A Blogger's Code of Ethics

Via Edu_RSS I got to the Blogger's Code of Ethics issued by the Media Centre of the American Press Institute.

Be honest and fair, minimize harm and be accountable are the main recommendations. A number of people have thrown in their two cents in the comment area.

My question and comment: is this only to be followed when posting in blogs ? It would seem to me these are the basics in all areas of our lives and interactions with people.