There are many reasons to blog. Business and pleasure are two types which would cover all conceivable blogs. Blogs are supposed to be a log of daily events on the net. Well, at least that’s how it started off as.
Today blogs have taken myriad forms from the most naïve to the very sophisticated. Not only is it your voice on the net but a tool to sell your products and services. In this scenario blogging ethics and practices are being questioned. An informal though strong movement towards blog etiquette is slowly evolving.
Rather than an outside force, a sensitive analysis of our purpose would throw sufficient light on this subject.
religion as a subject has always been highly volatile. In most cases it is a matter of blind faith. Logic and scientific analysis of religion is not always possible. Moreover, religion has become highly polarized and rabid fundamentalism has taken hold. In these circumstances, your blog can become a cause for covert criticism.
Your views on religion are personal and may affect the sentiments of your readers. A subtle change of opinion would hurt your blog more than what can be imagined. You only have to answer one question. Do you adverise your religion on your Biodata. “I am XYZ. I am a devout Catholic” or “I am ABC. I am a
Mohammedan.” I am sure you would never do such a thing. So why should you talk of religion on your blog?
I suppose the same holds true of politics. The present political situation has increased polarization of political ideology and even a small admission of our political leaning leads to an opinionated conclusion.
If you are thought to be on the far right of the political spectrum, you are automatically labeled as the epitome of loose morals and against the family. On the other hand you can be labeled as racist and closed minded.
In the blogging context such stereotypes are likely to rub your readers on the wrong side and the purpose of your blog may get obscured. It is best to avoid subjects, which evoke strong sentiments, unless of course, the purpose of your blog is to deal with these subjects. You should then be prepared to steer your blog through choppy seas and expect some lively debate.
If you want to attract people to your blog and ensure a peaceful atmosphere in your blogasphere it is best to keep these controversial subjects out of your blog.
By Y. Billingslea
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