I do see where you’re coming from. Regarding number 4 – I wasn’t intending that you should comment someone’s blog and in the same comment demand reciprocation. It was meant to be a more subtle method. For example, you commented me and since you communicate with me on NetBuilders you could say, “Hey – I left you a comment. Mind commenting on my latest post?” I feel as though no one should really take offense to a request like that.

And with number 11, that was also intended in a way other how you took it. I am all for posting your opinions and allowing your voice to be heard, but I meant the point to address personal attacks – I think we’ll both agree that there is a certain line between your opinion, and taking things too far and actually attacking someone or something. I hope this makes sense to you.

I probably wouldn’t comment on someone’s blog and then ask them to comment on mine. That’s a dead giveaway that I’m just commenting for the sake of promotion, and I’d be a little ticked if someone commented saying “visit my blog!”

As for paid ads, I personally have nothing against paid content. Creating a great blog takes cash, and getting paid to make a post is alright, if you go about it the right way. Working paid advertising in with your genuine content is actually a good idea. It makes things be more natural. Should you inform your readers it’s paid? Sure, if that’s your thing. But if you’re not promoting something dangerous, then getting paid for what you do isn’t unethical, it’s economic.

In addition, While you should always be professional, if you disagree, disagree. Blogging is all about sharing expertise AND opinions, and you should assert yours, respectfully. Sometimes that means saying not-so-nice things to people.