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Does a blog really need a Disclaimer?

Posted by Sankz • 7/20/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: blog, disclaimer, ligitation, prosecution, protect, site

I've seen various people puting up a disclaimer on their blog.
The basic objective of a disclaimer is protecting you and your blog from the world of litigation and prosecution. I've put one at my blog too.
fasterthanlight.wordpress.com/disclaimer/

But is a blog disclaimer really necessary?
I mean a blog (read web log) is just a log of personal events, thoughts and opinions. Why should it bother anyone?

What say?

User Comments

7/20/08

timethief

Do you review products or services in exchange for cash or products or services?
If so IMO then 'yes'.
Do you get paid to write blog posts?
If so IMO the answer is 'yes".
Do you edit comments you receive before posting them?
If so IMO then 'yes'.

The content you write, and the comments your readers write, are all on your blog and therefore, you have a measure of responsibility over anything that appears on your blog. You control what appears on your blog so make sure it speaks well for you. lorelle.wordpress.com/2006/09/18/editing-your-blog-comments/

What Should Be In A Blog’s Disclaimer?
A blog disclaimer can say anything, but here are some things that you may consider if you are putting together your own disclaimer.
www.blogherald.com/2007/10/02/writing-a-blog-disclaimer/

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7/20/08

voodooKobra

You don't need one if you're strictly independent and aren't out to make money, but I still have one to remind people that I don't fuck around when it comes to threats, hate mail, and hacking attempts.

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7/20/08

voodooKobra

Double post. Argh!

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1. 7/20/08
  
  Sankz
  
  Make money...
  What if I just have some adsense adds on my blog?
2. 7/20/08
  
  voodooKobra
  
  That counts as making money. I suggest you put up a disclaimer (even if it's just a text-link to a page with the disclaimer) somewhere if you do anything that might offend advertisers or, worse still, Google.
7/20/08

Sankz

Well, if any body needs a 'free disclaimer' you can use mine at...
fasterthanlight.wordpress.com/disclaimer/

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7/20/08

crkian

I find it odd to ask if you need one and then have one on your blog anyway

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12/01/08

hawaiidave

Added to my blog - thanks!

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