May 6, 2006 | In Uncategorized |
The issue of anonymous blogging was a popular point of discussion at the recent Computers, Freedom & Privacy Conference, with several (formerly) anonymous bloggers speaking at the event.
The speakers described the liberating feeling associated with the practice, but also explained that it can be a double edged sword. The lack of a real name attached to any work of writing can inspire distrust among readers, forcing the writer to work much harder to gain confidence and respect for his work.
