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Stereotyping and Blog Etiquette
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Stereotyping and Blog Etiquette Etiquette is defined as rules governing socially acceptable behavior. According to studies, we are a ruder society than in years past. Recently another blogger was criticized in her blog for expressing an opinion which prompted me to create this blog posting. This morning, I read about a blogger's experience of feeling stereotyped for sharing a personal experience that moved her on her blog. Who says that bloggers must create posts that resonate with everyone? If you don't agree with the person's blog, why must you reply to the person with an insensitive blanket stereotype unless your motive is to create chaos? We all know that the internet creates a since of anonymity that makes it easy to be rude to others. What some aren't aware of when they create their havoc is the far-reaching impact that this insensitivity can have on a person's daily functioning. Along with anonymity, what havoc creaters don't understand is that on the other end of the monitor, a person may be teetering on the edge. An insensitive remark can be enough to push a person over the edge. Before you hit send next time you respond to a blog please consider a few simple etiquette rules: Hateful comments that attack individuals aren’t welcome on blogs, and comments that include obscenities or stereotypes can be offensive. Similarly, comments that might hurt the user experience on a blog should be avoided. I am not saying you should avoid expressing a counter-opinion but please be respectful and tactful in doing so. Avoid personal attacks and keep the comment focused on the subject, not the person. A little kindness goes a long way. Above all, consider the "Golden Rule" Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Thanks to all of the bloggers that show respect and practice good blog etiquette. It is appreciated.  |
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I was taught that if you can't say something nice, don't say it at all, and that's just about what I do when I decide to comment or not. Thoughts from the Garden...
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Excellent point. Now if only those that are prone to make such attacks would read this and take it to heart, it would make the blogging experience better for all here. We should all remember that no matter what we post, or how carefully it's worded, how "politically correct" it is, it's still going to offend someone, somewhere. It's human nature. We all need to try to remember to use the manners that we were (hopefully) raised with. Pagan  Hmmmm....I know I left that wand around here somewhere!
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Bravo... we should all practice some blog etiquette! There is person on the other end of that computer screen and people have feelings and words can hurt. It's just common sense! You can visit my blog here FreddiesFling!
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Good point lady. But yanno, this applies to life in general, not just the blogs. SOME of us were taught as children - “if you don't have something nice to say....” And it IS possible to express a differing point of view, without being rude. You39ll Get No Argument from Me on That Point Sexting with the Boys I Know What the Ladies Want to See, at Least on THIS Particular HNW [post 3312759] My Private Blog – Tell me All your Secrets
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11/23/2014 11:43 am |
The pic says it all!
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Great post! Unfortunately, in bogland being anonymous seems to guarantee little or no thought is given by some to the 'golden rule'... Given the current state of insensitive comments, where will we be in 10 years?
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