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Is there an ethical dilemma involved in posting a negative statement about another individual over the Internet? How would this violate the Golden Rule?
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1 – 200 of 201 Newer› Newest»i do belive that there is an ethical dilemma with ethical blogging. I do not think it is right to post negative stuff about someone perosnally over the internet, yet it is legal to do it. With that being said, i would not post negative things because i would feel bad and my conscious would talk to me. I think the golden rule is a good rule to live by in the life of blogging.. Do unto others as you wish to be done to your self. i thikn if peopl e thought about what they said before they said ( or in this case "typed") it, then you wouldm't have as much negative blogging... ok now im done!!!!
I personally think that it's a dilemma, but how could it violate the golden rule when alot of people don't even know what it is. I definitely think that something should be done about this though, maybe by notifying the person that is being talked about so that they can go further into the situation.
To start off with its freedom of speech we supposedly have it in America. Why is it such a big deal to stress your concerns out loud? I keep it to myself, but other people deal with it other ways. Some people have to get it out. Or maybe they feel as if their statement will help other people, or let them see they are not the only ones that feel that way. "Treat others only in ways that you're willing to be treated in the same exact situation." Is the Golden Rule. If someone is posting a blog they Obviously want feed back, so therefore it is not violating anything. Even if someone were to write something mean about another person. It would not be morally correct, but freedom of speech also comes into play. Not everyone likes George Bush and they freely speak on that all the time. And in return should not be upset if someone else speaks the same of them.
To me its no diffrent then people saying it out loud really. People are going to say what they want to say about someone no matter what. It might be behind their backs it might be to their face but if they feel strongly enough to write it in a blog they'll feel strong enough to say it outloud to someone even if its not the person they are talking to. And as far as the golden rule goes,(treat others as you want to be treated) hey if they talk about you they must want you to talk about them sooo talk it up
I see it this way if you dont have anything nice to say dont say it at all. treat other the way you would like to be treated
I belive that there is a huge dilemma with ethical blooging. people say things on blogs that they wouldn't say to the people in their face.They use a blog as a cover up because they dont have to use their real names.The golden rule should play a role in what you type about others but i seems not to worry people about hurting others in front of millions of other people.
I do think it is wrong for someone to post a negative comment about someone over the internet. Other than that, I do not see an ethical dilemma in it. The Golden Rule is, "treat others as you would like to be treated" so, someone should be ready for a negative comment back. I see commenting as a 1st amendment right. So in turn, it is legal but wrong in some cases.
I researched alot of websites to find out the Golden Rule and the rule I came up with was to " Treat others the way you want to be treat". I personal would not post anything negative about anyone because I don't want anyone to post anything about negative about me. What right do I have to post anything about a person that will hurt their image. If people would treat others the way they want to be treated then no one would want to post anything negative about another person. I would not hurt anyone feeling by posting negative information about them that is really wrong.
There is a huge problem with ethical blogging on the web. Everyone has a opinion on someone or something these days. There's nothing wrong with voicing your opinion as long as it is productive criticism. There's no reason to get on the internet and negatively criticize someone. People deal with negativity in everyday life at work, school, and home. So quit bashing people over the internet and find something constructive to do with your time.
I believe that making comments of a negative manner are wrong especialy over the internet. This has two problems in one. First people can not know who is making the comments. Some people have others log in passwords, so if they typed something bad about another person the blame would come back on the wrong person. Second thintg wrong about posting bad tthings about other people is there is no emotion that can be seen from the aggressor. This creates a delima to by other people seeing what is said. Those people might get the wrong idea and then start a retalitory response to a sitiuation that is none of there buisness. What goes around most certain will come around, but without seeing the problem from one persons body language action should not be taken. There still however one looks at it a moral strike being taken away from a person who writes rumors, insults or whatever else bad about another person. If you don't want it dun to you don't do it to others.
I am a big believer in "If you don't have anything nice to say, Just don't say anything at all". Some individuals take comments to the heart. This is a very personal dilemma. Saying untrue comments about a person is not very respectable. And to have someone hold their tongue when pondering all of you faults and habits, think of all the things someone could say about you. It wouldnt be very smart to talk "smack" about someone, because your not perfect. Even though our country believes in "Freedom Of Speech", I think there are plenty of more important things we can voice our opinons about rather than stab each other in the back for useless hurtful comments.
I feel that this is a ethical dilemma.the internet is a fast and easy way to spread gossip to others. I feel that this is rude and words can hurt a persons self esteem. The golden rule is what i feel that every one shoudl go though thier life each day with this rule in mind.and say something or type something nice to someone.
Yes, there is an ethical dilemma with posting negative statement on the internet. It is not fair that someone can post negative statements over the internet about other people and yet the person it is about cannot do anything about it. I do not understand why someone would want to do this about somebody else but I guess I was raised differently. This is direct opposition of the Golden Rule. If more people would treat others they way they wanted to be treated then this world would be a better world for all people!
Yes, there is an ethical delimma involved in posting a negative statement about another individual over the internet. Since its only natural for us to want the best for ourselves, that ensures that we'll only do the best for others. Only when we overcome our own self-centerdness will we become more caring and loving towards others. Never intentionally deceive others and be accountable for what you post.Bloggers should be honest and fair in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.
Im my opinion it is a ethical dilemma. The web is the easiest and fastest way possible to start rumors and gossip. It breaks the golden rule. Why start crap on the internet anyway, why not grow a pair and confront someone face to face. Why can't we just all get along and live in peace and harmony
I think that leaving negative comments about other people is unethical, even if they deserve it. This puts their private life on the internet and available for everybody in the world to see. Most people tell only their closest friends the details of their life and usually its stuff that they dont want other people to know. I think that if you are actually a friend then you would respect their privacy and confront them and not post negative things on the internet.
If you can't say a comment to someone in person than you shouldn't hide behind a keyboard and post it on a web blog.
Yes! I do believe that there is something severly wrong with posting something negative about someone on the internet. Freedom of speech is important, however when it offends or harms someone elses integrity and/or reputation it becomes an ethical issue. It violates the golden rule, because you certainly wouldnt want something offensive or embarassing posted about you on the internet for everyone else to see. You should always place yourself in someone else's shoes and consider others feelings above your own. If you do this in every circumstance you will be a lot less likely to offend anyone. Peace above all else.
Yes, there is an ethical dilemma with posting negative statement on the internet. If you do not feel the same about what someone elses feeling are, it does not make it right to negate their opinion. You should live everyday going by the golden rule. Think about how you would want someone else to treat your opinions.
I belive that there is a very big problem with ethical blooging. people say things on blogs that they wouldn't say to the people.They use a blog because they dont have to use their real names.
I do think it is an ethical dilemma to post negative statements about another individual over the internet. It violates the golden rule because you wouldn't want someone to post negative comments about you, so you shouldn't do it to other people. The comment that was posted may or may not be true. Rumors are easily started with false information.
I believe that if you do not having anything nice to say about person, you should keep it to yourself. Posting nasty or untrue statements on the internet should be against the law. The person being talked about should have the right to sue or press charges against the person publishing these statements. If you feel that way about someone, putting it on the internet is not going to make you feel any better. And how would you feel if someone did the same thing to you. I would not like.
I feel that it is wrong to type something bad about someone on a blog. If you can't tell someone something to their face than I don't believe you should say anything at all. I hope if someone has a problem with me they will tell me in person so the problem can be solved.
I feel that posting negative statements about others on the internet is worse than telling negative statements to others. Everyone has access to the internet, making negative statements viewable by many, whereas only a few people would know if you said it. According to Ethichs Online, there is no law against it so it can't be said to be wrong. I feel that it is very degrading and highly violates the golden rule because no one wants to be embarrassed.
yes i believe there is an ethical delima about posting negative bloggs about another. he simple answer is because everyone has access to the internet and everyone is able to see what had been posted.Yes its legal but does it make it right? No ta GMC for example a teacher was arrested and cadets have been icked out for what they or another said in a blog on the internet. I'm not sure that there is just one GOLDEN RULE if it is "do unto others as you wish to be done to yourself than yes/no. It does violate the rule because you wouldn't want another posting negative things about you. Yet it doesn't because what goes around comes around eventually someone going to become your hater and talk ying yang about you on the internet. With facebook, myspace, and all these other networks people are using its to easy to dogg someone and everyone see it.The article i found was about a resturant basically being having a negative review and it made people think twice about eating there.(http://www.kqed.org/weblog/food/2005/09/blogger-ethics.jsp)
It's really more in the way you look at things. I mean first off there is our First Amendment, that gives us freedom of speech, but some people use that right for mean things. Suchas, writing something bad about someone just to get back at them or those individuals who post "hate mail" about other individual ethical groups. When it comes to that, is when I personally believe people take it too far. Yes, you do have that right freedom of speech but when you abuse that right it totally goes against the Golden Rule of, "treat others how you would you would want to be treated." If someone says something bad about you over the internet just let it roll off your back and be thebigger person about it because that truly hurts someone more, when they realize they've done weong and ther'es nothing they can do to cahnge it.
