The pitfalls of blogging anonymously
My biggest regret* about blogging anonymously is that I'm unable to share more about myself. I'm constantly editing—no place names, no personal references, no talk about where I work or geographical location or the weather. Nothing about where I grew up, or went to high school or college, how recently I did either, and who was there with me. Little about my family. Does my paranoia show?
Some moments I fantasize about the day I'll begin a post with the words "My name is [insert real name here]." What comes next will inevitably be bittersweet—there is no happy event that will push me toward disclosing my identity, but I'll also be glad at last to tell you the fuller story of who I am, where I came from, and how I got here. Still edited, but a different kind of editing.
Because I also imagine that being able to share more about me means that you'll feel more comfortable sharing more about you and your experiences. Being able to share more about our lives means better connections, and I can always use a few more of those.
Just so you know.
*"Regret" may not be the right word. Can't think of anything closer.
9 comments:
ha--well at least you blog--I don't even do that because I'm way more paranoid than you are with less reason, apparently.
Blogging isn't for everyone. :)
Oftentimes, being anonymous permits more honest disclosure. Additionally, the mystery is a good marketing ploy as we try and determine if we know you!
If it is, it's an unintentional marketing ploy.
Perhaps I'm looking at all I can't say and forgetting to focus on what I can.
And really, perhaps I flatter myself by thinking that people are trying to figure out my real name. I don't think all of my readers are, but it takes just one person.
But could you tell us why you choose to blog anonymously? I'm sure you've got your good reasons, but it seems that blogging is becoming less of a threat to a person's reputation. I'm just curious about your choice.
My husband would very likely lose his job were this to become known. I'd prefer his job status to be his choice and not mine. There are other family considerations as well, but that's the biggest one.
I understand. But it is a shame, though. I wish you all well.
I agree.
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