I've noticed a few blogs today discussing the use of appropriate language in blog posts, particularly in titles. Apparently, Jeff Corbett's blog post which used some garlic and onions in its title offended many readers. (Garlic and onions is my husband's euphemistic way of referring to the use of foul language. I guess that there is some parallel between foul language and foul breath. Don't ask; it's his phrase.) Anyhow, as a result of the controversy, there seem to be two main questions:
- Is it appropriate to use foul language in an Active Rain blog post?
- Is it appropriate for an Active Rain blog post that uses foul language to be featured?
Foul language breeds controversy. Controversy breeds discussion. Discussion breeds attention to you and your post which may result in business and may result in Active Rain points (as well as some other things).
Of course, no matter what side you are on, there is always that little thing called the First Amendment to the US Constitution that protects freedom of speech. Now I'm pretty sure that our founding fathers were not sitting around a table discussing the possibilities of this impact on Active Rain blog posts. But, in essence, blogs allow us the freedom to make whatever statements that we so desire, and sometimes we have to pay the price for doing so.
As for me, I'm here to make friends, learn more about real estate, and perhaps generate a little bit of business. So, in general, I mind my p's and q's. Sometimes I even watch my garlic and onions ;-)
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