My Mommy Reads My Blog

I’m not embarrassed to admit that my mom reads my blog.

For some people, that could mean the ultimate in self-censorship. Luckily for me, I was blessed with progressive-thinking parents whom I am incredibly close with.

The reality is that even if my mom was NOT reading my blog, I would pretend that she did. And I don’t think that’s a bad thing.

There has been a glut of news recently surrounding bloggers who are engaged in poor or questionable ethics.

From outed blogger Rosemary Port labeling a Canadian model Liskula Cohen as a “skank
to Harold “Hal” Turner allegedly attempting to incite violence, I’ve gotta wonder what their mommies think about this blogging abuse.

Whether you blog anonymously, under a pen name, or as yourself, the world would be a much better place if one of your blogging goals was to make your mom proud.

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Part of the beauty of blogging is that many of us have become our own editors. At first glance, this sounds like a dream come true. But further examination will reveal that the absence of a true editor means the blogger must wear two hats…that of writer AND editor.

It’s YOUR name on the line. Before you hit publish on your next post, I would ask yourself if it would make mom proud.

Hi mommy!

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Andrew G.R.

Andrew G.R. is the owner of Jobacle, a career advice and employment news blog and podcast designed to make work better. Follow him on Twitter.

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