can we all just blog along?

At the Allen Press event, Jaron Lanier had mentioned something about recent blog commenting controversy - I hadn't heard this story before, but apparently there are calls for a code of conduct.

A proposed code of conduct meant to establish online civility is being met with criticism as debate surges over how best to handle vitriolic incidents such as one that recently shut down a prominent blogger.

Globe and Mail - CP - Blogger code criticized