Blog without Fear

i guess i'm not the only one who's been told that i should be more careful with what i post at my blog, because people might misuse it. pictures, information like where i work, live and what i do.. i know that my blog is kinda personal, i write about my family/friends, feelings and thoughts - but still there are things i dont mention,ofcourse.

If you blog, there are no guarantees you'll attract a readership of thousands. but at least a few readers will find your blog, and they may be the people you'd least want or expect. these include potential or current employers, coworkers, and professional colleagues; your neighbors; your husband/wife or partner; your family; and anyone else curious enough to type your name, email address or screen name into Google and click a few links. So; we should be careful with what we write and keep in mind that just about anything that is online can be read by someone - or everyone. If you dont want the world to read what you've posted, make sure they can't. you can do that by not putting it online, or to post it anonymously.

the point is that anyone can eventually find your blog if your real identity is tied to it in some way.. and there may be consequences. family members may be shocked or upset when they read your uncensored thoughts. a potential boss may think twice about hiring you! but these concerns shouldn't stop you from writing. Instead, they should inspire you to keep your blog private, accessible only to certain trusted people or to just go on blogging as normal and just have it in mind to be careful and a bit more critically before you click on the: 'Publish post'-button.

picture your mum, boss, neighbour, friend, and partner reading it - if it feels ok, then i guess it's Ok.

you cant please everybody - there will always be someone taking distance from what you do and someone who support you.. and some who dont give a shit.
blogging is a choice you do - like so many other things in life; maybe you will regret it someday, and maybe you wont.