I personally believe that it is unethical to post negative comments about other people on the internet. Once it is posted on the internet it becomes a public statement for everyone to read. It is only the opinion of the person, and not necessarily the truth. This breaks the Golden Rule because it can cause harm to others feelings. People should think of the consequences before they post negative comments about other people.
OF COURSE there are ethical dilemmas envolved spreading trash about people on the internet. First off, spreading lies about someone is illegal in the first place. ( http://ezinearticles.com/?Federal-Law;-No-More-Internet-Slander&id=125832 ) And it seems, according to that article, that it's even illegal to harass people and spread damaging things, even if they are true. The Golden Rule is to treat others as you would have them treat you. So ask yourself. Even if you did do a horrible thing, do you want someone to go spreading it around? I know I wouldn't.
Yeah, I'm going to voice my opinions about things, but there's a difference between "What you're saying is wrong, dude" and "You're a crackhead man! You don't know anything! Why don't you crawl back under that rock you came from you stupid *&^$&^%$!!!!" You get my drift?
I believe that it is an ethical dilemma, but I don't know what could be done about it. The golden rule should apply online, but many people just don't care. Looking at the other side of this, why should you care is someone posts a negative statement about you? I mean yea, they shouldn't do it, but why would you let that affect you?
Yes I think there is an ethical dilemma. Many people do not have the morals to care about what they say about other people. The Golden Rule should apply to all areas, the internet included. I think that when you talk about somebody on the internet then you should be able to do it in a decent way. It should not be nasty or humiliating but rather a simple comment. You should not pretend to be someone's friend when you see them and they talk badly about them on the internet.
Yes I belive there is. If someone post something about me I would be pissed as heck. Negative things bring down a persons moral or self esteem. In the real world sometimes negative things work but not on the internet where anyone can view it. People could be in different mood at the current moment. Well that is about it. Willie Sims!@
I see it as not being a good thing. People dont understand how the people that are getting writen about feel. Personally a have been in a situation where people have wrote things on the internet about me that were negitive and some of it wasnt even true. I was strong enough to look past what these people were saying but other people might not feel the same way i would feel.
I think there is an ethical dilemma when someone post negative thngs about a person. i think that person should be put in jail for 20 years for hurting someones feelings that may or may not be true. No not really, I think if someone has an issue they should solve it in a reasonable way but how that is will be up to them. The best way to keep negative things from you is to stay postive.
According to http://www.unification.com, "The Golden Rule or the ethic of reciprocity is found in the scriptures of nearly every religion. It is often regarded as the most concise and general principle of ethics." Even though it is over the internet, it can still be considered slander. Those who do it, think that since it's not verbally or physically being heard than, it is technically not the same thing, but those it is happening to, it still hurts their feelings and still consider it slander. This dilemma would not be a problem, if everyone would just treat others only the way they would want to be treated.
Making negative statements about anyone is bad. Using the internet makes it worse. Thousands of people can view and add their own feelings which causes the situation to go further than it should. Alot of people don't know recongize the golden rule in their everyday lives so why would they think about it when they are using a blog or some other type of internet site.
I fell that leaving negative comments about anyone is wrong and unethical. However, in some cases such as politics it is a nesesary evil. Slandering negative remarks about people across the internet can ruin their reputations in society. I beleave that makeing negative statements about someone else is unethical and morally wrong. It also violates the golden rule of courtesy. It is important to remember that one should always treat others the way they would want to be treated.
Yes i believe that its a ethical dilemma because i dont think its right that you talk about another person over the internet. Thats a big, a very big violation....
The golden rule is best interpreted as saying: "Treat others only in ways that you're willing to be treated in the same exact situation." To apply it, you'd imagine yourself in the exact place of the other person on the receiving end of the action. If you act in a given way toward another, and yet are unwilling to be treated that way in the same circumstances, then you violate the rule.Do unto others as you would have done unto you. This concept of the golden rule is often forgotten when someone's feelings are hurt. so people say or do something that down the line will regret. Such as saying something over the internet for others to see, that is hurtful to another individual. Yes i completely agree that this is unethical and unprofessional. I feel if you have something to say to someone then you talk to them in person, because it is very disrespectful to talk behind someone's back and cowardly.
Well in my openion this is not ethical because we as people should not be taring outher people down but instead we shoul be building eachother up in my opinion. we are all gods children so why treat eachouther so badly.
so I have read some of the other comments and agree with some and disagree with others. I hate that people put negative things about other people on the net. I have a friend who was being destroyed by these three girls a few months ago because of facebook comments. When they were just upset because she would not get involved in their issues and she did not get fired when they did because of it. I agree that people are going to say whatever they want no matter what, but I do not agree that it should be done back. Be the better person and take the high road. And who cares what other people think about you, that is their problem not yours, take it and learn, if you let what they say get to you then they will jus keep going.
yes there is an increasing ethical dilemma on posting negative comments about others on websites. Yes we are humans and humans slip sometimes, but we should all have control to be the better person and not post anything at all if we can't post something nice. Alot of people know of the Golden Rule but the question is how many of us live by the Golden Rule every singal day?
I think that there is an ethical dilemma with posting negative things about people on the internet. When young kids or even people of this generation read these negative blogs they take it as the truth instead of someone's oppinion. In turn they post something about what they read. In turn the person that was orgrinally written about writes about them, which keeps the evil cycle going. Thus we have now a bigger issue then we stated with. If only we would remember the Golden Rule when we are on the internet or even general life there would be less problems in the world today.
i dont really care. yes it can be hurtful, degrading, and lower your self esteem, but we do have freedom of speech, on or offline, and we can send comments back. i personally do not post negative bloggs because if i want to say somthing negative to someone i would rather do it in person. the problem with people blogging is that they often get a big head while their online, and when confronted may not have quite the confidence they did when thay posted it. so, i wouldnt recomend it to anyone either.
I believe that the ethical dilemma involving personal attacks over the internet is overrated. Every person who engages in conversation or blogging over the internet needs to understand the vulnerability they are susceptible to. The internet is the most diverse place in on the planet connecting a wide array of different peoples. If you are not prepared for personal attacks do not visit or use the sites that would allow the attacks to happen. However, while I do agree with people practicing a certain degree of restraint on the web, I never forget that I am not alone and do not always know who is on the other end of the keyboard.
I think that posting something negative about a person on the internet is very similar to just saying something negative about that person in public. I don't really think that it is a very nice thing to do, but America provides its citizens with freedom of speech and nobody can stop anybody else from saying what they want to say, whether it be public or private.
I think that it's a dilemma, but how could it violate the golden rule when alot of people don't even know what it is. I think that there is nothing to do or will ever me done aobut gossip it is apart of every girls life no matter what kind of girl and alot of guys do it also, mostyly girls.I definitely think that something should be done about this though, maybe by notifying the person that is being talked about so that they can go further into the situation.
no, but it is very imature, if you have something to say about someone it should be said to them and them only
i have never posted a blog in my life, so i guess i'm old school. But, i would never post any thing negative or unethical about any group of people or person. I believe my chose not to is based more on my religous belief. I'm not sure what the "golden rule" is, so I guess i wouldn't be breaking it because i wouldn't post anything negative.
No discussion of moral judgement would be complete without consideration of why this very bright people make very stupid decisions. Low self-esteem and inner doubts can drive individuals to use others to meet their own needs over the internet and insecure people fall into the trap of trying their identities to their roles. Living up to what is expected of people in your role as son, brother, daughter, friend etc. is to be good. But if an individual went about posting a negative statement about another individual over the internet, their families or friends might come to their defends. The need to be a good person in your own eyes and those of others. Your caring for others. Belief in the Golden Rule. A desire to maintain rules and authority which support stereotypical good behavior.
No discussion of moral judgement would be complete without consideration of why this process so often break down. Time after time, very bright people make very stupid decisions. Low self esteem and inner doubt can drive individuals to use others to meet their own needs over the internet. An insicure people fall into the trap of tying their identities to their roles.
Living up to what is expected by people close to you or what people generally expect of people in your role as son, brother, daughter, friend, etc is to be good. But if an individual went about posting a negative statement about another individual over the internet, their families of friends might come to their defence.
The need to be a good person in your own eyes and those of others. Your caring for others. Belief in the golden rule. A desire to maintain rules and authority which support stereotypical good behavior.
I think there is nothing wrong with blogging unless it is something negative about someone. For an example, if someone is being vindictive and posting a negative blog about someone just to get back at them, then I think it is wrong. Posting a blog is kind of like making an entry in a diary to me. It's just that the entry that you are posting is being shared with other people. Honestly, it is ok to blog bad things about people, and there's nothing that anyone really can do about it.
