, he can be a weak and sloppy journalist - and will get a reputation as such. Or he can be a honest and thorough journalist.

By: Painreliever

Painreliever — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:13:06 +0000

“Are you in favor of a bloggers code of conduct?”

No, coming up with an widely applicable and acceptable code would be a huge and unproductive effort. Acceptable for whom, The Washington Post or the lower forms of the Enquirer? or for a blogger posting pictures and stories about their cat?

“Should bloggers be held to the same legal standards as journalist?”
Maybe, if they have the same legal protection and resources.

By: skichamp

skichamp — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:39:30 +0000

I think it’s a good idea. I’m not totally sure whether I’m within the blogger acceptable code of conduct, especially when I use email passed around jokes. I always give sources if what I’m writing isn’t my creative work in its entirety. My vote would be “Yes.”