I had a discussion about the topic in a forum (TDP) and the totality of the discussion (slight debate) as I can see it concludes that Bloggers should conform to a certain rules but not with in a level being applied to Journalism, although there are some who views Blogging as an Art which as he thinks do not conform to any form of rules or ethics. Well, even art conforms to a certain ratings which is I think is a form of regulation…
Here’s my last stand regarding the topic, taken verbatim from the forum:
So, the totality of the discussion concludes that bloggers should conform to a “certain rule in blogging” (if you don’t wanna call it ethics). It must be regulated whether we like it or not but not in a level of standard used in Journalism because Journalism is too professional and every profession has it’s own regulation.
Writing, in any form is dangerous if not used properly, therefore it must be regulated.
Freedom of expression is a natural right.
Every right and freedom has its limitation.
Blogging is a form of freedom of expression and right.
Therefore it must have its limitation.
But not the limitation being applied to Journalism because Blogging is too informal to be considered a Journalism…
