(iverson's) currentbuzz: Ethics, journalists and new media from ZDNet

Where is the line that divides "church and state," advertising and editorial these days? It seems that it might be more like the Cheshire cat than a solid barrier. Where is the pixel-permeable membrane in your organization and in your own ethical orientation? This article doesn't settle the matter, but presents some of the issues and personalities clearly.

"Part of fairness involves disclosure of the relationships between the reporter and the reported, particularly if payment in money or influence is involved," said Craig Newmark, founder of online-classifieds powerhouse Craigslist and the member of an investment group that's starting a news aggregation site called DayLife.
"I'd suggest anyone just state it," Newmark said, "and leave judgment to the mass of readers who are smarter than usually credited."

Source: news.zdnet.com