Ground Rules

Here are some good rules to keep in mind when Blogging:

1. Don't get overly personal. Once your blog is posted there will always be eyes to see it, whether on purpose or not. There are many instances of where employers, family members, and friends find your blog and don't like what they read. Be aware of that and take the necessary precautions. If you want to rant, then you will probably want to do so anonymously or you might end up fired. There should be boundaries to the information that you share. (Blogging Safely)
2. You don't want your identity stolen.  This is a companion to the first rule. MIUSA lists some very important things to keep private and off the web to help keep you safe as the blogger. You don't want your identity stollen or to end up with a stalker or theif at your house, so always be very general in your details. A blog isn't the proper place for that information because there isn't a way of protecting it. This goes for your family and friends too. Don't go releasing their information.
3. Exclusivity. In this case being exclusive is a good thing. You may only want certain people reading your blog so you can make it password protected or only allow those that follow you to view it. (Keep Your Blog Safe: 6 Easy Steps)
4. The law is still the law, even in cyberspace. Make sure that you are still following the law while blogging. You don't want to get caught smoking or drinking or doing drugs. Someone will always find it and the possibility of you getting caught exponentially increases. There are also copyright laws to consider. If its not yours, don't claim it as such. (Best Practices for Safe Blogging)