Basic Netiquette for Beginner Bloggers

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If you are courteous off-line then behaving the same way online is not problematic, because online courtesy is primarily a matter of common sense,  and thinking twice before you post. There are some extras  that are specific to online communication but they are easily learned.  If you are new to blogging and are not aware of   Netiquette, then you may  want to consult  Netiquette Guidelines. Continue reading

Blogging: Online presence and authenticity

the real you

the real you

Authenticity and netiquette

The way bloggers communicate and present themselves and their opinions online is important, but even more important than online presence is “to thine own self be true”. Authenticity is the character trait of being genuine, honest with oneself as well as others  It’s more than that too. Authenticity is the degree to which one is true to one’s own personality, spirit, or character, despite the demands of society or one’s conditioning.

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