blogs and social media28 Aug 2005 09:28 am
Have you seen the “flag this blog” button now being published in the top bar of BlogSpot.com blogs? Interesting.Blogger explains this tool as a way to:
the “Flag?” button allows the blogging community to easily note questionable content, which in turn helps us take action when needed. So we’re relying on you, the users, to be our eyes on the web, and to let us know of potential issues that are important to you.
I have other thoughts on it. I see it as a way for Blogger to protect itself – using the strength of the community of users – from sickos posting about criminal acts or tendencies on their tool. Not sure what I’m talking about? See this for background.