In yet another item to be added in the litany of ethical blogging, when you receive an embargoed release, don’t release it before the embargo expires:
There is a tradition that has embargoed releases like this going to media outlets as a courtesy, understanding that they have deadlines and would like the opportunity to prepare an in-depth analysis or report of what is covered or said at the event for release as quickly as possible afterward. The point is to respect that tradition and courtesy by returning the trust of the person or institution giving you that information. You do that by simply respecting the embargo time.
Think Progress and Drudge Report were the two violators in question for releasing the SOTU address early.
You can guess as to whether or not this courtesy will be granted so liberally in the future.
Would it hurt for philosophy and ethics to be taught in high school classrooms? This just seems so boilerplate to me… a matter of courtesy even.