tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post3900333903235535697..comments2024-03-27T16:19:53.023+00:00Comments on Friko's World: BLOGGING - Anonymously ?Frikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-68245735734206927492011-01-17T15:07:43.137+00:002011-01-17T15:07:43.137+00:00I've gone back and forth on this , as most blo...I've gone back and forth on this , as most bloggers do I suppose.<br /><br />I have friends and family that read ( although they never comment ) , and I always think in terms of my husband's professional life and my children's up and coming ones. <br /><br />I tend to write a little slant for the most part , and while it may seem that I am a bit of a fence sitter, I am in truth a whatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924061349390319473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-91695321892774595542011-01-13T04:18:32.805+00:002011-01-13T04:18:32.805+00:00Oh, I don't think I want too many family membe...Oh, I don't think I want too many family members reading my blog. My side of the family is mostly computer illiterate, so no worries. John's side drops by once in awhile though, so just to make things easier for everyone I don't talk about family very much. Too bad. There is such a wealth of material there! I don't talk about my blog at work at all because, having written about myKerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-71537960291594701742011-01-12T21:39:17.943+00:002011-01-12T21:39:17.943+00:00There’s a lot of comments on this one. Because I ...There’s a lot of comments on this one. Because I started my blog as recollections for my grandchildren I have to talk about my past which includes my family, work, etc., but also my travels. Many people know about my blog, family, friends and ex co-workers. Now though I am writing more about my travels to help my husband to remember them. I think many of these people read my blog but don’t Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-59844025698507723152011-01-12T11:01:11.218+00:002011-01-12T11:01:11.218+00:00Guess I'm me, in Blogland or out of it - and i...Guess I'm me, in Blogland or out of it - and if people object, they can like it or lump it! Tough titty! :)Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-32811623504189910902011-01-11T23:00:36.674+00:002011-01-11T23:00:36.674+00:00I know my family read my blog and that's fine....I know my family read my blog and that's fine. It does mean that I am careful. I am not someone who discloses a lot of intimate thoughts in person, neither do I do that on my blog. I like to write, I try to write honestly and intelligently but I am as likely to write a truly personal, confessional piece as I am to cut my own leg off so anonymity is not necessary to me.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-1229061224186259752011-01-11T22:25:56.869+00:002011-01-11T22:25:56.869+00:00It can be a fine line to walk. Extended family is ...It can be a fine line to walk. Extended family is mostly unaware of my blogging activities, but I'm aware that I could become known at any time. My kids and husband know that I blog but rarely read it. I *do* keep in mind that anything I put out there is associated with me forever-and-ever-Amen. So I try to be careful. There are some things that I can't blog about, because it is too Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-75454120876967131962011-01-11T22:19:33.560+00:002011-01-11T22:19:33.560+00:00Very interesting post Friko which raises a lot of ...Very interesting post Friko which raises a lot of issues. I don't write about work or family or only occasionally in very general terms and would never write about local people, Not many people know I blog which suits me fine!Cait O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-54900486288785652902011-01-11T20:09:21.595+00:002011-01-11T20:09:21.595+00:00I rarely write about my family except in a generic...I rarely write about my family except in a generic way. You never know who will read your blog and I hope I am careful with my personal comments.<br /><br />I do write about politics and have, so far, avoided trolls. That surprises me because I expected some rancor. I am quite opinionated on my blog. but my followers are kind and usually write favorable comments.<br /><br />Unless you write Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-43698979881981127432011-01-11T10:03:15.554+00:002011-01-11T10:03:15.554+00:00Wow, didn't you open up a can!
I always appr...Wow, didn't you open up a can! <br /><br />I always appreciate even the sometimes sting of your honesty, because I trust you. <br /><br />I'm not anonymous, I have a big family, and sometimes they read my blog. When I least expect it. So I have to keep that in mind lest I hurt anyone with telling a story. I was much more into sharing bits of my life when I first began 5 years ago. Now, I Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-63821756467226056502011-01-11T06:27:46.248+00:002011-01-11T06:27:46.248+00:00My goodness, you have given us something we can al...My goodness, you have given us something we can all relate to, without exception. Quite interesting to read the comments, I must say. <br />To remain truly anonymous takes a firm resolve, I think. Either you never mention it, to <i> anyone </i>, or if you do, you don't give out the address. Writer's egos being what they are, it's hard to keep to yourself the fact that you blog. Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892637441668897411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-28694217598027616682011-01-11T04:55:55.950+00:002011-01-11T04:55:55.950+00:00It would be unethical for a fiction writer to tell...It would be unethical for a fiction writer to tell stories that betrayed intimacies regarding the people close to him. It should be no different with blogging. If I want to write about someone I know I ask their permission first and once the post is done I show it to them before publishing. It's the decent thing to do.Mark Kerstetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307987573435067415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-163307423810301412011-01-11T02:40:37.118+00:002011-01-11T02:40:37.118+00:00Well, this does sound like quite the predicament. ...Well, this does sound like quite the predicament. But then, seeing as you normally tell it like it is, with a dash of spice for good measure.... I could see how some would not want to be involved in your tales. Though I don't believe I have ever heard a name or reference that would give away too much.