tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post6316038956073863068..comments2023-08-06T04:09:45.468-07:00Comments on ...and hijinks ensued.: My secret internet bubblePrincess Pointfulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911296163218358167noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-61519888166259305472009-02-16T09:03:00.000-08:002009-02-16T09:03:00.000-08:00I went through this last year...and after some tri...I went through this last year...and after some trimming of my archives, everything out there is fine if people read. I'm pretty visible in the professional world, so it wouldn't be hard to put 2 and 2 together. I know at least 1 person knows who I am, but they have been respectful of my privacy. Life is too short to worry as much as I did.Therapeutic Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12781452874259470378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-30648035365943091112009-02-16T03:06:00.000-08:002009-02-16T03:06:00.000-08:00This is something that has bothered me a lot (btw,...This is something that has bothered me a lot (btw, very easy to get me bothered!), and it just wouldn't go away.<BR/><BR/>In the end, I decided to take some of my writing down. I did so because of these reasons:<BR/><BR/>1) Nobody really wants to read posts > 1 yr old.<BR/><BR/>2) Taking posts down is not equal to deleting them outright. Just marking it as private ;-)<BR/><BR/>That way, *I* get to keep my uncensored thoughts, I can continue writing, and even in the off case of anonymity being blown, I only have limited damage.<BR/><BR/>God, I sound like a moron.Yodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711652528962940049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-48377715631782368852009-02-13T11:40:00.000-08:002009-02-13T11:40:00.000-08:00I'm not private with my blog, so I never worried a...I'm not private with my blog, so I never worried about the big reveal. However, I Could see why some would be. It's nice to have an air of namelessness. Good luck on your continuing quest!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349631448644661717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-17026308824434697092009-02-13T06:47:00.000-08:002009-02-13T06:47:00.000-08:00I wouldn't handle the stress of secrecy very well,...I wouldn't handle the stress of secrecy very well, so I'm public about my blog, and have never regretted it.Larissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08690789194619561508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-20441555691859474302009-02-13T06:33:00.000-08:002009-02-13T06:33:00.000-08:00interesting dilemma. since my blog is mostly creat...interesting dilemma. since my blog is mostly creative, fiction writing, and an occasional political rant, i don't really have this issue. my blog is semi-anonymous i guess, but there is ample crossover and anyone can follow the links to my other blog, which is all about my real life and read by many 'meatspace' friends. but i can understand the desire to stay anon, be free with your words and thoughts without worrying who might take offense. but, at the root of it, this is a public forum and you always run that risk. sometimes there is an advantage to ye ole diary, under lock and key.Chris Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402945887045545024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-71698774569756796352009-02-13T05:26:00.000-08:002009-02-13T05:26:00.000-08:00When I first began my blog it was completely and t...When I first began my blog it was completely and totally anonymous. A handful of people knew about it but other than that no. <BR/><BR/>Then I joined 20SB and started participating in Wednesday Workshops. I started to get to know other bloggers. So while I'm not entirely revealed, my last name is still secret from those who haven't added me on Fbook, I'm happier than when I was just known by my pseudonym.<BR/><BR/>- KendallAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-30410978033599455552009-02-12T20:48:00.000-08:002009-02-12T20:48:00.000-08:00It's good to think all this through. I thought I ...It's good to think all this through. I thought I was relatively anonymous...then I rather thoughtlessly had my blog address listed on a site for my college...and now I've gotten "fan" emails from people who graduated in 1974, saying they come to my city sometimes, and would I like to meet for coffee? Helllllllll, no.