I think that there is nothing wrong with blogging. However, to blog something negative about a person just to be vindictive is wrong. In another sence blogging can be kind of like a diary except the entries are shared with other people. Blogging can be dangerous to a person's reputation if it is put out the wrong way. Therefore it is wrong to blog negative things about someone. However, it is allowed and most people overlook this subject.
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The Golden Rule states, "Treat others as you would want to be treated." Negative blogging definately goes against this moral principle, so yes, it is a dilemma! No one wants bad things posted about them, so why would you do that to someone? It is a dilemma, but it will never change -It's just the way things are!
My opinion is that if someone decides to comment negatively on someone else's blog than their are wasting their time.I know some people feel as though they can because its their "freedom of speech", but i feel like if this person is really that bad, WHY MUST YOU COMMENT???I know that there are alot of people out there who deserve a bad comment every now and then, but to me i feel like if that person is an idiot,(or whatever) i wouldn't even waste my time or energy to acknowledge him/her. Im just sayin, come on people, get real.If a blogger is saying something so disrespectful or ignorant on their blog, if it don't say squat about you or have anything to do with you,leave it alone. ~im out~
I do believe that posting negative statements about a person over the internet is unethical. It shows that the person doen not have any morals. It shows the person might have some kind of insecurities as well. Posting negative blogs does violate the Golden Rule of treating others as you would like to be treated. The adult way to handle issues is to confront the person instead of posting negative commenmts about them.
I believe that it a serious thing with posting negative things about people on the internet. I feel like it wrong to post a negatively comment about someone; because you can say it on the blog, but you cant tell them to their face. Now that mess up.
I do believe that we should treat blogging with the same regard as any other form of communication. While it can be harmful and disrespectful to say things about others that can be damaging to a persons esteem and credibility thus we should be mindful of the things that we say/type/post. If you google "Blogger's Code of Ethics" you will see that there has been some serious consideration given to the ethics of blogging. I do believe that the same thought should be given to blogging as speaking,"think twice and speak once". Also it is wise to treat others as you would want to be treated.
The rule goes that everyone should treat others, like they would like to be treated. Although this statement is true, we live in a fast growing technology era. The world-wide-web is scarred with blogs, pictures and essays that of course will offend someone. It is only fair that one have the opportunity to have their say whether it be in real life, or on the internet, no matter the outcome. Many live their lives by the golden rule, but I live my life by my right to free speech. So to answer the question; no i do not see an ethical dilemma with posting a negative statement about another individual on the internet. In response to Gadawg42's post, your right blogging is legal and the issue must be clear cut. You cannot say 'yes blogging is legal, only if you are going to say nice stuff'.
There is an ethical dilemma posting a negative statement over the internet. this violates the golden rule. the golden rule states do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Posting a negative comment about a person whether the comments are true or false are wrong. There are dire consequences to posting negative comments. Comments can hurt people and make them make rash decisions. Posting negative statements can make people extremely upset and may result in tragic consequences. Posting negative statements about a person over the internet is the same as bullying and should have strict consequences.
i believe that blogging post are somewhat untrue have the time. i mean people are going to say whatever they want, whenever they want. they always talk behind peoples back no matter what. people could be posting blogs just to look good or w/e. for example tom brady i mean the man is superman but his blogs are always false
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personally I see a huge problem with blogging! it is wrong to make negative comments about people. ok yea, if its positve crticism cool. but i think some people take blogging to far when they begin to violate someones personal business.... i guess.
Putting anthing that is borader line personal about another person is a direct violation against the Golden Rule. Even though "Blogging" and "Posting" are all freedoms of speech and without a douht a bunch of bullshit. The internet is never goin to be personal...no matter what the internet is UNETHICAL
I think that posting comments about people on the internet is really stupid. I think that if you had something mean or hateful to say to someone that you should say it to there face because the person on the other side does not have anyway to defend themselves. I believe in the golden rule "treat others how you want to be treated" and before id post something that the whole world could see id think about how i would feel if it happened to me.
Ethical blogging I believe is for cowards who don't really have the nerves to confront a person with personal issues that they have with that person. I dont expect everyone to obey the golden rule because each of us was raised differently and some of us have better moral standards than other. No matter what you do are say people are going to talk about you regardless. So blogging really is not an issue that I would get in a rage about.
I believe it is a personal dilemma, but I don't believe it doesnt have any thing to do with the "golden rule". Something should be done but it won't because society had more important things to worry about like social security then slander on another person over the internet.
I honestly do believe that there is a ethical dilemma with negative blogging. I think that saying something bad about someone in a negative way on the internet or face to face is childish. I think grown people know better plus what satisfaction do do honestly get. Does saying negative things raise your self esteem? Saying negative hurtful things violatesthe golden rule all the wall. And I am a strong believer in do unto other as you would have them do to you.
I feel that we all are intitled to our own opinions.However i feel that ethical blogging is entirly wrong,if you have a problem with someone you need to address them personally.Personally blogging is a easy way out for punks especillay when its negative.people dont realize that when you post something on the internet it is worldwide not just in your community and when you post someones idenity their name or pic you have then jepordized their integrity and possibly life style and career.people should think more before they act(type) because always remember what if it was you being posted? what goes around comes around.
I don't think people really realize, that what you say over the internet can be read all over the world. My mother told me, at a young age, never write anything you don't want people to read. Once you put something on paper (or on the internet) there’s no taking it back. You're only setting yourself up for ridicule, and conflict. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions though; so I think people should agree to disagree about certain thing, instead of getting mad and insulting the person who you are arguing with. If you can’t do that then yes you should just try to stick to the “Golden Rule.”
Yes I believe that there is an ethical dilemma involved in posting a negative statement about another individual over the Internet because of the following reason: 1. Writing or saying false or negative information about someone is against the law. 2. Doing this is also attacking someones chariter and this is wrong. 3. If the person find out you are doing this it can turn into a conflick.
I think there is an ethical delima when someone posts something negative about someone else on the interenet. Anyone can see what you post and what you say may affect that person with their relationships or job opportunites. Since the internet is very accesable, whatever you post anyone can find it. In concordance to the golden rule i have seen many people post something on the internet to get back at someone for something that had been said about them. I think we think that it is fair that since they said something bad about me, that i can do that same. i dont believe that is the right thing to do. you should not ever want to hurt someone back becuase they talked bad about you. you can be the better person in the situation and post something nice about that person.
It is an ethical dilemma to post a negative statement on the internet about an individual. I think it is not ethically right because everbody has the right as to who should know about their information and the internet is not the place that exercise that right.As the golden rule states, do unto others as you will want them to do unto you.So for any reason that a person will post any statement on the internet, that person should know that what goes around comes around.No-one is perfect.
In my opinion i do not think it is ethical to post negative things about someone over the internet, although it is not necessarily illegal.As far ass the golden rule playing a big part in this discussion i dont agree as much from the fect that not everyone lives their life by the golden rule or even knows what that is for that fact. I do think that things in today's society as far as the internet goes have gotten out of hand and their should be stricter rules on how far is too far.
There is not a ethical dilema with blogging. If is pretty much freedom of speech and no one can take that right away. People can be kind and watch what they say, but other than that there shouldn't be a problem with blogging.
I do not believe that there is a ethical dillema with speaking your thoughts. People have their own thoughts and opinions on beliefs. The reason we have these blog sites is to express and share your feelings on a subject, so therefore if i wanted to say i didnt agree with "yo mama" then i should be able to say that. People should always keep others feelings and values in account so there is a respectful way of saying things.
Yes. According to youtube.com which is a direct source I used has over ten-thousand videos there is a problem with negative statements. Especially on controversial issues such as prejudice, voting, and war.
Is there an ethical dilemma involved in posting a negative statement about another individual over the Internet? How would this violate the Golden Rule?
I do not feel there is an ethical dilemna involving posting negative statements. I feel this why because I feel its a free world. If you look at the first amendment it states freedom of speech and freedom of press. Someone might not like your comments or agree with them but you are still aloud to speak ya mind aslong as it is not slandering the person. As far as the "golden rule" goes you should keep it in context and not take it too far like they say "treat others like you want to be treated.
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Yes its a problem, but not much can be done about it.people will always talk and hate.its life. Most websites like myspace and facebook try to keep people from doing it. like if you see a picture of youself on somebody's site or something hurting you, you can report it to them by a click of a button and they'll remove it themselves and notify the owner that it was removed and why. I feel a person has the right to say whatever they feel.If he bothers one so bad, cry about it and let it go.
Negative comments should always be applied to an ethics standard. While a person may feel strongly about a person, situation or event, the need to understand that some comments may be offenseive to others. This is especially true when posting about an individual specifically. These standards are already in place for social interaction (face to face), and should not be deviated from because one person can not see the other. The same social ethics that apply to all communication, whether in person, over the phone or computer.
