We, readers and writers of blogs, ask other bloggers to adapt a code of ethics that requires them to seek truth and report it (not rumors, not unconfirmed hype, but truth), minimize the harm they do to others (especially those they're reporting on), act independently (be free of obligations or outside interests that compromises what they're reporting and if not, that they disclose those interests) and be accountable (to the public, their readers, other bloggers, etc.). We ask that this code of ethics be prominent and accessible to blog readers, and that questions about violations of the code will be dealt with openly and honestly.