Well, the best way of explaining it is by posing a question: Why hoard information to begin with? Of course there's the security issue and not wanting some dastardly person to be able to break into my world and steal my life. But you know what? I'm pretty sure if the person were smart enough and had enough of a reason to that they could no matter how carefully I act on the internet so that's out of the way now. Is it because I am somehow ashamed of myself and don't want people to know what I really think and do? Um, nope. I am unfortunately unabashedly me as you all well know. So my reasons are gone for being secretive, and I'd like to know your reasons. What got you to put yourself out there on the internet? Do you think it's safe? Have you had any experiences in the last couple years that have made you more wary?
10 June 2009
Social Media for Rhiannnons
We all know I'm a little slow on the uptake as well as absolutely paralyzed by fear at having my private life shared in an uncontrolled manner. And yet, here I am thick in the middle of a public blog, in a public internet, sharing my thoughts and life on Twitter, LinkedIn, my blog, Facebook as well as countless messengers and emails. What's happened to our private little Rhiannon?
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I've been on the Internet for many years now, in various forms (website, blog, Usenet once upon a time, etc), and people occasionally asked me whether I was worried about putting myself out there like that. It's never been a problem for me, and in fact, has been a benefit in creating closer connections with friends across the country. However, I'm also a guy, which is different. And I definitely craft my Internet persona - my blog posts are definitely created with the knowledge that anybody could read them, including coworkers, family, casual acquaintances, etc.
ReplyDeleteAre we following each other on Twitter? I'm twitter.com/generalist.