Attached is my interface drawing of my blog and labelled key features of a blog.
Nakita xx
Tag: BLOG
AKISMET
Akismet found in the blog’s dashboard in statistics, used to remove spam.
Nakita xx
BLOGGING ETHICS EXPLAINED
All Bloggers need to understand and preach ethical blogging habits no matter the blogs intentions or audiences.
THE ETHICAL GUIDELINES TO BLOGGING:
- Understand and display the difference between truth (supported with facts) and opinion (should be flagged)
- NAH NAH NAH to Plagiarism ( all ideas pronounced should be of the distinct individual unique voice)
- USE links and give credit (aka use them hyperlinks)
- Make corrections ASAP (basically fix factual errors before you forget)
- BE ENCOURAGE-ABLE (empower the freedom of speech and motivate audience participation)
- Transparency is key (be as open as possible about your personal identity and conflicts of intrest)
- Remember its a PUBLIC site ( consider what you write as to not offend anyone!)
- Take Responsibility! (be present and voice you strong opinion with defiance however be cautious about not offending and using other mediums properly)
- consider the effects (use your unique voice in a positive voice, never degrade and always be humble)
- Create COMMUNITY (interact with other blogs and link them)
As a blogger myself, I’m glad to say that I now know how to conduct a blog ethically and I will make it my mission to achieve and consider every ethical guideline to blogging!
Nakita xx
MAN REPELLER DISCUSSED
MAN REPELLER : A blog covering fashion, feminism, culture, beauty, wellness, careers and relationships. Everything a female wants to read about and written in an intelligent, honest and hilarious style.
What do I like about it?
It addresses many of my interests, fulfilling my favourite topics to read about and incorporating media (photos etc.) that are aesthetic in my opinion. I also like how the website is targeted to females who are intellects yet love fashion and should see this optimistically and not as a stereotypical weakness.
Why do you think it works well?
It works well due to the websites drive to empower women. To let them be proud and revel in their interests. Read the intellectually and have a good laugh at the honesty in each post. The blog covers all interests and the unique way it is smartly written makes the blog more intriguing and fun. Therefore it works well as it creates a space where readers can become invested in their interests and proud of their taste in hobbies and most importantly it’s a carefree, relaxed, fun environment.
How does the author (or editors,publisher) use authoring, publishing and distributing in the online space to get an audience?
Written by Leandra Medine in 2010, a strong women who realised her love for fashion repelled men due to the way her high/ quirky fashion, came across as intimidating. Decided that most women have the same problem, they’re judged by men about something like love and with Medine’s feminising influence her blog was created to repress this judgment and empower women to celebrate their interests. Therefore Medine transferred her own stories into her blog creating works that women similar to her could invest in and enjoy. This was displayed through her hilarious yet honest writing style, the aesthetic editing of her blog and covering intelligently females interests which is stereotypically seen as ‘the stupid/pointless female hobbies’ and changing readers to view them more positively and proudly.
Soooooo that’s a little insight on one of my favourite blogs Man Repeller, I hope that my blog can carry my unique voice and interest many individuals, just like Leandra has accomplished.
Nakita xx
COPYRIGHT AND IP
Copyright is protection for original works, lasting the authors lifetime and an additional 70 year calendar. Work is protected in other countries as well, thanks to international agreements.
Through copyright the author can stop their work from being reproduced, performing/ communicating the work in public or creating adaptations of the work. NOTE it only protects the original form of expression. Normally copyright is owned by the author, employer of the author or someone the author has transferred ownership to. To use someones work you must retain their license.Copyright is available for literary works, dramatic works, musical works and artistic works. Also copyright in non- works include sound recordings, photograph films, television broadcasts and published editions of works.
The Creative Commons license has a looser agenda than copyright. It protects works yet also shares them to others as long as the original author is given credit. Licensing elements consist of: ATTRIBUTION (acknowledge owner), NON-COMMERCIAL (can’t make money from the content only owner can), NO DERIVATIVES (can’t change owners work) and SHARE ALIKE (new creations using owners work need to carry the same license).
Soooooo now I know the rules, regulations to copyright and the positives these two policies can have, including for creative commons being able to use work easily if owner is credited and that through copyright my original ideas can be protected. I hope my readers now understand these licenses importance and access them appropriately, just like I do and can now.
Visit Rmit’s resource for copyright on blogging for more details
Nakita xx
DEFINE BLOG
When asked for the definition of a blog, many answers are given.
A ‘network literacy’, a ‘web- based publication’ or a ‘log kept in the web’. However I would state a blog to be an online edited journal of the authors chosen discourse.
Blogging began in 1997 however wasn’t given the title ‘blog’ until 2003. Making the word ‘blog’ the word of the year in 2004.
Blogging became the ‘Push button for the People’ (2000’s blogger slogan). A place for consumers to voice themselves with their own personal taste.
Blogging characteristics include:
- Short in length
- reverse chronological order
- uses different media contents e.g.. audio, text, video etc.
Soooooo I’ve learnt the history, definition and basics to form my own blog. I’ll need to exercise my voice with care, use digital technologies and own my online portfolio.
Wish me Luck
Nakita xx