There is a huge ethical dilemma in posting negative information about another individual over the internet. What if the shoe was on the other foot and the person who wrote the comment was the one being talked about. Anything you say to someone over the internet you should be able to say to their face. I think it is a very harsh and cowardess thing to do to anyone. The person whose being talked about would be very hurt and embarassed and more than likely be ready to retaliate. I really dont know what the Golden Rule is but I always say treat others how you want to be treated because what goes around comes around.
The 'golden rule'should posses a certin power. The problem is we all want power.Blogging or gossiping,creates an ethical dilemma, some of us cannot avoid. However,blogging over the net,is just plain out tackie. Lets leave the school games to the children. To become adults who keep it real.
I believe posting something negative on the internet, weather true or false is unethical. People tend to gravitate towards the negative. Depending on how large or small his or her social circle is , people that know this person passess this negativity around to someon that does not even know the person that is being degraded. SO When the person meets the person name whose name that has been dragged through the mud, do you think that person truely gets a first impression? Or has an opinion already been formulated? On a bigger social scale the indivisual being talked about may not even know. Other people know but this person is clueless. That information is just out there and the person has no defense. Some companies look at other people blogs, and anything negative can effect you professional as well as socially. Bottom line it is just wrong!
V. Moreno
I believe it is not right to post negative thing on the internet do to the fact that most of it is slandar and if caught you could be sued. To add I believe that writing negatively about some is totally against the golden rule, do unto others as you would have them do unto you,because people who say wrong about you is wrong however it is okay for you to write something. that is wrong!
Cory Jones
I do no think it is ethical "dilemma". Man UP! That means to stop acting like babies. Talking about somebody is talking about somebody! it makes no differnce how its done. People will always be negative. whats the difference from a negative blog and negative talk on cnn and stuff. In order for anybody to even know your business you must of told them, so why complain when it comes out.Nothing can be done about it. The main reason i don't feel its violating anything is because its freedom of speech!
I do no think it is ethical "dilemma". Man UP! That means to stop acting like babies. Talking about somebody is talking about somebody! it makes no differnce how its done. People will always be negative. whats the difference from a negative blog and negative talk on cnn and stuff. In order for anybody to even know your business you must of told them, so why complain when it comes out.Nothing can be done about it. The main reason i don't feel its violating anything is because its freedom of speech!
Absolutely, i think there is an ethical dilemma i agee with tampless think twice speak once. This country is built on negativity.Everything in the news is negative. Our political candidates live on the negativity of their opponent. It has become commonplace to smear someone else to get ahead or to destroy that person's character. the internet has no laws in place for defamation of character so say what you want how you want where you want about who you want. i think the golden rule is not known by the blogger generation.
I definitely feel that posting a negative statement anonymously is unethical. However, I think it has little to do with the Golden Rule. This is a violation of a rule I learned when I got into my first fight. "If you're big enough to throw a lick, you're big enough to take one, and you never punch then hide." In today's society our word is all we have, if we are not willing to stand behind our statements then we need to keep our opinions and comments to ourselves.
I believe there is an ethical dilemma with blogging negative about somebody over the inter net simply because it is wrong to bash someone at all, but over the internet for all to see is a whole different level of wrong. It is embarassing to the person getting discussed as well it should be embarassing to the person posting the blog, to know they sank down to that level. The golden rule comes is broken (treat others the way you want to be treated)when the bad typed information appears on the internet. furthermore, the information typed, because it is on the internet, can be viewed by anyone anywhere. i believe that it is not right at all to type or say bad stuff about a person.
It is ethical to not write any bad comments on the blog. If the person is was rised up in a christian home, you should always take your ethical morals with you. So people should take upon consideration not to post negative things. The golden rule should be treat people like you want to be treated.
This is a ethical dilemma involving negative comments about a person. If people have any respect for themselves they would not put any thing bad about that person on the blog. this is violate the golden rule. Do unto others as you would want them to do until you.
personally, placing a negative comment over the internet about someone to me is wrong. when you do things like that to someone you give everyone else the opportunity to see whats going on in that persons life. i feel if you have something to say about someone then you should say it in there presence, that way if it is something negative then that person has the opportunity to defend themselves against the comment. when posting something negative in nature, i feel the person posting the comment is cowardly in nature and really doesnt have the guts to say it to the person to there face...as far as the golden rule is concerned to "treat others as you would want to be treated" is just that. if you wouldnt like anyone to post something negative about you, then dont do it to them...
I believe everything ought to be done orderly. There is a way to do everthing. Ehtecal blogging is an issue. I do believe that something should be done about it.Consider how you wouild feel if something demeaning or derogatory was typed about you over the blogging. People just need to be more thoughtful and considerate.
It's my opinion we have a problem with internet blogging; as well as any other type of media or publication that print information prior to validating the facts. Society has created this problem; people love malicious gossip. We crave information on other people's misfortunes or obscenity. We don't abide by the Golden Rule in our everyday interactions with people; how can we expect individuals to abide by the Golden Rule on the internet. It is hard to police the web. It could take months for a company or individual to chase down authors of a malicious blog. The internet has created the means for cowards to hide behind their negative views. And some would say they are exercising their right-freedom of speech under the first amendment.
I THINK THERE IS A HUGE PROBLEM WIT ETHICAL BLOGGIN. PEOPLE STAND SO HARD WITH THEIR BELIEFS AND WHEN SOMEONE ELSE COME ALONG WITH A DIFFERENT OPION THEY GET MAD. THINGS START TO GET PERSONAL AND PEOPLE START TALKIN BOUT NEGATIVE THINGS TOWARDS EACH OTHER. YES WE DO HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH BUT IT ONLY TAKES US BUT SO FAR IN LIFE.
I believe if you have something to say towards a person you shouldn't put it on the internet, but address the issue and get it resolved like grown people. It is not ethical or mature of a person to talk about someone when they are not present then that is, pardon my French, very hoeish of that person. People that post negative comment on like myspace, face book, and even blogs are not real in my eyes. If you can’t respect a person enough to confront them like a man then to me you aint no real man, but more a lil boy that needs a time out.
i believe that there is a very high ethical delima about posting a bad comment about another person on the internet. the internet can be seen by every one and is by no means a sense of privacy. If a student, employee, or fellow friend posts something bad about you on the internet than you can believe that everyone has seen it and will see it. saying stuff about another person on the internet is just the same as talking about someone off of the internet soon everybody knows and will in return judge you by that comment. the Golden rule has a major factor in the ethical dilemma over the internet. In my personel case i would never want someone talking about me over the internet so i would never do it to any one else period.....
BRIDGETTE MARTIN-- Wikepedia.com says that the golden rule is treating others as you want to be treated. Often times people do not practice this rule. There is nothing wrong with blogging, however, when you post negative things about people it is wrong. There is a website called dontdatehim.com that says many negative things about men. If you have a problem, cool, but you don't have to put people on blast online.
Well I really see it as being a problem. Instead of talking about someone in a blog be man or woman enough to tell that person how you feel. I also feel that it violates the "Golden Rule" very much because of the fact that it states "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". I am sure nobody wants anyone stating anything about their personal life or just them in general on the internet. More because its not just the person its about and the person who wrote it cann view it but its worldwide, because the internet is not limited. The internet is exposed to millions of people and therefore whatever is able to be seen by you is more than likely visible to others. So like I said in the beginning instead of acting "hard" and "bad" posting things in a blog about someone be real with yourself and that person and let them know how and what you personally feel about them if you really have so much to say about them.
I am unsure why so many issues are occurring when most people are trying to post their responses. Please note that posts can be made by selecting Name/URL or Anonymous.
Josh Thornley
I think there is somewhat of an ethical dilemma with posting negative stuff about someone online. People tend to believe anything they read online, so by posting something negative, you are influencing people to feel a certain way about someone before they have met them. Im sure most of us would not like someone to post negative stuff about us, so why would we do that to someone else? Do unto others as u would have them do unto u. In my opinion it is only unethical to post negative info about someone if that info is false. if the info u are providing is tru, then i dont really have a problem with it...
I do believe it is unethical to post negative remarks about someone
over the internet. I personally don't use Myspace or any other similiar website. But if I did, I would be highly upset about any thing posted negative, primarily because it may be possible for potential employers to view. And also, I believe that is how alot of
conflicts get started. Noone wants negative things posted about them,so don't post negative comments about others.FK-Rob
I think that because individuals have the freedom of speech, they have the right to say what ever they feel. However there are times when there should be exceptions to the rules. One should consider their choice of words especially when using the internet and public arenas. They should also consider whether it an age appropriate audience.
I think that because individuals have the freedom of speech, they have the right to say what ever they feel. However there are times when there should be exceptions to the rules. One should consider their choice of words especially when using the internet and public arenas. They should also consider whether it an age appropriate audience.
