Blogging Etiquette

Confession: I'm new to blogging. I read a few regularly, comment occasionally. And just recently, I decided to take the plunge. I have joined the blogosphere...adding my voice to the conversation.

To kick start this blog and with the help of good friend and veteran blogger, Jim L. I have begun a list that I will call:

Rules to Blog By

1. Be yourself, not your favorite blogger.
2. Post regularly.
3. Keep your posts short. Sweet. And to the point.
4. Engage your reader.
5. Don't make a point or accusation you can't back up.
6. Poof read.
7. Proof read again.
8. Respond to comments.
9. Give appropriate credit.
10. Ask questions.

So in keeping with these rules, I'd like to ask: What are the rules you blog by?