I start this blog as a requirement for a journalism course.  In my preamble to the blog, I explored some concerns about online publishing and the consequences of the blog content as posted online.  I know about a number of cases where individuals have reported, opined, or written things that have come back to haunt them.  For the purposes of my journalism course, I shall explore examples, occurrences, and topics that deal with the publishing of media content and the result of publishing and reporting without regard to exercising common sense. I intend to explore all facets of the media but will place an emphasis on the content of blogs, posted media, and social networking websites.  I want to know if we can define common sense guidelines or establish rules that should be followed when publishing in the public forum.  Think before you speak is a saying that most are familiar with.  Well why should this saying or concept be ignored when commenting about the news or a particular event online?  In an interactive world where individuals are empowered to write and say anything they want, what limits should be considered to prohibit statements that outrage and offend.  On the other hand, why is it necessary to ever regulated speech and why would someone even consider constraints?  I have always had good instincts of understanding public opinion, but I cannot claim any specialized education with good judgment. I do hold plenty of experience though. Opinion is always changing and individuals are always under the influence of others.  I will try to offer a unique perspective on these themes and hope that you will enjoy what I have to offer. 

Research keywords and phrases: “unethical blogging,” “bad taste,” “poor judgment,” “outrage,” “good judgment,” “controversial remarks,” “offensive blogging,” “controversial blogging,” “social networking dangers,” or “ethical blogs.”Things people put on the internet of my research theme:

http://bloggingwithoutablog.com/those-are-fighting-words/

http://jaypeeonline.net/blogging/unethical-blogging-or-freedom-of-speech/

http://www.intranetjournal.com/articles/200701/pij_01_02_07a.html

http://web.pacific.edu/x4989.xml

http://tcs.cybertipline.com/knowthedangers7.htm

http://www.newsweek.com/id/118152