I think that because individuals have the freedom of speech, they have the right to say what ever they feel. However there are times when there should be exceptions to the rules. One should consider their choice of words especially when using the internet and public arenas. They should also consider whether it an age appropriate audience.
I think that because individuals have the freedom of speech, they have the right to say what ever they feel. However there are times when there should be exceptions to the rules. One should consider their choice of words especially when using the internet and public arenas. They should also consider whether it an age appropriate audience.
Yes, There is an ethical delima and it does violate the Golden Rule. I dont know about you, but I wouldn't wany bad stuff about me posted on the internet. It can also fall under slander, which people can be sued for. Unfortunatly, it is hard to prove that a certain person posted something on the internet.
There are numerous woys to make comments or differ in opinions instead of resorting to negative attacks. The Good Books says do unto others what you wish others do unto you.Speaking bad about another person is like opening a can of worms in which the worms will also crawl towards the person who opened the can.There should be decency in language while blogging as negative comments sometimes bring ill feelings. It is ok to differ but not ok to put another person down with negative comments.
the golden rule went out the window a long time ago because people do not respect one another anymore but truth be told its just an opinion......
the golden rule went out the window a long time ago because people do not respect one another anymore but truth be told its just an opinion......
That is definately a violation of the Golden Rules because that is very unethical. That could gemage an individual reputation for life. Now-a-day alot of people browse the internet and whatever is posted could be seen all over the world
Actually, I can post negative stuff about someone personally on the internet if I have to. We need to set example to make sure that those things come to an end. Whatevery it is that, that person is doing wrong.
It is an ethical dilemma. People need to release what the golden rule is and apply it to all parts of life to include blogging. Words can hurt and cause potential danger to whom ever the harsh words were directed towards. I cannot think of many people that would like someone to say negative statements about them whether it be in conversation or blogging. In addition some negative comments can land you in a lot of trouble. So as that golden rule states "Treat other like you would want them to treat you"!
I think that morality and ethics should be in all that we do. The ethics of blogging should basically deal with the first amendment right. I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to my death your right to say it. Also remember when you're in the blogoshpere, to do unto others as you would have them to do unto you.
" The Golden Rule."
Posting negative information over the internet is not a good thing.Because that person that you are talking negative about may findout and you don't know what type of mood that person is in or what state of mind that person may be in.It's just not a good thing to do.You have to think of the safety of others.
There is something called freedom of speech and its not illegal to post something negative about someone else. I do feel that it is pretty messed up to do something like that but there is really nothing you could do about it. People are going to be talked about weather what is being said isn't true. Movie stars, actors, and singers have these sorts of things done to them all the time. Throught life your going to be talked about weather it be negative or positive you jus have to deal with it
I believe that when your are blogging that you should be very careful what you type. If you can prove that the information is true then by all means type it. People should remember the golden rule, and you would not want a person to type any negative things about you. "But responsible bloggers should recognize that they are publishing words publicly, and therefore have certain ethical obligations to their readers, the people they write about, and society in general" (Cyberjournalist.net). Sharon Osborne 5pm class
The internet is one of the most important inventions in our century. It was established to make communication easier among human beings throughout the world. Some of us abused the internet.
Some individuals used the internet maliciously to slander and disrespect other people. Yes, there is an ethical dilemma involved in posting negative information about another individual over the internet.
Such a behavior is a clear violation of the Golden Rule; the same people who are posting negative information on the other people, would not want negative information be posted about them.
Well, for those of us who have a concious then yes but there are many out there without concious, which means, don't tell strangers your personal information, if you don't trust them than that is a good key to keep it to yourself. Because there is no law stating that we can't bad mouth another wether it be on the internet, or in a class room full of students. But with that being said the golden rule is one to live by because if you do something to someone else with out thinking it will be done to you wether it be by that person or someone else.
Absolutely there is an ethical dilemma. One wouldn't expect to see outride mudslinging in a newspaper...ok....bad example. but nonetheless, people bicker far too much over social forums. it's sickening. and often people reveal personal information which is usually the basis of the negative comment. The release of sensitive info to a mixed crowd is NOT anywhere close to ethical.
I think it's unethical to be negative about somebody on websites. You dont want to hurt another person's feelings. Do unto others what you want others to do unto you. Never speak ill of others.
I personally believe that it is wrong to post negative comments about another person on the internet but I also feel that there is no legal grounds in which to stop it. Ethics vary from person to person and while one person may be offended by something the person saying might not be. The golden rule is a valuable rule to live by but is not so easy to follow. People often talk behind their friends, or enemies, backs but blogging makes these comments accessible to many. This is not a new thing there are just new means by which to broadcast feelings toward other people. A person has a right to voice their opinion, but they do not have a right to present slander against another person. It is hard to define the line between the two.
I think it is really hard to not take things personal during ethical blogging. Our personal opinions get in the way of the facts and it offends us. Then, it's no longer about the issue rather than proving each other wrong which can lead to negative comments that are very offensive. I think no matter what it's a hard thing to try and hold things back when you are in the privacy of your computer.
I think you should always remember that anyone can read the information you post. be considerate and honest to yourself and others. Don't say anyhting about someone else thatyou would not want people to know or feel about you. words and posting cannot be taken back or erased. Yes you should "Do unto others as you would have done onto you"
I feel there is an ethical dilema about writing things about others on the internet. If for example you talk bad about someone and put there buisness on the internet, anyone has access to it. But before you did this did you think about if someone put your buisness on the internet? You would not like this at all knowing that your friends, enemies, and persons who do not know you could even read this. This violates the golden rule in the same way if you did something physically. Do unto others as you you want done unto you. You wouldn't want your personal info on the internet, so don't put anyone else, without their approval!
AMBER ODOM
5:00 PM CLASS
Many people are under the false pre-tense that anything on the internet goes. People get a feeling of a false-reality and often pretend to be people they are not. Often, many people find courage and boldness to say things that they may not have had in the "real world". Regardless, I believe people should continue to be themselves and hold the same moral and ethical standards online as they do away from the computer. We are all still the same people and ALL actions have a consequence, whether positive or negative.. and that goes for online or offline as well!
i feel the only reason people have issues with others posting negative comments online about someone is b/c it's so easily traceable online, than any other resource. If the Golden Rules of Blogging are what this website says they are (http://rohitbhargava.typepad.com/weblog/2006/10/introducing_the.html) than they are pointless in my opinion. When it comes to communicating on the web I feel people should just use common sense and always keep in the back of their head what i say could be traced. You should always be ready to defend anything you say. Anything that's so personal it could be incriminating should not even be posted on the internest. That's why they made something called Jounrals and Diary for you to vent in. I do realize that all blogs aren't made for users to express they're emotions. Some are made solely to exploit. For example Celbrity Blogger Perez Hilton single handedly got his fame just from blogging about celebrities (Read http://labnol.blogspot.com/2006/12/worlds-most-popular-blog-perez-hilton.html). When it comes to situations like this I do feel blogging is unethical. It's unethical to just exploit someones private life just b/c society has chosen to put them in a light of "stardom".
Kaitlyn Reid- I really don't think there is much of a moral issue regarding blog posts. I know that I don't take any negative comments I get over the internet seriously. I doubt that other people take what people say over the internet seriously either. People say more negative things over the internet because it's not face to face, but this also means that people don't take it seriously either. It does violate the golden rule however and people should treat people with kindness even over the internet, but this will probably never happen.
(Ashley Hutcherson): I believe that it is crazy to do and silly, but people use blogs now like diaries. It is not safe to do and not private at all but people do it. As for ethical not at all. I would not even recommend writing postive things about people on the internet. Now it has become dangerous as well. Not to long ago on the news there was a cheerleader who got bet up by several other cheerleaders for blogs things on myspace. I also feel as though people put too much information on and when it comes to the intere=net to be careful.
I agree wholeheartedly with GADAWG42...there is definitley an ethical dilemma when it comes to publishing negative comments about a person on blogs. It is definitely legal (freedom of speech) but in my opinion completely unethical! I believe that all bloggers should follow the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you wish to be done). But as long as people hide behind fake names and witty words there will always be negative comments. I just hope that those negative commenters are aware of Defamation of Character or Slander!! There are many criminal charges that can be brought up on someone who is stating UNFOUNDED negative comments against you! Enjoyed It!!!
Well the golden rule is to treat others how you want to be treated, and i don't think anyone want bad stuff about them on the internet. And i don't think anyone should do that, it's dumb and immature. If you have a problem with someone you should talk to them face to face. I do think it is different though if it is like a president candidate or something of that sort, because then you should state your opinion on it.
