I needed this laugh today: http://thebloggess.com/2011/08/listen-to-the-bananas/
"How many times have you seen a website say “We’re not responsible for the content of our comments.”? I know that when you webmasters put that up on your sites, you’re trying to address your legal obligation. Well, let me tell you about your moral obligation: Hell yes, you are responsible. You absolutely are. When people are saying ruinously cruel things about each other, and you’re the person who made it possible, it’s 100% your fault. If you aren’t willing to be a grown-up about that, then that’s okay, but you’re not ready to have a web business. Businesses that run cruise ships have to buy life preservers. Companies that sell alcohol have to keep it away from kids. And people who make communities on the web have to moderate them."
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If your website’s full of assholes, it’s your fault.
This article is so good, and so spot on. I used to manage communities for a living, and this is a total pet peeve of mine. I have had so many employers who think it’s ok to open up a forum somewhere and then completely ignore what gets said on it. It’s not actually that much work to keep the community culture positive - but it is like gardening, in that you have to watch over it in order to keep it weed-free.
(via inteawetrust)Yes. This.
(Source: anoceanandarockaway)
Newest obsession: mead! This gem comes from a friend who’s been in business for a couple of years. I was lucky enough to taste each of their dry and semi- sweet varieties at their gorgeous new tasting room in La Grange, Texas. Lucky for you, they have an online store: http://www.rohanmeadery.com/
