It appears that Kathy Sierra’s cyber-bullying story has had a positive resolution.
Check out Giovanni Rodriguez, who highlights a blogger code of ethics, written by Tim O’Reilly.
Then have a look at Shel Israel’s links to the open letters Kathy Sierra and Chris Locke, both discussing the issue and its ramifications on freedom of speech from their own sides of the fence.
I am certainly an advocate of free speech. And now as a blogging self-publisher (as well as a PR professional, writer and former standup comedy MC), I also believe that we must imbue that freedom with a sense of personal responsibility for all the things we write and say.
About Martin Waxman
Martin Waxman, MCM, is a digital communications strategist. He conducts AI research, leads digital and social media training workshops and speaks at events across North America. He's co-founder of two PR agencies, president of a consultancy and has worked in the industry for nearly 30 years. Martin is a LinkedIn Learning instructor, teaches digital strategy and social media at McMaster University, the Schulich School of Business, University of Toronto SCS and Seneca College. He's a member of the Institute for Public Relations Digital Media Research Center and a past-chair of PRSA Counselors Academy. He has a Master of Communications Management (MCM) from McMaster-Syracuse Universities.
