Nov 17, 2024
Nov 17, 2024
Dear All,
Those who have been associated with Boloji for a long time are aware that I have endeavored to publish quality content on the site.
From September 1999 until October 2010, all the content on the site was in the form of manually made individual static pages, hence total control rested with us in what was being published. However, since October 2010 when we changed the site interface into a data driven site, the following happened:
- The number of contributing writers increased
- The quantity of the content being published increased dramatically
- The contributing writers also were given a larger control as they could delete a page, modify their old pages using edit feature or enhance their existing pages by adding images etc.
However, lately it was noticed that because I did not approve certain content, the related writers either simply went ahead to delete their pages or out of frustration, perhaps, even edited their older pages by adding objectionable content.
While I do not mind someone expressing frustration to me via email exchange and in the process entering into a dialogue which is healthy and mutually beneficial, I strongly object to creative people in their weak moments resorting to unethical means that go against the image of Boloji as a platform that gives space to voice freedom of expression.
While freedom of expression qualifies as a right, I personally believe that with every right there is also a corresponding duty.
In order to not only maintain the dignified image of Boloji, but also to ensure that our large group of contributing writers’ work also commands its well-deserved respect, we have initiated the process of “locking” all content on the site which has been published on the site for over one month. I strongly believe that one month time from the date of submission vis-à-vis publication is sufficient for the writers to be able to double check their work and carry out any desired modifications /enhancements.
Resultantly with the bulk of the content locked, as editorial / web publishing team, we can monitor the recent content more vigilantly and ensure that nothing wrong appears on the site.
If any of our contributing writers for any reason may at any time desire to delete a specific page or may feel the need to edit a specific page, please feel free to email directly to me at rk@boloji.net. I will personally look into it expeditiously even if it means extra work for me.
I hope all our writers will understand the situation and agree with my stance.
Thank you
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what you have expressed is remarkably apt and good. |
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While I do agree with your rationale for blocking changes.. I think poets should be allowed to delete or unpublish their work. Sometimes it is a pre-condition when one seeks to publish a poem elsewhere it should not appear on any site.I would appreciate your giving some thought to this suggestion and implementing it. |
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This is a great idea and I'll tell you why it makes me happy. For a while I've been worried that somebody might hack into my account and delete a bunch of my poems. Twenty-two of my poems have received Editor's choice and I sure don't want to lose them. And I know that people can hack into other people's accounts because last year somebody hacked into my Craigslist account. Maybe locking the content will prevent people from hacking. |
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Sir, I totally agree with you. rajot |
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Rajendra ji I agree with your descision. |
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Sir, as I call myself a creative person I know I should not add objectionable content to my creations. You can rest assured that I will not leave the site nor will I put up such content. I have not been able to log in for a long time due to personal activities, but from now on I can regularly log in and participate actively. But I completely support your move. I would like it though if I would be let to edit my contents because I often feel like changing the contents of my writings,but I will not put up anything unethical or offensive. |
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I have made Boloji my permanent home, dear Rajenderji. Rest assured I shall neither leave nor desecrate it. |
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It seems to be the right decision and thank you for informing. |
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Dear Rajender ji, do we have to wait for a month for our poem/article to be published on the site. I feel you should take out the editing facility by the contributor altogether, and publish the submitted material early, or else we may lose interest to post on boloji.com. I have posted a poem a few days back and another two days back. Is the waiting period a month? Best regards, Mallick |
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In full agreement with you. The copyright remains with the author, but once it has been published he cannot "withdraw" it. Of course he can republish it elsewhere with the concurrence of the first publishers. |
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I fully agree with you. Freedom of expression has the limitation and one should not misuse FREEDOM of expression to damage in his or own image or the site or the facilities that we are using. |
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Entirely with you and the others in this decision. |
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I fully agree with you. Once an article/blog is submitted, there should be no scope for editing the same. The author may add his comments later if required via the facility of Comment, at the bottom. Even otherwise it is the Editors choice to publish or to reject an article/blog or a part thereof which may be harmful to boloji.com/ readers/cause an embarrassment. Please go ahead bhayi. All the best. |
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The Editor's prerogative and the sanctity of an intellectual yajna like Boloji pages have to be repected. " My freedom ends where your nose begins" applies to the freedom of expression as well. Please go ahead with the decision to lock the content. Best wishes |
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In full agreement. |
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Well. The arrangement is fine. Please go ahead. We are with you. |
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To whom it may concern: As a long time associate of Rajenderji and a contributor myself, I have always been appreciative of his selfless effort and a mighty successful venture of LOVE that created and sustained this SITE which itself must have taken a lot of Raju_bhai's time and other resources. I fully respect and support his decision. It is nothing unusual and the only thing I am a bit surprised of is that Rajender bhai who is a very creative individual with outlandishly and outstanding energy level and dedication was not a PIONEER in this matter! :-) In fact such content locking and REVIEW-PROCESS is AGE-OLD. ALL and SUNDRY magazines and journals etc have ALWAYS exercised this! My unconditional support for Rajender_ji's WISE decision! Rohiniranjan |
