Comments on: The Ethics of Ghost-Writing in Social Media http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/ Exploring the intersection of communications, marketing and social media Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:48:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ghostwriting – My Ethics Professor Didn’t Say There’d be Days Like These | The Author's Lounge http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-166147 Ghostwriting – My Ethics Professor Didn’t Say There’d be Days Like These | The Author's Lounge Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:07:57 +0000 http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/#comment-166147 [...] where I’ve faced the ethical challenge of writing for an author. For other scenarios, see Dave Fleet’s blog, & KoiFish Communication’s [...] [...] where I’ve faced the ethical challenge of writing for an author. For other scenarios, see Dave Fleet’s blog, & KoiFish Communication’s [...]

]]> By: Social Media Ethics: Outsourcing Your Voice | Content for Biz http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-165187 Social Media Ethics: Outsourcing Your Voice | Content for Biz Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:00:54 +0000 http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/#comment-165187 [...] don’t think so, but others such as Dave Fleet, argue for full disclosure in social media. He believes that when you hear speeches or read a book [...] [...] don’t think so, but others such as Dave Fleet, argue for full disclosure in social media. He believes that when you hear speeches or read a book [...]

]]> By: Obama’s been “Ghost-Busting” – President Will Post His Own Tweets « PR from the OR http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-163176 Obama’s been “Ghost-Busting” – President Will Post His Own Tweets « PR from the OR Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:52:59 +0000 http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/#comment-163176 [...] become a reality within many corporate communications departments, there is a debate brewing about whether it is ethical for certain public officials to use a ghostwriter on social media platforms. Obama's First [...] [...] become a reality within many corporate communications departments, there is a debate brewing about whether it is ethical for certain public officials to use a ghostwriter on social media platforms. Obama's First [...]

]]> By: » The Ethics of Writing: Ghost blogging Play-On! Words http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-162848 » The Ethics of Writing: Ghost blogging Play-On! Words Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:23:22 +0000 http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/#comment-162848 [...] me, the question of ethics here is a funny one. Every layman nowadays knows the term social media marketing and most [...] [...] me, the question of ethics here is a funny one. Every layman nowadays knows the term social media marketing and most [...]

]]> By: Ghost blogging: who’s behind that byline? « Content Marketing for Technology http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-161698 Ghost blogging: who’s behind that byline? « Content Marketing for Technology Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:13:52 +0000 http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/#comment-161698 [...] Dave Fleet: http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/ [...] [...] Dave Fleet: http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/ [...]

]]> By: The Ethics of Writing: Ghost blogging « Play-On! Words http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-160433 The Ethics of Writing: Ghost blogging « Play-On! Words Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:31:44 +0000 http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/#comment-160433 [...] me, the question of ethics here is a funny one. Every layman nowadays knows the term social media marketing and most [...] [...] me, the question of ethics here is a funny one. Every layman nowadays knows the term social media marketing and most [...]

]]> By: Http://I-sight.com http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-157499 Http://I-sight.com Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:38:00 +0000 http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/#comment-157499 I agree with you, but I think calling it unethical might be a bit strong. I'd agree that it's not in the spirit of the medium and probably not a very bright business or political decision to fake it - but unethical? My friend writes letters on behalf all kinds of people and these letters get published in old world editorial pages. I think consumers are smart enough to realize that corporate blogs "from the CEO" or politicians are marketing propaganda. No one is being deceived. I agree with you, but I think calling it unethical might be a bit strong. I’d agree that it’s not in the spirit of the medium and probably not a very bright business or political decision to fake it – but unethical? My friend writes letters on behalf all kinds of people and these letters get published in old world editorial pages. I think consumers are smart enough to realize that corporate blogs “from the CEO” or politicians are marketing propaganda. No one is being deceived.

]]> By: Is ghost blogging unethical? | Strategic Social Media http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-97178 Is ghost blogging unethical? | Strategic Social Media Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:08:51 +0000 http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/#comment-97178 [...] Is ghost blogging unethical?  That seems to be a question that will yield a different answer depending on whom you talk to.  Well, first of all, I should define what ghost blogging or ghost writing is.  According to Dave Fleet, ghost writing in general refers to a professional writer that creates content, but attributes it to someone else. http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/. [...] [...] Is ghost blogging unethical?  That seems to be a question that will yield a different answer depending on whom you talk to.  Well, first of all, I should define what ghost blogging or ghost writing is.  According to Dave Fleet, ghost writing in general refers to a professional writer that creates content, but attributes it to someone else. http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/. [...]

]]> By: sarahannelilly (sarahannelilly) http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-95410 sarahannelilly (sarahannelilly) Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:32:35 +0000 http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/#comment-95410 <strong>Twitter Comment</strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/sarahannelilly" title="Twitter Comment" rel="nofollow"> <div title="sarahannelilly (sarahannelilly)" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;padding:0;width:60px;height:60px;background:url(http://davefleet.com/wp-content/plugins/chatcatcher/picbg.jpg) no-repeat top;cursor:hand;"> </div> <div title="sarahannelilly (sarahannelilly)" style="float:left;margin-left:-70px;margin-right:10px;padding:0;width:60px;height:60px;background:url(http://purl.org/net/spiurl/sarahannelilly) no-repeat top;cursor:hand;"> </div> </a> @karlybolton I agree. Org. and people are different. Social media is personal. If it has your by-line.It should be you! [link to post]<br /><br /> - <a href="http://chatcatcher.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Posted using Chat Catcher</a> Twitter Comment


@karlybolton I agree. Org. and people are different. Social media is personal. If it has your by-line.It should be you! [link to post]

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]]> By: Grant Beehler http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-83685 Grant Beehler Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:47:04 +0000 http://davefleet.com/2008/11/the-ethics-of-ghost-writing-in-social-media/#comment-83685 Really interesting article. I had never heard of "astroturfing" before, but it makes sense, especially with the political climate now-a-days.. I'm still no entirely sure what ghostwriting is supposed to do with a blog? I guess people could act as some sort of expert, when they are not? I mean what is the motive behind ghostwritting a blog, other than imitating a famous person? Really interesting article. I had never heard of “astroturfing” before, but it makes sense, especially with the political climate now-a-days..

I’m still no entirely sure what ghostwriting is supposed to do with a blog? I guess people could act as some sort of expert, when they are not? I mean what is the motive behind ghostwritting a blog, other than imitating a famous person?

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