1. THE ETHICS OF WEB 2.0

2. IS IT OK TO FRIEND SOURCES?
 Do you complain about your job? Your
sources?
 Will you be OK with them complaining about
you?
 Can you put aside what you learn about
them?
 Are you friending them as a journalist or
friend?
 What if you learn something? Do you report
it? Ask about it?

3. WHAT’S OK IN YOUR OWN PROFILE?
 Can you list your political affiliation?
 Do you post personal thoughts on local
issues? National issues?
 Is it OK to “like” pages of organizations you
cover?
 Do you list your job as a journalist? Do
people have a right to know a reporter might
see their posts?

4. TIPS
 Friend your editor and co-workers; Keep
each other honest
 You’re only as private as your weakest link