Blogging guide issued to Scottish councillors after rows

6/5, BBC: "A guide on how to avoid becoming embroiled in internet controversy has been issued to every councillor in Scotland.

• The move follows a series of recent rows over comments made by politicians and activists on web blogs and Twitter....

"While a blog can seem like your own, cocooned space away from prying eyes, the exact opposite is true. "Word spreads fast on the internet and what you post will be stored forever,

• so don't post a rant you will regret....Remember to take legal issues into consideration.""...

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