Code of ethics in the Blogosphere and the lack of it mean what?

This question has always bothered me. Since the blogosphere isn’t owned by anyone means that everyone is governed by their own rules/ethics in it. But how do you explain that to human beings who are tutored since birth to manage their instincts within certain set frameworks that define do’s and don’ts, right and wrong that act as ground rules for us all to live in a civil society. If we consider those frameworks the evolution of man from his neanderthal times, then going by lack of rules in the blogosphere, I assume its participants (including myself) are back to being neanderthal’s.

The other way to look at it - the blogosphere is the latest evolution of the human ‘democratic system’ and happens to be the fastest growing democracy on earth. From this perspective, it would then be right to assume that the blogosphere reflects the evolution of man to the next level where he/she have all the freedom they want and yet define their own rules to be civil and co-exist in harmony?

I guess it’s pretty clear why it bothers me and I’m not sure if there is a correct answer. The “lack of clarity” is what makes this new world so much more exciting. Mankind has always yearned for answers and it hasn’t been at peace till it has found them. The blogosphere seems to be tickling that “need to have an answer” nerve largely because it seems to be leveling out any and all equations of wealth, power, culture, age and faith among others that exist between humans in the real world.

Supporters of this world think of themselves as evolved humans with the ability to self manage and moderate themselves while the detractors say it’s a system of anarchy and is for everyone who wants to escape the real world. Truth be told – the answer lies somewhere in between and depends from individual to individual.

This is what I think. Your thoughts?

Man Utd for the TITLE baby!

If you're wondering why I'm so excited I guess you missed the cracking game between Manchester United and Arsenal that happened last evening in the english premier league. It probably was the best game in all respects that the premier league has seen this season. It had all the ingredients for a cracker (a draw didn’t suit both teams for starters) and it lived upto the hype though most arsenal fans would disagree of the outcome eventually. If you’re wondering it was 2-1 to United and it more or less ensured that the Champions retain their title this year as well. I’m sure Chelsea fans don’t agree but that human nature – you can take hope away from humans else they would be a deprived race.

The game had on display high tempo attacking football of the best kind right through and in the end the better team won. This isn’t too say that Arsenal didn’t play well. Infact, they played fantastic but in the end I do believe it was Arsenal’s nerves considering their young side and more importantly United’s ‘conviction’ that swung it in the latter’s favour. Not to mention the fantastic curler that Owen Hargreaves shot to take us through. For ardent United fans like me this was extremely comforting considering we had been missing the consistency with which our team got goals with a curler when Beckham was around. While Ronaldo has displayed similar shots he is more loved for his wider ability and depth and more for dancing on the ball which puts opposition players in a tizzy.

Yesterday’s game has left me wanting more and I just can’t wait to see United go up against Barcelona and Chelsea. But wait I will have to and with a smile!

Welcome to me

I’d like to welcome myself to the web 2.0 era finally!!!! I have been planning to create a blog for a year now and in this period have talked a few people into exploring this new medium of self expression and communication. I’ve always wondered why some people find this medium ‘so cool’ considering it isn’t real time. Isn’t mobile, msn, text, twitter just quicker????

The only answer I could come up with is that a blog is an excellent place to park a thought and/or get feedback from people you don’t know. This could be from like minded people or just about anyone with no sense, which is what makes the communication even more interesting. This as against randomly sending ‘texts’ to number or adding emails to your instant messaging chats J.

Life isn’t always about figuring out stuff or processing information in a particular manner was an expected outcome or communicating with people you know or like minded people for connect. Life is RANDOM I believe and exploring it is a tribute to one's existence. There is separate sense of excitement is RANDOMNESS and those who haven’t experienced this are somewhat deprived of the true pleasure of life, I believe. But then that’s just my thinking – an average JOE trying to enjoy life.