Code Of Ethics

Honesty, Integrity, Credibility and Fair Play

On The Wings Of My Dream™ | Bluepanjeet.Net™ will be honest and fair in gathering, reporting and interpreting information. On The Wings Of My Dream™ | Bluepanjeet.Net™ will:

• never plagiarize contents and will only use other’s work with proper credit and in lieu of the fair-use principle.
• identify and link to sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources’ reliability.
• Make certain that Weblog entries, quotations, headlines, photos and all other content do not misrepresent. They should not oversimplify or highlight incidents out of context.
• Never distort the content of photos without disclosing what has been changed. Image enhancement is only acceptable for technical clarity. Label montages and photo illustrations.
• Never publish information which I know is inaccurate — and if publishing questionable information, make it clear it’s in doubt.
• Distinguish between advocacy, commentary and factual information. Even advocacy writing and commentary should not misrepresent fact or context.
• Distinguish factual information and commentary from advertising and shun hybrids that blur the lines between the two.
• Prudence and Minimization of Harm

On The Wings Of My Dream™ | Bluepanjeet.Net™ will treat sources and subjects as human beings deserving of respect. On The Wings Of My Dream™ | Bluepanjeet.Net™ will:

• Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by Weblog content. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and inexperienced sources or subjects.
• Be sensitive when seeking or using interviews or photographs of those affected by tragedy or grief.
• Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or discomfort. Pursuit of information is not a license for arrogance.
• Recognize that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than do public officials and others who seek power, influence or attention. Only an overriding public need can justify intrusion into anyone’s privacy.
• Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity.
• Be cautious about identifying juvenile suspects, victims of sex crimes and criminal suspects before the formal filing of charges.

Accountability

On The Wings Of My Dream™ | Bluepanjeet.Net™ will always aknowledge and accept responsibility of its actions and decisions. On The Wings Of My Dream™ | Bluepanjeet.Net™ will:

• Admit mistakes and correct them promptly.
• Explain each Weblog’s mission and invite dialogue with the public over its content and the bloggers’ conduct.
• Disclose conflicts of interest, affiliations, activities and personal agendas.
• Deny favored treatment to advertisers and special interests and resist their pressure to influence content. When exceptions are made, disclose them fully to readers.
• Be wary of sources offering information for favors. When accepting such information, disclose the favors.
• Expose unethical practices of other bloggers.
• Abide by the same high standards to which they hold others.

(this is a modified version of Cyberjournalist’s version of their Code of Ethics adapted for On The Wings Of My Dream™ | Bluepanjeet.Net™)