The Boy Blog Manifesto

I. Nothing is too personal for The Boy Blog. This means: 'Fess up.

II. If something IS too personal for The Boy Blog, you shouldn't be doing it.

1. If you are doing it, however, use discretion in what you post.

2. You do have the right as an author to make changes to older posts as you see fit. For example, that post when you called Susie a slut? When Susie decides to write on the blog, you should edit that detail out.

III. An addition to "The Manifesto" can be made at any time by any author, but no rule can be destroyed. Like The Constitution, only no right to privacy.

IV. This blog was created with the intent of enlightening other young females to the confusing world of men. None of us can navigate these treacherous waters alone. Do not forget that the blog's creation was not to dish gossip, but to give and take advice.

1. Occasionally gossip IS necessary to get to a point.

2. Be very careful when talking about other girls. They have every right to read this blog. And keep in mind that at any time, they could decide to get permission to join the blog and rip on YOU! This is The Boy Blog, not the Girls-Being-Catty Blog.

V. While we can use terms and list ideas from the inspirational book "The Boy Book" by E. Lockhart, we cannot in fact copy anything straight from the book without giving proper credit. We want to be as honest as possible, with citing works, funny antidotes, and scamming adventures.

1. This applies to all other sources we wish to quote.

VI. CC reserves the right to delete any content added by Rainbow about falling off the bed, even though you claim it was a couch. While honesty is encouraged, prudence in activity is also encouraged. (See Platform II.)

VII. We must not keep back any knowledge from The Boy Blog. To do so is selfish, tacky, and slutty. It keeps much-needed knowledge from the inquiring minds of confused, needy girls that need our help and advice.

(added 12:34 AM, 4/26/08)

VIII. While other girls may be added as authors to this blog, it should be remembered, the Manifesto applies to ALL of them, not just the founders.

(added 6:02 PM, 4/28/08)

IX. Any readers who are interested in contributing to The Boy Blog, please contact CC at cclemon.careandkeepingofboys@gmail.com. Just give me your name (code name required) and reason for interest!

(added 12:18 AM, 1/5/09)

X. THIS BLOG IS NOT FOR BOYS, in spite of its title.

1. Any author divulging information to any boys concerning the author's identities or any other information will be REMOVED.

2. All persons, authors and subjects, should have protected identities. This REQUIRES code names.

(added 11:19 PM, 5/12/09)

XI. Profanity is not permitted on the blog. This may have been different in the past, but this rule is enforced.

1. The words "hell" and "frick" will be permitted.

2. The words "slut," "whorebag," "hoochie-mama," and all synonyms of these words are permitted, unless otherwise decided by CC.

(added 2:00 PM, 6/17/09)

XII. All girls on the blog have each others backs. There is no question about that.

(added 10:23 AM, 1/9/10)