So the corporate culture has started warming to the idea of blogging. I was asked to join a beta group of bloggers inside of the place I receive my paycheck from. I don't know if I like the idea, but I am willing to participate...
It seems to me that blogging by definition is free. It's my thoughts not shadowed by anything other than my own self conscience. I don't know if idea of putting a blog into a corporation as a knowledge sharing and dissemination system will work. Because now my thoughts are shadowed. I must wear a politically correct hat when I post to the company to ensure that I do not offend anyone. Not that my stuff typically offends people - I hope it doesn't but I really don't put any emphasis on it either. Now I must.
It appears on the surface like a good idea, and sticking to techie stuff should remain pretty harmless. But now simply saying product xyz sucks ass won't fly either. Now I will be required to substantiate it a bit more. Ok fine, that will help me articulate my thoughts more clearly anyway.
So I'm in - I just hope the system they put in place gives me the freedom to modify and change it so works the way I want it to work.
Redemption (featuring Chemda) from the album "Conjure One" by Conjure One
Posted by Steven at November 5, 2004 05:57 AM | TrackBack