Bloggers Code of Ethic

Some bloggers recently have been debating what, if any, ethics the Weblog community should follow. Since not all bloggers are journalists and the Weblog form is more casual, they argue they shouldn't be expected to follow the same ethics codes journalists are. But responsible bloggers should recognize that they are publishing words publicly, and therefore have certain ethical obligations to their readers, the people they write about, and society in general.

CyberJournalist.net has created a model Bloggers' Code of Ethics, by modifying the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics for the Weblog world. These are just guidelines -- in the end it is up to individual bloggers to choose their own best practices. CyberJournalist.net follows this code and urges other Weblogs to adopt this one or similar practices.

Integrity is the cornerstone of credibility. Bloggers who adopt this code of principles and these standards of practice not only practice ethical publishing, but convey to their readers that they can be trusted.

:sorry:Be Honest and Fair
Bloggers should be honest and fair in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.


Bloggers should:
• Never plagiarize.
• Identify and link to sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.
• Make certain that Weblog entries, quotations, headlines, photos and all other content do not misrepresent. They should not oversimplify or highlight incidents out of context.
• Never distort the content of photos without disclosing what has been changed. Image enhancement is only acceptable for for technical clarity. Label montages and photo illustrations.
• Never publish information they know is inaccurate -- and if publishing questionable information, make it clear it's in doubt.
• Distinguish between advocacy, commentary and factual information. Even advocacy writing and commentary should not misrepresent fact or context.
• Distinguish factual information and commentary from advertising and shun hybrids that blur the lines between the two.


:sobrakana:Minimize Harm
Ethical bloggers treat sources and subjects as human beings deserving of respect.


Bloggers should:
• Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by Weblog content. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and inexperienced sources or subjects.
• Be sensitive when seeking or using interviews or photographs of those affected by tragedy or grief.

• Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or discomfort. Pursuit of information is not a license for arrogance.
• Recognize that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than do public officials and others who seek power, influence or attention. Only an overriding public need can justify intrusion into anyone's privacy.
• Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity.
Be cautious about identifying juvenile suspects, victims of sex crimes and criminal suspects before the formal filing of charges.


:sakit:Be Accountable
Bloggers should:
• Admit mistakes and correct them promptly.
• Explain each Weblog's mission and invite dialogue with the public over its content and the bloggers' conduct.
• Disclose conflicts of interest, affiliations, activities and personal agendas.
• Deny favored treatment to advertisers and special interests and resist their pressure to influence content. When exceptions are made, disclose them fully to readers.
• Be wary of sources offering information for favors. When accepting such information, disclose the favors.
• Expose unethical practices of other bloggers.
• Abide by the same high standards to which they hold others.

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Excerpt from : http://www.cyberjournalist.net/news/000215.php
http://www.cyberjournalist.net/a-bloggers-code-of-ethics/

BM translation : http://www.1malaysia.com.my./index.php?option=com_myblog&show=the-bloggers-code.html&Itemid=54&lang=bm

http://maribinablog.blogspot.com/2009/12/kod-etika-blogger-adakah-kita-seorang.html
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16 Xclusive Commentaries:

hisham berkata...

bro..ok2 cantik bro post en3 ni..hehe..bro alih la ke bhs msia...haha

Seroja Jingga berkata...

salam and sorry..havent got a chance to terjah u kat sini, been bz like hell lately..

and memang betul..bnyk pulak blogger yang sentap lately ni..i just dont understnd..y shld the behave like tht..

we wanna have fun here rite..jst act like and adult lah kan..ermm..tah lah

HEMY berkata...

sebab tu lg senang blog pasal diri sendiri drp wat entri pasal fakta2..susah hati je nk buat..huhu

Cik Ina Do Do Cheng berkata...

cakap omputih yang lemah lutut ni.

chokio_nia berkata...

nice tips..nati nak ekot la..hehe

hans berkata...

yups
etika dia memang ada cuma ramai jer yg tak ikut

i'msosupernotcool berkata...

ini pada aku lebih pada ethic for formal bloggers..
mcm aku yg more into personal life x perlu kot..

rule dia senang sbenarnya..
jgn kacau orang..

yg len2 tu xperlu nak ajar aku rasa..
nice one bro..
keep up..

Dak Wan® berkata...

hisham - :)) Translate erk? Apa kata survey?

Dak Wan® berkata...

seroja jingga - Teman hanya gheti berseloroh jewr :) Bak kata Joker "Why so serious?" =))

Dak Wan® berkata...

HEMY - Fakta nya pasal diri sendiri tu yang kengkadang boring. ;))

Dak Wan® berkata...

ina mail - Bes tu, udah bocah zaman sak ike seng jengen ne jowo wes orak reti ngoman jowo... =))

Dak Wan® berkata...

chokio_nia - Better ikot dulu, takderlah sengal bila benda nie dah jadi undang2 kan? :)

Dak Wan® berkata...

hans - Kurang pendedahan kot? :D

Dak Wan® berkata...

i'msosupernotcool - Yup, janji kita alert dah la.. ye tak? :)

Unknown berkata...

aisey..tulis melayu laaaa... baru syok sket baca..

Dak Wan® berkata...

Aizwan Ali - Teknikal English nak convert BM payah ah... Versi BM bleh refer kat link atas tu k? ;))

Tukang beca tengah kenen, Sudah baca tolong komen! Tqs
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