Simone's Session Notes

This blog is committed to fair, ethical, responsible, and transparent communication across the contexts of the music, media and entertainment industry. The following principles guide the decisions behind the content published on and for this website.

Accuracy and Accountability

• All content will be thoroughly fact-checked and reviewed for accuracy before publication.
• Mistakes will be publically acknowledged and promptly corrected.
• Content is written by a human and not generated by generative AI.
• Sources will be cited clearly, and quotes, media, and other references will never be taken out of context.
• Feedback and respectful dialogue with readers will be welcomed and sincerely considered.
• Blog content prioritizes maintaining accurate information that reflects current industry dialogues, accurate research, and ethical research practices.

Transparency and Disclosure

• Readers will always know how and why information was gathered.
• Content will be honest and fair to all parties, and will always demonstrate clear reasoning behind the decision.

Respect for Artists, Creatives, Audiences, and Communities

• Content will always respect the privacy and dignity of all parties referenced.
• Sensitive topics, like controversies, will be handled with care and ethical consideration.
• Fandoms, artists, projects, and cultural communities will be represented fairly, responsibly and carefully to avoid harmful stereotypes or assumptions.
• Content does not encourage harassment of any parties referenced.

Ethical Use of Media and Other Sources

• Proper attribution will be credited to the creators of any photos, videos or other media used in content. Additionally, the media will be used legally and ethically.
• Plagiarism will never be tolerated, and all sources will be properly cited.

Audience Responsibility

• Content will be created to encourage critical thinking and responsible engageent with the content.
• The blog will avoid the sensationalization of topics in order to prioritize a thoughtful discussion and accuracy of coverage.
• Readers will be given clear information to distinguish between commentary, analysis and factual reporting of events.

This code of ethics serves as the foundation and promise to maintain integrity, professionalism, respect and transparency for all content published on this website. It is a commitment to exhibiting thoughtful communication and ethical and responsible engagement with public relations strategies and entertainment media.