Talk:Free expression

From Blogging

[following on from a comment now at Talk:Censorship:]

Well said. This is common sense. Why all the purist handwringing? This comes down to editing and I can't understand why it's considered such an evil, especially in light of the Kathy Sierra incident, which seems to be the impetus for all of this. Lord knows that situation screamed for a level-headed editor. This anti-authoritarian attitude toward editors on blogs sounds very progressive and all but, frankly, we're debating a code of conduct here that includes an explicit threat to call the cops. How anti-authoritarian is that? Do we really prefer to quasi-codify a role for cops over editors?

I don't think we need a "code of conduct." Individuals should come up with those on their own. Instead, how about a "pledge of common decency" to briefly assure readers and vandals alike that this blog is tolerant within broad boundaries?

Here's my suggestion: "This blog values free expression and a vigorous exchange of opinion. Purely personal abuse, plagiarism, libel and SPAM are unwelcome and will be removed, along with anything else that constitutes a blatant violation of common decency in civil discourse."

Maybe another sentence or two but brief is beautiful as far as I'm concerned.

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