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We appreciate and support your decision,sir.It is done in the best interest of all the concerned.Regards. |
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I fully agree with the proposal and strongly feel that Boloji.com should strive hard to maintain its quality. |
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This is indeed a good thing you have done. Yes , the Editor should protect the sanity and the good nam e of the page. Thanks for the trouble that you take to keep the page unimpaired. If possible bring out a printed version of the portal. |
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Fully agreed. BTW, I wonder who was/were the writers to indulge in such a crap? |
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Raj ji, I absolutely endorse your current move. Please see my poem "Freedom of Expression" dated 28 September, 2012. Freedom of expression is not without self-discipline and responsibility. With no intention to hurt any writer, I would like to add with my reasonable understanding of things, I sometimes come across 'contents' simply unable to comprehend what the writer had in mind or what he/she is conveying through it. |
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Dear RK You have done a right and appropriate thing at the opportune time. I have come across that indecent experience in the case of one or two sites.one sending dirty mails and in the other case soliciting business relationship both i don't wish as a poet. |
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It is the prerogative of the editor to decide if contents are objectionable. Moreover, indecent meddling with pages in your website that is accessed by all, minors included, is not an expression of freedom of speech but is done with malicious intent. You not only have the right to stop it but you also should ban such writers from any future publications. Though I have not come across such insertions by authors, I hope it is done only by the authors and not by a third party hacking into the system in order to discredit you and the writers. |
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You have taken the right decision. I absolutely support this decision. |
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Yes Sir it is definitely a wise decision on your part. Regards. Dr. Frank S.K. Barar, Jodhpur |
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Pls go ahead. I agree. |
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Yes, this the right decision and I agree with it. |
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Rajendra Krishenji, absolutely agree in your concern in the matter. Best Regards. |
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I totally agree. |
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I think you are doing the right thing. I have one question, that is, is it possible to take printout of the poems alraedy locked for the purpose of publish an antholgy or contributing to some collection of poems? Thank you. |
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I entirely agree with you Rajendra ji. In fact, it has been my experience that whenever I have wanted a page to be deleted/hid, I have requested you and it has been done. In all good faith, I think we should be grateful to Boloji.com for giving us a forum to express ourselves, than actually going ahead creating problems, for the site. Freedom of expression is a good thing to believe in, but let us not forget, my freedom of expression ends where the other person's nose begins. If this cannot be respected, then, I needs to go it alone and not be in a public forum. There is a decorum to be maintained in the latter. Regards, Julia Dutta |
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i support the move |
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Agree completely! Please go ahead! |
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I appreciate the decision taken by you in the larger ethical interests of the freedom of expression. It is quite unfortunate that the writers/contributors on boloji have been treating their liberty as a licence. Of course we have to be conscience in the use of our rights and duties so that we don't degrade or disgrace ourselves. I earnestly share your concerns. Your scrupulous approach and conscientious attitude deserve a pat and I am sure that the boloji writers/contributors will understand their professional, personal and ethical obligations to enlightened humanity. Congrats, Rajinderji! Regards, Sincerely, Prof. RKBhushan |
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Totally agree with your conscientious decision, which is beyond petty personal interests; and is for the larger welfare of mankind. It is great that we are in association. Best wishes. |
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I whole-heartedly agree with Rajenderji in this matter. Some kind of edit control is important for such a lovely, lively and vibrant site like Boloji that has gained global attention due to its pluralistic quality control. Boloji has made us do the talking with fellow writers. Thanks a lot for your noble efforts in this direction. The Poetry Section is sheer delight for all of us. |
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You have taken a correct decision. I like it. |
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Your stance and arguments are absolutely acceptable. I personally feel whenever a writer sends a material for publication in boloji, they should think about the credentials of the site which provides immense freedom and at the same time trying to maintain the dignity of the site. Therefore, it is better for the writer to think and analyze before submitting the article. It is also very nice of RK to make any modifications if needed by the writer. There can never be a better deal. |
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I think this is a wise decision, thoug the the demand on your time will go up. I personally think there should be a few more additions, but it's best that I don't bring them up. The site has developed quite well and the editor can surely take care of problems that affect the majority of contributors. My views represent minority concern and need not be discussed. Besides I am not sure that, even if they are accommodated, they will necessarily add value. |
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Agreed completely, even when we are blogging there have to be some ground rules and you as the editor have the rights to that not us as writers so I support the move |
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You are absolutely right! Go ahead! |