While I wrote a bit about ethics and editorial policies in 2009, they seem to be an ever-discussed topic in the world of web writing.

Behold, the official Daily Blender Ethics & Editorial Policy:

Mission and Values
I run Daily Blender on a platform of integrity, making it a bit different from some of the websites out there. I don’t subscribe to the snarkiness and general chef/restaurant bashing that dominates many food-related sites, preferring instead to keep a positive and professional tone on Daily Blender at all times. As a former catering business owner, I greatly admire and respect those who work within the industry and am here to give props where props are due.

Content and Images
Daily Blender is a mix of exclusive content created primarily for the interest of those within the food and beverage industry. When reporting news from around the web, Daily Blender posts will always, always, reference where the original information was acquired, including a back link to the original article.

Images utilized on Daily Blender are most often sourced through public image sources and attribution will always be indicated at the bottom of the post. This includes any images that are exclusive to Daily Blender.

I do not publish photos of a “paparazzi” nature on Daily Blender.

If at any time content or imaging exclusive to Daily Blender is used elsewhere, proper attribution is required, including pre-approval for republishing, or legal action will be taken.

Authors
Daily Blender is primarily a one-woman show. On occasion, guest writers will be invited to contribute. A list of guest writers who have contributed to Daily Blender can be found on the About page.

Comments
Comments made on Daily Blender are always reviewed. The majority of comments made in reference to Daily Blender content will be approved and published, regardless of whether they are positive or negative. Personal comments about Daily Blender writers themselves, or those spammier than others, will be deleted.

Food and Freebies
Daily Blender is not a review site. I do not generally review restaurants or products as part of the every day content. However, advertising and sponsorship is available on Daily Blender and will be noted accordingly.

As a food writer, I do occasionally receive complimentary meals, beverages, products, and/or services. I also participate in industry familiarization trips, often coinciding with food and wine events. Any time that Daily Blender content is created due to such sponsorships, it will be expressly indicated within the post, including a link to the supporting party.

Privacy
Contact information provided to Daily Blender for any reason will never be sold, rented, or shared with anyone.

Errors and Corrections
If at anytime you discover an error in a Daily Blender post, please do not hesitate to contact me to make the correction.

~Jennifer Heigl, Editor

*This policy was created October, 2010 and updated November, 2011.