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-42150836125296141542009-02-12T16:09:00.000-08:002009-02-12T16:09:00.000-08:00my blog is pretty new, and i just wrote about the ...my blog is pretty new, and i just wrote about the anonymous thing today. any advice?harper & beatrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140268528359142515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-7108734866145519882009-02-12T13:13:00.000-08:002009-02-12T13:13:00.000-08:00I tried anonymous blogging for awhile, but I hated...I tried anonymous blogging for awhile, but I hated all the restrictions. It lasted for a week and then I went back to my own personal blog.Michelle Fluttering Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08793681725475475156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-73515490542430442762009-02-12T08:35:00.000-08:002009-02-12T08:35:00.000-08:00Lady, we are in the SAME BOAT. I'm a little freake...Lady, we are in the SAME BOAT. I'm a little freaked out about the 20SB meetup for that reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-41743538773794457402009-02-12T07:59:00.000-08:002009-02-12T07:59:00.000-08:00I've waved the white flag and have started "coming...I've waved the white flag and have started "coming out" with the blog. For a few reasons:<BR/><BR/>Telling one friend and not the other is tricky, as the friend left out will be hurt, and I've given too much power to the friend who knows.<BR/><BR/>I reveal a lot of very personal thoughts and feelings on my blog, and it's occurred to me that if I can trust my friends to read them on the blog, why are they my friends and why do I care what they think?<BR/><BR/>Also, I'm proud of my blog and I'm tired of not "owning" it.<BR/><BR/>When it blows up in my face, you say "I told you so".... ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-74721302598028693722009-02-12T07:37:00.000-08:002009-02-12T07:37:00.000-08:00You knocked three times right?Right????You knocked three times right?<BR/><BR/>Right????surviving myselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13421187332033401147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-7221010309452961812009-02-11T23:46:00.000-08:002009-02-11T23:46:00.000-08:00I'm impressed with anyone who can keep the anonymo...I'm impressed with anyone who can keep the anonymous thing up cos I'm very like "Hi everyone, it's me, Paula!" and can't really stop it. Even for the week (approximately) I tried to be anonymous after the Princess Polly's World fiasco I hated it. But if you want to stay anonymous i'm sure you will - and if you're not saying anything bad, then if it DOES eventually come out, then it probably won't be as weird as you might think!Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04425977546505490830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-84460779308351476352009-02-11T23:12:00.000-08:002009-02-11T23:12:00.000-08:00I don't lather up my posts with the kind of intrig...I don't lather up my posts with the kind of intrigue that would embarrass most people, but I still choose to blog anonymously. <BR/><BR/>It DOES take a lot of effort to maintain anonymity though, and the more I blog the more lax I seem to get. Part of being lazy - and human.[F]oxymoronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17802290628653063707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-13048746904499749942009-02-11T22:43:00.000-08:002009-02-11T22:43:00.000-08:00Oh, man. I had a secret blog several years ago an...Oh, man. I had a secret blog several years ago and, though you don't seem to mind the effort of staying anonymous, it made me craaaaaaazy. I hated it worrying about it, hated feeling secretive, hated having to remember to hide things, hated telling white lies. I hate everything about it.<BR/><BR/>My blog now is pretty much an open book. I don't use my full name, but all of my real life friends read it, and SERIOUSLY, PP... it has changed my life for the better. I can't tell you what's right for you, but de-anonymizing myself was one of the best things I've ever done.<BR/><BR/>I'm still able to write openly and honestly, I'm just more accountable now and I think that's a good thing. And, best of all, now it's without fear.Laurie Starkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477124105292431735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-58671782209513058332009-02-11T20:37:00.000-08:002009-02-11T20:37:00.000-08:00I've met you and think you're very awesome and cha...I've met you and think you're very awesome and charming. Also, I wish I had stayed more anonymous on my blog. I didn't do so well at that in the beginning and now backtracking is tough.Bayjbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544971638369054902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-41460745238484838172009-02-11T17:09:00.000-08:002009-02-11T17:09:00.000-08:00I'm new here, so I have very little to go on to tr...I'm new here, so I have very little to go on to try to discover your identity. So, at least you can scratch me off as one person you don't have to worry about.<BR/><BR/>But I will come back, so who knows?Tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04518645982745771359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-56936078276830619262009-02-11T16:36:00.000-08:002009-02-11T16:36:00.000-08:00i think you'll be ok. i have never seen anything "...i think you'll be ok. i have never seen anything "personal" on your blog. and as long as you don't have your link displayed on facebook or myspace you'll be fine.<BR/><BR/>me, however... that's a different story. if my boss was to see my blog and some of the things i've said publicly... sigh.Living Dees Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05436862324177069484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-2386581273884330812009-02-11T12:11:00.000-08:002009-02-11T12:11:00.000-08:00Haha, I started reading this and my first thought ...Haha, I started reading this and my first thought was "I know who you are!" but then again I'm special like that! :)<BR/><BR/>Sometimes I wish I was anonymous...