Image courtesy of Andy Sternberg
It’s been a stellar day here at BarCamp LA complete with educational break out groups and Ninja Self-Defense.
Today’s sessions varied from OpenID to Weaponizing Noam Chomsky. I was lucky to secure a spot for us to discuss spinning Blogger Reps off into a non-profit. We received incredible feedback from participants in our group including ideas for funding, member participation, offering health insurance, local and national events, education, media literacy, and blogger mentorships.
One issue that dominated the conversation is whether the org should propose and enforce a code of journalistic standards for its members. My knee-jerk reaction was of course, but upon further introspection I questioned how a code of standards fits into a medium that prides itself on having no rules. Why adhere to an old school notion that in the past, has restricted access to information based on corporate political bias and lack of a diverse set of media outlets? Who will define these standards? Will it lead to restriction of freedom of speech? Intra-organizational politics are a part of human nature (high school anyone?) and non-profits are no different.
In our newsletter, LilyKat proposed the notion of “responsible blogging;” contribute to the conversation, don’t detract from it. Perhaps, instead of focusing on restriction, we should encourage contribution. After all, isn’t that what blogging is and should be all about?
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