Parenting Guru: Bloggers, have you taken The Mom Pledge?

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Last year I wrote a post about my first experience with an internet troll. It blindsided me, like whoa.

As I got a little most used to the abuse (how sad), I wrote a follow-up post about The Comment Bully .

Since then I've continued to witness the unbelievable abuse of bloggers by those just jonesing for a fight. It's sickening, saddening and more than anything, just plain rude.

My amazing friend Elizabeth of The Writer Revived is a true visionary for choosing to take action and launch The Mom Pledge. In her own words, "The Mom Pledge is about bloggers coming together to eradicate online bullying of moms by other moms."

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~The Mom Pledge~

I am a proud Mommy Blogger. I will conduct myself with integrity in all my blogging activities. I can lead by example.

I pledge to treat my fellow moms with respect. I will acknowledge that there is no one, "right" way to be a good Mom. Each woman makes the choices best for her family.

I believe a healthy dialogue on important issues is a good thing. I will welcome differing opinions when offered in a respectful, non-judgmental manner. And will treat those who do so in kind.

I stand up against online bullying. My blog is my space. I will not tolerate comments that are rude, condescending or disrespectful.

I refuse to give those who attack a platform. I will remove their remarks from my blog with no mention or response. I can take control.

I want to see moms work together to build one another up, not tear each other down. Words can be used as weapons. I will not engage in that behavior.

I affirm that we are a community. As a member, I will strive to foster goodwill among moms. Together, we can make a difference.

Pretty powerful stuff don't you think? Join me in proudly taking the pledge by clicking here and choosing to use our powers for good. Ain't no stopping us now.

Mommyfriend goes by Lori Garcia in real life and is a Shine Parenting Guru. She writes at www.mommyfriend.com where she's busy finding perfection in imperfection daily. When she's not folding laundry she's a Featured Parenting Contributor for Yahoo! Contributor Network.