Blogger’s Code of Conduct
Posted by Ann on April 11, 2007 · 1 Comment
Such was the magnitude of Kathy Sierra’s experience that I read about it in our daily paper a week or so ago. She received death threats and disturbing photographs from people who thought she was too optimistic. This raised a lot of concern about online harassment and what should be done about it. Bloggers like Tim O’Reilly suggested a Blogger’s Code of Conduct similar to the guidelines being implemented by Blogher.org as a means of preventing and dealing with cyber-bullying.
It’s rare for everyone to agree on anything so not surprisingly there is an ongoing debate in the blogosphere regarding this code of conduct, discussing censorship and freedom of speech among other points being brought up. Dave Taylor is one of the bloggers who explained why he wouldn’t support such a code.
I personally don’t believe in censorship but I do believe that people should be and should be made responsible for what they say. I think it’s a matter of applying “real life” laws into the online world. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a good start, or even that lesson in kindergarten: an individual’s rights end where another’s begin.
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I agree that there ought to be a guideline so as to prevent bullies and trolls from ruining a lively comment/exchange.