Ethics in Blogging

Dragon Mood? -- nodding sagaciously

Here's an article about blogging and ethical standards from the Freep:

...The growing influence of blogs ... is raising questions about whether they are becoming a new form of journalism and in need of more formal ethical guidelines or codes of conduct.

...So far, many bloggers resist any notion of ethical standards, saying individuals ought to decide what's right for them. After all, they say, blog topics range from trying to sway your presidential vote to simply talking about the day's lunch.

...Many bloggers believe standards of practices are inevitable, even if they aren't something formalized in writing.

As a relative newcomer to the blogosphere, I agree with the last sentence of the quotation. While not formalized, I think a generally recognized standard of etiquette and conduct, as well, will eventually prevail among bloggers.