tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642011.post111767962914836864..comments2023-10-29T10:32:36.914-04:00Comments on Philosophy, et cetera: NetiquetteRichard Y Chappellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16725218276285291235noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642011.post-1117752954614107592005-06-02T18:55:00.000-04:002005-06-02T18:55:00.000-04:00The person who sends you what you suspect is a mas...The person who sends you what you suspect is a mass communication is similar to the person who calls you during dinner from a call list.<BR/><BR/>The person who particularly emails you asking for your attention to their blog/article is more like the more personal requests I mentioned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642011.post-1117751712157108982005-06-02T18:35:00.000-04:002005-06-02T18:35:00.000-04:00Of course that would equate the act of asking for ...Of course that would equate the act of asking for some attention to a blog or specific article with the person who rings up as your eating dinner to sell you a 'no obligation' real estate quote...Illusive Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077172398731952774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642011.post-1117726957202277122005-06-02T11:42:00.000-04:002005-06-02T11:42:00.000-04:00It might be useful to liken such an email to other...It might be useful to liken such an email to other kinds of requests, e.g., in-person requests to volunteer for something or a phone call inviting you to some event. For example, if you don't want to volunteer or go to the event, you can ignore the communication (if it's of the mass communication type) or politely decline (if the request is more personal). There's no obligation to explain why you aren't available, can't participate, etc. There's probably instances where there's no obligation to respond to unsolicited requests, but it's perhaps erring on the side of politeness to at least respond to the more personal requests.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642011.post-1117708316969863432005-06-02T06:31:00.000-04:002005-06-02T06:31:00.000-04:00Yes, like I said, email is fine if done appropriat...Yes, like I said, email is fine if done appropriately (hence the discussion of guidelines to determine what is or isn't appropriate).<BR/><BR/>For the record, a closer examination of the blog in question reveals a hidden second sidebar (I had to scroll <I>across</I> to see it, which is why I missed it earlier) containing a list of links which includes my blog. So my cynical speculations were indeed misplaced. My apologies to the author.<BR/><BR/>Still, the general issue is interesting enough to warrant discussion, so I'm still curious to hear what different guidelines others would propose (or whether they agree with my suggestions).Richard Y Chappellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725218276285291235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642011.post-1117696690567170402005-06-02T03:18:00.000-04:002005-06-02T03:18:00.000-04:00I think commenting is probably the web 'norm', tho...I think commenting is probably the web 'norm', though newbies who are desperate to attract the attention of another blogger could be excused for sending an e-mail surely?Illusive Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077172398731952774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642011.post-1117686279169237762005-06-02T00:24:00.000-04:002005-06-02T00:24:00.000-04:00I don't think the recipient needs to be on the blo...I don't think the recipient needs to be on the blogroll when it's relevant. I did a bit of emailing to gauge interest for the philosophy essay competition (which I promise is still coming) for example.<BR/><BR/>I think you usually know when you're out of order in emailing another blog. The issue probably arises when you have a tremendously large blog and the volume of such email becomes a problem.<BR/><BR/>If I can find a specific post of relevance, I will sometimes comment rather than send email.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>-MPAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384742711203790401noreply@blogger.com