<br /><br />Myself, though I have shared the link to my blog with several people I Reflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655163868990155242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-32835100407285895122011-01-11T01:59:19.585+00:002011-01-11T01:59:19.585+00:00Interesting post. I got tickled that most people &...Interesting post. I got tickled that most people "see themselves as the person who is described favourably". One would hope that is true.<br />Only 3 people who actually know me read my blog so I am pretty safe. Besides, usually the dolt in my posts is me and I am rather forgiving.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-15615715519188814602011-01-11T01:48:03.008+00:002011-01-11T01:48:03.008+00:00You set out the conundrum very well indeed. What ...You set out the conundrum very well indeed. What I like best of all is the reason you indicate for thinking about this right now: "The local news and information journal who published some of my reminiscences and they are wanting a few more." May your readership continue to grow, near and far. It's tricky, but I have confidence you can navigate it with grace.Susan Scheid (Raining Acorns)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02827286681242730183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-58306451404836929402011-01-11T01:09:00.568+00:002011-01-11T01:09:00.568+00:00I try to be thoughtful about privacy when I write ...I try to be thoughtful about privacy when I write about family or friends. I'm sure I've probably goofed here and there, but I don't think I've exposed or offended anyone. I certainly hope not.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-10307322016951489542011-01-11T01:00:17.358+00:002011-01-11T01:00:17.358+00:00My family and friends are so used to my writing ab...My family and friends are so used to my writing about them (I did so in the local paper for 15 years) that they just wave their hands airily and say, Oh that Pauline, you have to be careful what you say around her; it'll end up on her blog! Or, they shake their heads gravely and agree I'll come to no good. Mostly I think I fall into your poets-artists-dreamers group as many of my posts Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-42244049037395535682011-01-11T00:30:32.145+00:002011-01-11T00:30:32.145+00:00I've never worried about what I have to say in...I've never worried about what I have to say in my blog. It's primarily photography based anyway. I'll write about family things occasionally but never really feel the need to air any of the negatives. It's kind of like having company over. I'll clean up. Sure there are messes but I'd rather straighten up first. :) <br /><br />All that having been said, I love your writing Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-48769501534193388112011-01-10T22:43:41.161+00:002011-01-10T22:43:41.161+00:00i have always used my real name...never thought ot...i have always used my real name...never thought otherwise...though there are times i wish some family members did not know...lolBrian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-27160957899050967332011-01-10T22:27:47.592+00:002011-01-10T22:27:47.592+00:00Dear Friko,
that is an interesting topic that you...Dear Friko, <br />that is an interesting topic that you raise here. As a blogger you have - as in Facebook - the option to remain anonymous or fake a new identity or give your real name. (And photographs, too). Out of sheer curiosity I met a few FB 'friends' at a party - VERY interesting! Such a big gap between some of the pictures and real life! In a release-lecture on a Facebook-book Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-29026877646375669492011-01-10T22:07:18.841+00:002011-01-10T22:07:18.841+00:00It certainly changes things once you're not an...It certainly changes things once you're not anonymous. I stopped writing about school experiences, which I think was wise, and now I just write about how to harm your closest family by putting them in cardboard boxes or in the attic. Surely no one could find this offensive?Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-90606419380796991202011-01-10T21:46:31.363+00:002011-01-10T21:46:31.363+00:00I started my blog becasue I like to write and make...I started my blog becasue I like to write and make people laugh. Then I decided I liked to vent. Then I decided I just like to document things. Somewhere between the comedy, venting, and documentation I have to be careful not to offend or embarrass. I've been thinking of starting an Anonyblog, just for the sheer pleasure of saying exactly what I want. I feel so stifled!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305293775583665402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-29513923893824069172011-01-10T21:37:36.950+00:002011-01-10T21:37:36.950+00:00I appreciate your problem. I tried to be anonymou...I appreciate your problem. I tried to be anonymous, but was outed by my mother.<br /><br />I know of a novelist who solved the problem by always giving her friends a cameo, innocuous role in her novels. Then she could freely use them elsewhere, if she chose.DuchessOmniumhttp://www.duchessomnium.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-3719685252573779652011-01-10T21:08:38.458+00:002011-01-10T21:08:38.458+00:00enjoying a much larger dose of you than our haiku ...enjoying a much larger dose of you than our haiku meeting.<br />delicious. savory with a dash of unabashed.<br />i am more than satisfied.<br />and must move on and place you on my menu.<br />warmest regards....rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05265802752790310923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-45295978464459909572011-01-10T19:03:06.872+00:002011-01-10T19:03:06.872+00:00Friko; You are one of my favorite bloggers,
and in...Friko; You are one of my favorite bloggers,<br />and indeed one of my favorite people.<br /><br />Always something with a shelf-life considerably longer than 5 minutes. <br /><br />Thanks for your dear visits to my blog too.<br /><br />That last post was about Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal in the US allowing gay men and women to serve in our military.<br /><br />Today I posted puppies!<br Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-91415109072540037262011-01-10T19:02:34.737+00:002011-01-10T19:02:34.737+00:00Everyone of the above commenters has covered what ...Everyone of the above commenters has covered what I might have said. Most of the people I know don't read my blog and that's quite acceptable. Blogging satisfies me as a means of expression - I'm a good listener but neither witty nor a conversationalist. I enjoy reading you, Friko - please don't change.jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.com