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-12220622649752365592009-02-11T10:59:00.000-08:002009-02-11T10:59:00.000-08:00I know your real name and I plan on selling it on ...I know your real name and I plan on selling it on the internet for a price.<BR/><BR/>$1000.00 USD.<BR/><BR/>I'll let you purchase your own name for $20, right now.<BR/><BR/>Think about it.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00976360898085871173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-83089267789420237952009-02-11T10:03:00.000-08:002009-02-11T10:03:00.000-08:00I worry about that too although I dont go to extra...I worry about that too although I dont go to extraordinary lengths to hide my identity (I am going to change my blog header though) but decide to just carry on as usual. <BR/><BR/>Good luck staying anonymous!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840515813374990142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-63974380963955887392009-02-11T09:51:00.000-08:002009-02-11T09:51:00.000-08:00First of all, congrats on the Printed Blog and the...First of all, congrats on the Printed Blog and the PBS interview (even if it has since disappeared or gone missing or whatever)!<BR/><BR/>I have not added any blogger as a friend on Facebook. In all honesty, I am terrified of letting the world know my full name. It's silly, really. Especially when I think about the reasons why. I fear being "found" by certain people in particular, one ex-coworker always comes to mind and the idea of her finding my blog scares me to no end. <BR/><BR/>And so, I remain in the "shadows." I've begun using my first name, yes. I've posted my picture on Twitter and 20SB. But I think, often, about how far I will take this act of unveiling, so to speak. <BR/><BR/>To be a "popular blogger," which you may quickly be becoming (and if so, Fricking Embrace that Shit, Girl!), one must divulge more than you or I currently feel inclined to divulge. What a conundrum. I hear you loud and clear. And I wonder, if I were in your position, how I would feel/what I would do. <BR/><BR/>As for removing posts out of fear of offending someone, somewhere...I say, with all sincerity, Do Not. It's not right for us to censor ourselves. This is our space, these blogs. And they have been written anonymously for a reason, but if, by some strange circumstance, we become unanonymous, that does not mean we should remove the things we have chosen to share. Though, I certainly understand the inclination and have considered, myself, doing the same thing. <BR/><BR/>F it. ;)<BR/>(And wow, that was a long one -- As you can imagine, and as you already know, to a large extent, I have many opinions and thoughts on this whole subject and would be more than happy to discuss it with you further! All in all, though, I just wish you luck and congratulations for having to confront such wonderful albeit challenging questions.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-12473334043304680802009-02-11T09:46:00.000-08:002009-02-11T09:46:00.000-08:00I would have called you paranoid some months ago, ...I would have called you paranoid some months ago, but....<BR/>....on New Years Eve, I was watching Jeopardy and Twittering. I made some not-so nice comments about someone on the episode that was airing, something thoughtlessly unkind/sort of funny. Forgot about it. A month later, the woman I made the comment about on Twitter, the woman from TV, COMMENTED ON MY BLOG that she'd gotten wind of my not-niceness. I apologized and spent some time reflecting about what I say online and how small this world really is. <BR/><BR/>That said, I often dream of a place where I can complain openly about how irritating my job is, and how precious precious mommyblogging (my sister in law's, chiefly) makes me want to vomit forcefully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-48086241914941064482009-02-11T09:37:00.001-08:002009-02-11T09:37:00.001-08:00It's all about picking and choosing. All the blogg...It's all about picking and choosing. All the bloggers I've friended on facebook know about the anonymity and never post comments on my wall pertaining to my blog. <BR/><BR/>They have earned my trust.<BR/><BR/>I don't think you have a problem with work knowing about your blog unless you trash them. Something I would never do.<BR/><BR/>In other news, GET ME ON THE PRINTED BLOG!Rahulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10921631514980980229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-55510103156806335712009-02-11T09:37:00.000-08:002009-02-11T09:37:00.000-08:00I am not an anonymous blogger and now I understand...I am not an anonymous blogger and now I understand why - it so so hard!!! I can only imagine having to hide everything although sometimes I would love to blog anonymously so I could really unearth some deeper feelings like you have here...such a parpadox...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com