A post on Jerz’s Literacy Log this morning had made me stop and think about my personal blogging habits as well as those of others. I am starting to get concerned about privacy and piracy factors, and probably should look deeper into the technological aspect of this form of web communication, or better yet, watch closer what I write. Odd that I could shield the darkest thoughts from those who may know me (although a certain silent agreement of non-acknowledgement exists when necessary among those who I see daily) and yet the place–another log–where I deposit those thoughts are open to the world through search engines anyway. Perhaps it may be time to go back to Windows Word when I am lowest, or deepest, or just do not wish to share. This is what I do first anyway, then cut and paste into Spinning. It allows a second thought at least before it’s thrown out to the masses.
I only wish I’d learn to do the same thing with my comments on logs of others. Although as I mentioned in a comment added to the aforementioned entry in Jerz’s Literacy Log, while I agree that just the joy of writing is enough for most, “I feel it is rude to read and not respond upon occasion—the personal touch of conversation is what will ensure the success of this otherwise impersonal form of communication. What also comes to mind is Dr. Frasier Crane’s ‘I’m listening…’ “
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