tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post7761641928045089072..comments2024-03-22T06:00:11.313-07:00Comments on Pen & Pro$per : Bloggers Beware! Should blogging have boundaries?Jennifer Brown Bankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-81562938472862008992011-03-09T17:28:18.225-08:002011-03-09T17:28:18.225-08:00Erin,
Interesting feedback. Thanks for commenting...Erin,<br /><br />Interesting feedback. Thanks for commenting. I'm familiar with BUST MAGAZINE--I'll see if I can locate the article.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-22678064241819643252011-03-09T16:01:36.356-08:002011-03-09T16:01:36.356-08:00There's a fascinating article in the March 201...There's a fascinating article in the March 2011 issue of BUST Magazine (a socially conscious, pop-culture-loving women's magazine) about women who've had consequences for blogging about their sex lives. It's a fine line. We bloggers are truth-tellers, but the world can't always handle the truth.Erin O'Riordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14829574740027964039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-49688841258171912532011-03-08T04:09:13.945-08:002011-03-08T04:09:13.945-08:00HP,
Thank you for your very thoughtful, thought-p...HP,<br /><br />Thank you for your very thoughtful, thought-provoking, engaging response. Boundaries can be both positive and negative, and many times that's situational. I'll check out your site shortly. I appreciate the visit. :-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-77985585950093694462011-03-08T03:06:45.461-08:002011-03-08T03:06:45.461-08:00Thanks for your Post,
I do think that without bo...Thanks for your Post, <br /><br />I do think that without boundaries you might have a bigger chance of - polarisation - <br /><br />'This might not <br />be as bad as it sounds...,'<br /> <br />Because I do think that it can lead to - discussion - that in it's turn can lead to insight, or even new insights when people (with respect, with not to many bounderies?) make an effort to (atleast try) to understand other peoples insights. <br /><br />Personally I do think that it can be enriching <br />to gain other peoples insights it doesn't even matter if I agree with them or not, I will be able to better understand people. <br /><br />When you set boundaries, you possibly will have less polarisation only probably also less insights.<br /><br /><br /><br />Talking about - discussion - , <br /><br />While I do think that generally people will think of laziness as something bad, on my - Travel Blog - I currently actually (pre) sell a Book that seems to suggest laziness to be good. <br /><br />I would like to see what you think. <br />or are you to - lazy - to write a comment! :) <br /><br />All the Best, <br />To Your Happy Inspiration, <br />HPHP van Duurenhttp://hpshappytravel.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-19984999339537429522011-03-06T09:54:55.570-08:002011-03-06T09:54:55.570-08:00How true. Thanks for your thoughts, Marcie.How true. Thanks for your thoughts, Marcie.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-26706474710338958792011-02-24T18:56:28.486-08:002011-02-24T18:56:28.486-08:00Bloggers should have boundaries because, generally...Bloggers should have boundaries because, generally speaking, we are all influencers. We just never know who's reading and how they can impact other aspects of our lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-51446264396474207352011-02-23T03:38:13.033-08:002011-02-23T03:38:13.033-08:00Hi farouk,
Welcome!... A pleasure to have you wit...Hi farouk,<br /><br />Welcome!... A pleasure to have you with us here. I'm guessing from my guest post at Alternaview.com...? :-) Glad to get your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-2076050220653922372011-02-23T01:10:58.423-08:002011-02-23T01:10:58.423-08:00i agree with Jonathan, bloggers should have boundr...i agree with Jonathan, bloggers should have boundries<br />thanks Jennifer for asking this question:)faroukhttp://www.2knowmyself.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-81985205144009045442011-02-22T10:08:17.541-08:002011-02-22T10:08:17.541-08:00Hi johanna,
I'm with you on this. I appreciat...Hi johanna,<br /><br />I'm with you on this. I appreciate your feedback today.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-13464631021530491682011-02-22T08:15:15.946-08:002011-02-22T08:15:15.946-08:00Hi Jennifer,
I think there should be some boundari...Hi Jennifer,<br />I think there should be some boundaries in blogging, such as excessive use of vulgar words. Never liked this one. Sometimes, I just dismiss it as part of a person’s way of expressing themselves. However, too much makes me leave their site.<br />Thanks for sharing!johanna @ GIJoh.comhttp://gijoh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-57537216667499539702011-02-20T16:47:19.940-08:002011-02-20T16:47:19.940-08:00Hi Sibyl,
Great perspective and valid point. Than...Hi Sibyl,<br /><br />Great perspective and valid point. Thanks for the input and the reminder. :-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-2600319874209042372011-02-20T15:14:27.703-08:002011-02-20T15:14:27.703-08:00Jen: I do think that is a really interesting topic...Jen: I do think that is a really interesting topic. I am all about 1st amendment rights, but I do think one thing trumps even the right to free speech and that is the good old golden rule. As long as you are blogging in a way that lives up to the golden rule and not causing harm to other people, I think you should be able to express your opinion. Interesting question.Sibyl - alternaviewhttp://www.alternaview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-52747810785774021382011-02-19T18:24:22.340-08:002011-02-19T18:24:22.340-08:00Bryan,
