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August 04 2008
August 01 2008
A Bloggers' Code of Ethics - CyberJournalist.net - Online News Association - Ethics and Credibility
Recent discussions I've been involved in online have led me to believe that some don't think that civility and taking care not to spread misinformation and misrepresent others is necessary or to be expected in the blogosphere. I'm surprised at the level of discourse that is considered by some to still be within the confines of reasonable, rational debate. I have no control over what others say and presume to know about others, but I do consider it a personal priority to behave ethically and fairly online as well as IRL.July 16 2008
How to Write Strong Arguments at The CreateDebate Blog
I think this is a helpful diagram to keep in mind while participating in the blogosphere, online forums boards, and of course, real life conversations. Too often, discussions between people with opposing views fall into the bottom of the hierarchy. It's especially tempting for me to fall prey to snark and sarcasm because, well, it's fun. And it's always easier to make assumptions and presume that you know your opponent's motives than it is to give them the benefit of the doubt.
July 15 2008
Generations with Vision
"If any meaningful change will ever come about, it will come by the commitment of a principled few. The majority sits on the fulcrum of social change, while those who are most committed on the wrong side or the right side produce the real influence that changes society. It is always the 14% that bears the majority of the influence, and shifts the direction of social systems as human history unfolds. Therefore, the focus in our conferences, our support groups, our news magazines, and our radio broadcasts is not to water down the message for the 86% who are going to quit. We want to encourage the committed, and solidify the base of faithful men and women who embrace the vision, and will ensure a generational continuity that will yield even more fruit in future years."
So in other words, anyone who doesn't share the vision for families that Kevin Swanson (and by extension, CHEC) are pushing or whose family vision does not include homeschooling through high school is unprincipled, unfaithful, and uncommitted. And as far as their conferences and newsletters are concerned, the views and needs of the majority of Christian home educators in Colorado don't matter and need not be reflected. So much for the statewide organization's claims to provide "information, resources and leadership to all families involved in home-centered education."July 14 2008
Struts :: Playmates Toys
YUCK!!!
I think this shockingly awful toy and the deplorable message it sends to little girls is as likely to disturb liberal feminists as it is conservative traditionalists. Even horses should have super long legs and be unnaturally thin and wear skimpy clothing that fully displays their, uh, assets. At least they didn't give them bosoms.
Meet the women who won't have babies - because they're not eco friendly | Mail Online
This disturbing new trend could be considered the converse of the Quiver Full philosophy (which I respect as long as it's not being legalistically pushed on others).
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