(corie plott)
I do think that, writing something about someone in the internet is not good. i know everyone has the right to say anything about anyone, but why say it loud to hurt the person. it can lead to someone having a low self esteem.
the golden rule: to do unto others as you would have them do unto you...
i personally always try to keep my negative thoughts to myself or tell my best girlfriend one on one so i can vent...i dont do it over stupid blogging or whatever, cause 1 you are setting yourself up...2 its just unclassy..
i think its so stupid, if you have something to say, say it to their face not so the whole world can see it, and i hate drama and thats all it causes
i live by the golden rule, or atleast try to anyways
John Weaver
I don't know if their is a ethical dilemma with regards to blogging. However, I believe that you should not comment on something unless you are fully aware of the subject. Anyone can just make a remark about something that they are not informed about. You have the right to say what you want but at the same time other people have the right not to listen. As long as you present your argument in a respectful manner than everything should be okay.
I believe that it does create an ethical dilemma to slander someone via the world wide web. The internet is mostly full of opinions, not fact. The reason for this is because it is easy for someone to 'hide behind a computer' without revealing their identity to the public. This leaves them open to be able to publicly humilliate anyone they choose without being ashamed and embarrassed of their actions. A person may release their innermost feelings of anger or disagreement towards another person that they would not even consider doing in the real world. This creates a safe-haven for passive agressive personality types who prefer not to personally confront their enemies or people with whom they differ in opinion.
This is definitly an issue for me..I think that on pages such as Facebook, and Myspace it is the norm to "blast" an ex or a friend who may have hurt you. That to me is not a reason to get on the internet and post neg. comments about such a person. This is a major contradiction to the "Golden Rule" but in todays world there are not many people who know what the rule is let alone live by it..
DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM TO DO UNTO...
even though a person has a right to say what they want to say, doesn't mean that they should. saying negatives things about people is not kind. "do unto others as you would have them do to you." personally i'm not going to write something negative about someone because i don't want other people writing negative things about me. even if what people write is true, it doesn't mean they have to blog it. no one can gain anything by writing negative things about someone else.
I think that there is no ethical dilemma involved in posting a negative statement about somebody. IF you look back and think about it, celebs, the president, athletes are all under scrutiny. why should it be fair not to post negative statements about a average individual. I stand still in the belief that we live in a free county and have the right to say what we feel about a persons actions. To me if you do something outrages enough that the world knows, then you obviously desire to be negatively blogged.
I personally believe that, saying negative things about other people is unethical. Think result,before saying, it could get you in trouble.
Oh, run for the hills Bob Barker, at least you finally know how your co-workers feel about you now! I do believe its quite Silly to be all in a mix b/c of what someone has said about you. Anything that doesn't kill you, well, you know, isn't going to kill you! So quit crying. For whatever reason anybody has the inclination to speak about you in a negative way, they are probably of low self esteem, loneliness, jealously, and pure boredom. Just think, you must really be a threat to this persons happiness if he/she feels they need to write nasty things about you to feel better. My suggestion, enjoy your smile and use it to make others go loco. While they waste their time writing about you, why don't you think about great ways to be in touch with others and especaily the boss:)
There is an ethical dilemma involved in posting a negative statement about another individual over the Internet. When blogging on the Internet there are ethics that each individual should keep in mind: being honest and fair, minimize harm, be accountable.(A Blogger's Code of Ethics, www.cyberjournalist.net). Everyone may have the freedom of speech in america, but when it comes to the internest true and factual information should be used. If an individual is going to post a negative statement about another individual they should think about compasion. What you do unto others, others will do unto you.
In my personal opinion, people today hide behind their computer screens and believe that them and their comments are untouchable. No matter what in life their will always be that one person out there that will try to bring everyone down with their comments.
when asked this question if theres a ethical dilemma...i say yes----people dont have the right to post negative statements about anyone. i have seen many shows and new reports about the simple comments wrote about another person on the internet. in a certain report done by nbnc there was a student in highschool and a "internet bully" uterlly destroyed his life through the internet and later caused this boy to commint suicide. i say that there needs to be a rule or guildline kept when blogging---somthing needs to be done---this freedom of speech thing is taken out of context and is used by some in a hurtfull and somtime deadly way.
In response to kmqueen_2005 said...
I personally think that it's a dilemma, but how could it violate the golden rule when alot of people don't even know what it is. I definitely think that something should be done about this though, maybe by notifying the person that is being talked about so that they can go further into the situation.
when blogging ...yes its your personal opinion...but the golden rule is the instruction for a positive only form of reciprocity. A key element of the golden rule is that a person attempting to live by this rule treats all people, not just members of his or her in-group with consideration. you must remain considerate of others. At one point or time u to will feel the pain of somone words.
I would say yes, there is an ethical dilemma with blogging over the internet. If people are going to write negative things in a blog about other then they should expect to have the same done to them in return. The problem is that a lot of people will post things about others that they would not say to them in person.
Blogging is the best way to practice the of free speech and press. Even though we do have that right, bloggers should still have a resposiblity to produce something good.As a blooger myself I make sure my blogs are responsible.
(Gavin Arvizo):I believe that, as in real life, saying mean, and usually inaccurate statements about another is wrong. More so on the internet. There is little one can do to defend themself over the internet. I am unsure of the laws regarding this, but I do believe in some cases, it should be considered slander. Then rises the question, what if the person is in another country. How are laws treated then. Oh an it is a definite violation of the golden rule. No one should ever violate a person in this way. Such a cowardly way to hide behind a computer and speak horrible things about another.
(Gavin Arvizo):I believe that, as in real life, saying mean, and usually inaccurate statements about another is wrong. More so on the internet. There is little one can do to defend themself over the internet. I am unsure of the laws regarding this, but I do believe in some cases, it should be considered slander. Then rises the question, what if the person is in another country. How are laws treated then. Oh an it is a definite violation of the golden rule. No one should ever violate a person in this way. Such a cowardly way to hide behind a computer and speak horrible things about another.
I personally believed that it is wrong to speak or talk negatively about someone else on the internet or any websites.though it is not illegal to do so at some point.I AM A CHRISTIAN,I do stongly disagree with that idea.It's completely unethical to do so,you might hurt people feelings.ThiS is SAMUEL T GLEKIAH.
I feel there is some ethical code for almost everything. Blogging involves communicating an opinion or fact for public view. Knowing that, you should never use slander when speaking about someone. Also, you should treat others the way you want to be treated. After all, isn't that the "Golden Rule!"
http://www.cyberjournalist.net/news/000215.php
Posting a negative comment about some one is not ethical and violates the golden rule. Kar Popper in the open society and it's enemies suggests "The golden rule is a good standard which is further improved by doing unto others, wherver possible, as they want to be done." I think that if do not want negative things to be said about you, don't sy it about others. Posting negative comments is a way of smearing somebody's reputation. It is therefore not ethical.
GRACE EKE
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; anyone who does this should drop the matter before a dispute breaks out and many times has there been a dispute break out over some gossip over a blog on the internet. If people truly understood love for one another then this would not be an issue! Jesus said the second greates command is like the first one: Love your neighbor as yourself. How ironic that we who are suppose to be followers of The Lord are seen in the opposite light! It is also said that he who loves a quarrel loves sin! How sinful are we? Or how sinful are you?!?!?!
When you are on the Internet, you get to do anything you want, like social networking, playing games or researching. On the internet, there are people who are going to say about something or someone. The word to describe this definition is blogging. When you blog, you get to say positive or negative things about the subjects.
On blog websites, they could say some disrespectful things about everything that were type on the blogs
Yes, agreement is with there is a dilemma with the ethics of blogging. I am for freedom of expression but not at someone elses expense. To many times someone may not care for you and you have no clue as to why (jealousy). Or you and another have a falling out. In either case it is not ment for them to post negative statements regarding the sitiuation. Whatever happened to talking about it one on one? I find it to be a cowards way out.
Jasmine Johnson
I definitely think that it is an ethical dilemma when you do anything negative, whether it be thinking negative thoughts, doing the wrong things, or saying the wrong things. When you write something about someone on the internet, not only does that person see it, but everyone else sees it as well. Also, when you post things on the internet, regardless of how long ago you put it there, it can always be pulled up again. “Treat others as you want to be treated” is the Golden Rule, and the bottom line is, no one wants to be talked about and I think the embarrassment is ten times worst when you bash someone in a way where the whole world can be exposed to it.
Jasmine Johnson
I definitely think that it is an ethical dilemma when you do anything negative, whether it be thinking negative thoughts, doing the wrong things, or saying the wrong things. When you write something about someone on the internet, not only does that person see it, but everyone else sees it as well. Also, when you post things on the internet, regardless of how long ago you put it there, it can always be pulled up again. “Treat others as you want to be treated” is the Golden Rule, and the bottom line is, no one wants to be talked about and I think the embarrassment is ten times worst when you bash someone in a way where the whole world can be exposed to it.