Thanks for the follow-up. I'm not sure...Bryan,<br /><br />Thanks for the follow-up. I'm not sure of the type of blog (the teacher who was penalized) was about, or what it was purposed to do. But, I do recall a similar incident (about a year or two ago) when another inner city teacher got in hot water for calling the parents at his school "GHETTO".<br /><br />So, I believe that perhaps the "unwritten rule" is that certain occupations carry more risks than others. <br /><br />Readers, what do you say? <br />Any teachers like to weigh in on this one?Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-89825946094076071212011-02-19T18:05:09.269-08:002011-02-19T18:05:09.269-08:00Jennifer, to follow up on your question about teac...Jennifer, to follow up on your question about teachers, I would say that depends. If it's a blog you advertise to your students and to parents, I would say be cautious and don't create stirs. Not worth the stirs that may arise. This also goes for Facebook & Twitter I think. More students will be active there.<br /><br />BUT..if the blog is very different and geared toward a very different audience (provided you're not producing porn), you should be able to have an identity that's well-rounded. Again, use discretion in who you market this to, but if it's business, personal, etc., I don't think you should be penalized for it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11763716758028179615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-74134162983629139932011-02-19T16:33:32.334-08:002011-02-19T16:33:32.334-08:00Wendy,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and takin...Wendy,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts and taking time to stop by.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-20360777191828206222011-02-19T16:19:12.506-08:002011-02-19T16:19:12.506-08:00I think you should be allowed to say what you want...I think you should be allowed to say what you want and blog about what you want but people/readers DON'T have to like it. There could be consequences.Wendy Altschulerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705416408052799794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-32665398290798073462011-02-18T17:47:33.928-08:002011-02-18T17:47:33.928-08:00Hi Karen,
Thanks for your time and feedback. Soun...Hi Karen,<br /><br />Thanks for your time and feedback. Sounds like you have some sound guidelines in place. :-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-33944658317144293612011-02-18T17:42:03.113-08:002011-02-18T17:42:03.113-08:00I think there should be boundaries, but as Linda s...I think there should be boundaries, but as Linda says, everyone has different ones. So where do you draw the lines? Hard to say, but again I concur with Linda and her thoughts that way.<br /><br />The Golden Rule would be a good place to start, as would examining what would be in good taste. Had to laugh at what Linda said about taste; my grandfather used to say of some "All their taste is in their mouth." <br /><br />Kindly, carefully, and tastefully - those are a big part of my guidelines. Good topic!<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-67553042232208850402011-02-18T14:54:46.628-08:002011-02-18T14:54:46.628-08:00Evelyn,
Point well taken. I hope I wasn't on...Evelyn,<br /><br />Point well taken. I hope I wasn't one of them.:-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-28735313213770970992011-02-18T14:46:21.216-08:002011-02-18T14:46:21.216-08:00Hi Jennifer,
I think blogging should have boundar...Hi Jennifer,<br /><br />I think blogging should have boundaries. Although we have free speech, our words do carry weight. Our words and make us or break us. We can be popular one minute and fall from grace the next minute. All because of our words. Our words are also a representation of who we are and how we are as a person. <br /><br />As for the teacher, I don't think I would have posted something like that about my students. If I did write something like that, I would make sure I was posting anonymously. There is always a way to get one's point across without coming out and being obvious about who/what you're talking about. <br /><br />I've done a few posts where I was sending a message to a few people, while never mentioning their names. Do they know I was talking about them, I don't know, but at least I got it out. LOL<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />EvelynEvelyn Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05700933711027929815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-4196979218617120912011-02-18T07:34:10.804-08:002011-02-18T07:34:10.804-08:00Bryan,
Would you say that holds true for teachers...Bryan,<br /><br />Would you say that holds true for teachers as well? Just curious...Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-37276351113276642792011-02-18T07:32:09.293-08:002011-02-18T07:32:09.293-08:00Bryan,
Excellent points. I never really thought o...Bryan,<br /><br />Excellent points. I never really thought of it in exactly the same way. Thanks for shedding some light. As always, good to hear from <br />you. :-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-72441820091918097402011-02-18T07:13:19.556-08:002011-02-18T07:13:19.556-08:00Jennifer, you bring up an interesting point. I thi...Jennifer, you bring up an interesting point. I think if you are the CEO of that company, or if that company is directly tied to YOUR personal identity, then, YES, everything you write affects your company and brand. You must be careful in what you say and if you say something that lowers peoples' respect of your company, that company has the right to send you on your way.<br /><br />If, however, your identity is not tied to your company (say you're John the bank teller.). What you have is a job that you'll likely not have forever. You earn a meager paycheck and likely don't think much about work when you're not there. No one likens you to your job, so when you're not on the clock, as long as you don't publicly defame your company, you should have the freedom to say what you want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-7119946176883290222011-02-18T07:02:48.568-08:002011-02-18T07:02:48.568-08:00Sioux,
Thank you, thank you! I just checked it ou...Sioux,<br /><br />Thank you, thank you! I just checked it out on You Tube. Are you kidding me? Ruthie Foster has mad skills; I can't believe I've never heard of her before.<br /><br />In any event, I was so intrigued, that I went on to listen to some of her other works. <br />She does a song called "Harder than the fall" that I recommend to anybody reading these words! Seriously. Will be buying her CD <br />soon. :-) Thanks again.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-55544436675821516322011-02-18T06:06:40.746-08:002011-02-18T06:06:40.746-08:00Sioux,
Hi! Welcome! No, I've never heard of i...Sioux,<br /><br />Hi! Welcome! No, I've never heard of it! I love music, so I'm always looking to check out new artists and songs that combine a good sound with socially conscious lyrics. A good exmple of this would be India Arie and Marvin Gaye.<br /><br />B/T/W/ Can I hear this cut on You Tube?<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. :-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.com