Who is that Blogger?
I have been thinking about adding my real identity to my blog. Others seem to give more credit or seem to prefer to know the name of who they are blogging with or at least that would be my guess.
Any thoughts or opinions from the more....or less experienced---
Any thoughts or opinions from the more....or less experienced---
posted by meblogin at 8:01 PM
7 Comments:
I make my identity known to those bloggers who I have met or with whom I corresponded. I have no problems doing so after I can establish that the person will not abuse my privacy.
Other than that, I will not blog under my real name at this point.
Why not? I am listed in the phone book.
I do not want to deal with some fruitcake showing up at my place in the dead of night, forcing me to use some of the (rusty) skills I acquired many years ago.
It's not worth it.
meblogin,
Bubba sounds a little paranoid :). I think we should tp his house next Tuesday night....if we could only find it...
Now that I know who Mr. Sun is it is less fun for me, but then, there was only one Mr. Sun!
I don't see a downside to saying who you are unless you are whistle blowing about your job or otherwise would get into trouble that kind of way. Nobody is going to track you down except maybe to go to lunch with you. You could gain weight.
Joel
I think it is true that readers have more faith in a "real name" but there are many acceptable reasons not to use your real name. My first two blogs were anonymous but as I'm a published author it makes little sense to not use my real name.
As for Bubba, he's got good reason to hide. ;-)
meblogin,
Credibility comes with the ability to articulate, and defend, your thoughts. Your name means nothing to me. Write, write well, and write often. Your credibility will take care of itself. Even though my name has been out there for a long time, most people still only know me as TheShu, or simply, Shu. Maybe some would challenge me, but I think that folks like myself, Mr. Sun, and PotatoStew worked our asses off and proved our credibility long before most folks knew our real names. Come out if you want, but it makes no difference to me.
I was responding at Mr. Stew's blog and figured I could copy paste to here.
So...Joe Guarino must be your real name...though how would I know?
And....PotatoStew is someone perhaps named Anthony or maybe a second name that is made up.
Now...PotatoStew....if your Mom gave you that name...that is one cool name...but assume Anthony to be closer to the truth.
On a more serious note...I find it fascinating the responses that I have received so far and hope that many more will comment.
For me blogging is normally educational. I learn more than I share though if I have an opinion..great...and if it changes...oh well...as an example I am moderating on the Wray subject. On an older topic I still think the TRC was a waste and all the man hours could have been better spent helping current neighborhoods.
Folks that are mean (mean people suck...beautify America shoot a redneck type...) are simply a few key strokes that need either silence or some good ol monkey snot pig butt slug slime type of responses.
Of course as Ed points out....some know how to see IP addresses and therefore might have a great idea of who everyone is. Ok..now that this turned into a few sentences..time to copy paste back to my blog...grin.
I hope more express opinions.
"As for Bubba's concern about fruitcakes... I've been at this for nigh on four years - no fruitcakes yet - and my name is also in the book."
That sounds like the old "It can't happen to me" statement.
I recommend you have a contingency plan operationally ready.
Ok..been thinking about this a little...
Anyone who wants to know who I am..send me an email.
I think all made excellent points and I thank you for taking the time.
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