Those who are in favor of this idea argue that it's time that bloggers in the country be united through common objectives and principles to benefit members and avoid controversies like the "Big bad blogger".Whether this national association will benefit me or not, I don't like it. More than the possible restrictions, I don't like the idea of an It group in the world of bloggers. Also, it would be next to impossible for would-be members to agree on a lot of stuff (click here for interesting views of bloggers and non-bloggers) just like in any other organization.
I don't make money out of blogging like others do. I write online not because I want to publicize my life, thoughts, or what not, but because it's a good place to keep something you don't want to be erased in case your hard drive crashes or your journal got burned. It's convenient, efficient, cheap, and flexible. You can make several back-ups and access it anywhere as long as you're connected to the web. Do I want all these good stuff gone? Of course not.
I believe the blogging community in the Philippines is doing okay. I don't think there are any real problems so a 'solution' is not necessary. Bloggers need to run free. Sure there are disadvantages of lack of regulations but like what others have said, there's an unwritten code of ethics among bloggers. if you're a jerk who writes lousy stuff, people are not that stupid to even bother looking at your stuff.
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I agree! I don't like this organization as well. I have seen this documentary from one of our TV networks. There are also bloggers calling other bloggers the "PG Bloggers" (patay gutom bloggers). If they are to unite Philippine bloggers then they should stop calling names.
I believe that bloggers should be free to write the hell they want. It's their blog anyway so screw that blogger association and their objectives. All I'm saying is whatever happened to freedom of speech? I mean seriously do they really have to put a leash on everything? It's like they have issues about control. I mean who cares if not all bloggers are united? That's the fun of it. We all have different points of views and opinions about things so why try to put everyone together if we are more unique, creative and efficient when we go solo? Who even gives a rat's ass about lousy bloggers anyway? It doesn't mean that if you're a part of this "so called" association that you're a damn good blogger already. I never did like being a part of the "IT" group so why do I have to like it now? - zen
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