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]]> by: JesterXL http://www.socialtwister.com/2004/07/06/blogging-and-billable-time/#comment-6905 Tue, 06 Jul 2004 19:06:01 +0000 http://www.socialtwister.com/2004/07/06/blogging-and-billable-time/#comment-6905 I've had similiar thoughts all the time. The dynamic of my blog and it's audience has greatly changed over the past 2 years. Originally, it was just for me since I got sick of online blog tools (Blogger, LiveJournal, TypePad, etc.). However, as time went on and my readership increased, I suddenly came at odds with my readership as well as how my blog reflected upon me professionally. Suddenly, it wasn't "my blog" anymore. I now post what I think my audience wants, much like TV does. Additionally, anything longer than a novel that is not even halfway work related, I just wait till I get home. If it's even remotely developer related, however, I'll debate till I'm blue in the face. Typically, those are posts that deal with a programming trick I just found, or commenting on a developer topic. ...still, it's iffy and the rules are like jello. There is no reputable book that I've seen in schools that spells out internet ettiquette, dealing with emails and forums. I've seen the grammar side for emails back in 98... but not manners. Therefore, the same rules apply to blogging as well: tread lightly, be cautious, and CYA. ... on a side note, to avoid the above bs, I have another blog for personal posting that I don't advertise. Once you go professional, that outlet you used to have is no longer there; I just made another blog in a completely different environment. I’ve had similiar thoughts all the time. The dynamic of my blog and it’s audience has greatly changed over the past 2 years. Originally, it was just for me since I got sick of online blog tools (Blogger, LiveJournal, TypePad, etc.). However, as time went on and my readership increased, I suddenly came at odds with my readership as well as how my blog reflected upon me professionally. Suddenly, it wasn’t “my blog” anymore. I now post what I think my audience wants, much like TV does.

Additionally, anything longer than a novel that is not even halfway work related, I just wait till I get home. If it’s even remotely developer related, however, I’ll debate till I’m blue in the face. Typically, those are posts that deal with a programming trick I just found, or commenting on a developer topic.

…still, it’s iffy and the rules are like jello. There is no reputable book that I’ve seen in schools that spells out internet ettiquette, dealing with emails and forums. I’ve seen the grammar side for emails back in 98… but not manners. Therefore, the same rules apply to blogging as well: tread lightly, be cautious, and CYA.

… on a side note, to avoid the above bs, I have another blog for personal posting that I don’t advertise. Once you go professional, that outlet you used to have is no longer there; I just made another blog in a completely different environment.

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