Blogging without accountability in the heartland
There's been a lot of talk about blogger ethics lately in light of the death threats posted the other week on technologist blogger Kathy Sierra's site. It has raised all sorts of blogging issues, including the important issue of accountability.
A lot of the writing here on DeSmogBlog is considered by some to be controversial and with controversy comes an even higher expectation of accountability. If we write something incorrect, we do not distance ourselves from the mistake, we take ownership and correct ourselves in a timely fashion.
I came across a site yesterday called "From the Heartland," (FTH) that claims to be the Heartland Institute's "unofficial blog."Read more: Blogging without accountability in the heartland
TAGS: blogging, ethics, from the heartland, Heartland Institute, Heartland Institute, Joseph Bast, Kevin Grandia, Think Tanks, US
