We Interrupt Our Planned Sex Post
Posted on June 27, 2008
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For some re-fucking-iteration. We, as mommy bloggers (or, even parent bloggers) are a community, and we need to stick together because of all the things we have in common.
Better than anyone, we should be able to identify when a time out is needed.
So, friends. I plead you to put away the acrylics and flat irons. Wield no longer the super-sized bottle of Chanel No. 5. Try to catch more bees - with organic, free-range honey. Try to see the good before you see the bad. Try to actually be the community that Dooce and others are making us proud to call ourselves a part of.
I suggest we all read the following proposed Blogger Code of Conduct:
We celebrate the blogosphere because it embraces frank and open conversation. But frankness does not have to mean lack of civility. We present this Blogger Code of Conduct in hopes that it helps create a culture that encourages both personal expression and constructive conversation.
1. We take responsibility for our own words and for the comments we allow on our blog.
We are committed to the “Civility Enforced” standard: we will not post unacceptable content, and we’ll delete comments that contain it.
We define unacceptable content as anything included or linked to that:
- is being used to abuse, harass, stalk, or threaten others
- is libelous, knowingly false, ad-hominem, or misrepresents another person,
- infringes upon a copyright or trademark
- violates an obligation of confidentiality
- violates the privacy of othersWe define and determine what is “unacceptable content” on a case-by-case basis, and our definitions are not limited to this list. If we delete a comment or link, we will say so and explain why. [We reserve the right to change these standards at any time with no notice.]
2. We won’t say anything online that we wouldn’t say in person.
3. We connect privately before we respond publicly.
When we encounter conflicts and misrepresentation in the blogosphere, we make every effort to talk privately and directly to the person(s) involved–or find an intermediary who can do so–before we publish any posts or comments about the issue.
4. When we believe someone is unfairly attacking another, we take action.
When someone who is publishing comments or blog postings that are offensive, we’ll tell them so (privately, if possible–see above) and ask them to publicly make amends.
If those published comments could be construed as a threat, and the perpetrator doesn’t withdraw them and apologize, we will cooperate with law enforcement to protect the target of the threat.5. We do not allow anonymous comments.
We require commenters to supply a valid email address before they can post, though we allow commenters to identify themselves with an alias, rather than their real name.
6. We ignore the trolls.
We prefer not to respond to nasty comments about us or our blog, as long as they don’t veer into abuse or libel. We believe that feeding the trolls only encourages them–”Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty, but the pig likes it.” Ignoring public attacks is often the best way to contain them.
Now please, for the good of the sisters out there, hug someone, dammit.
Probably just as moody:
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I’m hugging you!
I’m thinking about not allowing Anonymous comments, clearly I’m starting to get traffic lately that is attracting some trolls. I hate that shit.
Sunshine’s last blog post..Motherhood as a New Long Distance Event or Joining the Itty Bitty Titty Committee
And yet another reason I adore your blog. Sing is, sister!
And you know, the world would be a much better place if we just hugged a little more . . . well, except for hugging that creepy guy on the corner. Maybe we’ll just shake his hand
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Read and in almost complete disagreement with. LOL
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That’s a pretty solid code of conduct you have there. Is this something you compiled yourself or found on another blog. Either way, it makes perfect and I agree that it should be followed.
Aside from that, I like your blog. I’ll be checking back frequently.
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You know, I always want the “behind the scenes” story when I read posts like this. Don’t know what prompted it, but sending you cyber hugs. m’kay?
I’m with MomBabe (cool name btw). I’m always interested in the dirt of the situation. I saw over at Fussypants that someone she adored basically said she sucked to the world. WTH?!?! If you can’t say something nice…. DON’T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL. Is that so hard to do?
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Nicely said. There should be no room for meanness just for meanness sake. Sending {{hugs}} to you.
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Smootches babe, seriously I just don’t get involved. Tell em to bite me and move on. You are welcome to use my smiting pic anytime you want.
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*cheers* I’ll drink to that!
Actually, I’ll drink to anything, but thats besides the point.
Here, here!
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Unfortunately, people will act out online b/c there are [seemingly] no repercussions. Me, I just act like my self and it’s all good.
(((HUGGING YOU!))))
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I love this sOo
hhmmm… i like most of it!
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Sounds good to me. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever read a blog that mirrored the real world that is women in a social situation; no cattiness, no gossiping, etc. I love this bloggy world!
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Very nice!!
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