After you’ve read the title of this post, I’m sure that the only thing that pops into your mind are the “fashion-photographer-personal-food” blogger stuff. Well, that’s okay. But now, I want to introduce you to a new (not totally new) type of blogger. Say hello to the Kind Hearted Blogger.

This is a campaign that was started by Joanne of emjayandme.blogspot.com on July 28, 2010. Here’s a short gist on how this pledge was started.

“I was recently involved (I don’t like the word “victim”) in a situation that was hurtful.  I got angry about it, I lost interest in blogging, I blamed.  but then I thought, “what can I do to change this?”  I can speak from my heart, and I can make an effort to be mindful of not doing the same to others.  and, even better I can hope that others will join in and do the same. And so the “kind-hearted blogger” campaign was born.” - Joanne

And then the pledge…

1. create, inspire, and admire rather than compete with fellow bloggers

2. be understanding of each other— in the blogging community, as well as in the world

3. stay away from internet/blogging bullying

4. speak my opinion freely, while still being mindful of other’s feelings— be tactful.

5. make an effort—no matter how big or small the gesture, to spread kindness or joy to others

6. acknowledge that I will make mistakes, (I am only human) but remember to learn from them

7. know that at times I will post about the negative stuff in life, and maybe even some complaining (I am only human) but I will always follow up with something happy/positive too.

8. believe that this world is a good place, filled with good people.

And lastly, you can add a banner (see image below) for those who want to join in.

Go directly here to get the codes of the banner and see her full story about this campaign. Feel free to join and take the pledge. Be a kind hearted blogger, too! :)