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June 24, 2005

Blog Censorship

Recently, I noticed more and more blogs are editing the content posted. In other words, before an opinion is posted they want to review the content and ensure the validity and context (Also no vulgar posts). This will certainly keep put the Blog Spam that I get on a weekly basis. Personally, I review the comments on a weekly basis to delete the spam and obscene comments which are very few. While it is their right to do so, some blog hosts are keeping out valid criticism and squelching comments. I read a post where the author was presenting references to publications on his topic of choice. The authors were all working for him or seemingly had a close relationship. One reference hadn’t posted anything since 2002 on their web site. I posted a comment about adding references to people who are doing and writing about their experiences but were not close consultants. The comment never emerged nor was the included references added. Hey, I am all about controlling the brand but when folks offer free help embrace it.

Posted by Todd at June 24, 2005 11:41 AM