Readers should be warned when they are reading blogs that may contain "crude language", a draft blogging code of conduct has suggested.
The code was drawn up by web pioneer Tim O'Reilly following published threats and perceived harassment to US developer Kathy Sierra on blogs. The code begins: "We celebrate the blogosphere because it embraces frank and open conversation."
The draft says people should not be allowed to leave anonymous comments. Blogs which are open and uncensored should post an "anything goes" logo to the site to warn readers, the code suggests. Readers of these blogs would be warned: "We are not responsible for the comments of any poster, and when discussions get heated, crude language, insults and other "off colour" comments may be encountered. Participate in this site at your own risk."
The draft will now be assessed and amended by bloggers around the world. The code states:
"We are committed to the 'Civility Enforced' standard: we will not post unacceptable content, and we'll delete comments that contain it." The draft defines unacceptable content as anything included or linked to that is being used to "abuse, harass, stalk, or threaten others".
It also refers to libellous material, infringement of copyright or trademark and violations of privacy.
Taken from the bbc news website: http://www.news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6540385.stm
The code was drawn up by web pioneer Tim O'Reilly following published threats and perceived harassment to US developer Kathy Sierra on blogs. The code begins: "We celebrate the blogosphere because it embraces frank and open conversation."
The draft says people should not be allowed to leave anonymous comments. Blogs which are open and uncensored should post an "anything goes" logo to the site to warn readers, the code suggests. Readers of these blogs would be warned: "We are not responsible for the comments of any poster, and when discussions get heated, crude language, insults and other "off colour" comments may be encountered. Participate in this site at your own risk."
The draft will now be assessed and amended by bloggers around the world. The code states:
"We are committed to the 'Civility Enforced' standard: we will not post unacceptable content, and we'll delete comments that contain it." The draft defines unacceptable content as anything included or linked to that is being used to "abuse, harass, stalk, or threaten others".
It also refers to libellous material, infringement of copyright or trademark and violations of privacy.
Taken from the bbc news website: http://www.news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6540385.stm