Vivian Davis, I beleive that blogging is just like speaking because you are expressing how you feel. The same rules would apply. If you wouldn't talk about someone to their face then you shouldn't blog about them behind thir back. Do onto others as you would have them do onto you.Just common courtsey treat others with respect and that respect will come back to you. There have been stories in which a feud would break out at school.Instead of being able to go home to escape the torture "they" don't get a break. It's somthing no one should be subjugated to. Its time we treat each other with a little more love and respect because we are all here to help each other.
Until, my computer class I really didn't understand about blogging or what it meant. I guess that I need to catch up with the young people. My understanding of this is very torn and I think you have the right to say what you want to but with respect of other is should always be first. No matter what your opinion is, you wouldn"yt want anyone to say anything negative about you for the whole world to see.
I do not think there is an ethical dilemma in negative internet posts. The internet is a place that numerous conversations take place. People should not be held to a higher standard than they are in real life, telephone, or text conversations. Communicating negatively about someone is something that should be taken seriously in any situation—not just on the internet. I agree with Von’s statement that we should treat others the way that we would like to be treated. If we treat everyone with respect and compassion, then we are truly adhering to the Golden Rule.
Uchefuna Singleton
Yes, there is an ethical dilemma involved in posting a negative statement about another individual over the Internet because it brings stain, tarnish, and degradation to the victim. It is like blacklisting someone, or giving someone a bad credit score. It will be difficult for people to trust the victim completely.
The Golden Rule states that we should do unto others what we want others to do unto us. I am sure nobody will like to be spoken badly of. Or to be alienated because of what someone else said about them. Therefore, posting negative statements about others over the Internet violates the Golden Rule.
I do believe that there is a problem with ethical blogging. I believe that people should be treated they way they want others to treat them, and I’m sure that the people post blogs wouldn’t want to read or hear a mean blog about them. So why do they feel the need to post it? And yes I understand freedom of speech but a mature person would confront the problem and not go around the internet blogging about it.
Stephanie Torrealba
hey, come to think of it, inface-to-face
Whenever it comes to talking negatively about other people, it is not right. If you have something bad to say to another person, keep it to yourself. If you talk bad about another person on the internet, it violates the Golden Rule.
D. Hurst
There is an ethical dillema for someone posting a negative comment on a blog and it could cause one to be find or jailed. The Golden Rule would be violated if one has the perception of what they are saying about another is OK, after giving thought to putting themself in the place of the person that they are commenting about negatively.
I guess it is safe to say if you can’t say it to my face don’t say it at all. I believe posting negative statements about someone over the internet is a cowardice act. It shows unscrupulous morales and low character. A person with any gumption and an ounce of integrity should realize this is wrong. Honestly, it’s down right mean and vindictive.
This is equal to bringing someone to a Jerry Springer Show with out letting them know you are booked as guest on the show. Of course, you have told the producer all kinds of negative information and this person has no opportunity to balance the situations after the “spin” is thrown to the audience in your favor.
As mentioned by some of the other blogs- I do agree in freedom of speech. However, this does not trump personal responsibility. This goes even further and can blur the lines between harassment and bullying. Just recently there was a court case regarding a young girl being verbally and cyber bullied -this is a very sad truth that can occur when people post negative or untrue statements. Momma always says if you can’t say anything good about someone, don’t say it at all-2008 don’t post it either. –Victoria Murphy
I would say it is because if the negative statement is false, then you are going to argue or sue to get your reputation back. Plus, I would probably feel bad if I put something negative about someone on the internet. I would think they would try to do the same. I assume the "Golden Rule" represents being able to post anything on the net without being liable for it.
Jonathan J.
I believe that there is a problem with ethical blogging. People will just post anything on blog sites whether factual or not and then others come behind them and read blog post and others come behind and read the post as if though it's the gospel. I think there's alot dishonest that will make up stuff on a blog and that also violate the golden rule of blogging but hide behind an anonymous screen name.
Jody A. Lee
I also believe blogging is an ethical delemma. People get on blog sites and post their inner feelings and opinions which can be borderline libel. Blogging is widespread with few to police all the blogging. It is out of control kinda like the wild west with very people monitoring, regulating, and enforcing what is being said on blog sites. Many bloggers violate the golden rule. With all this being said this is why I believe we have blogging ethical delemmas.
L.Smith,Moral values, beliefs if every one is trying to get there point over who care about what's facts. Every one have they own opinion and enjoy exercising what they think.Think about the blog rating, do you really think the blogger with facts keep the rating. The worse the news the more and better it spread. Have you heard the saying "bad news spread like wild fire" it's true. The juicier it is the better it sound and the more some one want to know about it.
There is absolutely an ethical dilemma involving someone posting a negative statement about another individual over the Internet. There is already too much drama as it is, do we really need more? The fact that someone is posting negative information about you means they really have nothing better to do with their time but hate on you. So in the famous words of Jill Scott "Hate on Me Hater". The golden rule o unto others as you would have them do onto you. does it really call for an explanation? Charlene J.
D Lewis
The Golden Rule should be considered in Internet blogging.Treat others as you want to be treated.Nothing is wrong about voicing
D Lewis
The Golden Rule should be considered in blogging.Treat others as you want to be treated.Nothing is wrong about voicing your opinion,but be considerate and mindful how it is perceived.I believe the person who blogs negative statements is a coward and uses the keyboard to hide behind
posting information about others does have a ethical dilemma. it is not right. its just like bullying some one and making fun of them. and also could cause so real serious problems for that person and the other. i also think blogging is another form of gossip.it will D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y voilate the golden rule.
Bertina Wilson
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Who knows how old the "Golden Rule" is or even its author. Is it rooted out of some religious order or is it a traditional wisdom passed down through generations. Regardlisee of its orgin or author be believe that it is life guide worthy of personal adoption. The internet affords persons the unfortunate opportunity to throw rocks and hide the hand of the hurler. The negative information does not have to be factual espescially if it is entertaining. Ethically, to post a negative statement about another person without due diligence to research the truth or giving the individual in question the opportunity to defend themselves is grossly immoral and unethical. In response to commentary posted by "gadawg42", I agree. If people really sat down and pondered the power of the internet. It is an awesome tool yet anything posted, in a click it is knowledge available to the world.
Bertina Wilson
I failed to give the site for the ethics blogging. www.davidhenderson.com/2009/02/09ehics-in-blogging
I do not believe there is ethical dilemma involving posting negative information about an individual. When someone decides to blog they are putting themselves out on the internet. Anyone in the world can access that individual’s blog. Of course not everyone is going to agree.
The golden rule is an important thing to remember but really doesn’t mean much to bloggers on the internet. Sometimes people will say mean things but many times the individual could use these things as constructive criticism.
April Weems
I do believe that there is an ethical dilemma with ethical blogging as well. For the most part I don't think its right to talk about or type anything negative about anyone, but we do. I do believe in the saying do unto others as you would have them to do unto you. But like wise everyone don't practice that so somewhere through life if you were talk about in a bad way, just because whatever reason, never go to the lower level and post or say something negative, just don't say nothing. I was taught at a young age that if you don't have something to say nice just don't say anything, and thats seem to work well with me.
Blessing Ukonu
I believe that if you don't have anything to say about someone, don't say it. Saying negative stuff about someone violate the golden rule 'treat others the way you want to be treated'.
Iyana Hodge
No matter who you are, your level of wealth or where you come from, as humanbeings we all want to be respected. I believe, in order to get respect you have to start with yourself first and then began respecting others. There are alot of haters in the world, unfornately,both guys and girls. Some people I encounter it seems like they are not happy with themselves and choose to talk bad about others.The saying sticks and stones may break my bones,but words will never hurt me. Is as far from the truth as France is from Georgia. I think it is absolutely WRONG to post anything on the internet that is intended to damage someone.I know for a fact I would never do something like that because I beleive in carma what goes around comes around 7fold. Before anyone concider posting anything bad on the internet about someone else they should think about the golden rule. Treat others the way you to be treated. Stop taking the right to Freedom of Speech out context. Also, if you have a personal problem with someone be an adult, pull the person to the side without an audiance and express your feelings. There is a proper way to resolve all issues. So keep in mind words hurt alot and can damage others.
Jacob Byrd
One of the foundations on which this country was formed is free speech, any attempt to prevent a blogger from writing what they feel would be an infringment upon the constitution. All bloggers should write whatever they are as appropiatly and maturly as possible as to not offend anybody and respect the issue in which they are addressing.
Karissa Barrett
Although you are saying something about someone over the INTERNET and not in PERSON it still causes a social dilemma and may even cause more crimes, etc. I don't think it's right to say something bad about someone, even if it's online.
