Blogging 101
Thirteen days na lang, 3rd anniversary na ng merrywanna. Tamang-tama, isa ang blogging sa issues na pinag-usapan sa ethics class namin kanina. Following are the important points raised, including some blogging hate-ables.
Ø No matter how REAL a blogger claims to be, all of us are guilty of self-packaging.
Ø Danger is always present coz readers may put what you write in the wrong context, giving wrong reactions.
Ø It can be likened daw to masturbation. Self-indulgence na lang.
Ø With increasing number of readers, you tend to censor yourself.
But...
Ø A blog can be an emancipating tool.
Ø It is an accessible way of writing and reading facts of daily life.
Ø It makes possible the criticism of the mainstream media.
Ø Nagpapaalam ng tunay na kalagayan. (Ingat lang sa hoaxes)
So beware.
Ø The moment we give ourselves to blogging means that we are allowing people to take a look at our lives. Ika nga ng maton, “matitiktikan.” May matitimbrehan. Tanggapin mo rin nang mahusay kung may babatikos sa ‘yo.
Ø Blogging is a measure of transparency. How far you are willing to disclose. Kaya ‘pag tumigil na ‘ko sa pag-blog, mag-alala. Ibig sabihin, wala na ‘kong tiwala sa ‘yo na nagbabasa nito ngayon. (Hindi rin dahilan ang pagiging busy ko para hindi magblog. Tutol ako sa mga nagsasabing para lang ‘to sa mga walang magawa!)
Ø Hindi porke sinabi mong sariling opinyon lang, ligtas ka na sa defamation. Kahit sabihin mong “In my opinion, you’re a b*tch,” ‘di ka lusot. Natawa ‘ko kasi ang pormal nito. Ha ha ha...
Ø Be honest and fair. Be accountable. Disclose your personal agenda.
Ø Be civil. Moderate comments coz we are responsible not only for what we say but also for the comments that we allow on our blogs.
Ø There’s no agreed-upon code of ethics. So let’s just practice self-regulation.
Most importantly, don’t say anything online that you wouldn’t say in person. Ranting? My classmate puts it succinctly: Though it’s a personal take, it must not be a personal attack.
Ø No matter how REAL a blogger claims to be, all of us are guilty of self-packaging.
Ø Danger is always present coz readers may put what you write in the wrong context, giving wrong reactions.
Ø It can be likened daw to masturbation. Self-indulgence na lang.
Ø With increasing number of readers, you tend to censor yourself.
But...
Ø A blog can be an emancipating tool.
Ø It is an accessible way of writing and reading facts of daily life.
Ø It makes possible the criticism of the mainstream media.
Ø Nagpapaalam ng tunay na kalagayan. (Ingat lang sa hoaxes)
So beware.
Ø The moment we give ourselves to blogging means that we are allowing people to take a look at our lives. Ika nga ng maton, “matitiktikan.” May matitimbrehan. Tanggapin mo rin nang mahusay kung may babatikos sa ‘yo.
Ø Blogging is a measure of transparency. How far you are willing to disclose. Kaya ‘pag tumigil na ‘ko sa pag-blog, mag-alala. Ibig sabihin, wala na ‘kong tiwala sa ‘yo na nagbabasa nito ngayon. (Hindi rin dahilan ang pagiging busy ko para hindi magblog. Tutol ako sa mga nagsasabing para lang ‘to sa mga walang magawa!)
Ø Hindi porke sinabi mong sariling opinyon lang, ligtas ka na sa defamation. Kahit sabihin mong “In my opinion, you’re a b*tch,” ‘di ka lusot. Natawa ‘ko kasi ang pormal nito. Ha ha ha...
Ø Be honest and fair. Be accountable. Disclose your personal agenda.
Ø Be civil. Moderate comments coz we are responsible not only for what we say but also for the comments that we allow on our blogs.
Ø There’s no agreed-upon code of ethics. So let’s just practice self-regulation.
Most importantly, don’t say anything online that you wouldn’t say in person. Ranting? My classmate puts it succinctly: Though it’s a personal take, it must not be a personal attack.
