Common sense blogging

Amy Gahran has an excellent post on her Contentious blog, Circumspect Blogging.

 

I've pointed out that blogging can be dangerous, and Amy says:

 

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So before you post, consider: Can you handle the fallout?

 

Yes, you’re free to say what you want (at least in much of the world) because the government probably won’t jail or execute you for your words. But governments aren’t the only power in our lives. Power takes many forms, and it has many tools at its disposal. Never forget that, and be responsible for what you say publicly.

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You're responsible for your posts, and while it may be satisfying to vent, think before you post.