SHEREE` MAXWELL
MOST DEFINETLEY!!! I DO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS AN ETHICAL DILEMMA WITH POSTING A NEGATIVE STATEMENT ON THER INTERNET OF SOMEONE. THIS IS BECAUSE THE PERSON SOMETIMES HAS NO WAY TO DEFEND THEMSELVES AND HAS TO JUST DEAL WITH THE COMMENTS UNLESS THEY POST SOMETHING THEMSELVES. PEOPLE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT THE INTERNET IS BASED MOSTLY ON OPINION AND THAT WORDS DO IN FACT HURT. PEOPLE MUST FOLLOW THE GOLDEN RULE IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN MANY WAYS. THE WORLD IS NOT A NICE PLACE AND WE AS PEOPLE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO BECOME A BETTER PLACE.
Freedom of speech is allowed. But why use it to slander someone. Post whatever You can take when someone writes that about you. Stop talking about people and do better things with your time because time is money.
Robert Hervey
Over the internet posting negative reviews about someone in my opinion is ok. Most blog websites other then school referred sites see a negative comment as respectable because it allows you to express your opinion about an individual so long as it's preceded about in the correct manor. If you’re on a blog site and everyone in the blogging area agrees with each other than nothing would ever get answered. In turn, the blog site would become a forum. A blog site is an area to argue your opinion about something freely, not to hold back what you have to say. In my opinion, there is no Golden Rule other to present your opinion in a respectable manor such as not using profanity or disrespecting the individual's own thoughts on the situation.
Davellin Ramirez
There is a dilemma with ethical blogging. Fine, you have a problem with someone, but is it okay for that person to go around writing things about you like they are facts? No it isn’t. This "bad mouthing" blogging is just as bad as gossiping about someone. What good does it do for you, nothing. All you have done is destroy a person’s character because you didn’t agree with what they were putting out. You got your few laughs at hurting this person, while this person has to walk around with these permanent labels you put on them.
I think the golden rule should be honored even in the internet world, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” People forget that there are real people behind these screens. Honoring this rule would take away the need for people to hurt another person because no one wants to go through the emotional pain of having to correct lies that someone put out there just to hurt you.
Kelly Dixon
i beleive that only very immature people do this but i believethat poeple have forgotten how to handle themselfs online somthings are defintley inappropiate to say and shouldnt be said in person or online so the ethics of blogging are gone there arent any ethics................but then again whos tosay what u can say or cant because what about freedom of speech . i believe if you have a problem with somone and u choose to adress it on the internet thats between u and that person
D.IRBY
I personally do not think this an issuie. Writting something bad or unture about someone is wrong and unethical, but that is life. It is not on the internet it will be in a book, on tv, in the paper etc. People are going to say what they feel and they have the right to do so. Therefor you can not really let things like that get to you. I would never do anything like that because that is so my style, but i can not speak for others.
I found this article and it is so real and everybody can learn a thing or two from this.
What do you do when someone tells you a secret? Do you share it with everyone else or are you like a select few, who really knows the value of keeping a secret? Being a tattletale is a disease, and for some people, keeping a juicy gossip is harder than it seems. So here’s help for those who just can’t help themselves. You still have a chance at being trustworthy.
What is your purpose? Whenever you want to share someone else’s secret, think first. What is your purpose of sharing it? What do you hope to achieve by sharing it? Do you want to elicit other people’s opinion about, and if you do, why do other people have to comment on it? Turning someone else’s secret into a point of discussion with someone else is just not fair.
Add a lot of integrity to your character by being someone people know they can trust. Integrity is hard to earn. And the moment you let out a rumor, you lose that. If integrity doesn’t mean anything to you, just look at it this way - if you are trustworthy, more people will trust you with their secrets. That means you’ll know everyone’s dirt. But the catch is that you shouldn’t let it spill. Just enjoy the knowledge. Surely, that alone gives you much pleasure.
The next time you hear something you’re just itching to disseminate, control your impulse. Do what you would when you’re trying to control your anger by doing deep breaths at least 5 times. Ask yourself the questions I provided above and unless your answers sound rational to you, don’t rush to the nearest person to do the bad deed.
In other words "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" This is how I do it..... www.lifespy.com/2008/how-to-keep-a-secret - Cached
An ethical dilemma does exist when blogging on the internet. Negative personal comments posted about other people can cause reputational damage. Once a comment is posted, it is out there on the internet for all to see. Even if one decides to delete the negative comment, there may be other posts and replies that have followed that still reiterate the harmful content. I believe that the Golden Rule to ethical blogging is to “post only what you would want posted about you.” Internet bloggers need to be considerate of others. All mean, hateful, and damaging comments need to be left out of blogs. All postings to the internet should be factual and acknowledge proper mannerisms. Always follow the rules of proper internet netiquette. Remember to keep posts and blogs on the topic issues. One should always keep private personal comments to oneself. When blogging, never respond to personal attacks. Always apply ethics to everything you post on the internet.
www.studygs.net/netiquette
www.dtcc.edu
Jennifer Rock CIS 200 9am
My response to the blog from Nneoma Anyiwo:
Something can be done about negative comments that are posted and blogged on the internet. If everyone would use social morals when posting, attacks on others would not happen. I believe that putting down others, especially online, is wrong because negative posts can have a lasting harmful affect on a person's life. People do have the right to free speech, but should it be used to defame other people? Personal attacks usually end in bad circumstances for both parties involved. When one posts negative blogs and others reply to these same blogs or negative personal comments, neither party is using his or her common sense. One should always strive for using good morals and using proper ethical responsibility. Should you really be able to blog about or post anything you may want to say about another online? Be careful about what you post it is usually permanent and can come back to haunt you later.
Jennfer Rock CIS 200 9am
Responce
Jasmine Melton.....
Discovering that your online reputation or the reputation of your company is being compromised on the Internet is always upsetting. It’s upsetting if the negative online publicity is valid, and it is extremely upsetting if the bad search results that tarnish your image are not true, dated, or out of context. The natural response to discovering that your reputation is being hurt on the Internet is to take immediate action. But in our experience, immediate rash action can often make things worse. Even though learning that your online reputation is being compromised is highly emotional, it is important that you deal with the problem with a cool head. Just know that there are online reputation management solutions and that you can regain, rebuild and even improve your reputation. Anybody can start a blog, or contribute to a website that invites reviews and criticisms. Most people don’t misuse the great communications potential of the Internet. But some do and there is nothing you can do about it. So if you are on a special interest website and you have a difference of opinion with another individual, there is a small chance that this individual will “get back” at you by posting a strong negative opinion or even an outright lie.
By Willie Moore
It is very unethical to blast someone on the internet. It is cowardly as well. They should address what ever problem to the perosn they have the problem with instead of displaying it to the whole world. As far as ethics, it shows the person has no class.
Ricardo Burks
She said he said the issue of individual talking about one another has risen to new heights, nor more cheap talk about some one behind their backs. Negative talking reached a new standard. People have found a new method of talking about someone; posting commits on blog sites, this violates the golden rule. Example what if you and your best friend got into a big argument, she or he gets mad at you and start posting personal information about you on a blog site, and this would make you very uncomfortable. You may want to forgive that
I think that there is an ethical delima when it comes to blogging. Its easier for you to say things about someone by typing them on the computer and posting them then to say it to them in person. Alot of people do it for lsughs talking about people they don't even really know. For instance Perez Hilton he talks about any and everybody but me personally I think that I could probably think of alot of mean and nasty things to say about him but I don't because I was raised that you should do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If everybody would just mind their own business and worry about themselves the world would be a much happier place.
ROMANDA FIELDS
WHEN IT COMES TO BLOGGING I AM THE BLOG QUEEN I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH TELLING SOME HOW IT REALLY IS. NEGATIVE BLOGS ABOUT A PERSON ISN'T REALLY A BAD THING. I WOULD TAKE IT AS CONSTURCTIVE CRITCISM. IF A PERSON WANTS TO WRITE BAD ABOUT ANOTHER PERSON SO BE IT. I MEAN I FIND IT HARD TO TAKE ANY ONE SERIOUS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ANY WAY... SO I FEEL LIKE THERE IS NO ETHICS WHEN IT COMES TO BLOGGING
Jacob Hunter
No thre is not. it is a free country. If you want to say or state something then you can do it. if you do not agree with some one then you are legally allowed to say it.
i do think that negative blogging could cause some problems when it comes to ethical issues. why should people have the right to post bad things about other people freely, that can cause many problems with the blogging website. it really is a moral issue that needs to be dealt with because it is a privilge to post on these blogging sites, and if someone puts up negative posts about other people, they should lose their privillge to post on those sites.
Shanequa i forgot to put my name on my blog. mine was talking about being flattered if you are blogged about i posted it at about 5 40 pm april 15 2009
Since i am not up-to-date with all off the bogging and stuff i am not for sure. but i am sure there is. but i do believe that it is wrong. i dont think you should talk negative about a person ethnicy at all.
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