I wish bloggers would give some credit or mention to the original sources that enable them to post 'brand new' discoveries so freely, in the interest of the original blogger who might have possibly exerted some energy in the 'discovery.'
Don't you also hate it when these same bloggers so desperate for content 'copy and paste' an officially published article in its entirety without any personalized rambling or regard for copyright infringements. Some paraphrasing with a link to the article might be creative and some intro or insight of the blogger's personal views or take on the subject would even be welcomed, don't you think?
The reason for this pleasant outrage is the cry for some welcomed etiquette (or netiquette) and unwritten rules that bloggers should expect to respect. I am guilty of this as well as anyone but I've seen some professional blogs and bloggers follow these standards or guidelines quite generously and it doesn't seem to hurt their chances at all with respect to originality, and creativity, as well as respectability and appreciation.
Although I realize it would be subjective, anyone have any suggestions for a top 10 list of bloggers' "Bill of Rights?"
Here are some humorous tips from metascene. Be warned! He uses pretty hard language.
I particularly like this one:
" . . . Play reporter once in a while. Research under-reported stories and do some leg work for your readers. Find an angle that no one, including mainstream press, has reported on . . ."
I also like A Blogger's Disclaimer by namai.
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