To Be or Not To Be
Yes… trite title for a first post. Nonetheless, it is what came to mind as I face the dilemma of deciding upon whether to remain anonymous and thus “mysterious,” or post openly and honestly as myself. I read a lot of blogger’s comments recently (following Blogher) that insist a writer must have a *purpose* for their blog. Well, sorry, I don’t know what that purpose is going to be for me yet. I live in a small town, attend a conservative church, and teach high school English. Considering such, I am not sure I want folks I know privy to the private workings of my chaotic mind and my politically incorrect opinions on local life and the world at large. On the other hand, it is just not my style to be secretive or reserved. For example, when I have chatted in the past, I have always just used my name. More importantly, I don’t see this blog being a therapuetic tool (hmmm… is that it’s *purpose*?) if I feel that I have to censor myself and maintain a constant vigilence on the details I choose to divulge. I suppose there must be some middle ground– be truthful to myself and anyone that stumbles onto my blog about not only identity, but also thoughts and feelings… while, just not advertising to those I know that I am blogging. I suppose I am being delusional to the level of anominity offered by the web… as if it were likely the very people that were grating my last exposed nerve that I ranted about online would pass by my blog randomly. A bit paranoid, I suppose. Oh, and the need to rant about such a person would most certainly outweigh the need to remain anonymous on the web. Hmmm, I think I’ve reached a decision.
