The Art and Aspirations of a Commenter
I believe in the power of a free exchange of ideas. I also recognize that words or access to
some information can be of harm to others, intentionally or unintentionally. As a
commenter, I therefore aspire to participate responsibly in the great online conversation
by:
* treating all bloggers with respect.
* seeking first to understand what is being said.
* celebrating another's accomplishments.
* using school appropriate language.
* rephrasing ideas in the blog that made me think, made me feel, or helped me learn
to let the blogger know his/her voice has been heard.
* commenting specifically and positively, without criticism. If I disagree, I will
comment appropriately, politely stating my perspective.
* being mindful always that I may be a role model to my audience, especially if they
are younger than I.
* making no reference to, link to, and/or giving access to any information that may
be inappropriate for a school setting.
* asking at least one question in my comment with the hopes of continuing a
conversation and deepening thinking.
* using a triple check before submitting any comment: Would I be happy to have my
mother read this comment? My grandmother? My favorite teacher?
We still had fun dancing. Your Aunt Melissa is now married to a wonderful man, with a lifetime of good and bad times a head of them. Better day if no one got sick, but still a wonderful wedding.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I thought you looked very handsome and grown up...
Oh no! Those things happen though. On my wedding day I had pink eye, but it was still the most beautiful day I can remember :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you didn't eat to much wedding cake and got sick. great story. :)
ReplyDeleteDennis K.